Great Oaks The Common East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AL

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 24 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 17 November 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.

• Application: 79/0616 (Application Permitted)

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.

• Great Claydons The Common East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AL

  25/00254/LBC Submitted 27 Feb 2025 250 yards away

  Essential repairs and works to protect the structural stability of the stables, garage and connecting wall

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 13 docs

• Land North Of Highwater Farm Main Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

  24/00896/AG Submitted 19 Jun 2024 300 yards away

  Single Storey Building for machinery and hay

  Granted Other 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Highwater Farm Main Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8AH

  22/02056/FUL Submitted 20 Dec 2022 350 yards away

  Erection of a sub station

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• Barn At Highwater Farm Main Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

  19/00723/CUPAQ Submitted 26 Apr 2019 400 yards away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use of an agricultural building into 2 new dwellings.

  Refused Outline New dwelling 8 docs
  Several homes

• Barn At Highwater Farm Main Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

  20/01070/CUPAQ Submitted 8 Jul 2020 400 yards away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval is required for the proposed change of use from agricultural buildings to 2 dwellings (Class C3).

  Granted Outline 9 docs
  Several homes

• Barn At Highwater Farm The Common East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex

  24/00897/CUPAQ Submitted 19 Jun 2024 400 yards away

  Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the conversion of single storey barn, to a 3b5p unit. Location unchanged in the existing position.

  Refused Outline 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00973/FUL Granted

  24 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA

  Single storey rear extension and loft conversion incorporating a hip to gable roof extension and a rear dormer.

  18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01258/FUL Awaiting decision

  21 Broughton Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5YX

  Single storey rear extension with internal alterations and external alterations.

  Full applications
• 26/00928/FUL Granted

  New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS

  Retention of 2 Portakabin Classrooms for a period 2 years from September 2026.

  18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/01270/FUL Awaiting decision

  Arundene Elm Green Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4DW

  Erection of electronic gate and gate piers

  Full applications
• 26/01273/FUL Awaiting decision

  Rose Cottage Moor Hall Lane Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ER

  Single storey front, rear and side extensions. External alterations.

  Full applications