5 Goldlay Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TL

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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

• 24 Goldlay Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TL

  19/01168/FUL Submitted 28 Jun 2019 45m away

  Single storey side extension and patio door alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 38 Goldlay Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TN

  17/02142/NMAT/1 Submitted 24 Feb 2020 97m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 17/02142/FUL - (Single storey rear extension and two storey rear/side extension). Alteration to roof pitch on side extension.

  Granted Amendments Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 117 Lady Lane Chelmsford CM2 0TJ

  20/00778/FUL Submitted 26 May 2020 101m away

  Hipped to gable loft conversion with rear facing dormer, insertion of front rooflights and the construction of a front porch.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 19 docs
  Small domestic

• 6 Lynmouth Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TP

  19/00420/FUL Submitted 14 Mar 2019 102m away

  Alterations to rear flat roof rear to create a mono-pitched roof including three skylights.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 40 Goldlay Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TN

  24/00920/FUL Submitted 25 Jun 2024 105m away

  Proposed single storey rear and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 48 Goldlay Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TN

  24/00043/HHPA Submitted 23 Sep 2024 135m away

  The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 5.9m, for which the maximum height would be 2.9m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.8m.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 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