Policy information sourced from the Chelmsford Local Plan 2013-2036 PDF.

DM9: Infilling in the Green Belt, Green Wedge and Rural Area.

A) Green Belt

Planning permission will be granted for infilling in the Green Belt provided that:

  • the site is within a village; and
  • the site is a small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage; and
  • the infilling is limited so as not to impact unacceptably on the function and purpose of the Green Belt; and
  • the development does not detract from the existing character or appearance of the area.

B) Green Wedge and Rural Area

Planning permission will be granted for infilling in the Green Wedge or Rural Area provided that:

  • the site is a small gap in an otherwise built-up frontage; and
  • the development does not detract from the existing character or appearance of the area, and would not unacceptably impact on the function and objectives of the designation.

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