Temporary road closures

You can apply for a temporary road closure if you are holding a street party or special event and want to close the road.

The application process and requirements are different for street parties and for special events.

Your event is a street party if:

• it's only for neighbours and residents
• you only publicise it to residents
• it's taking place in a quiet residential street
• you are organising it yourself 

Your event is a special event if:

• it's a parade, procession or public event
• anyone can attend
• you widely publicise it, such as in the newspaper or on social media
• a professional organiser is arranging it 

Objecting to an event

If you want to object to a temporary road closure, you need to email road.closures@chelmsford.gov.uk. We will consider your objection when we make our decision.