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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 64,541 planning applications from the planning register of Chelmsford, read in full from 2006 to 4 November 2026. Of the 51,918 approved or refused, 87% were approved. In the last twelve months 24 were approved or refused, 96% approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
64,541
applications held
87%
of those approved or refused, approved
24
approved or refused in the last 12 months, 96% approved
925
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 2,035 | 1,186 | 210 | 21 | 85% |
| 2025 | 2,436 | 1,840 | 264 | 32 | 87% |
| 2024 | 2,421 | 1,792 | 316 | 33 | 85% |
| 2023 | 2,750 | 1,926 | 457 | 57 | 81% |
| 2022 | 2,970 | 2,113 | 479 | 86 | 82% |
| 2021 | 3,358 | 2,502 | 450 | 106 | 85% |
| 2020 | 3,014 | 2,257 | 352 | 110 | 87% |
| 2019 | 3,012 | 2,296 | 344 | 99 | 87% |
| 2018 | 3,055 | 2,329 | 312 | 100 | 88% |
| 2017 | 3,354 | 2,430 | 272 | 116 | 90% |
| 2016 | 3,389 | 2,279 | 237 | 113 | 91% |
| 2015 | 3,147 | 2,135 | 203 | 106 | 91% |
| 2014 | 3,198 | 2,183 | 207 | 85 | 91% |
| 2013 | 2,904 | 1,918 | 159 | 102 | 92% |
| 2012 | 2,680 | 1,799 | 213 | 102 | 89% |
| 2011 | 2,805 | 1,916 | 209 | 113 | 90% |
| 2010 | 2,889 | 1,896 | 260 | 145 | 88% |
| 2009 | 2,703 | 1,733 | 214 | 104 | 89% |
| 2008 | 3,319 | 2,266 | 328 | 130 | 87% |
| 2007 | 4,370 | 3,113 | 571 | 160 | 85% |
| 2006 | 4,189 | 3,006 | 496 | 221 | 86% |
84% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Chelmsford City Council.
Newest applications in Chelmsford
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/01501/AG
Graces Farm Graces Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AY
New private way
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/05244/TPO
Pipers Lodge Clarks Farm Road Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4PH
G1 x1 English Oak (Marked T4 on map) - Fell. Reason: Internal decay
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01457/CLOPUD
25 Ponds Road Galleywood Chelmsford Essex CM2 8QP
Erection of detached single-storey outbuilding in the rear garden, for purposes incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01491/AG
Bluebell Barn Graces Lane Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AY
Erection of agricultural barn
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/05241/TPO
6 Vicarage Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HZ
T1 Yew - Crown reduction by reducing the height and spread of the canopy by up to 3m & lift road side canopy to match that of driveway aspect. Reason: To ensure the tree is kept to a size that suits its location and does not start to effect the structures and infrastructure within close proximity to it.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01434/LBC
106 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. Ground source heat pump and battery for electricity storage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01433/FUL
106 The Street Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3NT
Demolition of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. Air source heat pump and battery for electricity storage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 3 November 202626/01439/FUL
Chimera Moor Hall Lane Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex CM3 4ER
Single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/05212/TPO
2 Ridgewell Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 2GA
T2 - Purple Leaved Plum - Crown reduction of 5m - Reason: Significantly overgrown, impending the walkway and road.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/01374/FUL
The Cottage Chignal Road Mashbury Chelmsford Essex CM1 4GP
Erection of detached workshop and studio
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202625/01172/DOC/1
Dinahs Cottage Ford End Road Pleshey Chelmsford Essex CM3 1JB
Condition 7 - Detailed drawings and sections showing the finished levels
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01475/FUL
5 Rectory Close Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9BP
First floor front, side and rear extension including raising the roof and front and rear dormers. Partial conversion of existing garage to habitable space. Alterations to fenestration and external alterations.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01476/FUL
Westlands Chalk Street Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DE
Stable building and menege to the rear of Westlands at Mill Hill Farm, Chalk Street
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01420/OUT
Land North Of Rolphs Farm Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford
Outline application for one detached dwelling with all matters reserved.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/05243/TPO
1 Cringle Lock South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WJ
T4 Maple (Marked T1 on map) - Reduce the crown by 2 metres in height and lateral spread. Cut back to suitable growth points leaving a balance natural crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, improve clearance from the roadside, footpath and garage roof and maintain a balanced crown appropriate for the trees location. T3 Oak (Marked T2 on map) - Reduce the crown by 1.5-2m in height and lateral spread back to the previous established pruning points, leaving a balanced natural crown. Remove significant deadwood throughout the crown. Reason for works - To manage the size and spread of the crown, return the tree to its previous established pruning points, improve overall crown balance and remove signification deadwood general tree management and safety.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/00037/HHPA
Iphigenia Woodham Road Rettendon Wickford Essex SS11 7QW
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wall of the original house by a maximum depth of 6m, for which the maximum height would be 3m, and for which the height of the eaves would be 3m.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202612/01414/S73
Danbury Fitness Unit 4 Bell Works Well Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4AB
Variation of Condition 4 to approved planning application 12/01414/FUL (Retrospective change of use to an open plan gym from an open plan picture framers) to alter opening hours to be open 24/7.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202625/00933/DOC/1
Old Chase Farm Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4LP
Condition 1 - boundary treatment details, Condition 2 - soft landscaping scheme
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/01473/FUL
223 Beehive Lane Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9SH
Remove front part of existing garage and add a new front pitched roof, raise the height of the existing garage walls and add new flat roof.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/05685/CAT
Street Record County Place Chelmsford Essex
Cedar - In car park - Crown lift over road/carpark to 5.2m. Reason: To prevent high sided vehicles hitting the tree Tree of heaven - The removal of two limbs growing towards the flats by 6m back to good pruning points. Pruning back higher branches by 1,5m. Ash tree - Removal of limb at 1.2m from base to crown lift the tree to 4m. Reduction of remaining limbs hanging towards the flats by 2m. Silver Birch - Prune back higher branches by 2m, crown lift to 3m. Cherry - Crown reduction by 2m. Whitebeam (Tree by carport)- Fell and treat stump with appropriate herbicides. Reason: This tree is too close to building and drainage
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/05224/TPO
Street Record Cavendish Gardens Chelmsford Essex
T1 Hawthorn -Fronting St margarets road - Fell. Reason: Tree is declining and unsafe ; T3 Oak- Deadwooded to prevent limbs falling onto members of the public; G1 includes: london planes, silver birches, limes, oaks all others are low level mixed species- Lift by 1.5-2m to the sanford road side to improve visibility and ensure pedestrians, cyclists and large vehicles can safely use the road; T5 Lime - Cut back and lift the lime tree thats low limbs are pertruding into the car park by 2.5m
The council’s page - Approvedvalid 29 October 202623/00195/NMAT/2
Garages Rear Of 27 Medway Close Chelmsford Essex
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 23/00195/FUL- (AMENDED SCHEME: updated Transport Statement/Flood Risk Assessment/ changes to fenestration) Demolition of existing garaging and redevelopment to provide 6 new affordable homes with associated access improvements, parking, private amenity space and land) - To vary the wording of Condition 20
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01412/FUL
Oak Ridings Church Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1PW
Demolition 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.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01465/FUL
Saddlers Barn Chalk Street Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DE
Single storey side extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01463/FUL
Seven Acres Smallgains Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9PT
Demolition of existing dwelling and all outbuildings, and the erection of one new dwelling and car barn.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01467/EIASO
Flemings Farm Warren Road Downham Billericay CM3 8HU
Screening Opinion under the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 in respect of a proposed solar farm known as Hornbeam Solar Farm on land at Flemings Farm, South Hanningfield
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01462/FUL
59 Birch Lane Stock Ingatestone CM4 9NA
First floor extension including raising the roof. Two storey rear extension, two storey front extension and single storey side extension. Swimming pool to rear garden and external alterations.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01461/FUL
Heath House Downham Road Stock Ingatestone Essex CM4 9RJ
Retrospective planning application for the retention of a garage with a plant room and another outbuilding with a home office and a gym, with a connecting covered roof structure.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01402/FUL
74A Brock Hill Runwell Wickford SS11 7NR
Retrospective planning application for the in filling of an existing man-made pond
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/00576/NMAT/1
13 William Porter Close Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford CM1 6AN
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 26/00576/FUL - Single storey rear extension - Amendment to position and size of kitchen window in rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01428/FUL
Westbourne The Causeway Great Baddow CM2 7JX
Alterations to rear elevations including a new roof and extension of roof overhang.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01469/OBS3
Maldon District Council Chelmsford Essex CM9 5DL
Proposal: Extension and conversion of the existing dwelling to create 2no semi detached dwellings and associated landscaping. Location: Woodside Cottage Southend Road Woodham Mortimer Maldon
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01466/OBS3
Maldon District Council Chelmsford Essex CM9 5DL
Proposal: Erection of single new build detached dwelling with associated landscaping Location: Land At Woodside Cottage Southend Road Woodham Mortimer
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01460/FUL
Sunnymede Hawk Hill Rettendon Wickford Essex SS11 7RN
Demolition and replacement of four existing outbuildings for private garaging and domestic storage ancillary to the dwelling house, retaining their existing footprints.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/05248/TPO
182 Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7AJ
T42 - Cedar of Lebanon - Upper crown reduction of 2.5m in height and spread. Lower crown reduction of 5m. Reduce the lowest eastern limb by up to 4m in length - Reason: Remedial crown reduction an internal decay assessment
