17 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 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

• Wendys 9 - 10 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/00779/ADV Submitted 11 Jun 2026 0m away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 3 off set of internally illuminated red neon faux letters, 1 internally illuminated projection sign

  Decided Advertising

• Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  NNU 26/00876/ADV Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  x2 ATM Surround Collars.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/00876/ADV Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  x2 ATM Surround Collars.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/00875/FUL Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Remove and replace x1 ATM, remove and replace existing glazing with new aluminium security panel.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• Schuh 15 - 16 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  22/02017/LBC Submitted 1 Nov 2022 31m away

  Installation of illuminated digital signage on existing building

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• Schuh 15 - 16 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  22/01906/ADV Submitted 13 Oct 2022 31m away

  Installation of Illuminated Digital Signage on Existing Building.

  Refused Advertising 6 docs

• 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
• 26/01137/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
• 26/01095/CLEUD Awaiting decision

  Belle Vue The Ridge Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4RT

  Certificate of lawfulness to regularise the retention of the former dwelling on the site where condition 9 of planning permission 14/00420/FUL has not been complied with.

  Lawful development
• 26/01031/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  18 Langdale Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 9QH

  Construction of hip to gable loft conversion, with rear facing dormer, roof lights to front elevations. Construction of box dormer to the rear.

  Lawful development
• 26/01071/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  6 Middleton Row South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WE

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of new single storey extension

  Lawful development