Planning applications in Chelmsford

Recent planning applications submitted to the local planning authority in Chelmsford. Showing the last 90 days. Data sourced from UK PlanIt, updated daily.

Applications in the last 90 days

50
Total
50
Undecided
Full: 15Trees: 14Conditions: 6Amendment: 6Other: 5Outline: 3Advertising: 1

Recent planning applications

PendingTrees

182 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7AJCM1 7AJ

G15 (Marked T3 on plan) - Ash - Fell - Reason: Potentially unsound G22 - Sargents Cherry - Fell to Ground - Reason: The tree is dead/dying G…

Received: 18 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

30 Broomhall Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7HBCM1 7HB

Non-material amendment to Planning Application 24/01212/FUL (Demolition of existing garages. Construction of 4 new dwellings with associated…

Received: 18 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

Morels Holybread Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4BPCM3 4BP

T1 Oak - Reduce and lower mid canopy branch work to aspects East , North and West, where this is protruding from the natuaral canopy line up…

Received: 18 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
Pending

EBM Papst UK Limited 3 Springfield Lyons Approach Chelmer Village Chelmsford CM2 5EZCM2 5EZ

Install a 195 kW solar photovoltaic (PV) system on the roof of the commercial building.

Received: 17 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

2A Mill Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LFCM3 4LF

T11 & T12 Oaks - Fell. Reason: Due to condition and the location next to the road.

Received: 17 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
Pending

Land West Of Margaretting Hall Church Lane Margaretting Ingatestone Essex

Erection of a machinery store.

Received: 17 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

The Forge Brick Kiln Road Sandon Chelmsford CM2 7RRCM2 7RR

T1 Willow - Fell and grind out stump T8 Sycamore - Fell and treat stump with eco-plugs

Received: 14 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

Land North West Of 150 Mill Road Stock Ingatestone

Erection of a single dwelling house with garage/home office. Formation of new access.

Received: 13 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

All Saints Church The Tye East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM3 8ADCM3 8AD

G2 x3 Limes - Lateral reduction of 2m to northern aspect to suitable pruning points and a 5 year management plan to remove epicormic growth…

Received: 12 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingLarge

85 - 89 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PPCM2 0PP

Prior approval of the local planning authority to determine the change of use of Class E space to form 48 apartments.

Received: 12 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingConditions

64 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QNCM11 1QN

Condition 7 - Precautionary Method Statement

Received: 12 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAmendment

177 Beehive Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9SGCM2 9SG

Non-material amendment to Planning Application 26/00312/FUL (Demolition of existing garage, side lean to and rear conservatory. Construction…

Received: 12 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

18 Jeffery Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7BZCM2 7BZ

Retrospective application for front boundary fence.

Received: 12 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAmendmentLarge

Rectory Lane Car Park East Rectory Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 1RFCM1 1RF

Variation of condition 2 to approved application 24/00293/FUL (Redevelopment of Car Park to provide 22 Affordable Residential Apartments wit…

Received: 11 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

All Saints Church Church Lane Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3ENCM1 3EN

Hawthorn and wild plum - Height reduction of 2.5-3m to previous pruning points - Reason: Overgrown affecting access to graves and causing sh…

Received: 11 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

RSPCA 178 Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LDCM2 0LD

Shopfront alterations with traditional joinery overlay

Received: 11 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingConditions

Land Rear Of 132 Brock Hill Runwell Wickford

Variation of Conditions 2 and 9 to approved planning application 23/01115/FUL (Demolition of Existing outbuildings. Proposed 3 new Dwellings…

Received: 11 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingConditions

Christ Church United Reformed Church 164 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0AWCM2 0AW

Condition 3 large scale drawings (a) Fenestration (b) Doors (c) Soffit lighting

Received: 11 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAdvertising

RSPCA 178 Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LDCM2 0LD

Non-illuminated timber fascia signboard above entrance door.

Received: 11 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

28 Canterbury Way Chelmsford Essex CM1 2XNCM1 2XN

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

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAmendment

23 Chancellor Avenue Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6WSCM2 6WS

Non Material Amendment for planning permission 26/00006/FUL ( Single-storey side extension with roof lantern and bay window. ) Minor alterat…

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

39 Church Green Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7BDCM1 7BD

1x Cypress Leyland - Reduce lower laterals (up to 5 m above ground level) to the northern aspect, over the garden of No.39 Church Green, lat…

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

25 Lawn Lane Chelmsford Essex CM1 6NPCM1 6NP

Proposed single storey side/rear extension.

