5 Crouch Beck South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JY

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 1 October 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

• 13 Crouch Beck South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JY

  19/01772/FUL Submitted 25 Oct 2019 27m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory, with part two storey, part single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Crouch Beck South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JY

  26/00697/FUL Submitted 28 May 2026 68m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory. Erection of a single storey rear extension with flat roof and lantern.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 28 Inchbonnie Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5FG

  22/01644/FUL Submitted 6 Oct 2022 112m away

  Single storey front extension and 1st floor rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Inchbonnie Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5SX

  20/05040/TPO Submitted 12 Feb 2020 141m away

  T3 Silver Birch. Reduce height by up 2 meters. Reduce southern lateral spread away from the house by up to 1 meter. Reduce lowest northern lateral by 1.5 meters Crown raise to 3 meters. Reason To contain size of tree and prevent interference with property and vehicles

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Elmwood Primary School Guys Farm Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5NB

  19/00777/FUL Submitted 14 May 2019 161m away

  Proposed purpose built timber framed building to facilitate a classroom.

  Granted Full applications 8 docs

• 22 Saltcoats South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5LE

  19/00574/FUL Submitted 9 Apr 2019 165m away

  Single storey rear extension and demolition of garage

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 4 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