Runwell Hall Farmhouse Hoe Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DQ

Pending Consideration 26/00009/HHPA
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM3 8DQ

Description

8m single storey rear extension from original house wall (8m includes previous rear extension) The proposed extension width is maintained at 6.265 metres to match existing rear projection. Overall height is 4 metres max with an eaves height of 2.55 metres. Materials proposed are to match existing weatherboard. Full details on accompanying plans. Plans also include permitted development right extensions not requiring prior approval but are included for completeness.

7.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#38 of 282

Chelmsford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #29 out of 282. Only 18% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Chelmsford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #158 of 282
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #192 of 282
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #29 of 282
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #15 of 282
81%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,291
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025