Ludgores Farm Ludgores Lane Danbury Chelmsford CM3 4JW

Pending Decision 26/00203/CUPAQ
Council
Date received
10 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Feb 2026
Postcode
CM3 4JW

Description

Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of 3 no. agricultural barns on the west side of Ludgores Farmyard to dwellings (Class C3).

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