Planning application
43 Violet Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XG
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a small-scale children's home (Class C2).
As published by the council, reference 26/01381/CLOPUD
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01381/CLOPUD
- Category
- Lawful development
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 9 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- CM1 6XG
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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26/00356/FUL Refused
43 Violet Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XG
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Childrens home (Class C2) with internal alterations and addition of side window and door.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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20 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 4 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.
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
- Application: 26/00356/FUL (Application Refused)
What happens while it is decided
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.
About lawful development applications
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.
Nearby applications
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Small domestic
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41 Violet Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XG
Relocation of front door, alterations to existing fenestration including a new bay window and the addition of porch.
Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docsSmall domestic -
96 Crocus Way Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XJ
Part two storey rear extension and insertion of roof lights.
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7 Tulip Close Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 6XA
Condition 3 - Details of Materials.
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