2 Stapleford Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 0RB

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 28 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.

This application is with Chelmsford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Chelmsford decided lawful development applications in a median of 54 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination that existing or proposed works do not need planning permission; the merits of the scheme are not considered. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Land Rear Of 12 To 13 Lower Anchor Street Chelmsford Essex

  26/05082/TPO Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Horse Chestnut - lower lateral limbs reduced by 2m as the tree is encroaching on the building and garden area, reducing the lowest lateral branches will bring them limbs in line with the rest of the crown.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 146-148 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AW

  19/05589/CAT Submitted 18 Sep 2019 100 yards away

  Horse Chestnut - front of the building - Reduce the crown by 2.5-3m, remove deadwood and strip the Ivy off the trunk.The small shrub at the base of the tree will also be removed. Horse Chestnut - back of the car park area - Reduce the crown by 2.5-3m and thin the crown by up to 20%. Remove deadwood. Crown raise to 3.5m. Lime - back of the car park area - Reduce the crown by 2-2.5m, thin the crown by 20% and remove deadwood. Crown raise to 3.5m. Reason for all - To maintain the size and stature of the trees.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 103 Stapleford Close Chelmsford CM2 0QX

  19/01070/ADV Submitted 18 Jun 2019 100 yards away

  Retention of 4 non-illuminated signs.

  Granted Advertising 9 docs

• 132 - 136 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0RG

  18/01743/FUL Submitted 10 Oct 2018 100 yards away

  Installation of a roof plant and louvred screening

  Granted Full applications 9 docs

• 132-136 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0RG

  18/01310/LBC Submitted 16 Aug 2018 100 yards away

  Installation of roof plant to flat roof including screening.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 7 docs

• Chambers Wealth Management 130 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0RG

  20/00895/LBC Submitted 24 Jun 2020 100 yards away

  Internal alterations to facilitate change of use from office building to residential dwelling. Proposed new boundary fencing and gate. Replace existing Crittall windows to rear with traditional wooden sash windows and the front basement cover.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 31 docs
  Domestic

• 26/01404/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  84 Millfields Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3LW

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Lawful development
• 26/01328/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  31 Greenways Chelmsford Essex CM1 4EF

  Loft conversion with rear and side dormer, rear juliet balcony, second floor side window and two front facing roof lights.

  Lawful development
• 26/01396/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  4 Howard Drive Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PE

  Conversion of the existing double garage into habitable accommodation.

  Lawful development
• 26/01360/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  67 North Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2AN

  Single storey rear extension and single storey side extension.

  Lawful development
• 26/01381/CLOPUD Awaiting decision

  43 Violet Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XG

  Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a small-scale children's home (Class C2).

  Lawful development