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Uttlesford District Council
Planning applications.
Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Uttlesford District Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.
Collected application statistics
Collected records · All available dates1,463Searchable applications
449Recorded as pending
72%Approval rate · 644 approved or refused records
178Refused applications
466 approved · 178 refused · 22 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 1 Jul 2021 to 24 Sept 2026. Most recent record check: 28 Sept 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.
Local planning information
Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026We haven’t verified direct planning guidance links for this authority yet. Use its official website in Council sources.
Conservation areas and Article 4 directions
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Conservation areas42 mapped area records
Article 4 direction areas18 mapped area records0 identified HMO area records; remaining records unclassified
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More application records
- RefusedUTT/26/1313/FUL
Change of use of land and siting of 5no. glamping pods for overnight guest use, covered bicycle shelter, permeable footpaths, expansion of the existing parking and turning area and associated works.
The Red Cow 11 High Street Chrishall Essex SG8 8RN
Received 1 Jun 2026 - Discharge Conditons in FullUTT/26/1314/DOC
Application to discharge condition 4 (archaeology). condition 7 (external materials), condition 8 (landscaping), condition 9 (biodiversity lighting design scheme) and condition 13 (external lighting) attached to UTT/24/0889/FUL
South Of The Old Post Office Dunmow Road Great Easton Essex
Received 1 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1315/HHF
Single Storey Rear Addition and Front Replacement Porch
11 The Dreys Sewards End Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2LL
Received 31 May 2026 - No ObjectionsUTT/26/1317/TCA
Proposed 30% height reduction of row of Leylandii on southern border and removal of 1 no. Ash suffering from dieback and ivy infestation
Town Farmhouse Cage End Hatfield Broad Oak Bishops Stortford CM22 7HT
Received 1 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1318/HHF
Installation of solar panels and associated battery storage on detached annex building, within the curtilage of the main building.
Town Farmhouse Cage End Hatfield Broad Oak Bishops Stortford CM22 7HT
Received 1 Jun 2026 - RefusedUTT/26/1321/CLP
Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with uPVC
Poppyfields High Street Great Sampford Saffron Walden CB10 2RG
Received 1 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1322/LB
7No. proposed en-suite additions to existing bedrooms, including 5No. new drainage pipes to be added to elevations 1,2 and 3, as well as new extractor fans
Clock Cottage Redwoods Church Road Stansted Essex CM24 8UD
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Discharge Conditons in FullUTT/26/1323/DOC
Application to discharge condition 3 (schedule of works) attached to UTT/26/0180/FUL.
Suite 1 The Chestnuts 4 Stortford Road Dunmow CM6 1DA
Received 29 May 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1324/LB
External repairs, maintenance and landscape improvement works to Simpkins Farm and associated curtilage structures
Simpkins Farm Church End Lindsell Dunmow Essex CM6 3QR
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Discharge Conditons in FullUTT/26/1325/DOC
Application to discharge condition 3 (Archaeology) attached to UTT/23/2489/HHF.
The Old Smithy Dunmow Road High Roding Essex CM6 1NS
Received 2 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decisionUTT/26/1326/FUL
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/25/2046/FUL (S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/23/1583/PINS - S62A/2023/0019 (and revised application approved under UTT/25/0944/NMA) for Access to 96no. dwellings and parking, landscaping, public open space, land for the expansion of Roseacres Primary School, pedestrian and cycle routes to Smiths Green Lane together with associated infrastructure.) - revised firefighting access to Apartment Block 1 and further updates to the layout in the same area (substation, adjustments to paths)
Land Known As Bull Field Warish Hall Farm Smiths Green Lane Takeley
Received 2 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1327/FUL
S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/24/2290/FUL (Erection of new self-build dwelling including related development) - changes to fenestration and porch design
1 Blamsters Rise Duton Hill CM6 3PW
Received 2 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1328/FUL
Replacement of existing uPVC windows on all elevations with new uPVC windows. Replacement of all existing timber entrance doors with new steel or aluminium entrance doors
13 - 20 Bromfield Saffron Walden CB11 3EE
Received 2 Jun 2026 - RefusedUTT/26/1329/DOC
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to UTT/24/2251/LB
8-12 Saffron Hotel High Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AZ
Received 2 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1330/HHF
Single storey extension. Conversion of existing roof space to habitable accomodation with addition of dormer window to rear elevation. Proposed front porch, replacement joinery and application of new external finishes. Alterations to entrance and creation of parking area at front of site. Associated operational development. Erection of covered pergola. Proposed pool house. Revision to UTT/24/2808/HHF
Sunnydene Braintree Road Great Dunmow Essex CM6 1HT
Received 2 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1331/HHF
Single storey rear extension
48 Shepherds Way Saffron Walden Essex CB10 2AH
Received 3 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1332/LB
Drill entry hole into the property, external cable tacking to securely route the fibre cable, installation of an internal modem within the property, installation of an external omni box on the outside wall.
Copford Hall Little Bardfield Braintree CM7 4TL
Received 2 Jun 2026 - No ObjectionsUTT/26/1333/TCA
Reduce crown of 1 no. Ash by 2 metres
Rodingbourne Church End Great Canfield Dunmow Essex CM6 1JT
Received 2 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1334/HHF
Proposed first floor extension over existing garage
53 Loompits Way Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4DN
Received 3 Jun 2026 - Discharge Conditons in FullUTT/26/1335/DOC
Application to discharge condition 5 (method statement and structural drawings) attached to UTT/17/3578/LB
Margaret Roding House Chelmsford Road Margaret Roding Essex CM6 1QL
Received 3 Jun 2026 - UnknownUTT/26/1336/AG
Repairs to existing track
Manor Wood Water Lane Debden Essex
Received 3 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decisionUTT/26/1337/DFO
Reserved Matters of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale pursuant to UTT/22/2174/PINS (S62A/22/0007) Residential development comprising 130 dwellings, together with a new vehicular access from Henham Road, public open space, landscaping and associated highways, drainage, and other infrastructure works (all matters reserved for subsequent approval apart from the primary means of access). Outline was not EIA development.
Land South Of Henham Road Elsenham
Received 3 Jun 2026 - Awaiting decisionUTT/26/1338/DOC
Application to discharge condition 27 (footway and cycleway network) attached to UTT/22/2174/PINS (S62A/2022/0007)
Land South Of Henham Road Elsenham
Received 3 Jun 2026 - ApprovedUTT/26/1340/CLP
Erection of a wooden gazebo
Kew Cottage Causeway End Road Felsted Essex CM6 3LU
Received 3 Jun 2026
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What these statistics cover
These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Uttlesford District Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.
The approval percentage is approved records divided by approved plus refused records. Pending, withdrawn and unknown outcomes are excluded. No percentage is shown until there is an approved or refused record.
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