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Other approval rate in Chelmsford

Chelmsford approved 85.7% of other applications, based on 505 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

85.7%
other approval rate
505
Other decisions
433
Approved
72
Refused
85.7%
Chelmsford overall

How other compares in Chelmsford

Other (505 decided)
85.7%
Chelmsford all types (505 decided)
85.7%

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 505 decisions.

Other application types in Chelmsford

Other (505 decided)
85.7%
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