6 Bridge Cottages Old Wickford Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5QX

1. 20 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 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

• Site At Gazelle House Old Wickford Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex

  19/01603/FUL Submitted 20 Sep 2019 36m away

  Retrospective application for the conversion of ground floor into two flats, conversion of first floor into a 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), with the installation of a first floor window to the side elevation, and conversion of an outbuilding formerly used as offices into a 5 bed HMO.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing 19 docs
  Several homes

• Nootka Old Wickford Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5QU

  25/00419/FUL Submitted 18 Mar 2025 53m away

  Single storey rear and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Site At South Woodham Garage Old Wickford Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex

  19/02035/OUT Submitted 10 Dec 2019 84m away

  Outline application for proposed 6 apartments with some matters reserved.

  Granted Outline New dwelling 14 docs
  Several homes

• Banstead Old Wickford Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5QS

  20/00920/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2020 153m away

  Part single and part two storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs

• 1 Fenn Close South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5QG

  19/01715/FUL Submitted 14 Oct 2019 159m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory, with part two storey, part single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Fenn Farm Old Wickford Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5QU

  26/00247/FUL Submitted 6 Mar 2026 177m away

  Two storey front extension. Two single storey side extensions and first floor rear extension. Part demolition of existing roof with new raised hipped roof with dormers to front, side and rear elevations. Alterations to fenestration and external alterations.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +2 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 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