143 Beardsley Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6GJ

1. 22 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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.

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.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 123 Beardsley Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6GJ

  17/01228/NMAT/1 Submitted 29 Jan 2023 76m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 17/01228/FUL (First-floor side extension and a single-storey rear extension) Change of materials from brick built first floor side extension, to timber frame build with exterior rending. The dimensions of the build are not changing.

  Granted Amendments Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 156 Beardsley Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6ZG

  19/00871/FUL Submitted 16 May 2019 82m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension to replace the current conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 138 Beardsley Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6ZG

  24/01117/FUL Submitted 2 Aug 2024 93m away

  Proposed two storey rear and single storey side extension. Alterations to fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 97 Daffodil Way Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XE

  19/01216/FUL Submitted 10 Jul 2019 116m away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory. Construction of a proposed two storey side extension with part one storey, part two storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 7 docs

• 83 Daffodil Way Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6XE

  22/01770/FUL Submitted 23 Sep 2022 119m away

  Demolition of existing porch; construction of 2 storey front extension with additional windows to front elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 85 Daffodil Way Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6XE

  22/01529/FUL Submitted 22 Aug 2022 122m away

  First floor front extension, roof canopy, alterations to the internal layout, materials and fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs

• 26/01009/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  38 Brock Hill Runwell Wickford SS11 7NJ

  Extension to existing side dormer and addition of new side facing dormer.

  Lawful development
• 26/01156/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  11 Cowdrie Way Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6GL

  Loft Conversion within existing roof, Skylights to front and rear side of roof that will not protrude more than the permissible limits from the plane of the roof. Internal alterations.

  Lawful development
• 26/01137/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  Bywood House The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4RU

  Removal of existing rear bedroom window, enlargement of existing opening and installation of French doors, side lights and Juliette railings. Installation of two retractable awnings to the rear elevation.

  Lawful development
• 26/01101/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  17 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use within Commercial, Business and Service (Class E)

  Lawful development
• 26/01095/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  Belle Vue The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4RT

  Certificate of lawfulness to regularise the retention of the former dwelling on the site where condition 9 of planning permission 14/00420/FUL has not been complied with.

  Lawful development