28 Canterbury Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XN

1. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

2. 25 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 20 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

• 6 Lichfield Close Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XW

  20/01031/FUL Submitted 6 Jul 2020 44m away

  Single storey rear extension and alterations to windows and doors.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Canterbury Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XN

  24/05215/TPO Submitted 14 Oct 2024 52m away

  T8 Lime tree - Pollard. Reason: To pollard before the branches get too close to the property.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 16 Canterbury Way Chelmsford CM1 2XN

  18/05214/TPO Submitted 20 Nov 2018 70m away

  T13 - Lime - Rear Garden - Pollard - Reason: Management of the tree as becoming too big for the size of the garden.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 4 Canterbury Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XN

  26/05074/TPO Submitted 6 Apr 2026 70m away

  T5 & T6 Limes - Re-pollard reduce back to the previous pruning knuckles. Reason - overgrown.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 16 St Fabians Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 2PR

  24/01275/FUL Submitted 9 Sep 2024 72m away

  Loft conversion including partial raising of ridge, hip to gable end, dormer to rear and front facing roof lights. Part single, part first floor front extension, first floor rear extension and single storey rear extension with lanterns. Garage conversion and internal alterations.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 16 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 St Fabians Drive Chelmsford Essex CM1 2PR

  19/01589/FUL Submitted 18 Sep 2019 73m away

  Proposed first floor rear extension and addition of window to first floor north elevation.

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 10 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