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575 in the last 90 days154 in the last 3050 in the last 1486% approveddecisions typically take 53 days

Source: Chelmsford City Council planning register · updated daily

Showing 1 to 5 of 898 · received or decided in the last 90 days

4 Moulsham Barn Waterson Vale Chelmsford Essex CM2 9QE
T5 and T6 - Plum Cherry - Prune by 1m, crown lift to 1.5m from ground level, remove dead branches - Reason: To maintain the trees at their current size.
PendingReceived 22 Oct 202626/05236/TPO
5 Purcell Cole Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3NB
T1 Magnolia - Reduce the tree all over by 3m. Reason: Overwhelming the property and road.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/05220/TPO
Block 1 To 9 Searle Close Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
T2 Ash (Marked 1 on map) - Sever Ivy at base 1m from ground level and re-pollard to previous pruning points. Reason: Routine maintenance. W2 x1 Sycamore (Marked 7 on map) Crown reduce by up to 1.5m to suitable growing points. Reason: To prevent squirrels causing damage to the roof. W2 x3 Sycamore (Marked 8 & 9, 13 on map) - Fell to ground level. Reason: Dead and dying. W2 x3 Sycamore (Marked 10, 11, 12 on map) - Sever Ivy at base.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/05206/TPO
Great Oaks Main Road Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PA
Demolition of an existing workshop building and construction of a new dwelling.
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/01336/FUL
Red Stack Tech 218A Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LR
Proposed non-illuminated signage to existing building
PendingReceived 21 Oct 202626/01392/ADV

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Chelmsford City Council received?

Chelmsford City Council received 2,256 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 86%.

How long does Chelmsford City Council take to decide applications?

Chelmsford City Council takes an average of 53 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate for Chelmsford City Council?

Chelmsford City Council approves 86% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.

How do I object to a planning application in Chelmsford City Council?

Submit your representation to Chelmsford City Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Chelmsford City Council planning portal.

Can I appeal a Chelmsford City Council planning decision?

Yes. If Chelmsford City Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 693 appeals were lodged against Chelmsford City Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 21% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Chelmsford City Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

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Chelmsford City Council governs the local government district of Chelmsford, which holds both borough and city status in Essex, England. The council oversees the main settlement of Chelmsford, the county town of Essex, along with the surrounding rural areas and the town of South Woodham Ferrers, making it a key authority for planning applications in the region.

The council area encompasses 87 towns and villages, including Chelmsford. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Chelmsford City Council received 2,256 planning applications. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 53 days.

The most common types were tree works (285), full planning applications (252), discharge of conditions (240). 22 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

693 planning appeals were lodged against Chelmsford City Council decisions, of which 124 were allowed and 466 were dismissed (21% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Chelmsford City Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Chelmsford City Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.