Planning application
25 Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Erection of detached single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden, for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house.
As published by the council, reference 26/01457/CLOPUD
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01457/CLOPUD
- Category
- Lawful development
- Status
- Pending Consideration
- Validated
- 3 Nov 2026
- Postcode
- CM2 8QP
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026.
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26/00036/HHPA Awaiting decision
25 Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9m The extension projects 8.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. It has a maximum height of 3.0m and an eaves height of 2.875m. It is no wider than the original house and does not extend beyond either side wall. The nearest side boundary is 1.2m away. It has a flat roof finished in GRP, facing brick walls to match the existing house, and windows and doors to match the existing. There are no side windows facing the boundaries; the only side opening is a door into the garden. No change of use. The extension provides an enlarged kitchen, living and dining area for the existing single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3).
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Nov 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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5 Nov 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 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: 26/00036/HHPA (Pending Consideration)
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
Within 0.3 miles
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25 Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
87% historically approved · decision due ~22 Dec
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 8m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 2.9m The extension projects 8.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwellinghouse. It has a maximum height of 3.0m and an eaves height of 2.875m. It is no wider than the original house and does not extend beyond either side wall. The nearest side boundary is 1.2m away. It has a flat roof finished in GRP, facing brick walls to match the existing house, and windows and doors to match the existing. There are no side windows facing the boundaries; the only side opening is a door into the garden. No change of use. The extension provides an enlarged kitchen, living and dining area for the existing single-family dwelling house (Use Class C3).
Awaiting decision Extension Windows or glazingSmall domestic -
7 Colvin Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QQ
G1 - T1 - Oak - Section fell to ground level. Reason: Tree is suppressed by the larger adjacent tree, poor specimen T2 Oak - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m maximum, and remove deadwood. Reason: General tree maintenance to safeguard future life of tree
Granted Trees 4 docs -
3 Pyne Gate Galleywood Chelmsford CM2 8QG
Two storey rear extension
Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs -
10 Colvin Chase Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QQ
94% historically approved · decision due ~2 Dec
T1- Oak - 3m Crown reduction. Remove 2x small limbs over hanging the garage to the south - Reason: To keep the tree to a managable size close to houses
Awaiting decision Trees -
Goldlay Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
Proposed first floor front extension over the existing bay, a new front dormer and demolition of the rear conservatory, to build a new single storey rear extension.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 9 docsSmall domestic -
Goldlay Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer and a Juliet balcony.
Granted Outline Loft or dormer 9 docs
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26/01414/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
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26/01427/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
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26/01362/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
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26/01437/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
192 Galleywood Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8NB
Construction of a single storey garden building.
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26/01404/CLOPUD Awaiting decision
84 Millfields Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3LW
Proposed single storey rear extension