248 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/01282/FUL Pending Consideration
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Demolition of conservatory and construction of two storey side and rear extension. Front porch and alterations to fenestration. 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.

Comments are open until 30 Oct 2026

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Documents

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Site constraints 6

Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm. Some green belt land can count as grey belt, where it does not strongly serve the green belt's purposes. The council decides this in its green belt assessment or on each application, so we do not mark it here.
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National infrastructure project 438 m away: Norwich to Tilbury
The site is 438 m from the project boundary. Electricity line, examination closed, recommendation due.
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 ↗
Also on the record
Public footpath 30 m away; 1 listed building within 150 m; Inside the Writtle built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. 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.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £590,000 in July 2026. Detached house, freehold.

24 July 2026£590,000
2 July 2003£307,500

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

Building

Floor area120 m² (1,292 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2018, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Chelmsford
Postcode
CM1 3NZ
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 1 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15230018
Planning Portal ref
PP-15230018
Comments by
30 Oct 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2022 Approved
Single storey rear extension with additional fenestration to side and rear.
22/01803/FUL
2022 Approved
Single storey rear extension with additional fenestration to side and rear.
22/01803/FUL
2022 Refused
Proposed single storey annexe.
22/00058/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
242 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
T1 Horse Chestnut- located at front of property- Reduce Crown by up to 2.5m. Remove dead…
24/05100/TPO
2024 Approved
242 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
T1 Horse Chestnut- located at front of property- Reduce Crown by up to 2.5m. Remove dead…
24/05100/TPO
2020 Approved
250 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Part two storey, part single storey side and rear extension with inset balcony. Dormers t…
20/01894/FUL
2020 Approved
Barn South West Of 240 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authrority is requir…
20/01766/CUPAQ
2020 Approved
Barn South West Of 240 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford
Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authrority is requir…
20/01766/CUPAQ
2020 Approved
242 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
T1 Horse Chestnut - located at front of property - reduce the crown height and spread by…
20/05289/TPO
2020 Approved
242 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
T1 Horse Chestnut - located at front of property - reduce the crown height and spread by…
20/05289/TPO
2020 Refused
Barn South West Of 240 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford
Conversion of Bulls Box farm building to a dwelling and replace stable building with cart…
20/00735/FUL
2019 Approved
240 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 6 - Details of both hard and soft landscape works.
15/01787/DOC/1
2019 Approved
240 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 6 - Details of both hard and soft landscape works.
15/01787/DOC/1
2017 Approved
Bush House Yard 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 7 - Boundary Treatments, Condition 11 - Hard & Soft Landscaping, Condition 13…
15/02143/DOC/9
2017 Approved
Bush House Yard 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 7 - Boundary Treatments, Condition 11 - Hard & Soft Landscaping, Condition 13…
15/02143/DOC/9
2017 Decided
Bush House Yard 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 7 - Boundary Treatments, Condition 11 - Hard & Soft Landscaping and Condition 1…
15/02143/DOC/7
2017 Decided
Bush House Yard 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 7 - Boundary Treatments, Condition 11 - Hard & Soft Landscaping and Condition 1…
15/02143/DOC/7
2017 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 4 - Contaminated Land - Phase iv Validation Report.
15/02143/DOC/8
2017 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 4 - Contaminated Land - Phase iv Validation Report.
15/02143/DOC/8
2016 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 4 - scheme to assess and deal with any contamination of the site,
15/02143/DOC/1
2016 Approved
242 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
T1 Horse Chestnut - front garden - crown reduce by up to 2m - 2.5m maximum and clear out…
16/05243/TPO
2016 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 9 - .Archaeology
15/02143/DOC/6
2016 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 6 - Finished Levels
15/02143/DOC/5
2016 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 5 - Sample materials
15/02143/DOC/2
2016 Approved
Bush House 294 Ongar Road Writtle Chelmsford CM1 3NZ
Condition 10 - Surface Water Drainage
15/02143/DOC/4
2016 Approved
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Condition 8 - Construction Method Statement, Condition 16 - Scheme/ timetable for the dem…
15/02143/DOC/3
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.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

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.