1 White Elm Cottages White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LR

1. 3 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford decided full applications in a median of 56 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• White Elm Garden Centre 50 White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LR

  18/00046/DOC/1 Submitted 24 Apr 2019 2m away

  Condition 3 - Details of soft landscape works for the new car parking area

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• 3 White Elm Cottages White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LR

  20/00654/FUL Submitted 28 Apr 2020 47m away

  To install a new small package sewage treatment plant. This will replace an existing septic tank.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• White Elm Garden Centre 50 White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LR

  19/01057/FUL Submitted 31 Jul 2019 193m away

  Construction of single storey residential lodge for farm manager.

  Refused Full applications 10 docs
  Small domestic

• White Elm Garden Centre 50 White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LR

  19/01860/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2019 198m away

  Siting of a mobile caravan for use in connection with the garden centre/petting farm.

  Refused Full applications 8 docs

• Unit At White Elm Garden Centre 50 White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex

  20/00632/FUL Submitted 1 Jun 2020 226m away

  Change of use of existing cabin at White Elm Nurseries from retail (Class A1) to office use (Class B1a).

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• Unit At White Elm Garden Centre 50 White Elm Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex

  20/00253/CUPAJA Submitted 25 Feb 2020 226m away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for Change of use from shops (Class A1) to offices (Class B1a).

  Refused 5 docs

• 26/01199/FUL Awaiting decision

  Lidl Stores 2 Waterson Vale Chelmsford Essex CM2 9PB

  Demolition of existing buildings and erection of a replacement foodstore with associated vehicle access, car parking, landscaping, engineering and drainage works

  Full applications
• 26/01242/FUL Awaiting decision

  96 Longfield Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JJ

  Single storey rear extension.

  Full applications
• 26/01206/FUL Awaiting decision

  101 Moulsham Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 9PY

  Single storey side and rear extension. Loft conversion including hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer with second floor side window.

  Full applications
• 26/01179/FUL Awaiting decision

  La Deuxieme 112 Downham Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1QQ

  Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. First-floor side extension. Alterations to fenestration.

  Full applications
• 26/01164/FUL Awaiting decision

  Imbirds Cottages Souther Cross Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex CM1 4RU

  Conversion of existing 2 dwellings into 1 dwellinghouse. Addition of new front porch canopy. Internal and external alterations.

  Full applications