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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.

Planning talking points: calming the waters

How the city council factors in flood risk and mitigation measures when creating and reviewing its Local Plan.

Your opportunity to shape Chelmsford’s future growth

Starting Wednesday 8 May, you can have your say as the council starts its next round of public consultation on the draft Local Plan.

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