The change of use or redevelopment of educational establishments identified on the Policies Map will only be permitted if they are surplus to educational requirements.

The extension or expansion of existing educational facilities will be supported subject to their accordance with the criteria of other relevant policies within the Local Plan. Proposals for the expansion of Anglia Ruskin University and Writtle University College will be considered in the context of agreed masterplans.

For more information, please visit Chelmsford’s Local Plan here.