26 Finchley Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 9BX

Pending Consideration 22/00662/NMAT/1
Council
Date received
5 Mar 2026
Date validated
5 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM2 9BX

Description

Non-material amendment to planning application - 22/00662/FUL (Part two storey, part single storey side extension and single storey rear extension. Loft conversion with rear dormer window and front facing rooflights. Addition of side window to second floor) Additional rooflight in front elevation roof slope. Sliding door and glass barrier to Juliet balcony.

7.2/10
Planning Authority Score
#36 of 277

Chelmsford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #29 out of 277. 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%) #155 of 277
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #187 of 277
95%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #29 of 277
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #15 of 277
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