2 Gate Field Runwell Wickford SS11 7FX

1. 24 Apr 2026

   Received by Chelmsford

2. 2 Jun 2026

   Decision issued

3. 17 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

This application is with Chelmsford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

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• 3 Gate Field Runwell Wickford SS11 7FX

  19/01840/FUL Submitted 12 Nov 2019 37m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Pot Inn Close Runwell Wickford SS11 7FZ

  25/00327/FUL Submitted 10 Mar 2025 85m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension to infil gap between kitchen and garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Pot Inn Close Runwell Wickford SS11 7FZ

  25/00155/FUL Submitted 29 Jan 2025 103m away

  Single storey rear ground floor extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Pot Inn Close Runwell Wickford SS11 7FZ

  26/00961/FUL Submitted 23 Jul 2026 107m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Single storey rear extension with roof lights, partial conversion of existing garage, loft conversion with three front facing dormers and two rear facing dormers, one rear facing dormer above garage and alterations to fenestration.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1
  Small domestic

• Chapel At Former Runwell Hospital Runwell Chase Runwell Wickford CM3 8DR

  24/00745/FUL Submitted 23 May 2024 116m away

  Internal and external alterations to convert chapel to childrens nursery including provision of enclosed outdoor play area, bin storage and signage.

  Granted Full applications 30 docs

• Chapel At Former Runwell Hospital Runwell Chase Runwell Wickford CM3 8DR

  24/00746/LBC Submitted 16 May 2024 119m away

  Internal and external alterations to convert chapel to childrens nursery.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 27 docs

• 26/05185/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Vicarage Close Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4LR

  T4 Ash - Crown reduction by 2.5-3m throughout the height and lateral spread of the crown. Reason: To maintain appropriate clearance above areas of regular pedestrian and vehicle use and to retain the tree as safe.

  Trees
• 26/05180/TPO Awaiting decision

  The Old Rectory Colam Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SY

  W1 - Cedar - Remove fractured limb - Reason: has a fracture, beginning to tear and sit on the limb below.

  Trees
• 26/05179/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 The Cedars Chelmsford Essex CM2 6BL

  T1 Yew - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Dead branches to be cut away from 0.5-2m in length. Reason: TRee is dead. T2 Atlantic Cedar - Located in the north east corner of the site adjacent to Springfield Road - Crown reduction of 3m and branch reduction of 1.5m overhanging our drive to balance the tree. G1 Eucalyptus - Located on the south east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Major crown reduction of 3m and thinning of dead branches by 15%. Reason: Tree has outgrown its surroundings and has not been managed for years. G1 Two Leylandi - Located on the north east boundary behind 332 Springfield Road - Removal of dead branches. T3 Atlantic Cedar - Located on the north east boundary behind 53 and 55 Peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m and removal of dead wood to open light. Large branch broke away in high winds causing damage to neighbours property. T4 Sycamore - Located on the north east boundary of the site behind 51 peel Road - Crown reduction of 3m required with additional removal of 1.5m from south west side. This tree appears unbalanced on the south west side.

  Trees
• 26/05177/TPO Awaiting decision

  St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3LJ

  T1 - Pine (Marked 1)- Remove deadwood. T2 - Oak (Marked 2) Sever ivy and remove deadwood. A1 - English Elm (Marked 6) - Coppice to 0.50m Reason for all: Proactive tree mainenance to manage identified risks and prevent potential injury, property damage, obstruction or inconvenience, including conflicts with buildings, telephone lines, roads, footpaths and car parking areas

  Trees
• 26/05162/TPO Awaiting decision

  3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  T1 - Silver Birch - Height reduction of up to 3m, remove up to 2m from the East side of the tree with up to 1m being removed to West and South sides of the tree to rebalance tree shape alleviate lean. Remove dead material throughout the tree. - Reason: Danger of limbs dropping

  Trees