8 Goldlay Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01311/CLOPUD Pending Consideration
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Loft conversion with rear dormer Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 3 Dec 2026, from Chelmsford's recent extensions.

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Flood zone 2, rivers and sea
Medium chance: between a 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 annual chance from rivers, or 1 in 200 to 1 in 1,000 from the sea. Any development here needs a flood risk assessment. Defences are not counted.
The Environment Agency flood map for planning. Homes in zone 3 must also pass the sequential test. Surface water flooding is a separate map.
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Also on the record
Inside the Chelmsford built-up area.
Not affected
Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 15 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 5

Last sold for £320,000 in April 2026. Semi-detached house, freehold.

17 April 2026£320,000
13 January 2017£399,995
19 July 2004£199,995
27 September 2002£165,000
18 April 1997£68,500

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area92 m² (990 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (57 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2016, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM2 0EN
Received
9 Oct 2026
Validated
9 Oct 2026
Target decision
4 Dec 2026

Decision outlook

Day 19 of the 56-day target. Chelmsford usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 1937 days to the 56-day target
76%decided within 8 weeks
88%approved
752decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Chelmsford in the last twelve months, from validation. Chelmsford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 21 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
EM-2601311

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
19 Goldlay Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EN
Proposed ancillary annexe to rear of garden. Formation of access to property.
25/01606/FUL
2025 Approved
77 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Loft conversion with a flat roof dormer on rear elevation
25/01033/CLOPUD
2025 Approved
45 Lynmouth Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TR
Proposed alterations to existing Car Port.
25/00840/FUL
2024 Approved
59 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed part two storey, part single storey side and rear extensions
24/01741/FUL
2024 Approved
59 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed part two storey, part single storey side and rear extensions
24/01741/FUL
2024 Refused
59 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed part single, part two storey rear extension and single storey side extension
24/00464/FUL
2024 Approved
4 Goldlay Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EN
Proposed single storey rear extension
24/00118/FUL
2024 Approved
4 Goldlay Gardens Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EN
Proposed single storey rear extension
24/00118/FUL
2023 Refused
59 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed part single, part two storey side and rear extensions
23/01886/FUL
2023 Refused
59 Goldlay Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EJ
Proposed part single, part two storey side and rear extensions
23/01886/FUL
2023 Approved
68 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Rear dormer addition to existing rear loft dormer.
23/01819/FUL
2023 Approved
68 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Rear dormer addition to existing rear loft dormer.
23/01819/FUL
2023 Approved
62 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
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23/00429/FUL
2022 Approved
63 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Loft conversion with rear dormer, side window and roof lights to the front.
22/00738/CLOPUD
2022 Approved
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Loft conversion with rear dormer, side window and roof lights to the front.
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2022 Approved
63 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Single storey rear part infill extension and alterations to fenestration.
22/00387/FUL
2022 Approved
63 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Single storey rear part infill extension and alterations to fenestration.
22/00387/FUL
2021 Approved
65 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Single storey side/rear extension.
21/02160/FUL
2021 Approved
56 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EP
Single storey rear extension.
21/00451/FUL
2020 Approved
45 Lynmouth Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TR
Retrospective application for an open carport.
20/01257/FUL
2017 Approved
71 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with rear facing dormers.
17/00857/FUL
2017 Approved
71 Manor Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0ER
Single storey side and rear extension and loft conversion with rear facing dormers.
17/00857/FUL
2016 Approved
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2016 Approved
45 Lynmouth Avenue Chelmsford Essex CM2 0TR
Single storey rear extension.
16/01284/FUL
2016 Approved
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Extension of existing rear loft dormer
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Chelmsford
Planning Authority Score
7.4/10
Good
#45 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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 statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.