Change of use applications in Chelmsford

There were 101 change of use applications in Chelmsford in the last 12 months. 3 involve HMOs. Of the 70 decided so far, 50 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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Showing 26 of 26 applications
16 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01369/FUL

Step Start Chelmsford Station House 27 - 30 Railway Street Chelmsford CM1 1QS

Retrospective application for the change of use of rear service and parking area to an enclosed outdoor play and learning area ancillary to the ground...

Chelmsford
9 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01381/CLOPUD

43 Violet Close Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6XG

Change of use of the existing dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a small-scale children's home (Class C2).

Chelmsford
7 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01325/FUL

Land To The North West Of Imbirds Yard Souther Cross Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex

Conversion of barn to a single dwelling including extensions and alterations, associated parking, landscaping and ancillary works, and demolition of e...

Chelmsford
6 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01302/FUL

The White Hart Swan Lane Margaretting Ingatestone Essex CM4 9JX

Conversion of former stables to 5 no overnight bed and breakfast rooms

Chelmsford
1 Oct 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01335/FUL

Pontlands Park Hotel And Conference Centre West Hanningfield Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 8HR

Retrospective temporary planning permission for 10 years for the construction of a stretched marquee structure on the existing patio at Pontlands Park...

Chelmsford
25 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01314/FUL

Hollow Farm 54 Heath Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1HS

Change of use of barn to leisure/gym facility (Class E(d)) with single storey extension to north with associated external alterations and car parking.

Chelmsford
22 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01295/CUPAQ

Land South West Of Leighams Farm Leighams Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex

Determination as to whether the prior approval for the proposed change of use of agricultural poultry unit to 3 dwellings.

Chelmsford
17 Sept 2026 Pending Decision 26/01222/CLOPUD

46 Maldon Road Great Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM2 7DL

Change of use of existing veterinary practice to a dental practice (Sui Generis)

Chelmsford
16 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00553/FUL

Land North Of Round Roblets Bedfords Farm Road Good Easter Chelmsford Essex

Proposed change of land use from agricultural to equestrian. 22 unit solar panel array and school equestrian arena.

Chelmsford
14 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01261/LBC

53 New Street Chelmsford CM1 1AT

Proposed internal alteration, conversion of the ground floor Post Room into an office. This will require the installation of an internal stud wall and...

Chelmsford
11 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01253/CUPAQ

Barns Opposite Whitbreads Business Centre Whitbreads Farm Lane Little Waltham Chelmsford Essex

Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is required for the proposed change of use of agricultural building to ...

Chelmsford
10 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01178/FUL

9 Little Baddow Road Danbury Chelmsford Essex CM3 4QB

Change of use from use Class F1 (learning and non-residential institutions) to use Class E (commercial, business and service)

Chelmsford
9 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01243/FUL

Butlers Farm Main Road Broomfield Chelmsford CM1 7EN

Change of use from single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to a mixed use comprising a single residential dwelling (Use Class C3) and pre-school nu...

Chelmsford
8 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01239/FUL

Unit 1 1 Bilton Road Chelmsford CM1 2UP

Change of use from Sui Generis Car Sales to Class E(d) Indoor Sport (gym).

Chelmsford
4 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01157/FUL

Land South Of Park Lodge Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex

Change of use of existing redundant stables to yoga/pilates studio and dog training facility and proposed single storey extension.

Chelmsford
3 Sept 2026 Approved 23 Oct 26/01120/CUPAMA

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 7 new res...

Chelmsford
27 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01180/CUPAMA

Small Talk Tearooms Ltd 25 - 29 Springfield Road Chelmsford CM2 6JE

Determination as to whether prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of 1st floor, 2nd floor and 3rd floor from Class E...

Chelmsford
24 Aug 2026 Pending Decision 26/01063/FUL

New House The Green Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex CM1 4TY

Retrospective application for the use of land for car parking and improvement of surface.

Chelmsford
17 Aug 2026 Refused 21 Sep 26/01116/PIP

Land Adjacent Longmeads Ingatestone Road Stock Ingatestone Essex

Permission in Principle for one self build residential dwelling.

Chelmsford
12 Aug 2026 Approved 23 Oct 26/01098/FUL

3 The Gallops Park Lane Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1NN

Change of use of land to residential garden ancillary to 3 The Gallops

Chelmsford
12 Aug 2026 Pending Decision 26/01103/CUPAMA

85 - 89 New London Road Chelmsford CM2 0PP

Prior approval of the local planning authority to determine the change of use of Class E space to form 48 apartments.

Chelmsford
10 Aug 2026 Approved 2 Oct 26/01092/CUPAMA

39 Moulsham Street Chelmsford

Prior approval of the local planning authority to determine the proposed change of use of Class E space to form 15 apartments.

Chelmsford
10 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 26/01017/FUL

Barn West Of Fultons Farm House Lodge Road Bicknacre Chelmsford Essex

Conversion of workshop building to a dwelling with addition of a first floor, rebuilding lean to and addition of a veranda. Alterations to fenestratio...

Chelmsford
6 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 25/00239/S73

74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ

Variation of condition 1 to planning application 25/00239/PRIOR (Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local planning authority is req...

Chelmsford
30 Jul 2026 Refused 24 Sep 26/00869/FUL

Land North Of New Barnes Cottages Ingatestone Road Highwood Chelmsford Essex

Retrospective application for change of use of land to residential for two Gypsy Traveller families including two static caravans, two touring caravan...

Chelmsford
29 Jul 2026 Approved 1 Sep 26/01019/CLOPUD

23A Grove Road Chelmsford Essex CM2 0EZ

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for a proposed use: change of use of the dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to a house in multiple occupati...

Chelmsford
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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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