Search Chignall Smealy planning applications
52 applications on record · within 1 km of the centre of Chignall Smealy · updated daily · Chelmsford City Council
Only 1 application in the last 90 days, so this shows every one we hold.
- The Old School Mashbury Road Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TSAwaiting decisionT2 & T3 - Limes - Need pollarding back to the last knuckle - Reason: Good practice for good tree health. Leaves filling gutters. Canopy nearly touching dwelling.Received 24 Oct 202626/05240/TPO
- 1 Hawthorn Cottages Mashbury Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TEApprovedDemolition of the existing ground floor side extension, outbuildings and allotment enclosure. Construction of a two-storey side extension, rear conservatory, new front porch and a double garage. Formation of new access.FullReceived 2 Dec 2025Decided 26 Jan 202625/01495/FUL
- Howletts Hall Mashbury Road Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TPApprovedCondition 3A - Written scheme of investigationConditionsReceived 4 Feb 2025Decided 13 Feb 202524/01172/DOC/1
- Westleas Mashbury Road Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TWDecidedCertificate of lawfulness to regularise the use of a building as a single dwelling house for in excess of 4 years and the use of the land beyond the garden as garden land for in excess of 10 years.AmendmentReceived 20 Nov 202424/01545/CLEUD
- 2 Ivy Cottages Mashbury Road Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TPApprovedNon-material amendmend for planning application 23/00930/FUL:- (Single storey front and side extension, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and detached garage) Replace white PVC windows with black aluminium frames.Install additional window to south west facing kitchen wall. Replace facing brickwork and cladding with smooth render.AmendmentReceived 28 Sep 2023Decided 23 Oct 202323/00930/NMAT/1
Planning in Chignall Smealy
Only 2 decisions near Chignall Smealy in the last 2 years, too few to judge an approval rate.
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Chignall Smealy in the last 24 months, from Chelmsford City Council's planning register.
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About Chignall Smealy
Chignall Smealy, a quaint village within the civil parish of Chignall in the Chelmsford district of Essex, is located approximately 4 miles (6 km) north-west of Chelmsford city centre. This small community may present unique considerations for planning applications, particularly given its proximity to the urban amenities of Chelmsford while maintaining a rural character. It sits within the Chignall district.
There are currently no active flood warnings for the Chignall Smealy area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (September 2026). This makes Chignall Smealy a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Chignall Smealy 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.
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In the last 24 months, 5 planning applications were submitted near Chignall Smealy.
The most common types were full planning applications (1), discharge of conditions (1), amendments (1).