53 New Street Chelmsford CM1 1AT

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Chelmsford Cathedral Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1TY

  26/05160/TPO Submitted 5 Aug 2026 27m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~30 Sep

  G3 Limes x3 (3970,1615,3971) - Re-pollard back to previous points by max 4m. G2 Limes x2 (7794,3974) - Re-pollard back to previous points, max by 4m. G1 Lime (1617)- Fell and grind stump. Reason: Tree has a decay and fungus at the base. G1 Limes x5 (3975,1618,3976,3977,3978) - Re-pollard back to previous points, by max 4m. T1 & T2 Lime - Re-pollard back to previous points, by max 4m. Reason for all: To prevent future failure and to give clearance on highway.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Crown Court New Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EL

  22/05625/CAT Submitted 21 Dec 2022 43m away

  Sycamore - (South of building within green area, adjacent wall) - Sever ivy at base and remove to 2 metres to improve visibility for future inspection; Group of Ash x3 - (South of building within green area, adjacent wall) - Fell - To clear building and prevent future structural damage3 Robinia - (south of building within green area) - Carry out climbed inspection of suspected crack extending beneath union at 7m. Remove major deadwood over 50mm - Reason: Splits in bark beneath union at 7m. Bark separating, indicating crack forming directly below union; Horse Chestnut - (Located in car park east of building) - Reduce height and spread of crown by approx. 2.5m back to previous pruning points.Clear basal and epicormic growth on stem to 4m. Cut and remove Russian vine out of crown - Reason: Early stage decay evident at base on east side of stem. Decay can be probed to a depth of 50mm. Bleeding lesions above decay to 1.5m on stem.Wound at ground level to north side of stem probed to depth of 10mm, not significant at present. Moderate basal and epicormic growth on stem. Russian vine encroaching into crown from adjacent property.Crown historically reduced at approx. 11m above ground level, currently with 2.5m regrowth.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• 53 New Street Chelmsford CM1 1AT

  23/05503/CAT Submitted 13 Dec 2022 67m away

  T902 and T979 (on map)- Alder- remove major deadwood; T905 (on map)- Horse Chestnut- Reduce round street lamp to give 1m clearance; T910,T911, T949, T969,T971, T926,T927, T940,T965,T970, T985, T987 (on map)- Sycamore- remove major deadwood; T914 and T942 (on map)- Scots Pine- remove major deadwood; T922, T923, T924, T929, T930, T932 (on map)- Honey Locust- remove major deadwood; T925 (on map) - Holly & Sycamore - Remove deadwood and ivy and reduce by 2m to give clearance to Building; T946 (on map)- London Plane- clear access to main stem and remove major deadwood; T948 (on map)- Lime- fell tree to ground level, replacement plant; T950 (on map)- Black Cherry - Reduce to provide clearance of 1.5m from camera and lamp. Reason:To provide clearance to buildings and street furniture, to avoid future problems; T954 and T956 (on map)- Silver Birch - remove major deadwood; T974 (on map)- Sycamore- remove dead climber from crown and selectively prune. Reason: To provide clearance to neighbouring building; T975 (on map)- fell to ground level; T908 (on map)- Common Oak- remove ivy and major deadwood; T913 (on map)- Woodland group- remove deadwood and standing dead stems; T915 and T917 (on map)- Bird Cherry- remove major deadwood; T935 (on map)- Ash- remove major deadwood, pullback ivy to ground and install mulching ring and potassium phosphites drench; T938 (on map)- Sycamore- remove ivy; T944 (on map)- Ash- remove if no bud burst this season; T953 (on map)- Turkey Oak- remove broken branch.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 28 New Street Chelmsford CM1 1NT

  26/00570/LBC Submitted 23 Jun 2026 68m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~18 Aug

  Proposed painted mural.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings

• King William House 6 New Street Chelmsford CM1 1NT

  22/01110/DOC/1 Submitted 28 Sep 2022 69m away

  Condition 3 - Sample of the stone paving Condition 4 - Details of the new flooring materials Condition 5 - Large scale drawings - (a) Vents and extractor fans, (b) Flues, (c) Doors, door casings and surrounds, (d) Joinery, (e) skirtings, (f)cornices, (h) architraves

  Awaiting decision Conditions 9 docs

• 1 Legg Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1JS

  20/01125/FUL Submitted 20 Jul 2020 81m away

  Refurbishment to office building, external works to entrances and removal and replacement of trees.

  Granted Full applications Trees 20 docs

• 26/01140/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kings Court House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  Single storey extension, internal refurbishment, and replacement of internal and external joinery.

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01106/LBC Awaiting decision

  Kents Farm Kents Farm Lane West Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 8XG

  Single storey ground floor rear extensions,replacementof front porch, relocation of existing granary, and internal and external alterations.

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00960/LBC Awaiting decision

  206 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB

  New front boundary wall. Internal modifications to the basement including upgrading the internal finishes, the removal of the existing stud walls, replacement staircase and addition of a pump system. Alterations to fenestration.

  Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00768/LBC Granted

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  Alterations to rear elevation

  9 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/00677/LBC Granted

  Bridge House Woodhill Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7SG

  Remove the existing kitchen and install a new kitchen within the current dining room, plus the formation of a new doorway to access the pantry from the new kitchen and opening of the fireplace to insert a cooker.

  22 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings