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17 applications received or decided in the last 12 months · within 1 km of the centre of Downham · updated daily · Chelmsford City Council

Only 8 applications in the last 90 days, so this shows the last 12 months.

Showing 1 to 5 of 17 · received or decided in the last 12 months

Oak Ridings Church Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1PWAwaiting decisionDemolition of existing domestic garage, stable block and two storage buildings (Use Class B8), and erection of two detached dwellings with associated private amenity space, vehicular access, parking and soft landscaping enhancements.Received 28 Oct 202626/01412/FUL
64 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QNAwaiting decisionVariation of Condition 2 to approved planning application 25/01668/FUL (Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and replacement with new dwelling and ancillary outbuilding) to Creation of basement and utilisation of loft space within approved design, adjustments to rear glazing, removal of external staircase and introduction of staircase to basement for servicesReceived 27 Oct 202625/01668/S73
Downham Hall Castledon Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1LGAwaiting decisionCondition 4 - Biodiversity Net Gain Plan, Condition 5 - Materials, Condition 6 - Large scale drawings - windows, doors, eaves, ridge, external staircase, parapet & ventsReceived 23 Oct 202626/00648/DOC/1
Spring Cottage 47 School Road Downham Billericay Essex CM11 1QPApprovedPart single storey, part two storey rear extension. Demolish existing garage and construct replacement outbuilding. Alterations to fenestration.Received 30 Sep 2026Decided 1 Oct 202626/01329/FUL
La Deuxieme 112 Downham Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1QQApprovedDemolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. First-floor side extension. Alterations to fenestration.Received 8 Sep 2026Decided 1 Sep 202626/01179/FUL

Planning in Downham

Approved: 74%; 26 of 34 decided
Decision time: about 7 weeks; on average

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

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Around Downham

Postcode districts

CM11 230 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Nearby towns and villages

Planning authority: Chelmsford City Council

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About Downham

Downham is a quaint village situated within the civil parish of South Hanningfield in the Chelmsford district of Essex, approximately 7 miles south of Chelmsford. It lies close to Billericay, 3.5 miles to the west-south-west, and Wickford, just 2.25 miles to the south-east, making it an accessible location for potential planning applications in a serene rural setting. It sits within the South Hanningfield district.

Downham covers an area of approximately 3.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

The area around Downham has 6 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Downham 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 Downham, 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, 41 planning applications were submitted near Downham. Of these, 74% were approved, with an average decision time of 50 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (8), outline applications (7), amendments (6).

5 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 3 were dismissed (40% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Downham?

In the last 24 months, 41 planning applications were submitted near Downham. The approval rate is 74%.

How long do planning decisions take near Downham?

The average planning decision time near Downham is 50 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 Downham?

The planning approval rate near Downham is 74%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Downham?

The most common type of planning application near Downham is full planning applications, with 8 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Downham?

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