Preparing for Chelmsford’s third and final Local Plan consultation
17 January 2025
Charlotte Maltby
Proposals for a final stage of engagement to update Chelmsford’s Local Plan have been approved by the city council’s Policy Board.
By-election and referendum results
Some Chelmsford residents went to the polls on 12 December to vote in by-elections and a referendum.
Chelmsford's Beaulieu development wins prestigious award
The Beaulieu development in Chelmsford has been awarded ‘The Great Neighbourhood 2024’ in The Academy of Urbanism Awards.
Next steps for Chelmsford’s Local Plan
Consultation comments have now all been processed and recorded and are available to view on the council’s online consultation portal.
First look at the new Chelmer Waterside bridge
Chelmsford residents are getting a first glimpse of a new bridge across the River Chelmer. Two bowstring arches have been lifted into place.
Ice Age-inspired mammoth sculpture arrives at Channels
A huge public art sculpture of a mammoth has arrived at the Channels development in north Chelmsford.
Chelmsford City Council ‘strongly objects’ to pylon plans in consultation response
Chelmsford City Council will continue to strongly object to National Grid plans for a new Norwich to Tilbury electricity transmission line.
Visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan exhibitions
An opportunity is coming up to speak with council staff about Chelmsford's Local Plan review.
Planning talking points: how a city is shaped
Consistent planning regulations aim to ensure places are as beautiful, sustainable, practical, and pleasant as possible.
Planning talking points: planning beyond homes — the big picture
Planning isn’t all about homes. The Local Plan, which guides where and what development can happen in Chelmsford, includes much more.
