3, 4, 5 & 6 Geffrey Close East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8GE

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 11 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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 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.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Land Between Back Lane And Old Church Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

  19/02006/REM Submitted 4 Dec 2019 112m away

  Reserved matters application for scale, appearance and landscaping for 20 no. two storey detached and semi-detached houses, flats and bungalows and new formation of access.

  Granted Outline New dwelling 25 docs

• Land Opposite Alands Farm Back Lane East Hanningfield Chelmsford

  25/01790/FUL Submitted 13 Jan 2026 139m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~10 Mar

  Erection of ten dwellings with associated garages, parking, access, amenity space and landscaping.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 39 docs
  Major scheme

• The Willows Old Church Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8BG

  18/00526/NMAT/1 Submitted 7 Jul 2020 140m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/00526/FUL- (Hip to gable roof extension with replacement roof, three front dormer windows, single storey rear extensions, and flat roof rear dormer to provide first floor accommodation). Alteration from 3No. front dormers to 2No. front dormers. Change of fenestration on rear dormer and flat roof to rear extension.

  Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 5 docs
  Small domestic

• W I Hall Old Church Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

  24/01255/FUL Submitted 17 Sep 2024 159m away

  Demolition of existing W I Hall and erection of a bungalow with formation of new access.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 20 docs

• Lawrenny Back Lane East Hanningfield Chelmsford CM3 8BL

  24/01016/FUL Submitted 29 Jul 2024 175m away

  Single storey rear extension with alterations to roof of the existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Alands Farm Back Lane East Hanningfield Chelmsford CM3 8BL

  25/00843/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2025 235m away

  Detached garage with home office and gym within pitched roof. (Revised Application)

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 26/01139/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kings Court House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  Proposed single storey extension. Landscaping alterations and associated operational development. External pergola

  Full applications
• 26/01105/FUL Awaiting decision

  Kents Farm Kents Farm Lane West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XG

  Single storey ground floor rear extensions, replacement front porch, relocation of existing granary, internal and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/00515/FUL Refused

  72 Cherwell Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 2JL

  Dropped kerb and hard standing

  6 May 2026 Full applications
• 26/01104/FUL Awaiting decision

  Primrose Lodge Common Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9LY

  Loft conversion with front/rear dormers. Addition of new lift and internal and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/01050/FUL Awaiting decision

  St Michaels Cottage The Street Pleshey Chelmsford CM3 1HA

  Installation of electric vehicle charging unit

  Full applications