Reader's Corner, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Reader's Corner, Essex.
Essex · England · settlement
Planning applications in Reader's Corner are administered by Chelmsford City Council. View the full Chelmsford City Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £413,508 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Chelmsford
- Parliamentary constituency: Chelmsford
- LSOA: Chelmsford 008E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Reader's Corner.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Reader's Corner.
- 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 Reader's Corner based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
14 planning applications found near Reader's Corner.
- - 72 Eastwood Park Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8HF
Proposed single storey rear addition (larger home extension) to an end of terrace residential dwelling
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-07-06
View full details - 26/00019/HHPA - 23 Noakes Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8EN
A single storey extension with a flat roof, to provide ground floor bedroom and showering facilities for the disabled occupant
Status: Undecided | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 23 Noakes Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8EN
A single storey extension with a flat roof, to provide ground floor bedroom and showering facilities for the disabled occupant
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - - 73 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8JD
T2 Lime - Reduce width and height of canopy by 1-2m. Reason: Reduce risk to electric supply cable, pedestrians, residents and vehicles from falling branches.
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-04-17
View full details - - 84 Dorset Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9UB
T5 Cherry - Cut back eastern lower lateral limbs 1-2m to achieve a 2.1 m height clearance over the footpath. Reason - Received request from Essex Highways to cut back tree as it overhangs footpath.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - Land Rear Of 25 To 45 Craiston Way Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
W1 - Ash - monolith storm damanged ash. Reason: Decay fingai is present . W1 Willow - Re-pollard and cut ivy. Reason: The tree has ivy obscuring much of the tree trunk preventing a proper visual asses
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 9 Rothmans Avenue Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 9UE
Single storey rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-02-03
View full details - - 125 Galleywood Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8DR
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 23/00215/FUL (Two storey front & side extension, first floor rear and side extension, roof extensions, alterations to the fenestration, changes to the i
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2026-01-27
View full details - - 52 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HY
Variation of Condition 2 to approved planning application 22/01667/FUL (Single storey front extension. Single storey rear extension. Single storey side extension. Hip to gable roof extension with flat
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2025-05-28
View full details - - The White Horse 76 - 78 High Street Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7HH
Ash trees x3- 4 m lateral reduction of overhanging branches from 3 trees (length of hedge line measures 8 m) into no.4 Galleywood Road's garden
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-09-16
View full details - - 67 Galleywood Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8DN
G1 x1 Lime - Pollard back to previous pruning points. (Tree is Decayed at Crown Break Point) Reason: General Maintenance.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2024-02-05
View full details - - 2 The Munnions High Street Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7HN
Condition 3 - Large scale drawings
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-07-20
View full details - - 26A High Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7HQ
T1 - Row of 5 Limes (Marked T1 on map) - To be trimmed back to fence line by up to 1 metre on the south to north side - Reason: The overhang just needs to be maintained so it doesn't go too close to t
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-07-19
View full details - - 51 Galleywood Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 8DJ
Non-material amendment for planning application 21/01363/FUL:- (Part single, part two storey rear extension.) Alterations to the proposed extension and internal layout as per the attached drawings
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Chelmsford | Date: 2023-03-30
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A brief summary of Reader's Corner in Essex
Reader's Corner is a settlement located in Essex, England.
Property prices in Reader's Corner show an average sale price of £413,508, 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 Reader's Corner a particularly low-crime area.
Reader's Corner has 2 conservation areas within its boundaries: Great Baddow, Chelmer and Blackwater Navigation. 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, Reader's Corner 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 Reader's Corner
In the last 24 months, 32 planning applications were submitted near Reader's Corner. Of these, 93% were approved, with an average decision time of 39 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Reader's Corner may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 39 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Reader's Corner were tree works (11), full planning applications (5), amendments (3). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
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