Sudburys Farm Sudbury Road Downham Billericay CM11 1LB

1. 27 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 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

• 8 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QU

  24/01014/FUL Submitted 30 Jul 2024 388m away

  Retrospective application for single storey side and rear extensions. Alterations to roof, porch and fenestration.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QU

  25/00388/FUL Submitted 13 Mar 2025 388m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension, first floor side extension with balcony and replacement conservatory. Alterations to fenestration, front porch and the facade.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Rear Of Lees Dell Brock Hill South Hanningfield Wickford

  20/01242/FUL Submitted 5 Aug 2020 407m away

  Underground sewage treatment plant

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• Hawkswood Lodge Brock Hill South Hanningfield Wickford SS11 7PD

  26/00805/FUL Submitted 17 Jun 2026 408m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~12 Aug

  Proposed car port

  Decided Full applications

• 12 - 14 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QU

  24/00890/OUT Submitted 17 Jun 2024 421m away

  Outline application for the demolition of the existing commercial properties and redevelopment of 5 residential dwellings. Access being sought, all other matters (appearance, landscaping, layout & scale) reserved

  Granted Outline Demolition 35 docs

• Plumtrees Grange Lane Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1LE

  19/01104/FUL Submitted 30 Jul 2019 439m away

  Demolition of the existing garage and erection of replacement annexe.

  Refused Full applications Demolition 9 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