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