How many self-storage planning applications has Chelmsford received?

4 applications are on record — 2 approved, 0 refused, 2 still pending.

What is the approval rate for self storage in Chelmsford?

100% of decided self-storage applications have been approved by Chelmsford.

How long does Chelmsford take to decide a storage application?

The median decision time is 82 days, measured across approved and refused applications.

Chelmsford: self-storage planning

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Chelmsford has processed 4 self-storage planning applications on record — 2 approved and 0 refused (a 100% approval rate on decided cases), with a median decision time of 82 days. There are 2 operating storage facilities tracked within the authority. Last refreshed 2026-09-20.

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Total applications

Approval rate

100%

2 approved · 0 refused

Median decision

82d

Approved + refused only

Facilities tracked

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Facilities in Chelmsford

Facility	Operator	Format
Safestore CM2 6UA	Safestore	indoor	Details →
Big Yellow Self Storage CM1 3AG	Big Yellow Self Storage	mixed	Details →

Self-storage planning in Chelmsford — the essentials

How many self-storage planning applications has Chelmsford received?: 4 applications are on record — 2 approved, 0 refused, 2 still pending.
What is the approval rate for storage in Chelmsford?: 100% of decided self-storage applications have been approved by Chelmsford. That makes it a favourable authority for storage development.
How long does Chelmsford take to decide a storage application?: The median decision time in Chelmsford is 82 days from validation, measured across approved and refused applications.