Planning application
20 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DU
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Yew (marked T2 on map) - Reduce by up to 3m. Reason - to make a more compact specimen Yew (marked T4 on map) - Reduce height by 2m and reduce lateral growth 1-1.5m. Reason - to balance and shape. Hornbeam/Hawthorn (marked TG1 on map) - Reduce neighbours side back to boundary. Reduce height by 4m. Reason - to provide clearance.
As published by the council, reference 26/05656/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/05656/CAT
- Status
- No Objection
- Validated
- 9 Jul 2026
- Postcode
- CM1 3DU
Site history
Applications at this address on the Chelmsford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2019: 0 approved, 1 refused.
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19/00835/LBC Refused
20 The Green Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3DU
Replace single glazed sash windows with double glazed timber sash windows.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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9 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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29 Jul 2026
Status changed to Pending Decision
Previously Pending Consideration.
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 September 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.
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's median decision took 55 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
The published feed does not state which type of application this is; the register entry on Chelmsford's portal will say. Our guide explains the common types.
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