DWS Automotive Repair Solutions Ltd 8 Suffolk Drive Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6UN

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 July 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 tree works applications in a median of 39 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Site At 11 Montrose Road Springfield Chelmsford Essex

  19/01005/ADV Submitted 6 Jun 2019 100 yards away

  Two freestanding non-illuminated signs. Additional 11x non-illuminated building mounted signs and building mounted unit numbers.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 17 Murrell Lock Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6SW

  26/00583/FUL Submitted 5 May 2026 100 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Site At 11 Montrose Road Springfield Chelmsford CM2 6TE

  18/00475/S73 Submitted 28 Aug 2020 150 yards away

  Removal of condition 19 of approved permission 18/00475/FUL - (Demolition of the existing building and construction of three terraces of buildings comprising 11 Class B1c/B2/ B8 warehouses with ancillary office space and trade counters, with provision of associated car parking and landscaping). Due to changes in the Town and Country Planning Regulations the condition which required - For each of the units hereby approved the area occupied by the trade counter and associated sales area shall be no greater than 30% of the total floor area of the unit - is no longer necessary or relevant.

  Granted Amendments Demolition 5 docs

• 11 Montrose Road Springfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 6TE

  18/00475/NMAT/1 Submitted 2 Jan 2019 150 yards away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/00475/FUL (Demolition of the existing building and construction of three terraces of buildings comprising 11 Class B1c/B2/ B8 warehouses with ancillary office space and trade counters, with provision of associated car parking and landscaping.) for the reduction to the approved building heights

  Granted Amendments Demolition 6 docs

• 65 Sheppard Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM2 6QE

  18/02042/FUL Submitted 17 Dec 2018 150 yards away

  Stepped access to the front elevation.

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 65 Sheppard Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM2 6QE

  18/01649/FUL Submitted 27 Sep 2018 150 yards away

  Stepped access to front of property

  Granted Full applications 6 docs

• 26/05244/TPO Awaiting decision

  Pipers Lodge Clarks Farm Road Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PH

  G1 x1 English Oak (Marked T4 on map) - Fell. Reason: Internal decay

  Trees
• 26/05241/TPO Awaiting decision

  6 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HZ

  T1 Yew - Crown reduction by reducing the height and spread of the canopy by up to 3m & lift road side canopy to match that of driveway aspect. Reason: To ensure the tree is kept to a size that suits its location and does not start to effect the structures and infrastructure within close proximity to it.

  Trees
• 26/05212/TPO Awaiting decision

  2 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA

  T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.

  Trees
• 26/05243/TPO Awaiting decision

  1 Cringle Lock South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WJ

  T4 Maple (Marked T1 on map) - Reduce the crown by 2 metres in height and lateral spread. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a balance natural crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, improve clearance from the roadside, footpath and garage roof and maintain a balanced crown appropriate for the trees location. T3 Oak (Marked T2 on map) - Reduce the crown by 1.5-2m in height and lateral spread back to the previous established pruning points, leaving a balanced natural crown. Remove significant deadwood throughout the crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, return the tree to its previous established pruning points, improve overall crown balance and remove signification deadwood general tree management and safety.

  Trees
• 26/05248/TPO Awaiting decision

  182 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7AJ

  T42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessment

  Trees