31 Orton Close Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JN

1. 7 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 2 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 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

• 16 Orton Close Margaretting Ingatestone CM4 9JN

  20/05174/TPO Submitted 5 Aug 2020 81m away

  T8 - Ash - (T1 of MWA Arboricultural Report) - Fell - Please see attached statement of reasons for works.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 4 Ottley Place Main Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QE

  26/00912/FUL Submitted 28 Jul 2026 92m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Single storey rear extension and conversion of the existing loft space with three front facing roof lights.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer
  Small domestic

• 2 Ottley Place Main Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9QE

  24/00633/DOC/1 Submitted 20 Jun 2024 93m away

  Condition 3 - Materials

  Granted Conditions 3 docs

• 4 Orton Close Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JN

  20/01101/CLOPUD Submitted 15 Jul 2020 102m away

  Loft conversion with rear facing dormer, juliet balcony and front roof lights.

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer 6 docs

• 1 Larcombe Mews Main Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9LA

  26/00543/CLOPUD Submitted 27 Apr 2026 111m away

  Loft conversion forming rear dormers, new window within rear gable , front and side roof lights

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• Larcombe Mews Main Road Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JD

  21/01831/DOC/3 Submitted 24 Jun 2024 120m away

  Condition 13 - Hard and soft landscaping, Condition 16 -no net biodiversity loss

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 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
• 26/01100/FUL Awaiting decision

  Birch House Broomwood Lane Stock Billericay CM11 1JR

  Proposed single storey tractor store outbuilding.

  Full applications
• 26/01063/FUL Awaiting decision

  New House The Green Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TY

  Retrospective application for the use of land for car parking and improvement of surface.

  Full applications