Land Adjacent Highover Cottage Runwell Road Runwell Wickford Essex

Pending Consideration 25/01588/S73/1
Council
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Feb 2026

Description

Variation of condition 2 to approved application 25/01588/FUL (Proposed new dwelling) External and internal layout alterations. Application Reference Number: 25/01588/FUL Condition Number(s): Condition 2 - The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plans and conditions listed on this decision notice. Conditions(s) Removal: The applicant wishes to make some minor amendments to the appearance of the dwelling and internal layout To substitute the newly submitted plans instead of those previously approved.

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