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01459/OBS3
The Planning Inspectorate Chelmsford Bypass Chelmsford Essex
Proposed application by Dengie Peninsula Energy Park Limited (the applicant) for an Order granting Development Consent for the Dengie Peninsula Energy Park (the proposed development)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01376/FUL
3 Firs Drive Writtle Chelmsford Essex CM1 3EF
Demolition of existing detached garage and construction of a new single storey detached residential annex
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202625/01266/S73/1
1 Kilnfield Barns Chignal Road Chignal Smealy Chelmsford Essex CM1 4GR
Variation of condition 1 to approved planning application 25/01266/FUL (Extension of existing carport to create additional double garage. Retrospective change of use of land to garden) Width of garage to be reduced.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202620/01883/S73/1
6A Lynfords Drive Runwell Wickford Essex SS11 7PP
Variation of condition 9 to planning application 20/01883/S73 (Variation of conditions 2 and 3 to planning permission 20/01883/FUL (demolition of existing commercial unit and construction of new dwelling) to change the elevations to include a first floor dormer window and roof lights at the rear and to change the materials to allow construction of all walls in brick) To allow the window on the northern elevation of the first floor of Moat House Farm to be top hung and not capable of being opened more than 130mm.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01414/CLOPUD
49 Partridge Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM1 4JG
Proposed conversion of carport into habitable space. Replacement of the existing conservatory with single storey side extension, with internal alterations, and changes to fenestration
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Chelmsford
- Refuseddecided 5 November 202612/01480/DOC/67
Land At Former Runwell Hospital Runwell Chase Runwell Wickford
Phase 5 & 6 Condition 11 - Asbestos, Condition 40 - Contamination and Phase 8a Condition 11 - (Asbestos)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 3 November 202623/00195/NMAT/2
Garages Rear Of 27 Medway Close Chelmsford Essex
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 23/00195/FUL- (AMENDED SCHEME: updated Transport Statement/Flood Risk Assessment/ changes to fenestration) Demolition of existing garaging and redevelopment to provide 6 new affordable homes with associated access improvements, parking, private amenity space and land) - To vary the wording of Condition 20
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 202621/01767/NMAT/1
Land At Car Park Railway Street Chelmsford
Non Material Amendment for planning permission - 21/01767/FUL - (Mixed-use development comprising of three commercial units on the ground floor and 10 no. Apartments over three floors with associated refuse & recycling collection, cycle stores and vehicle parking.) Amendment of condition 16 to state: A minimum of 100% of the dwelling units as approved shall be constructed to comply with Building Regulations Approved Document Part M4(2) Category 2 (2010 - as amended).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 26 October 202622/02196/NMAT/1
Car Park Glebe Road Chelmsford Essex
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 22/02196/FUL (Redevelopment of car park to provide 12 affordable residential apartments, amendments to access, parking and landscaping) Amendment of condition 14 to state: A minimum of 33% the dwelling units as approved shall be constructed to comply with Building Regulations Approved Document Part M4(2) Category 2 (2010 - as amended).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 22 October 202621/01759/S73
5 Longfield Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5JN
Variation of Condition 2 to approved planning application 21/01759/FUL (Proposed first floor front extension over garage and new porch. Single storey rear extension, side extension and partial garage conversion. First floor window to side elevation) for an amendment to the front extension. First floor extension omitted and replaced with single storey porch extension.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 21 October 202622/00001/REQ/12
Land North Of A12 East Of Waltham Road Boreham Chelmsford
Requirement 27 (CTMP)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 19 October 202609/01314/DOC/371
Greater Beaulieu Park White Hart Lane Springfield Chelmsford
Beaulieu Community Gardens - Condition 38 - Hard Landscaping Works & Boundary Treatments & Condition 39 - Soft Landscaping Works
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 19 October 202622/00001/REQ/21
Land North Of A12 East Of Waltham Road Boreham Chelmsford
Requirement 7 (Detailed Design Approval)
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 19 October 202622/00001/REQ/24
Land North Of A12 East Of Waltham Road Boreham Chelmsford
Requirement 5 (Amendments)
The council’s page - Split decisiondecided 19 October 202622/00721/DOC/2
Land Adjacent 14 Creekview Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GU
Condition 4 - Biodiversity Net Gain Plan, Condition 5 - Details of the building construction design for flood resilience, Condition 6 - Finished levels, Condition 7 - Flood Warning and Evacuation Plan, Condition 9 - Materials, Condition 10 - Boundaries - gates, fences, walls, railings or piers, Condition 13 - Hard and soft landscaping, Condition 17 - Electric vehicle charging points, Condition 23 - Storage of refuse and recyclable materials
The council’s page - Approveddecided 16 October 202612/01789/MOD106
Former Marconi Works New Street Chelmsford
Modification of s106 agreement attached to permission reference 12/01789/FUL to permit a change of use from community use (Class F) to professional office space (Class E).
