Woodham Ferrers and Bicknacre Parish Council

04/09/2026

More information about the Horseshoe Farm public meeting — please click the link below.

03/09/2026

PUBLIC MEETING – PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF UP TO 99 HOMES AT BICKNACRE

Woodham Ferrers & Bicknacre Parish Council is holding a public meeting to discuss planning application 26/00896/OUT for up to 99 dwellings, including affordable housing, together with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage and a proposed vehicular access on land adjacent to Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre,

📅 Friday 18 September 2026
⏰ 7.00pm
📍 Bicknacre Memorial Village Hall

The meeting will give local residents an opportunity to hear more about the proposal, raise concerns and ask questions about the potential impact on Bicknacre.

We expect to be joined by a City Councillor and, subject to confirmation, a County Councillor.

We will also hear from the resident of Horseshoe Farm, whose home is immediately affected by the proposed development on the surrounding land. She will explain her concerns about the application and the potential impact of the development on her property and the surrounding area.

She has also commissioned a detailed report setting out the reasons why she believes the planning application should be refused, which she is happy to share.

There will be an opportunity for residents to ask questions and share their own views and concerns.

PLEASE COME ALONG AND HAVE YOUR SAY

If you wish to make a formal comment on planning application 26/00896/OUT, you should also submit your comments directly to Chelmsford City Council through its planning portal.

Everyone is welcome. Please share this post with your neighbours and local community groups.

25/08/2026

📢 PLANNING APPLICATION – EXTENSION TO CONSULTATION DEADLINE

The public consultation period for the following planning application has been extended to 25 September 2026.

📍 Land East of Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre, Chelmsford, Essex

🏠 Proposal: Outline planning application for the er****on of up to 99 dwellings, including affordable housing, together with public open space, landscaping, a sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and a vehicular access point. All matters are reserved except for access.

📋 Planning Reference: 26/00896/OUT

The extension gives local residents and members of the public additional time to view the application and submit comments or objections to Chelmsford City Council.

🗓️ New consultation deadline: 25 September 2026

If you wish to make your views known, please ensure your comments are submitted before the deadline.

🔗 View the application and submit comments:
https://publicaccess.chelmsford.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=THHIR3BRIRF00&prevPage=inTray

Please share this post to help make sure local residents are aware of the extended deadline.

24/08/2026

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12/08/2026

📢 PLANNING APPLICATION – LAND EAST OF HORSESHOE FARM, BICKNACRE

Residents may wish to be aware that a planning application has been submitted for a significant residential development on land east of Horseshoe Farm, Main Road, Bicknacre.

Planning reference: 26/00896/OUT

The application is for up to 99 dwellings, including affordable housing, together with public open space, landscaping, sustainable drainage (SuDS) and a vehicular access point.

This is an outline application, with all matters reserved except for access.

Given the scale of the proposal, we would strongly encourage residents to look at the application and supporting documents and, importantly, submit your own comments to Chelmsford City Council.

Whether you support the proposal, object to it, or simply have observations or concerns, please make your views known. Comments submitted by residents form an important part of the planning process.

When commenting, it is helpful to focus on planning considerations and explain clearly why you support or object to the proposal.

🔎 Search for 26/00896/OUT on Chelmsford City Council’s online planning portal to view the application and submit your comments or click the link below.

The Parish Council has also been consulted on the application and will consider its own response.

Please share this post with other Bicknacre residents so that as many people as possible are aware of the application and have the opportunity to comment.

https://publicaccess.chelmsford.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=dates&keyVal=THHIR3BRIRF00&prevPage=inTray

12/08/2026

Final reminder! Play in the Park
TODAY! Priory Fields!

31/07/2026

WORKHOUSE LANE - WOODAM FERRERS
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14(1)
Temporary Traffic Regulation Order of Workhouse Lane, Woodham Ferrers.
Please click on the following link https://one.network/?tm=GB150280503 to find details of the intended closure of Workhouse Lane, due to commence on 28th August 2026 for 5 days. The closure is required for the safety of the public and workforce while Openreach undertakes pole replacement works.

28/07/2026

⚠️ Temporary Closure of The Hooe Playing Field Equipment ⚠️

Following an inspection today, the Parish Council and its qualified playground inspector have taken the decision to temporarily close all recreational equipment at the playing field due to ground shrinkage caused by the recent prolonged hot weather.

This closure applies to:

🛝 Children's Play Equipment
🚴 Bike Trails
🏋️ Outdoor Gym Equipment

The safety of residents is the Council's highest priority. Ground movement caused by the dry conditions can affect the stability of equipment, making it unsafe to use.

Please do not use any of the above facilities until further notice. Signs have been erected around the site, and the equipment will remain closed while ground conditions are monitored.

We appreciate that this may be disappointing, particularly during the school holidays, but we hope everyone understands that this decision has been made solely in the interests of public safety.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

27/07/2026

🩺 Is your child up to date with their vaccinations?

With the new school year approaching, the NHS is encouraging parents and carers to check their children's vaccination records and catch up on any missed vaccinations.

The NHS Vaccination Van will be in Chelmsford High Street on:
📅 5 August
📅 12 August
📅 17 August
📅 26 August

The team can check your child's vaccination record, answer your questions and provide advice on catching up with any missed vaccinations.

This is particularly important if your child is:
✅ Starting primary school
✅ Moving to secondary school
✅ Starting college, sixth form or university
✅ New to the UK
✅ Known to have missed previous vaccinations

If you're unsure, you can also check your child's Red Book, use the NHS App, or contact your GP practice.

Find out more:

Find out about NHS vaccinations for babies, children and adults, including why they're important and how to get them.

22/07/2026

Final reminder for today’s event!
Bicknacre Playing Field…