The free appeal record
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.
- Notice upheld16 December 2025· enforcement3348180Alfmill 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)
- Allowed11 December 2025· major3368272Land South of J18, A12, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7RZ
- Allowed5 December 2025· minor3365717Land South West Of Brooklands, Sheepcotes Lane, Little Waltham , Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3LR
demolition of domestic storage building and replacement with single residential dwelling. This
- Dismissed4 December 2025· minor3371704Land Adjacent to Mount Stephen, Radley Green, Highwood, Chelmsford, Essex, CM4 0LR
Proposed 1 No. bungalow with detached garage
- Dismissed4 December 2025· minor336908947A Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1JA
construction of single storey rear shop extension to provide storage and preparation and toilet facilities
- Allowed3 December 2025· minor3371823Blenheim Cottage Back Lane, Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3PP
proposed new stable
- Dismissed28 November 2025· advert3366799Footpath Outside 216 Moulsham Street , Chelmsford
- Dismissed28 November 2025· minor3366798Footpath Outside 216 Moulsham Street , Chelmsford, CM2 0LR
installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit and associated advertisement panels on either side of the unit
- Notice varied and upheld26 November 2025· enforcement3335761Land 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
- Notice varied and upheld26 November 2025· enforcement3335675Land Adjacent to Rivaside, Maltings Road, Battlesbridge, Essex, SS11 7RG
- Notice varied and upheld26 November 2025· enforcement3335674Land 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
- Planning permission granted25 November 2025· enforcement3322797Land at Downham Hall, Castledon Road, Downham, Billericay, CM11 1LG
- Planning permission granted25 November 2025· enforcement3322796Land 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
- Notice varied and upheld24 November 2025· enforcement3321748Land 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
- Dismissed21 November 2025· householder337432810 Souther Cross Road, Good Easter, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4RX
construction of open-sided car port
- Dismissed21 November 2025· householder3373712Deshmukh 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
- Allowed20 November 2025· minor3367901Land 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
- Allowed20 November 2025· ldc3328832Oak Cottages, Chalk Street, Rettendon , Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8DD
Outbuilding with swimming pool, gym and bar
- Dismissed19 November 2025· minor3369947Bridleway Cottage, Broomwood Lane, Stock, Essex, CM11 1JR
demolition of existing dwelling and construction of replacement dwelling
- Allowed17 November 2025· minor3368944Land 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)’
- Allowed11 November 2025· minor337023952-52A 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’
- Dismissed10 November 2025· householder33712027 Joseph Clibbon Drive, Chelmsford Garden, Chelmsford, CM1 6AS
a first floor extension to rear of a detached dwelling house
- Dismissed16 October 2025· minor3363020Belsmard Nathans Lane, Writtle, Chelmsford, CM1 3RF
conversion of residential and equestrian building to residential
- Notice upheld16 October 2025· enforcement3361459Seven 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
- Dismissed9 October 2025· advert3365853Footpath 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
- Dismissed9 October 2025· minor3365852Footpath 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
- Allowed8 October 2025· advert3366801Footpath Dukesmead House, 39 High Street, Chelmsford
- Allowed8 October 2025· minor3366800Footpath 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
- Dismissed8 October 2025· householder33639921 Mearns Place, Chelmsford, CM2 6TT
retrospective application for new boundary wall and annexe as -built
- Allowed6 October 2025· householder3369201144 Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 6EE
a single storey side and front extension, detached carport with formation of access. Single storey incidental annexe
- Dismissed25 September 2025· ldc3321954Land 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
- Allowed24 September 2025· minor3367892Land North of Hilltops, Howe Green, Chelmsford, CM2 7TN
2 Custom/Self Build dwellings
- Allowed17 September 2025· minor3363045Highwater Farm, The Common, East Hanningfield, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8AH
retrospective application for resurfacing an existing farm track and the installation of safety lighting
- Dismissed11 September 2025· householder3368266438 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
- Dismissed10 September 2025· commercial335709889 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1RY
installation of illuminated advertising display stand
- Notice upheld8 September 2025· enforcement332125681 Rutland Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 4BN
Construction of a building
- Notice upheld8 September 2025· enforcement3313798The House, East Hanningfield Road, Sandon, Chelmsford, CM2 7TQ
Construction of two buildings
- Allowed26 August 2025· householder3366433Greenfields, East Hanningfield Road, Rettendon Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 8EW
for alterations to existing driveway including creation of a new access and installation of gate
- Dismissed8 August 2025· minor3365784Chelmsford 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’
- Allowed7 August 2025· minor3367430Temple 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)
- Dismissed5 August 2025· householder3365169Stable 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
- Allowed4 August 2025· householder33623968 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
- Allowed31 July 2025· advert3360533Pavement Outside 67 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DH
- Allowed31 July 2025· minor3360532Pavement Outside 67 High Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1DH
the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement
- Dismissed17 July 2025· minor3363487262 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
