Change of use applications in Chelmsford

There were 28 change of use applications in Chelmsford in the last 12 months. Of the 20 decided so far, 13 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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26/00691/FUL 16 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

4 Pratts Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR

Proposed Conversion of 2 Flats into a Single Dwelling

Chelmsford 16 Jun 2026
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26/00728/FUL 16 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

Land East Of North Court Road And North Of Hospital Approach Broomfield Chelmsford

Temporary change of use of the top two floors of the care home (class c2) to a health-rehabilitation-focused hotel (class c1) for a period of 3 years.

Chelmsford 16 Jun 2026
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26/00692/FUL 9 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration

1 - 2 Pratts Farm Cottages Pratts Farm Lane Chelmsford Garden Community Chelmsford Essex CM3 3PR

Change of use of dwelling (Class C3) to short-term holiday lets.

Chelmsford 9 Jun 2026
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26/00638/CUPAMA 15 May 2026 Pending Consideration

220 Moulsham Street Chelmsford CM2 0LR

Determination as to whether prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of upper floors of Class e space to form 41 reside...

Chelmsford 15 May 2026
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26/00523/FUL 30 Apr 2026 Application Permitted

Coval Lane Building Phase 1 &2 Civic Centre Duke Street Chelmsford Essex

Change of Use from Office (Use Class E(g)(i)) to a flexible Learning and Non-residential Institution Use for the provision of education (Use Class F1(...

Chelmsford 30 Apr 2026
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26/00494/FUL 15 Apr 2026 Pending Decision

One Beyond 22 - 25 The Meadows High Street Chelmsford CM2 6FD

Application for the change of use from Class E(a) to allow 'Commercial, Business and Service Operations' within Classes E(a) and / or Class E(d).

Chelmsford 15 Apr 2026
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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