3 The Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JS

1. 21 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 4 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 16 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

• Land Adjacent To 18 The Drive Chelmsford Essex

  22/02180/FUL Submitted 8 Dec 2022 66m away

  Demolition of garages. Proposed Two storey one bedroom dwelling house

  Refused Full applications Demolition 8 docs
  Domestic

• 23 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BT

  20/00444/CLOPUD Submitted 13 Mar 2020 100m away

  Loft conversion with rear facing dormer, three front rooflights and an enlarged frosted or obscure glazed window to the rear elevation.

  Granted Outline Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 22 Sunrise Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JP

  19/01342/NMAT/1 Submitted 14 Oct 2019 103m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/01342/FUL - (Demolition of existing conservatory, proposed ground floor wraparound extension, floor plan redesign and all associated works). Minor amendment to extend the rear wall to match the proposed oversailing roof and change of floating corner window to a standard window to match the existing.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition +1 11 docs

• 23 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BT

  20/00020/HHPA Submitted 19 Mar 2020 115m away

  The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 4.5m, for which the maximum height would be 3.2m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 36 Sunrise Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JP

  24/00307/NMAT/1 Submitted 7 Jun 2024 115m away

  Non-material amendment for planning application 24/00307/FUL:- (Single storey wrap around extension.) Change of the extension roof from a pitched roof to a flat roof, while retaining a section of pitched roof on the front that connects to the existing roof with the eaves at the same level.

  Granted Amendments Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 45 Patching Hall Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 4BT

  19/02057/FUL Submitted 12 Dec 2019 130m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 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