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Planning appeals in Chelmsford City Council, 2025

88 appeals decided in 2025, 34% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.

  1. Notice upheld16 December 2025· enforcement3348180
    Alfmill Farm, De Beauvior Chase, Dwonham, CM11 1PR

    without planning permission, the construction of a building (shown outlined in blue at the approximate location on the plan attached to the enforcement notice)

  2. Allowed11 December 2025· major3368272
    Land South of J18, A12, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7RZ
  3. Allowed5 December 2025· minor3365717
    Land South West Of Brooklands, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham , Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3LR

    demolition of domestic storage building and replacement with single residential dwelling. This

  4. Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3371704
    Land Adjacent to Mount Stephen, Radley Green, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM4 0LR

    Proposed 1 No. bungalow with detached garage

  5. Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3369089
    47A Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA

    construction of single storey rear shop extension to provide storage and preparation and toilet facilities

  6. Allowed3 December 2025· minor3371823
    Blenheim Cottage Back Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP

    proposed new stable

  7. Dismissed28 November 2025· advert3366799
    Footpath Outside 216 Moulsham Street , Chelmsford
  8. Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3366798
    Footpath Outside 216 Moulsham Street , Chelmsford, CM2 0LR

    installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit

  9. Notice varied and upheld26 November 2025· enforcement3335761
    Land Known As Two Oaks, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG

    Formation of a vehicle crossover and access, formation of a hard surface, erection of a gate and fences, and construction of a building and concrete foundation slab

  10. Notice varied and upheld26 November 2025· enforcement3335675
    Land Adjacent to Rivaside, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG
  11. Notice varied and upheld26 November 2025· enforcement3335674
    Land Adjacent to Rivaside, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG

    Material change in use of land to mixed-use comprising storage and siting of a caravan for residential purposes, together with vehicle crossover, hard surfaced areas, gates and fencing

  12. Planning permission granted25 November 2025· enforcement3322797
    Land at Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1LG
  13. Planning permission granted25 November 2025· enforcement3322796
    Land at Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1LG

    Erection of a marquee 9.1 metres wide, 30 metres deep and 3.9 metres in height

  14. Notice varied and upheld24 November 2025· enforcement3321748
    Land South of Hobbits Hole, South Hanningfield Road, Rettendon, Essex, CM3 8HD

    Change of use of the land for sale and storage of motor vehicles with associated development, comprising the construction of a hard surface, concrete pad, fencing and the siting of a portacabin and storage containers

  15. Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3374328
    10 Souther Cross Road, Good Easter, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4RX

    construction of open-sided car port

  16. Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3373712
    Deshmukh Cottage Cherry Garden Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4QP

    erection of front porch with overhang roof with change of roof profile of existing dormers from flat to pitch

  17. Allowed20 November 2025· minor3367901
    Land Adjacent to Fairbanks, School Lane, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7DS

    the demolition of outbuildings and proposed construction of one new detached dwelling (Use Class C3), with retention of access, provision of driveway and parking, a shed, landscaping and associated works

  18. Allowed20 November 2025· ldc3328832
    Oak Cottages, Chalk Street, Rettendon , Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DD

    Outbuilding with swimming pool, gym and bar

  19. Dismissed19 November 2025· minor3369947
    Bridleway Cottage, Broomwood Lane, Stock, Essex, CM11 1JR

    demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling

  20. Allowed17 November 2025· minor3368944
    Land North West of Oakview, The Ridge, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4RT

    ‘New build house to north of existing house. New access way and drive to existing house (Oak View)’

  21. Allowed11 November 2025· minor3370239
    52-52A Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 7DL

    ‘proposed change of use from Salon (Class E) to Residential (Class C3). No exterior changes are proposed. The changes will result in two new dwellinghouses’

