Superdrug Former 17 - 18 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

1. 1 Sep 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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.

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• Holland & Barrett 19 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  20/00777/ADV Submitted 28 May 2020 50 yards away

  Illuminated shop fascia sign and an illuminated projecting sign. Internally applied vinyl to shop window.

  Granted Advertising Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Superdrug 17 - 18 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  25/00439/LBC Submitted 20 Mar 2025 50 yards away

  New windows and double entrance doors fitted to apatures. New fascia trims and high level header panels installed. New fascia signs and projecting signs to shop front. Full new retail interior fit out to ground floor. Full new back of house fit out to first floor. Life safety systems to second floor.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 22 docs

• Telecommunications Apparatus High Street Chelmsford

  22/01832/ADV Submitted 29 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Installation of 2 internally illuminated digital LCD display screens on the sides of the BT street hub unit.

  Refused Advertising 15 docs

• Telecommunications Apparatus High Street Chelmsford

  22/01831/FUL Submitted 29 Sep 2022 50 yards away

  Removal of existing BT Phone Box & Installation of a proposed replacement BT Street Hub & associated display of advertisement to both sides of the unit

  Refused Full applications 16 docs

• Superdrug Stores Plc 17 - 18 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  19/00167/LBC Submitted 6 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Subdivision of rear to create new shop units with associated internal works and 3 storey infill to rear with repositioned service ramp. New fire escape arrangements to include mall level exit and rooftop enclosure. Additional and amended fenestrations.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 23 docs

• Superdrug Stores Plc 17 - 18 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  19/00166/FUL Submitted 6 Feb 2019 50 yards away

  Subdivision to create new shop units with associated internal works and 3 storey infill to rear with repositioned service ramp. New fire escape arrangements to include mall level exit and rooftop enclosure. Additional and amended fenestrations.

  Granted Full applications Extension 23 docs

• 26/01336/FUL Awaiting decision

  Great Oaks Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PA

  Demolition of an existing workshop building and construction of a new dwelling.

  Full applications
• 26/01221/FUL Awaiting decision

  9 Butterfield Road Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3BP

  Single storey rear extension.

  Full applications
• 26/01418/FUL Awaiting decision

  7 Edward Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 9ER

  Single storey side extension and loft conversion with rear dormer, front facing roof light and second floor side window.

  Full applications
• 26/01317/FUL Awaiting decision

  50 Wilfred Waterman Drive Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford CM1 6AZ

  Installation of 26 solar panels

  Full applications
• 26/01330/FUL Awaiting decision

  Unit 2 19 Queen Elizabeth Ii Square South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5TD

  Removal of existing home shopping lockers, creating 2No. New Click and Collect Bays.

  Full applications