32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Chelmsford is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 32 Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BX

  20/01246/CUPAO Submitted 5 Aug 2020 53m 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 86m 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 94m 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 97m 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 100m 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 119m away

  Proposed detached garage to rear of property.

  Granted Full applications 4 docs