62 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4PD

1. 17 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 3 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 12 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

• 75 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4PD

  18/05230/TPO Submitted 17 Dec 2018 37m away

  (T2) - Oak Stump - Fell - Approx height of 5m - Reason: No new growth for a number of years; (G1/ G2/ W1) - Remove dead branches from trees; (T3) - Oak - Fell - Reason: Showing signs of Acute Oak Decline

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Darach Lodge 40 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

  18/05210/TPO Submitted 9 Nov 2018 83m away

  Oak - T2 - Prune by 2 metres - Reason: Excessive shading and low amenity value.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 9 Runsell Close Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PQ

  25/05054/TPO Submitted 5 Mar 2025 92m away

  G2 - Sweet Chestnut - 1.5 - 2 m crown reduction back to previous pruning points - Reason: Keeping it at a manageable size.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 42 Runsell Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4NZ

  19/05139/TPO Submitted 5 Aug 2019 94m away

  (W1) - Oak - Located on the northern border of the plot - Fell - Reason: Impeding further growth of oaks either side. Need space to park cars.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Woodend Cat Hotel 77 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4PD

  19/01209/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2019 105m away

  Resubmission of previously approved application 18/00627/FUL (Demolition of existing cattery and construction of a new residential dwelling). Amendment to the vehicle access route.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 23 docs
  Domestic

• Woodend Cat Hotel Site At 77 Hopping Jacks Lane Danbury Chelmsford

  19/01767/FUL Submitted 29 Oct 2019 107m away

  Demolition of existing cattery and construction of a new residential property with private entrance off Runsell Lane and new timber canopy.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 31 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
• 26/01105/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
• 26/01104/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