Kings Court House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

1. 2 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 7 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 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

• Kings Court House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  26/01140/LBC Submitted 2 Sep 2026 0m away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

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

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Extension
  Small domestic

• Red House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  21/02531/FUL Submitted 23 Dec 2021 27m away

  Two storey side extension, single storey rear extension. Alterations to fenestration.

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Kingscourt Cottages Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  19/01595/FUL Submitted 18 Sep 2019 120m away

  Proposed part single, part two storey rear/side extensions and internal alterations

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs

• Wellington House Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SJ

  24/01424/FUL Submitted 24 Oct 2024 194m away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory with replacement infill single-storey extension, demolition and reconstruction of existing rear mono-pitch roof, new fenestration and internal reconfiguration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 24 docs
  Small domestic

• Wellington Cottage Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SH

  20/00618/FUL Submitted 24 Apr 2020 228m away

  Two storey side extension & single storey rear extension to existing dwelling.

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• Wellington Cottage Cooksmill Green Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SH

  20/00323/LBC Submitted 17 Apr 2020 228m away

  Two-storey side extension and single storey rear extension with roof window.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 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
• 26/01167/FUL Awaiting decision

  7 Pyne Gate Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QG

  Proposed new roof design & additional windows to previously approved single storey rear extension and new rear patio

  Full applications