224 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01277/CLOPUD Pending Consideration
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Installation of a new electrically operated vehicular entrance gate to the existing driveway access at the front boundary of the property. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
18 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 13 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 12 Nov 2026, from Chelmsford's recent extensions.

Documents

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Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Local nature reserve about 341 m away: Chelmer Valley Riverside; 1 listed building within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Chelmsford built-up area.
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 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 3

Last sold for £1,430,000 in April 2024. Detached house, freehold.

17 April 2024£1,430,000
12 July 2012£850,000
31 March 1999£245,000

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

Building

Floor area230 m² (2,476 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (55 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 9 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2023, 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 6BN
Received
18 Sept 2026
Validated
18 Sept 2026
Target decision
13 Nov 2026

Decision outlook

Day 21 of the 56-day target. Chelmsford usually decides extensions by day 55.

Day 2135 days to the 56-day target
76%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
698decided 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 6 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15233793
Planning Portal ref
PP-15233793

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Condition 3 - Materials Condition 4 - Large scale drawings - windows, doors and garage do…
24/01560/DOC/1
2024 Approved
Proposed single storey rear extension, two storey side extension and internal alterations…
24/01560/FUL
2024 Approved
Outbuilding to be used as a pool house with plant room, W/C & shower. To be no taller tha…
24/00665/CLOPUD
2024 Approved
Outbuilding to be used as a pool house with plant room, W/C & shower. To be no taller tha…
24/00665/CLOPUD
2024 Withdrawn
Part single storey, part two storey side and rear extension. First floor side extension a…
24/00689/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Refused
27-30 Garage Block Rear Of Lionfield Terrace Chelmsford Essex CM1 7RH
Demolition of existing garage storage area and construction of 2 no new dwellings and ass…
23/01671/FUL
2024 Refused
27-30 Garage Block Rear Of Lionfield Terrace Chelmsford Essex CM1 7RH
Demolition of existing garage storage area and construction of 2 no new dwellings and ass…
23/01671/FUL
2023 Approved
267 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM1 7RA
First floor rear extension, alterations to fenestration & internal alterations.
23/00184/FUL
2022 Approved
Lionmede Family Centre 216 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
T1 Red Oak (Labelled GC009943 on map) - Included Fork, Major Dead Wood Over 50mm Diameter…
22/05041/TPO
2022 Approved
Lionmede Family Centre 216 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
T1 Red Oak (Labelled GC009943 on map) - Included Fork, Major Dead Wood Over 50mm Diameter…
22/05041/TPO
2020
Garage Block Rear Of 27 - 30 Lionfield Terrace Chelmsford Essex
Demolition of existing garage storage area with proposed replacement of 2 dwellings, and…
20/01547/FUL
2020
Garage Block Rear Of 27 - 30 Lionfield Terrace Chelmsford Essex
Demolition of existing garage storage area with proposed replacement of 2 dwellings, and…
20/01547/FUL
2019 Approved
11 Dalrymple Close Chelmsford CM1 7RF
Single storey rear extension.
19/00112/FUL
2019 Approved
11 Dalrymple Close Chelmsford CM1 7RF
Single storey rear extension.
19/00112/FUL
2016 Approved
Lionmede Family Centre 216 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
Proposed two non-illuminated aluminium fascia signs
16/02136/ADV
2016 Approved
291 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM1 7RB
Retrospective consent for the construction of a new brick wall
16/01531/FUL
2016 Approved
14 Regency Close Chelmsford Essex CM2 6DU
Single storey front extension, convert integral garage to habitable accommodation.
16/01184/FUL
2016 Approved
216 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
4 externally illuminated advertisement signs.
16/00788/ADV
2016 Approved
Former Offices 206 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
Condition 5 - details of bicycle parking facilities, Condition 7 - existing glazed screen…
14/01258/DOC/2
2016 Approved
Lionmede Family Centre 216 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
Condition 4 - details of the materials to be used, Condition 7 - existing and redundant a…
15/01404/DOC/1
2016 Approved
Former Offices 206 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6BN
Condition 4 - existing screen and doors between lounge and bedroom two shall not be remov…
14/01259/DOC/2
2016 Approved
291 Springfield Road Chelmsford Essex CM1 7RB
Proposed 1.8m high brick wall
16/00294/FUL
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.