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11 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Broomfield · updated daily · Chelmsford City Council

Showing 1 to 5 of 11 · received or decided in the last 90 days

182 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7AJAwaiting decisionT42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessmentReceived 27 Oct 202626/05248/TPO
St Marys Church Church Green Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7BDAwaiting decisionT550,T551, T555, T556, T558, T591 Common Limes - Remove deadwood, crown raise to 2.5m, clear epicormic growth T554 Common Lime - Reduce crown of decayed northern stem by up to 3m, remove deadwood, clear epicormic growth T557 Common Lime - Reduce limb at 8m west, with cavity, by up to 2m, remove deadwood, clear epicormic growth T574 & T575 Western Red Cedars - Fell. Reason: Tree is diseased T588 Deodar Cedar - Remove deadwood T593 Robinia - Remove South facing branch which is weakly attached and branch above, both off west facing branch of trunk. Undertake balancing surgery. T629 Common Ash - Fell. Reason: Tree is dead.To be felled to height of adjacent metal fence T638 Robinia - Remove branch to north from trunk. Poor attachment, crossing secondary branches and overextendedReceived 28 Sep 202626/05693/CAT
Butlers Farm Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7ENAwaiting decisionChange of use from single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a mixed use comprising a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and pre-school nursery (Use Class E(f))Received 9 Sep 202626/01243/FUL
Pennyfields Parsonage Green Broomfield Chelmsford Essex CM1 7HFApprovedNew outbuilding to be builtReceived 8 Sep 2026Decided 3 Nov 202626/01240/CLOPUD
Land North South And East Of Channels Drive Broomfield ChelmsfordApprovedCondition 54 - BRREAMReceived 18 Aug 2026Decided 4 Sep 202610/01976/DOC/73

Planning in Broomfield

Approved: 95%; 18 of 19 decided
Decision time: about 8 weeks; on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Broomfield in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.

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Around Broomfield

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CM1 546 applications in the last 12 months

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Planning authority: Chelmsford City Council

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About Broomfield

Broomfield is a suburban village and civil parish located on the northern edge of Chelmsford, Essex. Home to a significant Accident & Emergency hospital, the area boasts essential amenities including two public houses, primary and secondary schools, and various sports clubs. As of the 2021 census, Broomfield's population stands at 6,756, making it a vibrant community with potential planning opportunities. The settlement has a population of approximately 6,756 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Chelmsford district.

The area around Broomfield has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

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In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Broomfield. Of these, 95% were approved, with an average decision time of 54 days.

The most common types were tree works (5), discharge of conditions (4).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Broomfield?

In the last 24 months, 25 planning applications were submitted near Broomfield. The approval rate is 95%.

How long do planning decisions take near Broomfield?

The average planning decision time near Broomfield is 54 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.

What is the planning approval rate near Broomfield?

The planning approval rate near Broomfield is 95%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Broomfield?

The most common type of planning application near Broomfield is tree works applications, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.

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