3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

1. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 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. 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.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  19/00222/FUL Submitted 11 Feb 2019 19m away

  Demolition of existing conservatory, part single and part two storey rear extension. Additional front roof window.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 10 docs

• 3 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  19/00222/NMAT/1 Submitted 3 Jan 2020 19m away

  Non-material amendment to planning permission 19/00222/FUL (Demolition of existing conservatory, part single and part two storey rear extension. Additional front roof window). Approved flank wall material to be changed to brickwork.

  Granted Amendments Extension Demolition +1 5 docs

• 15 Connaught Drive South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5LU

  22/01782/FUL Submitted 26 Sep 2022 53m away

  Single storey rear extension and internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 90 Albert Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5LS

  24/05111/TPO Submitted 19 Jun 2024 61m away

  T1 Silver Birch- Crown Lift by 4m to previous pruning points, 2m Crown Reduction and remove Deadwood. Reason: To maintain good health of the tree

  Awaiting decision Trees 5 docs

• 90 Albert Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford CM3 5LS

  19/05020/TPO Submitted 30 Jan 2019 66m away

  T1 - (T5 on TPO) - Silver Birch - Crown lift by 4m to previous pruning points - Remove sub-lateral branches - Remove deadwood - Reason: To maintain the good health of the tree.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 1 Gandalfs Ride South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WX

  19/00958/FUL Submitted 29 May 2019 159m away

  Garage conversion

  Granted Full applications 5 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
• 26/05170/TPO Awaiting decision

  28 Canterbury Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XN

  T17 lime (Marked T1 on plan)- Reduce crown by 2.5-3m, Crown lift by 1m, 5m max above ground level. Reason - Maintenance

  Trees