  22. Dismissed10 November 2025· householder3371202
    7 Joseph Clibbon Drive, Chelmsford Garden, Chelmsford, CM1 6AS

    a first floor extension to rear of a detached dwelling house

  23. Dismissed16 October 2025· minor3363020
    Belsmard Nathans Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RF

    conversion of residential and equestrian building to residential

  24. Notice upheld16 October 2025· enforcement3361459
    Seven Acre Farm, Crows Lane, Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8RS

    Without planning permission, the making of a material change in the use of land to the storage of caravans, motorhomes, and other vehicles, along with the carrying out of facilitative operational development comprising the formation of hard surfaces, the construction of a building, and the formation of an earth bund

  25. Dismissed9 October 2025· advert3365853
    Footpath Outside 15A Exchange Way , Chelmsford, CM1 1XB

    the installation of 1 No. BT Street hub and associated advertisement panels to both sides of the unit

  26. Dismissed9 October 2025· minor3365852
    Footpath Outside 15A Exchange Way , Chelmsford, CM1 1XB

    the installation of 1 No. BT Street hub and associated advertisement panels to both sides of the unit

  27. Allowed8 October 2025· advert3366801
    Footpath Dukesmead House, 39 High Street, Chelmsford
  28. Allowed8 October 2025· minor3366800
    Footpath Dukesmead House, 39 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1BE

    Installation of BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit

  29. Dismissed8 October 2025· householder3363992
    1 Mearns Place, Chelmsford, CM2 6TT

    retrospective application for new boundary wall and annexe as -built

  30. Allowed6 October 2025· householder3369201
    144 Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6EE

    a single storey side and front extension, detached carport with formation of access. Single storey incidental annexe

  31. Dismissed25 September 2025· ldc3321954
    Land West of Crowsheath Farm, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1JT

    mixed-use fishery, caravan and camping site and for purposes ancillary to those uses

  32. Allowed24 September 2025· minor3367892
    Land North of Hilltops, Howe Green, Chelmsford, CM2 7TN

    2 Custom/Self Build dwellings

  33. Allowed17 September 2025· minor3363045
    Highwater Farm, The Common, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AH

    retrospective application for resurfacing an existing farm track and the installation of safety lighting

  34. Dismissed11 September 2025· householder3368266
    438 Linnet Drive, Chelmsford, CM2 8AL

    the addition of one storey to existing dwelling house. Walls to be finished in brick to match existing with a section finished with hanging tiles to match the existing. Roof to have same pitch as existing roof. Windows to be white UPVC close match to existing. New floor to be created (height of floor does not exceed the height of any existing floor of the property). The elevations are proposed to be as shown on the submitted plans and have been designed to reflect the style of the existing property including window sizes and the use of matching materials

  35. Dismissed10 September 2025· commercial3357098
    89 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY

    installation of illuminated advertising display stand

  36. Notice upheld8 September 2025· enforcement3321256
    81 Rutland Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BN

    Construction of a building

  37. Notice upheld8 September 2025· enforcement3313798
    The House, East Hanningfield Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7TQ

    Construction of two buildings

  38. Allowed26 August 2025· householder3366433
    Greenfields, East Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8EW

    for alterations to existing driveway including creation of a new access and installation of gate

  39. Dismissed8 August 2025· minor3365784
    Chelmsford Muslim Society, 13A Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0HU

    ‘retrospective planning application for the replacement of windows from timber sash to uPVC at 13A Moulsham Street’

  40. Allowed7 August 2025· minor3367430
    Temple Grove Woodland, Bakers Lane, East Hanningfield , Chelmsford, Essex , CM2 8LD

    woodland management building to be used in association with the management of an existing woodland (this application is submitted under Part E of Class 6, relating to forestry development, not agricultural development)

  41. Dismissed5 August 2025· householder3365169
    Stable Flat, Old Church Road, East Hanningfield , Chelmsford , Essex , CM3 8BQ

    proposed conversion of disused stables and tack room to extend existing dwelling without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref 23/01954/FUL, dated 12 February 2024

  42. Allowed4 August 2025· householder3362396
    8 Jigger Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3FR

    the conversion of garage into habitable space and provision of three parking spaces within site boundary with enhancement of green lawned space to front of proposed site

