Change of use applications in Chelmsford

There were 74 change of use applications in Chelmsford in the last 12 months. 3 involve HMOs. Of the 51 decided so far, 35 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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3 Sept 2026 Pending Consideration 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 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 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
12 Aug 2026 Pending Consideration 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 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 26/00001/PRIOR

74 Baddow Road Chelmsford CM2 7PJ

Determination as to whether the prior approval of the local authority is required for the change of use of Commercial Building to Mixed Use, comprisin...

Chelmsford
30 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 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 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
28 Jul 2026 Pending Decision 26/01018/CLOPUD

264 Baddow Road Great Baddow Chelmsford CM2 9QT

Change of use from light industrial to office space.

Chelmsford
24 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00923/FUL

6 Belle Vue Chelmsford CM2 0BD

Change of use from two residential flats to one residential dwelling and single storey rear extension.

Chelmsford
20 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00916/FUL

Kaani Kaana 18 Duke Street Chelmsford Essex CM1 1HL

Conversion of first and second floors into 2no self contained flat units

Chelmsford
15 Jul 2026 Approved 26/00966/PIP

Land West Of Pine Lodge School Lane Great Leighs Chelmsford Essex

Permission in principle for conversion and extension of existing domestic outbuilding to form a dwelling

Chelmsford
13 Jul 2026 Approved 26/00838/FUL

1 & 2 Mays Cottages North Hill Little Baddow Chelmsford Essex CM3 4TF

Conversion of Nos. 1 and 2 May Cottages to form a single dwellinghouse, including the formation of an internal connecting doorway. Alterations to fene...

Chelmsford
8 Jul 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00825/FUL

Mill Hill Farm East Hanningfield Road Sandon Chelmsford Essex CM2 7TF

Demolition of two existing agricultural buildings. Erection of a new dwelling, detached annexe and garage with landscaping enhancements and partial ch...

Chelmsford
7 Jul 2026 Pending Decision 26/00843/FUL

Dwelling Rear Of Westleas Mashbury Road Chignal St James Chelmsford Essex

Conversion of summerhouse/games room to a dwelling

Chelmsford
3 Jul 2026 Refused 26/00906/FUL

27 Stanley Rise Chelmer Village Chelmsford Essex CM2 6PJ

Change of use of existing dwelling (Class C3) into a childrens home (Class C2)

Chelmsford
29 Jun 2026 Refused 26/00796/FUL

The Bishops C Of E And R C Primary School Beardsley Drive Springfield Chelmsford CM1 6ZQ

Continue the current use of the demountable building on a permanent basis as a classroom - for performing arts, music and dance teaching for pupils ag...

Chelmsford
16 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00803/FUL

Quarry And Premises Moulsham Hall Lane Great And Little Leighs Chelmsford Essex

Temporary Change of Use to Car Parking Ancillary to Chelmsford City Racecourse for a period of 2 years

Chelmsford
16 Jun 2026 Pending Consideration 26/00728/FUL

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 Approved 26/00691/FUL

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

Proposed Conversion of 2 Flats into a Single Dwelling

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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