Land South Of Waltham Road Boreham Chelmsford

Pending Consideration 26/00403/CM

Trees & landscaping

Council

Chelmsford

Date received

26 Mar 2026

Date validated

26 Mar 2026

Postcode

CM3 3AX

Description

Importation of 42,026 tonnes of inert waste material to stabilise former quarry face and restore former mineral site to a landscaped habitat mosaic and pond with associated improvements to existing site access

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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