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 ↗Nearby councils