Chelmsford, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Chelmsford, Essex.
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About Chelmsford
Chelmsford is a vibrant city in Essex, serving as the county town and one of the three cities in the area, alongside Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. Situated 31 miles northeast of Charing Cross in London and 22 miles southwest of Colchester, Chelmsford boasts a population of 110,625 as of the 2021 census. The city is the focal point of the broader Chelmsford local government district, encompassing a diverse and extensive surrounding region, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £414,572 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Chelmsford
- LSOA: Chelmsford 005E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Chelmsford.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Chelmsford.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Chelmsford based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
49 planning applications found near Chelmsford.
- - 81 Upper Bridge Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0BA
Single storey rear/side extension with roof light and new windows.
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-27
View full details - - 15 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex
Condition 3 - Large scale drawing, Condition 4 - Surface Materials, Condition 5 - details of upgrading to the party walls and floors, Condition 7 - provision for 1 bicycle parking space
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-23
View full details - - 220 Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LR
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of upper floors of Class e space to form 41 residential apartments, with associated ground floor
Status: Undecided | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-03-10
View full details - - 15 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex
Condition 3- Large scale drawing, Condition 4 - Details of upgrading to part walls and floors, Condition 5 - Details of the finished of all new internal surface materials
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - 13A Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0HU
Condition 3 - Large scale drawings
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-19
View full details - - Alistair Stewart Jewellers 8 - 10 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0SW
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 25/00923/FUL (New shopfront and signage) Change the timber shopfront to an aluminium powder coated shopfront
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - Oliver House 23 Hall Street Chelmsford
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use of Class E space to form 9 apartments.
Status: Withdrawn | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 10 Falcons Mead Chelmsford Essex CM2 0NN
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 24/01293/FUL (Single storey rear extension with raised party walls, pitched roof and rooflights) The extension is proposed to be reduced in width so tha
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-05
View full details - - 58 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PD
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use from commercial office space (class e) to 15 residential units (class c3) comp
Status: Undecided | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-28
View full details - - Mr Rams Kebab 209A Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LG
Fascia and projecting signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 9 Falcons Mead Chelmsford Essex CM2 0NN
Non-material amendment for planning application 24/00887/FUL:- (Single storey rear extension with rooflights and raised party walls) The extension is proposed to be reduced in width so that the flank
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - Paragon House Coval Wells Chelmsford Essex CM1 1WB
Condition 3 - Materials
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - Chancellor Hall Market Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 1XA
1x projecting sign and 1x fascia sign
Status: Rejected | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-08
View full details - - Clinton Cards 67 - 68 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DH
Digital Advertisement Screen fitted inside the branch facing outwards through the glazing.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-07
View full details - - Parkview House Victoria Road South Chelmsford CM1 1NG
3 x Half Edge Illuminated Signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-05
View full details - - 4 Tindal Square Chelmsford Essex CM1 1EH
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local authority is required for the proposed change of use of first and second floor from former offices to single residential 3-bedroom duplex ap
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-29
View full details - - 13A Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0HU
Retrospective application for 5 rear elevation windows and canopy to front elevation. Proposed Replacement of 5 front elevation windows.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-28
View full details - - First And Second Floor 15 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1HL
Change of use of first and second floor from Commerical Offices (Class E(g)(i)) to one-bedroom, two-person duplex apartment(Class C3) with an acillary study. Formation of recessed entrance lobby accom
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-10-06
View full details - - First And Second Floor 15 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1HL
Formation of recessed entrance lobby to front elevation and internal alterations to ground, first and second floors
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-09-24
View full details - - 91 High Street Chelmsford CM1 1DX
Retrospective application for replacement Illuminated signage to existing building.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-08-29
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A brief summary of Chelmsford in Essex
Chelmsford is a vibrant city in Essex, serving as the county town and one of the three cities in the area, alongside Colchester and Southend-on-Sea. Situated 31 miles northeast of Charing Cross in London and 22 miles southwest of Colchester, Chelmsford boasts a population of 110,625 as of the 2021 census. The city is the focal point of the broader Chelmsford local government district, encompassing a diverse and extensive surrounding region, making it a significant area for planning applications and development opportunities.
Property prices in Chelmsford show an average sale price of £414,572, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Chelmsford a particularly low-crime area.
Chelmsford has 8 conservation areas within its boundaries: Chelmsford New London Road, Chelmsford West End, Chelmsford Moulsham Street, Chelmsford John Keene Memorial Homes, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation, Chelmsford Central, Chelmsford Baddow Road and River Can, Chelmsford St John's Hospital. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chelmsford 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.
Planning Activity in Chelmsford
In the last 24 months, 81 planning applications were submitted near Chelmsford. Of these, 87% were approved, with an average decision time of 43 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Chelmsford maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 43 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Chelmsford were tree works (17), discharge of conditions (16), full planning applications (15). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
In terms of development scale, 3 large-scale (major) developments, 3 medium-scale applications, 75 smaller schemes were submitted.
6 planning appeals were lodged, of which 3 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (50% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 45 applications
- Refused: 5 applications
- Withdrawn: 2 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
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