Building permits in Chelmsford
Mapenzo tracks 1,041 building permits and applications in Chelmsford, with 308 added in the last 30 days. The latest was recorded on Oct 13, 2026. The most active trade is additions. Data updates daily.
Latest permits
| Date | Trade | Street | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | Other | Chamberlains House Sporhams Lane Sandon Chelmsford Essex | Issued |
| Oct 13, 2026 | Additions | Greenacre Hyde Lane Danbury Chelmsford Essex | In review |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Roofing | Garages Rear Of High Street Great Baddow Chelmsford | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Windows and doors | Garnetts Barn Mashbury Road Great Waltham Chelmsford Essex | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Garages | The Barn Ingatestone Road Stock Ingatestone Essex | Refused |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Fabbro Manor Goatsmoor Lane Stock Ingatestone Essex | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Byfield House Stock Road Stock Ingatestone Essex | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Alfred Mews Hall Street Chelmsford | Issued |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | Taffrail Gardens South Woodham Ferrers Chelmsford Essex | In review |
| Oct 9, 2026 | Other | St Martins Church Wheelers Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford Es | In review |
Exact address, contractor, owner and value are shown on the Mapenzo map.
Permits by trade
| Other | 488 | |
| Additions | 365 | |
| Garages | 128 | |
| Roofing | 113 | |
| Demolition | 91 | |
| Windows and doors | 83 | |
| Signs | 24 | |
| Fences | 18 | |
| Solar | 17 | |
| Interior work | 13 | |
| HVAC | 11 | |
| Electrical | 9 | |
| Facades | 5 | |
| Pools | 2 |
One permit can belong to several trades.
Last 12 months
Nearby
- Essex143 permits
- Basildon560 permits
- Brentwood527 permits
- Maldon376 permits
- Rochford305 permits
- Castle Point253 permits
- Southend592 permits
- Havering1,037 permits
- Thurrock609 permits
- Harlow226 permits
Frequently asked questions
How many building permits are there in Chelmsford?
Mapenzo has 1,041 records in Chelmsford: 544 issued or under construction and 412 in review. 308 were added in the last 30 days.
How do I find new permits in Chelmsford?
The Mapenzo map shows every permit in Chelmsford in one place, filterable by trade and date.
How fresh is the data?
Mapenzo collects data from official permit registers every day. New permits appear on the map the same day the register publishes them.
Can I see applications before a permit is issued?
Yes. Besides issued permits, the map shows applications and notices still in review whenever the register publishes them.