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Planning in Chelmer Village

Approved
76%
29 of 36 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

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

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About Chelmer Village

Chelmer Village is a planned suburb located on the eastern edge of Chelmsford, Essex, developed since 1978 by Countryside Residential PLC on former greenfield land. The area features a mix of housing, retail, and industrial developments, contributing to its growth as a vibrant community. In 2023, Chelmer Village became its own civil parish, previously being part of the Springfield parish, making it a key area for planning applications and local development initiatives.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chelmer Village planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

To comment on or object to a planning application near Chelmer Village, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Chelmer Village. Of these, 76% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

The most common types were discharge of conditions (5), full planning applications (3), tree works (3).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Chelmer Village?
In the last 24 months, 47 planning applications were submitted near Chelmer Village. The approval rate is 76%.
How long do planning decisions take near Chelmer Village?
The average planning decision time near Chelmer Village is 51 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 Chelmer Village?
The planning approval rate near Chelmer Village is 76%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Chelmer Village?
The most common type of planning application near Chelmer Village is discharge of conditions, with 5 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Chelmer Village?
You can search and track planning applications near Chelmer Village on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.