Planning outcomes aren’t random. Every council has patterns — approval rates vary by ward, project type, and even case officer. See the pattern near your postcode.
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This page analyses 505 planning decisions made by Chelmsford from January 2020 to February 2026. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the Chelmsford planning approval rates page.