14 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00206/FUL Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Proposed two storey side extension. Single storey front and rear extensions. Proposed dropped kerb and new hardstanding. Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
11 Feb 2026
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Approved
8 Apr 2026

Approved on 8 Apr 2026 · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM2 7JP
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
11 Feb 2026
Decision date
8 Apr 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14696185

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Two storey side extension. Single storey front and rear extensions.
25/01532/FUL
2022 Approved
Proposed first floor side extension, conversion of garage to habitable space, single stor…
22/00017/FUL
2022 Approved
Proposed first floor side extension, conversion of garage to habitable space, single stor…
22/00017/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
1 Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JB
Replacement like for like Velux Windows.
25/01554/LBC
2025 Approved
Orchard Cottage The Bringey Great Baddow Chelmsford
Proposed part single part two storey rear and side extension
25/01010/FUL
2023 Approved
5 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
T2 - Scots Pine (T2) - To be crown reduced in height and diameter by 2m - Reason: The cus…
23/05149/TPO
2023 Approved
5 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
T2 - Scots Pine (T2) - To be crown reduced in height and diameter by 2m - Reason: The cus…
23/05149/TPO
2023 Approved
Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
T1 Oak - Located within the curtilage of Baddow Court- Full crown reduction of 1.5 - 2 me…
23/05091/TPO
2023 Approved
Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
T1 Oak - Located within the curtilage of Baddow Court- Full crown reduction of 1.5 - 2 me…
23/05091/TPO
2023 Approved
Orchard House The Bringey Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7JW
Proposed entrance porch.
23/00502/FUL
2023 Approved
Orchard House The Bringey Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7JW
Proposed entrance porch.
23/00502/FUL
2022 Refused
Land At 2 & 5 Smithers Drive & At Baddow Court Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
T1 - Oak - Car park - Reduce overall size by 2 metres. Reason: due to damage caused to ve…
22/05016/TPO
2022 Refused
Land At 2 & 5 Smithers Drive & At Baddow Court Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
T1 - Oak - Car park - Reduce overall size by 2 metres. Reason: due to damage caused to ve…
22/05016/TPO
2022 Approved
4 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Proposed first floor extension over existing garage. Proposed front porch extension.
22/00160/FUL
2022 Approved
4 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Proposed first floor extension over existing garage. Proposed front porch extension.
22/00160/FUL
2021 Approved
6 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Two storey side extension with single storey front and rear additions.
21/01688/FUL
2021
Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
T1 Oak - Rear of Baddow Court - Crown reduce by up to 2.5 metres and shape - Reason - Gen…
21/05100/TPO
2020 Approved
8 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Garage conversion with pitched roof and roof windows. New porch extension in line with ga…
20/00128/FUL
2020 Refused
Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
Oak (T1) - Fell - Reason: Causing excessive shading, damage to fencing and of low amenity…
20/05008/TPO
2020 Refused
Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex
Oak (T1) - Fell - Reason: Causing excessive shading, damage to fencing and of low amenity…
20/05008/TPO
2019 Approved
1 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Removal of two existing conservatories, conversion of existing garage, single storey rear…
19/01329/FUL
2019 Approved
1 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Removal of two existing conservatories, conversion of existing garage, single storey rear…
19/01329/FUL
2019 Approved
8 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Proposed garage conversion and first floor side extension.
19/01242/FUL
2019 Approved
2 & 4 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7JP
T3 - Beech - Crown lift north east aspect of crown over driveway of No.4 Smithers Drive b…
19/05004/TPO
2019 Approved
2 & 4 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 7JP
T3 - Beech - Crown lift north east aspect of crown over driveway of No.4 Smithers Drive b…
19/05004/TPO
2018 Approved
4 Smithers Drive Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JP
Single storey rear and side extension.
18/02088/FUL
2017 Approved
6 Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JB
Application for the retention of a new partition in top floor bedroom, new external boile…
17/00639/LBC
2017 Approved
6 Baddow Court Church Street Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7JB
Application for the retention of a new partition in top floor bedroom, new external boile…
17/00639/LBC
Chelmsford
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#45 of 296 councils
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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