Nisalocal 40 - 42 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JA

1. 30 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 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

• Mama Sandras Food Catering 47A Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JA

  26/00357/FUL Submitted 26 Mar 2026 13m away

  Part retrospective application for single storey rear shop extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Mama Sandras Food Catering 47A Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JA

  25/00054/FUL Submitted 20 Jan 2025 13m away

  Retrospective application for the construction of single storey rear shop extension to provide storage and preparation and toilet facilities.

  Refused Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 56 Railway Street Chelmsford

  17/00142/NMAT/1 Submitted 19 Nov 2018 35m away

  Non-material amendment to permission reference 17/00142/FUL (Redevelopment to provide 3No ground floor commercial units and 14No two bedroom apartments on first, second & third Floors above. Flexible Commercial space to have A1, A2, A3, A4, and B1 Uses. Associated refuse & recycling, cycle stores and vehicle parking.) to move frontage back 400mm from front site boundary reducing depth of ground floor retail units and flats 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 11 & 12 above. Alterations to rear and flank elevations and materials.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling 8 docs

• 56 Railway Street Chelmsford

  17/00142/NMAT/2 Submitted 26 Jun 2020 35m away

  Non-material amendment to planning application 17/00142/FUL - (Demolition of existing commercial premises and redevelopment to provide 3No Ground Floor Commercial Units and 14No Two bedroom Apartments on First, Second & Third Floors above. Flexible Commercial space to have A1, A2, A3, A4, and B1 Uses. With Associated Refuse & Recycling Collection, Cycle Stores and Vehicle Parking). Balcony to flat 4 has been increased in size and green roof reduced in size. Addition of 1.8M high wall to rear elevation. Metal railings added to the front and side to match the approved balcony details on the remainder of the building.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Demolition 7 docs

• South Side Car Park Railway Street Chelmsford

  25/00092/CLEUD Submitted 4 Feb 2025 36m away

  Certificate of lawfulness to confirm the commencement of construction of mixed-use development comprising of three commercial units on the ground floor and 10 no. Apartments over three floors with associated refuse & recycling collection, cycle stores and vehicle parking at South Side Car Park Railway Street Chelmsford (planning permission 21/01767/FUL).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling 6 docs
  Major scheme

• 55 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JA

  26/00398/ADV Submitted 8 Apr 2026 49m away

  New vinyl letters on existing signage.

  Granted Advertising 6 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