Essex - Multiple Planning Applications

Essex County Council

PLANNING APPLICATION

TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990 (as amended)

Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015 (as amended) Notice under Article 15

Notice is hereby given that Essex County Council is seeking planning permission for Demolition of the former Chetwood Primary School and the construction of a two-storey SEND School including PV panels, MUGA and sports pitch with associated community facilities, outdoor play areas, car parking area, landscaping and associated works at Former Chetwood Primary School site, Shirebourn Vale, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5ZX – CC/CHL/55/26

Members of the public may inspect a copy of the application and other documents submitted with it online at https://planning.essex.gov.uk.

Consultation on this application is open until 4 September 2026.

Representations or objections in respect of this application can be made online at https://planning.essex.gov.uk via email to mineralsandwastedm@essex.gov.uk; or in writing to the undersigned by 4 September 2026. Please include your name, full postal address and if possible email address. Any representations or objections received will be taken into account by the Council with the result that they may be made available to the public.

For details on how information will be used and held by ECC please see the County Planning Privacy Statement at https://www.essex.gov.uk/county-planning-privacy-notice/

Graham Thomas, Head of Planning Service, Essex County Council, County Planning, E2 County Hall, Chelmsford. Essex CM1 1QH

(Footpath 17, East Hanningfield) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026

Further to notice: Under section 14(2) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended), which commenced on 28 July 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close Footpath 17, East Hanningfield in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Footpath 18, southwest for approximately 630 metres to its junction with B1245 Southend Road.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 18 August 2026 to 18 February 2027, weather permitting, or where appropriate signs are showing and is required for the safety of the public whilst the site of a fire and explosion is made safe.

No alternative route available

The Order will come into effect 18 August 2026 and may continue in force for 6 months, or until the site has been made safe, whichever is the earlier

(Domsey Lane, Little Waltham/Chelmsford Garden) (Various Special Events) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

Effect of the order: To temporarily introduce prohibition of traffic on Domsey Lane, Little Waltham/Chelmsford Garden, in the City of Chelmsford, this road will be Access Only.

Diversion route: Pratts Farm Lane, A131, Main Road, Boreham Road and vice versa.

The restriction is scheduled to commence on 22 August 2026 to 30 August 2026 the hours of 00:01 to 23:59 or where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. This is required for the safety of the public while various special events take place at Wheelers Hill.

The Orders will come into effect on 22 August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the Events have finished 22 August – Back to the 80s, 29 August – Summer Solstice, 30 August – R & B Lovers.

(Byway 25, Great Waltham) (Temporary Prohibition of Use) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (as amended).

Effect of the order: To temporarily close Byway 25, Great Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Ringtail Green south to its junction with Penden Hill for approximately 2155 metres.

Diversion will be via: Ringtail Green, Pleshey Road, Ford End Road, Pleshey Road, Penden Hill and vice versa.

The closure is scheduled to commence on 17 August 2026 to 17 November 2026 where appropriate signs are showing and weather permitting. The closure is required for the safety of the public, while surface improvement works are undertaken.

The Order will come into effect on 17 August 2026 may continue in force for 6 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Spring Elms Lane, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 760m north west then south west of its junction with Common Lane for a distance of approximately 150m in a south westerly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 9th September 2026 for 3 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN013352018 – Essex and Suffolk Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while new conection works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via Spring Elms Lane, The Ridge, Little Baddow Road, A414, London Road, Old London Road, Herbage Park Road, Church Hill, Little Baddow Road, Spring Elms Lane and vice versa.

The Order will come into effect on 20th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) & (Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford) (Temporary Suspension of 7.5 Tonne Weight Restriction) (No.8) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close those lengths of road in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

3. To temporarily suspend the 7.5T weight restriction on that length of Main Road, Broomfield/Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, from the junction with Valley Bridge to the junction with Hospital Approach as detailed in the “The Borough Council Of Chelmsford (Little Waltham, Broomfield And Chelmsford) (Prohibition Of Heavy Commercial Vehicles Of Over 7.5 Tonnes Maximum Gross Weight) Order 1997” for the duration of the closures only.

“The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 20th August 2026, exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 20th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule V8

Road - Description - Alternative Route

Broughton Road, South Woodham Ferrers - From its junction with Creekview Road to its junction with Inchbonnie Road a distance of approximately 795. - Creekview Road, Ferrers Road, Inchbonnie Road and vice versa.

Main Road and Dunmow Road, Great Waltham - From the junction with Warners Farm Roundabout to the junction with Black Chapel Lane a distance of approximately 4155m B1008, A1060, B184, B1008 and vice versa Thames Avenue, Chelmsford From the junction with Trent Road to the junction with Avon Road a distance of approximately 545m Trent Road, Avon Road and vice versa.

(Various Roads, City of Chelmsford) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) (No.10) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close those lengths of road in the City of Chelmsford as specified in the schedule to this Order.

2. A temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ restriction will be introduced on both sides of the carriageway as per schedule for the duration of the closures to facilitate the works. Signs will be installed indicating when the No Waiting restriction will be in force.

“The Essex County Council (City of Chelmsford) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above lengths of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The works being undertaken will take place within an 18-month period from 20th August 2026, exact dates will be specified on one.network. The roads will be closed to facilitate each phase of works and then re-opened to the public. Access will be maintained for emergency services. Diversion routes will be signed at each location and residents will be informed of the dates of each phase via letter/leaflet drop and advanced warning signs on the road.

