264 Baddow Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9QT

Pending Consideration 26/00196/FUL
Council
Date received
19 Feb 2026
Date validated
19 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM2 9QT

Description

Change of use of rear outbuildings from light industrial (Use Class E(g)) to retail (Use Class E(a)). Alterations to fenestration, retention of front offices, and asociated parking, servicing and access arrangements.

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