15 Bruce Grove Chelmsford CM2 9AX

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

• 15 Bruce Grove Chelmsford CM2 9AX

  26/00025/HHPA Submitted 22 Jul 2026 0m away

  88% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 6m, for which the maximum height would be 3.15m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.75m.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 18 Bruce Grove Chelmsford CM2 9AX

  19/00007/FUL Submitted 10 Jan 2019 20m away

  Single storey side and rear extension with roof lantern, and proposed Annexe to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 16 Campbell Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 9BE

  20/00772/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2020 87m away

  Proposed extension of existing formation of access.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs

• 44 Grace Bartlett Gardens Chelmsford CM2 9FW

  19/00438/FUL Submitted 28 Mar 2019 97m away

  Single storey rear extension with roof lantern

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 25 Wood Street Chelmsford CM2 9AU

  19/01982/FUL Submitted 9 Dec 2019 97m away

  Demolition of existing garage/outbuilding and construction of new garage and side/rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs

• 38 Grace Bartlett Gardens Chelmsford CM2 9FW

  24/00825/FUL Submitted 3 Jun 2024 99m away

  Proposed Single Storey Rear/Infill extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 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