31 Canuden Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 2SU

Pending Consideration 26/00016/HHPA
Council
Date received
27 Apr 2026
Date validated
27 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM1 2SU

Description

Proposed single-storey rear extension to expand the existing rear addition. The new extension will integrate with the current structure, retaining its existing depth of 3.39m while extending across the full width of the house. It will have a flat roof with a maximum height of 3m. The works will also involve the demolition of the existing detached garage.

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