42 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BZ

1. 31 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 25 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

• 48 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BZ

  19/00068/FUL Submitted 15 Jan 2019 19m away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 5 docs

• Land Rear Of 42 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex

  26/00358/OUT Submitted 27 Mar 2026 40m away

  Outline application for the demolition of garage and erection a detached bungalow dwelling. Access, layout and scale being sought, all other matters reserved.

  Granted Outline Demolition 10 docs
  Domestic

• 54A Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BZ

  24/01047/CLOPUD Submitted 22 Jul 2024 63m away

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage to habitable space

  Granted Outline Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Rutland Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BL

  19/01591/FUL Submitted 18 Sep 2019 74m away

  Retrospective application for construction of part front facing and side facing 1.8m high vertical boarding timber fence

  Refused Full applications 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 7 Rutland Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BL

  19/01051/FUL Submitted 12 Jun 2019 74m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 2B Sunrise Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JP

  19/00870/FUL Submitted 14 May 2019 76m away

  Demolition of existing garage, construction of front porch, single storey side and single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 14 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