Flat The Black Bull 244 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN

1. 26 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 27 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 December 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.

• 238 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN

  20/01252/FUL Submitted 7 Aug 2020 50 yards away

  Conversion of integral garage into a habitable room and new bay window.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 8 docs

• Tyrone House Tower Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2PW

  21/01599/FUL Submitted 16 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  Proposed two storey rear extension, single storey side/rear extension and alterations to existing fenestration.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 238 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN

  20/05094/TPO Submitted 26 May 2020 50 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore - Pollard tree by 50% - to reduce the size significantly as the tree is choked up into the canopy as much as 70%; over-extended heavy tip limbs are falling, posing safety risk in garden. This will keep a safe and manageable re-pollard cycle. Cut and strip of the Ivy - ensure the health of the tree.

  Refused Trees 6 docs

• 238 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN

  21/05202/TPO Submitted 9 Aug 2021 50 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore - Back Garden - Reduce Lateral spread all round by 1-1.5m, Crown lift low canopy to 5m all round, remove ivy and deadwood - Reason - To lessen end weight following recent multiple branch failures, aid in further investigations of internal branch unions.

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 3 Park Avenue Chelmsford CM1 2AB

  18/00790/FUL Submitted 28 Apr 2018 50 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension & new front boundary treatments.

  Granted Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 226 Rainsford Road Chelmsford CM1 2PN

  23/00011/HHPA Submitted 22 Feb 2023 50 yards 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 4.7m, for which the maximum height would be 3.2m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.4m.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 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