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Land East Of Chatley House 52 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

Awaiting decision Chelmsford 26/00841/OUT Outline

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access from Main Road, for up to 160 dwellings (including affordable housing), public open space, landscaping, childrens play areas and all other associated infrastructure.

As published by the council, reference 26/00841/OUT

Application record

Reference
26/00841/OUT
Type
Outline
Status
Pending Consideration
Received
15 Jul 2026
Validated
15 Jul 2026

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/00137/EIASO Granted

    Land East Of Chatley House 52 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    EIA Screening Opinion for Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access, for up to 160 dwellings (including affordable housing), public open space, landscaping, children's play area and all other associated infrastructure

    Decided 26 May 2026 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 15 Jul 2026

    Received by Chelmsford

  2. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 9 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Chelmsford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

86 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Chelmsford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford decided outline applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About outline applications

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Land East Of Chatley House 52 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    26/00137/EIASO Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

    EIA Screening Opinion for Outline planning application with all matters reserved except for access, for up to 160 dwellings (including affordable housing), public open space, landscaping, children's play area and all other associated infrastructure

    Granted Outline 4 docs
    Major scheme
  • 54 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford CM3 1NE

    19/00669/LBC Submitted 29 Apr 2019 100 yards away

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  • 54 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford CM3 1NE

    19/00668/FUL Submitted 29 Apr 2019 100 yards away

    Alterations and additions to fenestration to allow wheelchair access to the building.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs
  • Chatley House 52 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1NE

    19/00184/FUL Submitted 17 Apr 2019 100 yards away

    The installation of new fencing to boundaries and modification of existing fence lines.

    Granted Full applications 10 docs
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  • Land At 51 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    15/01589/NMAT/1 Submitted 2 Aug 2019 150 yards away

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    Granted Amendments New dwelling Roofing 6 docs
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  • Land At 51 Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

    15/01589/DOC/1 Submitted 15 Nov 2018 150 yards away

    Conditions 5 - Finished Levels; Condition 6 - Programme of Archaeological Work

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In Chelmsford

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    Outline Application for the Removal of Manage and Associated Fences, Construct Two Detached Dwellinghouses, Alter Existing Vehicular Access onto Woodham Road, Lay Out Hard and Soft Landscaping and Extend Footway/Pavement to Woodham Road. Access & Layout being sought. Appearance, Landscaping and Scale reserved.

    Outline
  • 26/01322/OUT Awaiting decision

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    Outline application for a new dwelling. All matters reserved.

    Outline
  • 26/01204/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

    33 Avon Road Chelmsford CM1 2JX

    Loft conversion including hip to gable extension, second floor side window and front facing roof lights.

    Received 2 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Outline
  • 26/00525/OUT Refused

    Site At Byfield House Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QU

    Outline application for the erection of up to 3 detached dwellings. All matters reserved.

    Received 5 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
  • 26/01181/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

    60 Clements Green Lane South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JR

    Conversion of roof space to habitable accommodation with rear dormer, first floor juliet balcony, first floor side window and rear and front facing rooflights. Single storey rear extension with rooflights and flue and single storey side extension to create bay window. Construction of a detached outbuilding, part demolition and erection of boundary walls; demolition of existing conservatory and shed; and associated internal and external alterations including relocation of front door.

    Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Outline