New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS Data via plota.co.uk

26/00928/FUL Approved
Schools, care & community

Proposal

Retention of 2 Portakabin Classrooms for a period 2 years from September 2026. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
24 Jul 2026
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Approved
18 Sept 2026

Approved on 18 Sept 2026 · Last checked 20 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 5

Registered park or garden: New Hall, Boreham
Nationally designated heritage. Its significance and setting carry great weight.
Registered parks and gardens, battlefields, world heritage sites and protected wrecks are designated heritage assets: harm needs clear and convincing justification.
Historic England ↗
National infrastructure project about 720 m away: Longfield Solar Farm
The site is about 720 m from the project boundary. Generating station, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme (decided, about 768 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
1 listed building within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: New Hall, Grade I, about 61 m from the postcode pin
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Chelmsford built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate 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.

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Important details

Council
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM3 3HS
Received
24 Jul 2026
Validated
24 Jul 2026
Target decision
18 Sept 2026
Decision date
18 Sept 2026

How this decision compares

Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 55 days. Approved, as 89% of full applications here are.

69%decided within 8 weeks
89%approved
467decided in the last year

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Public comments

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Last counted 20 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15067496
Planning Portal ref
PP-15067496
Comments by
7 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Permanent retention of the existing walkfares canopy.
25/01253/FUL
2025 Approved
T1 Cedar (T259) Prune roots to southern aspect of the tree, anticipated diameter <25 mm…
25/05206/TPO
2025 Approved
T3 - Cherry - Crown reduction of up to 2m, remove deadwood - Reason: Branches affected by…
25/05151/TPO
2025 Approved
W2 x1 Ash (Marked T14) - Reduce stem to south east to 10 metres in height. Reason: Footpa…
25/05086/TPO
2024 Approved
Proposed relocation of existing metal estate fence
24/01585/FUL
2024 Approved
Proposed relocation of existing metal estate fence
24/01585/FUL
2024 Approved
Retrospective application for gravel hard standing outside of western gate of walled gard…
24/01414/LBC
2024 Approved
Retrospective application for gravel hard standing outside of western gate of walled gard…
24/01414/LBC
2024 Approved
Proposed single storey horse stables, menage and all associated works, including the part…
24/00550/FUL
2024
Proposed relocation of existing estate fence
24/01586/LBC
2024
Proposed relocation of existing estate fence
24/01586/LBC
2024 Approved
Retrospective application for gravel hard standing outside of western gate.
24/01413/FUL
2024 Approved
Retrospective application for gravel hard standing outside of western gate.
24/01413/FUL
2024 Approved
Removal and replacement of 1 No window
24/00923/LBC
2024 Approved
Removal and replacement of 1 No window
24/00923/LBC
2023 Approved
G4 (T644 Sycamore) - Dead tree leaning towards sports pitches - fell to ground level; G9…
23/05263/TPO
2023 Approved
G4 (T644 Sycamore) - Dead tree leaning towards sports pitches - fell to ground level; G9…
23/05263/TPO
2023 Approved
G8 Beech (T77 on map)- Fell to ground level. Reason:The crown of the beech tree is showin…
23/05177/TPO
2023 Approved
G8 Beech (T77 on map)- Fell to ground level. Reason:The crown of the beech tree is showin…
23/05177/TPO
2022 Approved
Temporary permission for 2 canopy structures.
22/01547/FUL
2020 Approved
Installation of a playground canopy.
20/01212/LBC
2018 Approved
T201 - Sycamore - Fell - Reason: Decay fungus Dryads Saddle in cavity at 4m, dieback in c…
18/05225/TPO
2016 Approved
New hockey and rugby pitch with associated fencing enclosing the two pitches.
16/00057/FUL
2016 Approved
New opening in existing brick wall.
16/00059/LBC
2016 Approved
Construction of rugby changing rooms. New timber access bridge.
16/00058/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2020
Ormond House New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Samples of materials, Condition 5 - Large scale drawings showing (a) Lighti…
19/00729/DOC/2
2020
Ormond House New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Samples of materials, Condition 5 - Large scale drawings showing (a) Lighti…
19/00729/DOC/2
2017 Decided
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Sample materials; Condition 5 - Drawings to show details of (i) Plinths; (i…
16/02171/DOC/1
2017 Decided
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Sample materials; Condition 5 - Drawings to show details of (i) Plinths; (i…
16/02171/DOC/1
2018 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
T122 (tag no.0339) (Part of G4) - Sycamore - Fell and grind out stump of tree. Reason: Pr…
18/05131/TPO
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Works as proposed in Tree Hazard Report by Ian Lee on 8 December 2017 and letter received…
17/05299/TPO
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Works as proposed in Tree Hazard Report by Ian Lee on 8 December 2017 and letter received…
17/05299/TPO
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Proposed External Works to remove Grass and lay Resin Bonded Gravel to North Quad.
17/00715/FUL
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Proposed External Works to remove Grass and lay Resin Bonded Gravel to North Quad.
17/00716/LBC
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Proposed External Works to remove Grass and lay Resin Bonded Gravel to North Quad.
17/00716/LBC
2021
Ormond House New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS
Condition 7 - Soft Landscaping
19/00729/DOC/3
2020 Approved
Ormond House New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS
Condition 3 - Archaeological Work
19/00729/DOC/1
2020 Approved
Ormond House New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford CM3 3HS
Condition 3 - Archaeological Work
19/00729/DOC/1
2019 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 9 - Archaeology
18/01339/DOC/3
2019 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 9 - Archaeology
18/01339/DOC/3
2019 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Details to show (i) New gates in south and western parts of the wall.
16/02250/DOC/1
2019 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Details to show (i) New gates in south and western parts of the wall.
16/02250/DOC/1
2018 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Sample Materials and Condition 5 - Large Scale Details.
18/01339/DOC/1
2019 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 9 - Archaeology
18/01339/DOC/2
2019 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 9 - Archaeology
18/01339/DOC/2
2018 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 4 - Samples of materials; Condition 5 - Drawings to show details of (i) Eaves…
18/01348/DOC/1
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 3 - Sample Materials.
17/00716/DOC/1
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 3 - Sample Materials and Condition 4 - Archaeological Work.
17/00715/DOC/1
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 3 - Sample Materials.
17/00716/DOC/1
2017 Approved
New Hall School The Avenue Boreham Chelmsford Essex CM3 3HS
Condition 3 - Sample Materials and Condition 4 - Archaeological Work.
17/00715/DOC/1
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