Planning application
35 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH
Works: Extension Small domestic
Read from the description, not a valuation. How we read the register
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Part single storey, part two storey rear extension. Conversion of existing garage to habitable space. External alterations.
As published by the council, reference 26/00945/FUL
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00945/FUL
- Category
- Full applications
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 21 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- CM3 5WH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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8 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 15 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.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Chelmsford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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11 Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WH
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Refused Trees 4 docs -
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T12 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m. T14 - Oak - reduce overhang into neighbours garden up to 3.5m, reduce overhang to garage and drive up to 2.5m. T15 - Oak - reduce overhang to neighbours garden up to 3.5, reduce overhang to house roof by up to 3m, reduce overhang to garage up to 2m. T19 - Oak - reduce overhang to drive up to 3m and clear out deadwood. Reason: concerns for damage to property and excessive overhanging branches. T19 - tree is also in poor condition.
Granted Trees 5 docs -
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