206 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00959/FUL Pending Consideration
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Construction of a rear outbuilding and garage, a 2-meter-high access gate, associated landscaping works, installation of ground-mounted solar panels and solar panels on the outbuilding roof, installation of a heat pump and air conditioning unit between the outbuilding and garage, and associated works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
29 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 23 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision soon after comments close on 21 Oct 2026; it is now day 72.

Comments are open until 21 Oct 2026

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Documents

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Site constraints 4

2 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Osborne Place, Grade II, about 25 m from the postcode pin · 2 Grade II
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.
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Historic England ↗
Chelmsford New London Road Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
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Also on the record
Local nature reserve about 498 m away: Marconi Ponds; 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 1

Last sold for £630,000 in October 2017. Semi-detached house, freehold.

12 October 2017£630,000

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

Building

Floor area259 m² (2,788 sq ft)
Energy ratingF (26 out of 100), could reach D
PropertySemi-detached house, 7 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingRoom heaters, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2017, 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 9AB
Received
29 Jul 2026
Validated
29 Jul 2026
Target decision
23 Sept 2026

Decision outlook

Day 72, past the statutory target. 98% of extensions in Chelmsford are decided within thirteen weeks, which runs to 28 Oct 2026; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 7 Oct 2026.

Day 7213 days to the predicted decision (day 85)
76%decided within 8 weeks
87%approved
681decided in the last year

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

Public comments

4comments received
3 objecting1 neutral

75% object · above the UK average of 74%

4 neighbours consulted · Last counted 7 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14271261
Planning Portal ref
PP-14271261
Comments by
21 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Condition 8 - Scheme of protection and schedule or repair to the boundary walls
21/00060/DOC/1
2021
Single storey rear extension with 2 roof windows. Loft conversion with 2 rear dormers. Co…
21/00061/LBC
2021
Single storey rear extension with 2 roof windows. Loft conversion with 2 rear dormers. Co…
21/00060/FUL
2020 Approved
Ash - Located in boundary of 206 New London Road - Reduce the overgrowth onto property by…
20/05596/CAT
2020 Approved
Ash - Located in boundary of 206 New London Road - Reduce the overgrowth onto property by…
20/05596/CAT
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
British Red Cross 202 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB
Replacement of 2 non-illuminated signs and installation of additional 3 non-illuminated s…
25/01707/ADV
2025 Approved
British Red Cross 202 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB
Installation of one pedestrian and one vehicle entrance gates.
25/01706/FUL
2025 Approved
198 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB
T1 Fagus sylvatica purpurea (Purple beech) - Clear a 0.5m strip of shrubs and vegetation…
25/05290/TPO
2025 Approved
Tor House Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Two storey rear extension
25/01499/FUL
2025 Approved
8B Redmayne Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AG
Installation of 3 new rooflights to rear elevation
25/01447/FUL
2025 Refused
204B New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB
T1 - Silver Birch - Cut tree back on the north east side by up to 1.5m to fence line - Re…
25/05158/TPO
2025 Approved
204B New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB
Silver Birch (rear garden) - Crown reduction of up to 2m - Reason: Maintenance.
25/05653/CAT
2025 Approved
British Red Cross 202 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AB
Approx.13 x Silver Birch and Hazel - Crown lift up to 2.5m - Reason: Overhanging paving…
25/05635/CAT
2025
8A Redmayne Drive Chelmsford Essex CM2 9AG
Installation of 1 new rooflight to rear elevation and 1 new window to side elevation
25/00526/FUL
2024 Refused
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Increase height of front wall with an electric gate and new side wall.
24/01342/FUL
2024 Refused
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Increase height of front wall with an electric gate and new side wall.
24/01342/FUL
2023 Approved
212 New London Road Chelmsford
T1 Horse Chestnut - Located outside No.9 Clarence House 212 New London Rd - Crown reducti…
23/05116/TPO
2023 Approved
212 New London Road Chelmsford
T1 Horse Chestnut - Located outside No.9 Clarence House 212 New London Rd - Crown reducti…
23/05116/TPO
2023 Withdrawn
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Two storey rear extension.
23/00397/CLOPUD
2023 Withdrawn
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Two storey rear extension.
23/00397/CLOPUD
2023 Approved
70 Upper Chase Chelmsford Essex CM2 0BN
Change of Use of Office Building (Use Class E) to (Use Class F1) Place of Public Worship…
23/00022/FUL
2023 Refused
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
The construction of an additional storey by increasing the building height by 2.7m
23/00054/HHPAA
2023 Refused
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
The construction of an additional storey by increasing the building height by 2.7m
23/00054/HHPAA
2022 Refused
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Two storey side extension with additional fenestration.
22/02184/CLOPUD
2022 Refused
Foxwood Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0JJ
Two storey side extension with additional fenestration.
22/02184/CLOPUD
2016 Approved
British Red Cross Red Cross House 200 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AD
Demolition of single storey extensions and fire escape. Internal alterations.
16/01793/LBC
2016 Approved
British Red Cross Red Cross House 200 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AD
Change of use from charity office use to part charity office use and part supervised home…
16/01792/FUL
2016 Approved
231 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AA
Single storey rear extension
16/01892/FUL
2016 Approved
7 Phoenix Grove Chelmsford Essex CM2 9BN
T1 Copper Beech - rear garden - crown reduction by 1-1.5m, cutting to suitable growing po…
16/05089/TPO
2016 Approved
223 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 9AA
Single storey rear extension with new first floor front window and first floor side windo…
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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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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.