Permitted development inChelmsford

Where Chelmsford City Council has removed or restricted permitted development rights — conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed buildings — and how to check your own house.

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Conservation areas

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Article 4 directions

Sep 2026

Data updated

26 conservation areas

Article 4 directions in Chelmsford

These remove specific permitted development rights in defined areas. Check whether your street is inside one before relying on the national limits.

  • Land Rear Of Highfields Writtle Road Margaretting IngatestonCheck with the council2026
  • Land Adjacent 37 The Dell, Great Baddow, ChelmsfordCheck with the council2024
  • Stock Football Club Mill Lane Stock Ingatestone EssexCheck with the council2023
  • Land At Meon Close, Wear Dr, Boyne Dr, Waveney Dr & Tees RdCheck with the council2022
  • Land At Humber Road, Lawn Lane, Meon Close & Waveney DriveCheck with the council2019
  • Land North Of Congregational Church, Birkett Hall, Main RoadCheck with the council2012
  • Battlesbridge Conservation AreaCheck with the council2009
  • Hill House, RettendonCheck with the council1994
  • Bicknacre Road, East Hanningfield/DanburyCheck with the council1991
  • Ash Tree Stud, Little WalthamCheck with the council1990
  • Land Adjoining A132, RettendonCheck with the council1990
  • Cedar Park, Graces Lane, Little BaddowCheck with the council1990
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  • The Wheatsheaf PH, Main Road, RettendonCheck with the council1988
  • Land Between Old Church Road - Back Lane, E. HanningfieldCheck with the council1988
  • Land Off Runwell Road, BicknacreCheck with the council1987
  • Land Between A132 And B1012, RettendonCheck with the council1986
  • Land Between A132 And B1012, RettendonCheck with the council1986
  • Land Between A132 And B1012, RettendonCheck with the council1986
  • Land South Of Hawkswood Road, South HanningfieldCheck with the council1976
  • Land At Butlers Farm, Main Road, BroomfieldChange of use2025
  • Land At Well House Farm, Littley Green, Great WalthamChange of use1993
  • Hollybred Farm, Little BaddowChange of use1982
  • Rochester Farm, Great LeighsChange of use1982
  • West Bowers Farm, Woodham WalterChange of use1981
  • Peartree Farm, Bicknacre Road, DanburyChange of use1981
  • Culverts Farm, Boreham And Whitwells Farm, Little BaddowChange of use1979

From planning.data.gov.uk, Sep 2026. Councils publish at different levels of detail — confirm the scope of any direction with Chelmsford City Council.

Conservation areas

Each links to its own page: boundary map, what it changes, and the council’s appraisal.

What you can build in Chelmsford

The national limits for a semi-detached house with full permitted development rights. Inside a conservation area or Article 4 area, some of these need planning permission.

Getting a Lawful Development Certificate from Chelmsford City Council

Apply through the Planning Portal. Decisions usually take up to 8 weeks. Your report tells you whether you need one — and includes the drawings checklist.

Chelmsford City Council website ↗
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