Specsavers 92 - 93 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DX

1. 22 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 9 Oct 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 advertisement consent applications in a median of 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 87 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DX

  18/01940/ADV Submitted 3 Dec 2018 50 yards away

  Non-illuminated projection sign.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Santander 90 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DX

  20/00743/FUL Submitted 22 May 2020 50 yards away

  Change of use and conversion of first and second floors to create 3no. residential dwellings

  Granted Full applications 18 docs

• First And Second Floor 90 High Street Chelmsford

  20/00137/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  Conversion of first and second floors to create 3no. residential units.

  Refused Full applications 13 docs

• Virgin Money 83 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DX

  25/00200/ADV Submitted 11 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed installation of illuminated and non-illuminated signage on existing building

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• Virgin Money 83 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DX

  25/00199/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2025 50 yards away

  Proposed main shop front alterations including external finishing. The shop front signage will be a timber fascia with lettering and a new projecting sign.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• 17 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/01086/LBC Submitted 10 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  92% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Proposed installation of acrylic signage and illuminated sign behind glazing. Shop front repainted, existing awning retained, and internal alterations and installation of new HVAC system.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs

• 26/01392/ADV Awaiting decision

  Red Stack Tech 218A Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LR

  Proposed non-illuminated signage to existing building

  Advertising
• 26/01331/ADV Awaiting decision

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

  Proposed installation of non-illuminated signage

  Advertising
• 26/01389/ADV Awaiting decision

  Chancellor Hall Market Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1XA

  Replacement building signage to former Evoke nightclub

  Advertising
• 26/01298/ADV Awaiting decision

  B And Q Plc Cuton Hall Lane Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 5PX

  Proposed illuminated and non-illuminated signage

  Advertising
• 26/01021/ADV Granted

  RSPCA 178 Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LD

  Non-illuminated timber fascia signboard above entrance door.

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 17 Aug 2026 Advertising