For all enquiries, please contact our Contact Centre on 0345 603 7631.

The Order will come into effect on 20th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

Schedule V10

Road - Description - Alternative Route

Wicklow Avenue, Chelmsford From its junction with Cheviot Drive to its junction with Chignal Road a distance of approximately 400m Chignal Road, Melbourne Avenue, Pennine Road, Cheviot Drive and vice versa

Chignal Road, Chelmsford From its junction with Mashbury Road to its junction with Roslings Close a distance of approximately 535m Cheviot Drive, Pennine Road, Melbourne Avenue, Chignal Road and vice versa

(West Hanningfield Road, Galleywood) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council intends, not less than seven days from the date of this notice, to make the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of West Hanningfield Road, Galleywood in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 180m south east then south west of its junction with Great Sir Hughes Lane for a distance of approximately 100m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 7th September 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30001852305 – UK Power Networks). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while vegetation clearance works are undertaken by UK Power Networks.

An alternative route is available via Ship Road, B1007, Watchouse Road, Pipers Tye, Brook Lane, West Hanningfield Road and vice versa. (with access only into West Hanningfield Road).

The Order will come into effect on 20th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Brook Lane & Pipers Tye, Galleywood) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic & Temporary Introduction of a Clearway) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order:

1. To temporarily close that length of Brook Lane & Pipers Tye, Galleywood in the City of Chelmsford, from the junction with Watchouse Road to the junction with Vicarage Lane a distance of approximately 980m.

2. To temporarily introduce a ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping’ in the above length of road for the duration of the closure only.

The Essex County Council (Chelmsford City) (Prohibition of Waiting, Loading and Stopping) and (On Street Parking Places) (Civil Enforcement Area) Consolidation Order 2019” will be temporarily amended to include the temporary ‘No Waiting, No Loading and No Stopping at Any Time’ restriction and suspend any existing parking and waiting restrictions on the above length of road only. All other restrictions and exemptions contained in the aforementioned Order and Amendments to that Order shall remain in force.

The closure/clearway is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 12 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2399747 & EP201EH2399747A – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure/clearway is required for the safety of the public and workforce while drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Galleywood Road, Vicarage Lane, Church Street, West Hanningfield Road, Brook Lane and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Colam Lane, Little Baddow) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Colam Lane, Little Baddow in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Holybread Lane to its junction with North Hill a distance of approximately 1325m. The closure is scheduled to commence on 27th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EP201EH2408952 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while drainage works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via Holybread Lane, North Hill and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Cooksmill Green, Highwood/Roxwell) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Cooksmill Green, Highwood/Roxwell in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 180m north west then north east of the junction with Ongar Road for a distance of approximately 1195m in a north easterly then north westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 26th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EC30046064797 & EC30060274005 – Ground Control). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while tree works are undertaken by Ground Control.

An alternative route is available via Highwood Road Roundabout, Ongar Road and vice versa (with access only into Cooksmill Green, Radley Green Road, Newney Green, Victoria Road, Bulimers Way).

The Order came into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Littley Green Road, Great Waltham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Littley Green Road, Great Waltham in the City of Chelmsford, from its junction with Littley Park Lane for a distance of approximately 20m in a south westerly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTD741P – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via: Littley Green Road, Hyde Hall Lane, Chatham Hall Lane, B1008, B1417, Causeway End Road, Felstead Road, Littley Green Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(South Hanningfield Road, South Hanningfield/Rettendon) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of South Hanningfield Road, South Hanningfield/Rettendon in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 445m north east of the junction with Church Lane for a distance of approximately 390m in a north easterly then south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 28th August 2026 for 1 day, or where stated on a valid permit (EP20153095008 & EP201EH2403571 – Essex County Council). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while carriageway patching works are undertaken by Essex County Council.

An alternative route is available via South Hanningfield Road, Main Road, Rettendon Turnpike, A132, Church End Lane, Brock Hill, South Hanningfield Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Grange Road, Pleshey) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Grange Road, Pleshey in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 65m south east of its junction with Blakes Lane for a distance of approximately 110m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 2 days, or where stated on a valid permit (BC411001WGTVNP1P – Openreach). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while pole replacement works are undertaken by Openreach.

An alternative route is available via Grange Road, Blakes Lane and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 6th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

(Waltham Road, Boreham) (Temporary Prohibition of Traffic) Order 2026

Notice is hereby given that the Essex County Council has made the above Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984.

Effect of the order: To temporarily close that length of Waltham Road, Boreham in the City of Chelmsford, from a point approximately 10m south east of its junction with Cranham Road for a distance of approximately 25m in a south easterly direction. The closure is scheduled to commence on 24th August 2026 for 5 days, or where stated on a valid permit (EN01365723A – Essex and Suffolk Water). The scheduled dates may vary for these works with appropriate signs showing and/or displayed on one.network. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while water mains upgrade works are undertaken by Essex and Suffolk Water.

An alternative route is available via Waltham Road, B1137, A131, Wheelers Hill, Drakes Lane, Boreham Road, Waltham Road and vice versa.

The Order came into effect on 13th August 2026 and may continue in force for 18 months or until the works have been completed, whichever is the earlier.

DATED: 13TH AUGUST 2026