The council’s page - Approveddecided 14 October 202623/00194/DOC/2
Play Area Payne Place East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex
Condition 15: Pease Place external finishes; Condition 18: Cycle Parking
The council’s page - Approveddecided 14 October 202622/02264/DOC/9
Chelmsford Manor Care Home 636 - 642 Galleywood Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 8BY
Condition 14 - Travel Plan
The council’s page - Approveddecided 13 October 202623/00134/DOC/2
Land Adjacent 2 Pease Place East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex
Condition 4 - External finishes
The council’s page - Approveddecided 12 October 202621/00218/S73
Teddy Tastic Bear Co Ltd Marsh Farm Visitor Attraction Marsh Farm Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5WP
Variation of Condition 2 and 3 to approved planning application 21/00218/FUL (Retrospective application for Change of Use of Visitor Reception/Cafe to Farm Shop (E); Surfacing of land adjacent to Farm Shop and use for activities associated with the Farm Park; Surfacing to Existing Overspill Parking Area (Part)) to alternate use, from Farm Shop to Day Nursery.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 8 October 202609/01314/DOC/362
Greater Beaulieu Park White Hart Lane Springfield Chelmsford
Beaulieu Zone Q Residential: Condition 27 - Cycle Routes; Condition 28 - Walking Routes; Condition 44 - Street Signage & Name Plates
The council’s page - Approveddecided 8 October 202618/00668/NMAT/3
14 The Street Roxwell Chelmsford CM1 4PA
Non-material amendment to planning permission - 18/00668/FUL (Part single, part two storey side and rear extension. First floor front extension) Amendment to the previously approved external finish of the property, changing the approved finish from full render to a combination of render and external cladding.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 7 October 202623/00114/DOC/12
Radial Distributor Route 2 South Of Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Condition 5 - Phasing Strategy
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 October 202622/00721/DOC/3
Land Adjacent 14 Creekview Road South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex CM3 5GU
Condition 3 - Programme of archaeological work
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 October 202621/00555/DOC/11
Hanningfield Ltd Southend Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 7FU
Condition 20 - Construction Management Plan
The council’s page - Approveddecided 2 October 202621/00555/DOC/12
Hanningfield Ltd Southend Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 7FU
Condition 17 - Details of the construction of the site access, visibility sight splays, dropped kerb vehicular crossing of the footway and details of surface water discharge from the highway.
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 September 202623/00114/DOC/16
Radial Distributor Route 2 South Of Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Condition 27 - Construction Environment Management Plan
The council’s page - Approveddecided 29 September 202623/00114/DOC/15
Radial Distributor Route 2 South Of Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex
Condition 8 -Archaeology: Programme of Archaeological Work (Archaeological Mitigation strategy) & Condition 9 - Archaeology: Post Excavation Assessment
The council’s page - No outcome on the registerdecided 25 September 202622/00001/REQ/22
Land North Of A12 East Of Waltham Road Boreham Chelmsford
Requirement 11 (Surface and foul water drainage)
The council’s page - Approveddecided 24 September 202621/00555/DOC/9
Hanningfield Ltd Southend Road East Hanningfield Chelmsford Essex CM2 7FU
Condition 4 - Details of the final location, design, materials and acoustic attenuation - panel arrays, transformers, inverters, control room, substations, power conversion system, HVAC unit, all auxiliary buildings
The council’s page
From the planning register of Chelmsford, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.