Runwell Hall Farmhouse Hoe Lane Rettendon Chelmsford Essex CM3 8DQ

Pending Consideration 26/00009/HHPA
Council
Date received
29 Mar 2026
Date validated
29 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM3 8DQ

Description

8m single storey rear extension from original house wall (8m includes previous rear extension) The proposed extension width is maintained at 6.265 metres to match existing rear projection. Overall height is 4 metres max with an eaves height of 2.55 metres. Materials proposed are to match existing weatherboard. Full details on accompanying plans. Plans also include permitted development right extensions not requiring prior approval but are included for completeness.

Chelmsford
Planning Authority Score
7.3/10
Good
#42 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Chelmsford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #23 out of 292. Only 18% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (89%) than the national average (90%).

Among the fastest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Chelmsford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #162 of 292
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #199 of 292
85%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #23 of 292
18%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #15 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
144 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
12 decided (10+ homes)
80%
Change of use approved
41 decided
1,291
Total decisions
166 refused in 2025