264 Baddow Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9QT

1. 28 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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

• 264 Baddow Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9QT

  26/00196/FUL Submitted 19 Feb 2026 31m away

  Change of use of rear outbuildings from light industrial (Use Class E(g)) to retail (Use Class E(a)). Alterations to fenestration, retention of front offices, and associated parking, servicing and access arrangements.

  Withdrawn Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• 181 Baddow Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7PZ

  21/02289/FUL Submitted 19 Nov 2021 47m away

  Single storey front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 52 Wallace Crescent Chelmsford CM2 9QN

  20/00450/FUL Submitted 16 Mar 2020 129m away

  Construction of a single-storey rear extension and conversion of the existing garage into habitable accommodation. Hip-to-gable roof alterations, removal of the existing side and rear dormers and construction of a new rear dormer.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 52 Wallace Crescent Chelmsford CM2 9QN

  19/00237/FUL Submitted 12 Feb 2019 129m away

  Hip to gable roof extensions. Construction of two storey side and single storey rear extension. Rear dormer window and first floor rear balcony.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 24 Meadgate Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7LG

  25/00452/FUL Submitted 21 Mar 2025 133m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension to replace conservatory and attached outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Meadgate Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7LG

  24/01401/FUL Submitted 9 Oct 2024 138m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations. Removal of an existing rear outbuilding.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01136/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  28 Erick Avenue Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7BX

  Removal of conservatory, Hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Lawful development
• 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