- Dismissed17 July 2025· householder335955016 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”
- Allowed16 July 2025· minor33456132-4 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
- Dismissed10 July 2025· advert3362143Pavement Outside 225-226 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LR
the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement
- Dismissed10 July 2025· minor336078918 - 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)
- Dismissed10 July 2025· minor3360534Pavement Outside 225-226 Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, CM2 0LR
the installation of a multifunctional communication hub with integral defibrillator and the display of an advertisement
- Split Decision10 July 2025· minor3353356Tepari, Braintree Road Little Waltham, Chelmsford, Essex, CM3 3LD
a single storey extension and loft conversion, and construction of new dwelling
- Dismissed8 July 2025· householder335899290 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
- Allowed7 July 2025· householder3362604Linden 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
- Allowed18 June 2025· minor3356391Land 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
- Dismissed13 June 2025· minor3357031Land Adjacent Chestnut Cottage, A2 Oak Medow Vineyards, Holybread Lane, Little Baddow, Chelmsford, CM3 4BW
the erection of agricultural barn and greenhouse
- Dismissed10 June 2025· householder336301217 Braganza Way, Chelmsford, Essex, Cm1 6AP
a retrospective planning application for the construction of a flat roofed timber outbuilding to the rear garden
- Allowed10 June 2025· minor3348512Hawthorns Wantz Road, Margaretting, Ingatestone, CM4 0EP
demolition of existing residential dwelling, commercial buildings and storage areas and construction of three detached dwellings
- Dismissed6 June 2025· minor3354289Land At The Briars, Pennys Lane, Margaretting, Essex, CM4 0HA
Proposed dwelling and garage. New access, timber gates and driveway
- Dismissed5 June 2025· householder3359951Foxwood, Moulsham Street, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0JJ
increased height of front wall with an electric gate and new side wall
- Dismissed5 June 2025· minor3355306Oaktree 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
- Dismissed4 June 2025· householder3361283137 Orchard Way, Boreham, Chelmsford, CM3 3GQ
a loft conversion including a rear dormer and three Velux windows to front elevation
- Dismissed2 June 2025· householder33561113 Cherrytree Cottages Stock Road, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9QU
demolish existing extension to build single storey side extension with pitched roof
- Dismissed30 May 2025· minor3352440Land 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
- Dismissed29 May 2025· minor3348439Land R/O Marigolds, Main Road, Bicnacre, Essex, CM3 4HD
use of residential outbuilding as primary living accommodation (seeking temporary permission/personal permission)
- Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348298Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 8UY
- Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348295Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 8UY
- Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348294Land East of Ragged Robins, Lower Stock Road , West Hanningfield, Chelmsford , Essex, CM2 8UY
- Allowed16 May 2025· minor3348289Land 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)
- Dismissed9 May 2025· minor3346727Land Adjacent To Bungalow, Stock Hill Farm, Stock Road, Ingatestone, CM4 9QZ
the erection of a detached bungalow, replacement of existing
- Dismissed17 April 2025· minor3348983Silver 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
- Dismissed4 April 2025· major3351475Crowsheath Farm, Hawkswood Road, Downham, Essex, CM11 1JT
retention of car park and access
- Notice varied and upheld25 March 2025· enforcement33184266 The Old Nursery, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7HH
- Notice varied and upheld25 March 2025· enforcement33184256 The Old Nursery, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7HH
relocation of single storey outbuilding
- Dismissed25 March 2025· householder33144826 The Old Nursery, Battlesbridge, Wickford, SS11 7HH
- Notice varied and upheld20 March 2025· enforcement3334354Twin 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
- Dismissed12 March 2025· minor3327079Land Adjacent to Wood Edge, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, CM3 4HW
the erection of 1 no. dwelling
- Dismissed10 March 2025· minor334852943 Mill Road, Stock, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9LN
the demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new 5-bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed27 February 2025· householder3347806Gay 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
- Allowed20 February 2025· commercial3355998Bus 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
- Dismissed20 February 2025· commercial3355911Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2QL
free standing illuminated advertisement display
- Dismissed19 February 2025· householder3357342Kessley, 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
- Dismissed18 February 2025· householder335679154 Roxwell Road, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 2ND
retrospective application for the retention of brick boundary walls with gates and a vehicle crossover
- Dismissed13 February 2025· householder3354642Arundene Elm Green Lane, Danbury, Chelmsford, CM3 4DW
construction of a new front entrance sliding gate and piers
- Dismissed24 January 2025· minor3342809Woodham Road, Rettendon, Essex, SS11 7QW
the demolition of existing commercial buildings and construction of four new dwellings
- Dismissed15 January 2025· minor3342668Tinsley Farm, Blind Lane, West Hanningfield, Essex, CM2 8UF
the change of use from agriculture to a catering business (Class E(g))
- Allowed6 January 2025· minor3351899116 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
- Dismissed6 January 2025· minor3350429Garage 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
- Allowed3 January 2025· householder334778717 Lynmouth Gardens, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 0UH
two storey side extension with additional front and rear dormer windows
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