Barrow Farm Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

1. 6 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 20 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford decided full applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Ravenscraig Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

  22/02113/CLOPUD Submitted 16 Nov 2022 64m away

  Two side extensions, each extending beyond the existing side elevation by 7000 mm. The existing building width is over 14000 mm, so neither proposed extension exceeds half of the existing width.

  Refused Outline Extension 10 docs

• Home Lodge Cock Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3RB

  18/00645/NMAT/1 Submitted 9 Jul 2019 69m away

  Non-Material amendement following a grant of Planning Permission 18/00645/FUL- (Demolition of Existing Garage to create a new Play Room, Two Storey Front Extension and Replacement of Existing Mansard Roof with a Dual Pitch Roof and Dormers over Existing Windows). Alterations to Glazing on the Rear Outbuilding and to the Front Glazing and Roof Windows.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +2 6 docs

• Ravenscraig Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

  22/00058/HHPA Submitted 16 Nov 2022 77m away

  A single-storey rear extension, extending the full width of the existing dwelling. Internal ceiling heights to match the existing level of 2400 mm. There will be no alteration to the existing roof.

  Refused Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Ravenscraig Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

  23/00096/HHPAA Submitted 19 Jan 2023 77m away

  The construction of an additional storey by increasing the building height by 2.6m

  Granted 16 docs

• Ravenscraig Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

  23/00004/HHPA Submitted 19 Jan 2023 77m 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 8.0m, for which the maximum height would be 2.7m, for which the height of the eaves would be 2.7m.

  Refused Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• Ravenscraig Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZ

  22/02115/HHPAA Submitted 16 Nov 2022 77m away

  The construction of an additional storey by increasing the building height by 2.7m

  Refused 16 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
• 26/01143/FUL Awaiting decision

  9 Trenchard Crescent Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6FA

  Single storey rear extension.

  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
• 26/01186/FUL Awaiting decision

  Bulls Lodge Barn Bulls Lodge Farm Generals Lane Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HN

  Proposed single storey side and rear extension and internal changes. Alterations to fenestration including the reinstatement of barn doors (held open). Conversion and extension to existing cartlodge to become guest annex. Alterations to the existing parking area. Access ramp to provide level access into barn

  Full applications