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingOutline

18 Langdale Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 9QHCM2 9QH

Construction of hip to gable loft conversion, with rear facing dormer, roof lights to front elevations. Construction of box dormer to the re…

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingConditions

Oakvale View Domsey Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PSCM3 3PS

Condition 3 - Contamination, Condition 4- Materials, Condition 5 -Boundary treatments, Condition 6 - Details refuse and recyclable materials…

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingOutline

Land Rear Of Redwings Woodham Road Rettendon Wickford Essex

Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 7 single storey dwellings

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

Barn West Of Fultons Farm House Lodge Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex

Conversion of workshop building to a dwelling with addition of a first floor, rebuilding lean to and addition of a veranda. Alterations to f…

Received: 10 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

31 Orton Close Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JNCM4 9JN

Proposed ramped access

Received: 7 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAmendment

Hedgerows South Street Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 1DPCM3 1DP

Variation of condition 2 to approved planning application 26/00129/FUL (Two storey side and rear extension. Single storey side extension, si…

Received: 7 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingConditions

Whitesmiths Cow Watering Lane Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3SBCM1 3SB

Condition 3 - Materials Condition 4 - Boundary Treatments

Received: 7 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingLarge

Hanson Aggregates Ltd Bulls Lodge Quarry Generals Lane Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HRCM3 3HR

: EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Continuation of development of "Winning and working of sand and gravel, the erection of a processing plant an…

Received: 7 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingLarge

Hanson Aggregates Bulls Lodge Quarry Generals Lane Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HRCM3 3HR

EIA Scoping Opinion Request: Continuation of development of "Winning and working of sand and gravel." permitted by ESS/148/20/CHL (incorpora…

Received: 7 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

26 Roxwell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2NRCM1 2NR

Proposed first floor extension and garage conversion

Received: 7 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

Sundayville Lynfords Drive Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PPSS11 7PP

Retrospective planning for outbuilding

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

Barrow Farm Metsons Lane Highwood Chelmsford Essex CM1 3QZCM1 3QZ

Construction of a Horse Room to accommodate a mechanical horse.

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

66 St Lukes Way Wickford SS11 7GESS11 7GE

Construction of 2 additional units in the roof with associated parking.

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

7 William Porter Close Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford CM1 6ANCM1 6AN

Proposed partial garage conversion

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HSCM3 3HS

TPO/2006/004 - G14 x1 Ash (Marked T35) - Coppice and leave 60m stump. G14 x1 Ash (Marked T207) - Reduce the 2 stems to the east over footpat…

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

9 Apple Way Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9HXCM2 9HX

T1 - Oak - Reduce lateral spread by approx 2.5m, cutting back to suitable growth points. Remove any significant deadwood - Reason: General m…

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

9 Hyde Green Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QUCM3 4QU

G1 - Oak (Marked T1,T2,T3,T4)( in neighbouring property) - Remove deadwood >100mm diameter from the central and garden side of the crowns -…

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

Blakeswood Hill Parsonage Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4SUCM3 4SU

Demolition of Outbuildings and Erection of single Detached Dwelling, Car Port and new Access

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

King Edward VI School Broomfield Road Chelmsford CM1 3SXCM1 3SX

T1 - Turkey Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T4 - Oak - Reduce crown by up to 2m; T5 - Robinia - Reduce crown by 2-3m; T7 - Holly - Crown rai…

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAmendment

The Co-operative Bank 11 Market Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1XACM1 1XA

Non-material amendment for planning permission - 25/00798/FUL (Change of use from a Bank (Class E (c)(i) to Restaurant (Class E(b)) and Hot…

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingOutline

74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJCM2 7PJ

Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use,…

Received: 6 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingConditions

40 Lodge Road Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3HBCM1 3HB

Condition 3 - External Materials

Received: 5 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingTrees

Chelmsford Cathedral Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1TYCM1 1TY

G3 Limes x3 (3970,1615,3971) - Re-pollard back to previous points by max 4m. G2 Limes x2 (7794,3974) - Re-pollard back to previous points, m…

Received: 5 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingAmendment

15 Larch Grove Chelmsford Essex CM2 9LYCM2 9LY

Variation of condition 2 to approved planning application 25/00152/FUL (Single storey rear extension) Reposition rear extension wall.

Received: 5 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

83 Galleywood Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8DNCM2 8DN

Proposed part two storey, part single storey rear extension. Part first floor, part two storey front/side extension. New boundary treatment…

Received: 5 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

Poplars Domsey Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PSCM3 3PS

Demolition of existing buildings and erection of 1no. self build dwelling with associated landscaping and parking. Proposed new private inte…

Received: 4 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →
PendingFull

27 Back Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9DECM4 9DE

Demolition of existing conservatory, proposed single storey rear extension and front porch

Received: 4 Aug 2026ChelmsfordView on council →

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Chelmsford property market context

The average sold price in Chelmsford is £273,050 across 105,661 HM Land Registry transactions. Planning activity often signals local development pressure and future supply.

Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications are there in Chelmsford?
There are 514 planning applications recorded in Chelmsford in the last 90 days via UK PlanIt. This page shows the 50 most recent.
Where can I see the full details of a planning application in Chelmsford?
Each application includes a link to the council planning portal where you can view full documents, neighbour consultations and decision notices.
What types of planning applications are common in Chelmsford?
In Chelmsford, the most common application types recently are: Full (15), Trees (14), Conditions (6).
How do house prices in Chelmsford compare nationally?
The average sold price in Chelmsford is £273,050, based on 105,661 HM Land Registry transactions. See the full Chelmsford house price page for trends and breakdowns.

Planning application data sourced from UK PlanIt (planit.org.uk), aggregating data from local planning authorities. Council data © respective local authorities. Postcode data © Crown copyright and database right (Ordnance Survey / Royal Mail / National Statistics).