Crows Farmhouse 189 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00326/FUL Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterationsTrees & landscaping

Proposal

Alteration to existing garage roof. New front porch and alterations to fenestration. Demolish and re-build front boundary wall, timber fence and gate. Alterations to driveway and new tree planting. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
23 Mar 2026
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Approved
14 May 2026

Approved on 14 May 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM1 2JE
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
23 Mar 2026
Decision date
14 May 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14773743

Historical activity at this location

26 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Refused
Demolish existing garage and construct two storey side extension and oak canopy on a list…
23/01693/LBC
2023 Refused
Demolish existing garage and construct two storey side extension and oak canopy on a list…
23/01692/FUL
2023 Refused
Demolish existing garage and construct two storey side extension and oak canopy on a list…
23/01693/LBC
2023 Refused
Demolish existing garage and construct two storey side extension and oak canopy on a list…
23/01692/FUL
2022 Refused
Demolish existing garage and build two storey side extension on a listed building. Oak po…
22/00974/FUL
2022 Refused
Demolish existing garage and build two storey side extension on a listed building. Oak po…
22/00975/LBC
2022 Refused
Demolish existing garage and build two storey side extension on a listed building. Oak po…
22/00975/LBC
2022 Approved
Replacement of all existing doors and windows on a listed building
22/00157/LBC
2022 Approved
Replacement of all existing doors and windows on a listed building
22/00156/FUL
2022 Approved
Replacement of all existing doors and windows on a listed building
22/00157/LBC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2021 Approved
181 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
T1 Willow - Bring over extended branches back in keeping with the canopy plus a further 4…
21/05056/TPO
2020 Approved
181 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
T1 - Willow - Crown reduce by up to 2m - Reason: Causing excessive shading and overhangin…
20/05315/TPO
2020 Approved
181 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
T1 - Willow - Crown reduce by up to 2m - Reason: Causing excessive shading and overhangin…
20/05315/TPO
2020 Approved
170 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JD
Change of use of land to residential garden. Proposed new boundary treatment, raised and…
20/01563/FUL
2020 Approved
170 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JD
Change of use of land to residential garden. Proposed new boundary treatment, raised and…
20/01563/FUL
2020 Approved
169 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
Proposed single storey front extension and side extensions to the existing first floor re…
20/00942/FUL
2020 Approved
169 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
Proposed single storey front extension and side extensions to the existing first floor re…
20/00942/FUL
2020 Refused
170 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JD
Change of use of land to residential garden. Proposed new boundary treatment, raised and…
20/00426/FUL
2018 Refused
170 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JD
Change of use of land to residential garden. Proposed construction of 1.8m fence.
18/01121/FUL
2018 Approved
170 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JD
Non-material amendment to planning permission 18/00328/FUL (Replacement of an outbuilding…
18/00328/NMAT/1
2018 Approved
170 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JD
Replacement of an outbuilding at rear of garden.
18/00328/FUL
2018 Approved
177 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
Renovation of the existing converted loft including enlargement of dormers from both side…
18/00007/FUL
2017 Approved
6 Cotswold Crescent Chelmsford Essex CM1 2HS
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wa…
17/00030/HHPA
2017 Approved
6 Cotswold Crescent Chelmsford Essex CM1 2HS
The construction of a single storey rear extension, which would extend beyond the rear wa…
17/00030/HHPA
2016 Approved
183 Chignal Road Chelmsford CM1 2JE
Single storey front extension to form porch, single storey rear extension, first floor lo…
16/02226/FUL
2016 Refused
13 Cotswold Crescent Chelmsford Essex CM1 2HS
Installation of a dropped kerb with crossover.
16/01879/FUL
Chelmsford
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#45 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Chelmsford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #23 out of 296. Only 21% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Chelmsford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #167 of 296
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #188 of 296
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #23 of 296
21%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #19 of 296
76%
Minor dwellings approved
164 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
79%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,304
Total decisions
168 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings