Grange Nurseries Woodham Road Rettendon Wickford Essex SS11 7QU

Pending Consideration 26/00343/SUPA
Council
Date received
13 Mar 2026
Date validated
13 Mar 2026
Postcode
SS11 7QU

Description

The development consists of the installation of 131kWp of Solar panels, located on existing roofs at the site . The vast majority of the electricity produced will be consumed on site. The installation has been specifically designed to reduce any visual impact in the following ways: 1. The Panels are to be mounted on existing buildings. 2. The panels will be mounted flush to the roof and thus are considered to be unobtrusively located and are designed to have minimal visual impact on the surrounding area. 3. The panels are mounting leaving 1m gap around the perimeter of the roofline 4. The panels are designed with etched glass and various forms of technology to absorb the sunlight to maximise electricity production and thus minimise any glare. Please see attached module reflection document for further in formation.

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