  43. Allowed31 July 2025· advert3360533
    Pavement Outside 67 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DH
  44. Allowed31 July 2025· minor3360532
    Pavement Outside 67 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DH

    the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement

  45. Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3363487
    262 Beehive Lane , Chelmsford , CM2 8LX

    Removal of condition 3 to approved planning application CHR/0802/62 (Erection of staff bungalow) to permit use as a residential dwelling by a person not employed on the farm

  46. Dismissed17 July 2025· householder3359550
    16 Church Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1PA

    extension/alterations to existing boundary treatment to include additional height to the piers and the inclusion of metal railings in between. To replicate the style and materials of those used within the current boundary treatment”

  47. Allowed16 July 2025· minor3345613
    2-4 Hamlet Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0EU

    the change of use from hotel (C1) to HMO (C4), including external landscaping and construction of a bin store

  48. Dismissed10 July 2025· advert3362143
    Pavement Outside 225-226 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LR

    the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement

  49. Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3360789
    18 - 20 Mildmay Road , Chelmsford , Essex , CM2 0DX

    the demolition of existing single-storey vacant commercial premises and erection of a new three-storey building for mixed use (commercial and residential)

  50. Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3360534
    Pavement Outside 225-226 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LR

    the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement

  51. Split Decision10 July 2025· minor3353356
    Tepari, Braintree Road Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3LD

    a single storey extension and loft conversion, and construction of new dwelling

  52. Dismissed8 July 2025· householder3358992
    90 Henniker Gate, Chelmsford, CM2 6SB

    to raise the roof to create first floor, two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration

  53. Allowed7 July 2025· householder3362604
    Linden Maldon Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 9JW

    an additional storey and replacement roof and cladding, two storey front extension, replacement of flat garage roof with pitched roof

  54. Allowed18 June 2025· minor3356391
    Land North of the Post Office, 103 Main Road, Great Leighs, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 1NN

    the change of use of land and construction of one no. 2 bedroom chalet style dwelling, with garden and off street parking (Use Class C3), construction of an off street parking area for visitors to the post office/store (Sui Generis), complete with dropped kerb access works and landscaping

  55. Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3357031
    Land Adjacent Chestnut Cottage, A2 Oak Medow Vineyards, Holybread Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4BW

    the erection of agricultural barn and greenhouse

  56. Dismissed10 June 2025· householder3363012
    17 Braganza Way, Chelmsford, Essex, Cm1 6AP

    a retrospective planning application for the construction of a flat roofed timber outbuilding to the rear garden

  57. Allowed10 June 2025· minor3348512
    Hawthorns Wantz Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 0EP

    demolition of existing residential dwelling, commercial buildings and storage areas and construction of three detached dwellings

  58. Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3354289
    Land At The Briars, Pennys Lane, Margaretting, Essex, CM4 0HA

    Proposed dwelling and garage. New access, timber gates and driveway

  59. Dismissed5 June 2025· householder3359951
    Foxwood, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JJ

    increased height of front wall with an electric gate and new side wall

  60. Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3355306
    Oaktree Farm, Burnham Road, Battlesbridge, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7QS

    demolition of existing dwelling, commercial building and three ancillary storage structures. Erection of replacement dwelling and single additional new dwelling with associated amenity space, tree planting, parking, EV charging points and landscaping

  61. Dismissed4 June 2025· householder3361283
    137 Orchard Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3GQ

    a loft conversion including a rear dormer and three Velux windows to front elevation

  62. Dismissed2 June 2025· householder3356111
    3 Cherrytree Cottages Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9QU

    demolish existing extension to build single storey side extension with pitched roof

  63. Dismissed30 May 2025· minor3352440
    Land to South of Playing Fields, Paradise Road, Writtle Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 3RL

    change of use of agricultural land to dog walking field with associated fencing and gates. Proposed permeable hardstanding area for parking

  64. Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3348439
    Land R/O Marigolds, Main Road, Bicnacre, Essex, CM3 4HD

    use of residential outbuilding as primary living accommodation (seeking temporary permission/personal permission)

  65. Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348298
    Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 8UY
  66. Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348295
    Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 8UY
  67. Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348294
    Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 8UY
  68. Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348289
    Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex , CM2 8UY

    Erect a hay barn (Appeal A) and three cow barns (Appeals B, C and D)

  69. Dismissed9 May 2025· minor3346727
    Land Adjacent To Bungalow, Stock Hill Farm, Stock Road, Ingatestone, CM4 9QZ

    the erection of a detached bungalow, replacement of existing

  70. Dismissed17 April 2025· minor3348983
    Silver Ash Cranham Road, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, CM3 3NB

    redevelopment of the existing site to provide B2 employment space with ancillary E(g) use and B8 open storage , with associated parking, landscaping and infrastructure

  71. Dismissed4 April 2025· major3351475
    Crowsheath Farm, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1JT

    retention of car park and access

  72. Notice varied and upheld25 March 2025· enforcement3318426
    6 The Old Nursery, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7HH
  73. Notice varied and upheld25 March 2025· enforcement3318425
    6 The Old Nursery, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7HH

    relocation of single storey outbuilding

  74. Dismissed25 March 2025· householder3314482
    6 The Old Nursery, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7HH
  75. Notice varied and upheld20 March 2025· enforcement3334354
    Twin Oaks, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, SS11 7RH

    without planning permission, the material change in the use of land to a mixed use comprising storage, the siting of caravans, the operation of a manufacturing business, and a use for recreational purposes

  76. Dismissed12 March 2025· minor3327079
    Land Adjacent to Wood Edge, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4HW

    the erection of 1 no. dwelling

  77. Dismissed10 March 2025· minor3348529
    43 Mill Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9LN

    the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new 5-bedroom dwelling

  78. Dismissed27 February 2025· householder3347806
    Gay Bowers Farm, Bakers Lane, West Hanningfield, Essex, CM2 8LD

    removal of existing detached garage, lean to extension and rear porch and formation of 2 No. new double storey side extensions and single storey mono pitched rear extension

  79. Allowed20 February 2025· commercial3355998
    Bus Shelter on Duke Street, Outside Unit 1, Chelmsford Railway Station, Chelmsford, CM1 1HT

    double-sided digital bus shelter advertising displays. Digital displays to portray static advertising images that change every 10 seconds

  80. Dismissed20 February 2025· commercial3355911
    Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QL

    free standing illuminated advertisement display

  81. Dismissed19 February 2025· householder3357342
    Kessley, Margaretting Road, Galleywood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8TS

    raise roof to create first and second floor, single storey rear extensions, with internal alterations and additional fenestration

  82. Dismissed18 February 2025· householder3356791
    54 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2ND

    retrospective application for the retention of brick boundary walls with gates and a vehicle crossover

  83. Dismissed13 February 2025· householder3354642
    Arundene Elm Green Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4DW

    construction of a new front entrance sliding gate and piers

  84. Dismissed24 January 2025· minor3342809
    Woodham Road, Rettendon, Essex, SS11 7QW

    the demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of four new dwellings

  85. Dismissed15 January 2025· minor3342668
    Tinsley Farm, Blind Lane, West Hanningfield, Essex, CM2 8UF

    the change of use from agriculture to a catering business (Class E(g))

  86. Allowed6 January 2025· minor3351899
    116 Maldon Road, Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 4RA

    Demolition of the existing residential dwelling and proposed four dwellings with associated car parking, private amenity space and widening of existing access

  87. Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3350429
    Garage Block Rear of Nos. 27-30, Lionfield Terrace, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 7RH

    for the demolition of existing garage storage area and construction of 2 no. new dwellings and associated development

  88. Allowed3 January 2025· householder3347787
    17 Lynmouth Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0UH

    two storey side extension with additional front and rear dormer windows

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.