Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

1. 9 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

2. 30 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 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.

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.

Advertisement consent controls signs, hoardings and other adverts. The council may only judge two things: amenity, meaning the effect on the appearance of the building and area, and public safety, chiefly whether a sign distracts road users or obstructs sight lines. Other planning considerations, such as competition between businesses, do not apply.

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• Wendys 9 - 10 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/00779/ADV Submitted 11 Jun 2026 0m away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~6 Aug

  1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 3 off set of internally illuminated red neon faux letters, 1 internally illuminated projection sign

  Decided Advertising

• Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/00876/ADV Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

  69% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  x2 ATM Surround Collars.

  Awaiting decision Advertising

• Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/00875/FUL Submitted 9 Jul 2026 0m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~3 Sep

  Remove and replace x1 ATM, remove and replace existing glazing with new aluminium security panel.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Windows or glazing

• 17 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  26/01101/CLOPUD Submitted 12 Aug 2026 0m away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~7 Oct

  Certificate of Lawfulness for Proposed Use within Commercial, Business and Service (Class E)

  Awaiting decision Lawful development

• Schuh 15 - 16 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  22/02017/LBC Submitted 1 Nov 2022 31m away

  Installation of illuminated digital signage on existing building

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

• Schuh 15 - 16 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  22/01906/ADV Submitted 13 Oct 2022 31m away

  Installation of Illuminated Digital Signage on Existing Building.

  Refused Advertising 6 docs

• 26/01021/ADV Awaiting decision

  RSPCA 178 Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LD

  Non-illuminated timber fascia signboard above entrance door.

  Advertising
• 26/00699/ADV Granted

  Storage King Brook Street Chelmsford CM1 1UQ

  Erection of 2no. internally illuminated freestanding totem signs at self storage unit

  28 May 2026 Advertising
• 26/00694/ADV Awaiting decision

  The Anchor Runsell Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QZ

  Installation of replacement signs to include 1x new pictorial panel and 2x directional panels fitted to existing post, 2x sets of individual house name letters, 1x menu case, 1x door plaque, 1x welcome panel, 1x post mounted directional sign.

  Advertising
• 26/00957/ADV Awaiting decision

  The Castle Main Road Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex CM3 1NE

  Swing sign, Wall mounted signs, Car park disclaimer, West elevations house name, North east elevation mural, North elevation house name, South east facing elevation sign writing, North west facing elevation sign writing

  Advertising
• 26/00876/ADV Awaiting decision

  Barclays 40 - 41 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1BE

  x2 ATM Surround Collars.

  Advertising