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32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

Granted Chelmsford 26/00972/CUPAMA

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from offices (Class E) to 3 dwellings (Class C3) at 32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

As published by the council, reference 26/00972/CUPAMA

Application record

Reference
26/00972/CUPAMA
Status
Prior Approval Not Required
Decision
Granted As published: Permitted
Validated
16 Jul 2026
Decided
10 Sep 2026
Postcode
CM1 3BX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 20/01246/CUPAO Granted

    32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from offices (Class B1) to 3 dwellings (Class C3).

    Decided 22 Sep 2020 Outline

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Jul 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  2. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 10 Sep 2026

    Decision issued: Permitted

  4. 10 Sep 2026

    Status changed to Prior Approval Not Required

    Previously Pending Consideration.

What this grant of permission means

Chelmsford granted permission on 10 September 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About this record

The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Chelmsford's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

    20/01246/CUPAO Submitted 5 Aug 2020 50 yards away

    Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from offices (Class B1) to 3 dwellings (Class C3).

    Granted Outline 10 docs
    Several homes

  • Whitley House Surgery 2 Crompton House Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3RW

    25/00823/FUL Submitted 16 Jun 2025 100 yards away

    Addition of new air condition units to the rear and relocation of existing units, repaint existing rainwater goods. Repair and repaint existing hand rail, addition of 2 louvres to allow extract ventilation. Alterations to existing window openings.

    Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

  • Whitley House Surgery 2 Crompton House Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3RW

    22/01944/FUL Submitted 29 Nov 2022 100 yards away

    Installation of roof mounted photovoltaic to south roof, installation of platform lift to rear and alterations to existing fenestration.

    Refused Full applications Windows or glazing 11 docs

  • 25 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BS

    22/02044/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2022 100 yards away

    Demolition of existing garage. Part single, part two storey rear and side extension with new carport. Internal alterations and addition of roof lights.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs

  • 69 Waterhouse Street Chelmsford CM1 2TZ

    19/00081/FUL Submitted 16 Jan 2019 100 yards away

    Erect single storey rear extension with flat roof and pitched rooflight, demolish existing rear bathroom.

    Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • Highfield 48 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BU

    20/01018/FUL Submitted 3 Jul 2020 150 yards away

    Proposed detached garage to rear of property.

    Granted Full applications 4 docs