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Planning appeals in Uttlesford District Council, 2026
73 appeals decided in 2026, 25% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Allowed26 October 202660102676 Coopers Villas, Coopers End Road, Takeley, CM22 6PT
siting of two static caravans to provide living space and a site office to facilitate the erection of self build property
- Dismissed22 October 2026· minor6011359Equestrian Site, Birchanger Road, Birchanger, Bishop's Stortford, CM23 5QH
erection of 8 nr. new dwellings
- Dismissed13 October 2026· minor6009731Land North of Tile House Bungalow, Stebbing Green, Dumow, CM6 3TE
3 no. self-build bungalows with detached garages
- Allowed6 October 2026· householder6006335Two Sticks, High Easter Road, High Easter, CM1 4PZ
demolition of existing outbuildings and construction of new outbuilding without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref UTT/25/1858/HHF, dated 1 September 2025
- Dismissed1 October 2026· minor6010951Land North of the Bower House, Clatterbury Lane, Clavering, CB11 4QR
the erection of one self-build dwelling with cartlodge, altered vehicle access and associated landscaping
- Dismissed28 September 2026· minor6008762Land North West Of Holly Tree Cottage, Howlett End Thaxted Road, Wimbish, CB10 2XW
erection of two dwellings and vehicular access
- Allowed24 September 2026· householder6009544Bulls Green Cottage, Clodmore Hill Arkesden, Saffron Walden, CB11 4HQ
- Dismissed23 September 2026· other6006330Elm Cottage, Further Ford End Road, Clavering, CB11 4SG
Proposed internal alterations and rear extension including the demolition of existing derelict conservatory
- Dismissed18 September 2026· householder6004332Wood Farm, Pledgdon Green, Brick End Road, Henham, CM22 6BN
Repair existing flint wall, extend the wall and install electric gates at the entrance to the property
- Allowed17 September 2026· other6007971Gladwyns Farmhouse, Holders Green Road, Richmonds Green, Thaxted, CM6 3QF
Single storey rear extension with flat roof, alterations to existing kitchen structure (including revised gable end roof and glazing, addition of rooflights, revised flank wall window arrangement, change of external wall finish to timber cladding and creation of vaulted roof space) and associated landscaping
- Allowed17 September 2026· householder6007968Gladwyns Farmhouse, Holders Green Road. Richmonds Green, Thaxted, CM6 3QF
Single storey rear extension with flat roof, alterations to existing kitchen structure (including revised gable end roof and glazing, addition of rooflights, revised flank wall window arrangement, change of external wall finish to timber cladding and creation of vaulted roof space) and associated landscaping
- Allowed16 September 20266010164Verge At Chelmsford Road Dunmow, Dunmow, CM6 1LL
Construction and operation of a micro energy storage project
- Dismissed10 September 2026· other6006059Three Horseshoes, Bannister Green, Felsted, Dunmow, CM6 3ND
Replacement of two front doors and twelve windows (front-facing downstairs, kitchen rear, front-facing upstairs, rear bedroom upstairs, and side bedroom upstairs) with timber-framed slimline double-glazed units and removal of secondary glazing
- Dismissed8 September 2026· other6004605Willow Cottage,The Village, Latchmore Bank, Little Hallingbury, CM22 7PX
Demolition of existing modern garage and construction of new single storey cart lodge with open bays and exposed timber frame
- Dismissed8 September 2026· householder6004604Willow Cottage, The Village, Latchmore Bank, Little Hallingbury, CM22 7PX
Demolition of existing modern garage and construction of new single storey cart lodge with open bays and exposed timber frame
- Allowed4 September 2026· minor6008264Land to the West of The Cottage, Snakes Lane, Ugley Green, CM22 6HW
Outline planning permission for up to five new dwellings
- Dismissed3 September 2026· minor6008739Orchard View, Gallows Green Road, Great Easton, CM6 3QS
Erection of 1 no. self-build dwelling with landscaping and associated operational development
- Dismissed24 August 20266005461Chelmer House, Braintree Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1HT
Change of use from residential dwelling to part residential and part business use (wellbeing business providing Pilates and yoga classes)
- Dismissed12 August 2026· minor6006816Smockmill House, Whiteways, Great Chesterford, CB10 1NX
to erect three detached dwellings, with associated private garden, car parking, new vehicular access, and landscaping
- Dismissed6 August 2026· minor6007058Land at Five Acres, Whiteditch Lane, Newport, CB11 3UD
permission in principle for 2no self-build and custom housebuilding plots
- Dismissed5 August 20266006462216 Birchanger Lane, Bishops Stortford, CM235QH
Demolition of existing garage, two-storey side extension providing accommodation for house manager, outbuilding in rear garden, removal of chimney and addition of window in front elevation
- Dismissed5 August 2026· other6004688The Court House, 23 Newbiggin Street, Thaxted, CM6 2QS
Approval for garage door details (vertically-opening sectional timber door designed to replicate existing doors in proportions, timber construction and white painted finish) pursuant to condition No 4 of listed building consent
- Dismissed5 August 2026· other6004204The Court House, 23 Newbiggin Street, Thaxted, CM6 2QS
single storey rear kitchen extension and replacement lean-to shed to provide home office
- Dismissed17 July 2026· householder600850617 Bentfield End Causeway, Stansted Mountfichet, CM24 8HU
replacing all existing timber windows with uPVC alternatives of similar style and dimensions, colour of windows to be changed from white to grey to better complement surrounding environment at 17 Bentfield End Causeway, Stansted, CM24 8HU
- Dismissed17 July 2026· minor6008180Land Adj Brook House, Tye Green Road, Elsenham, CM22 6EA
details following outline application UTT/22/2536/OP for 3 no. dwellings – details of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale
- Dismissed17 July 2026· minor6005499Land Adjacent Langford Drive, Palmers Lane, Chrishall, SG8 8DX
the “erection of two dwellings (Alternative scheme as permitted subject to application ref.no. UTT/13/1728/FUL)
- Dismissed15 July 20266005789Land to the West of Old Mead Lane, Old Mead Lane, Elsenham, CM22 6JJ
the erection of 2no self build and custom dwellings with 2no garages and associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements
- Dismissed7 July 2026· other60057353 Leaden Hall Barns,, Stortford Road,, Leaden Roding,, CM6 1RA
Proposed open porch to the front of a Grade II listed barn
- Dismissed7 July 202660057343 Leaden Hall Barns, Stortford Road, Leaden Roding, CM6 1RA
Proposed open porch to the front of a Grade II listed barn
- Dismissed7 July 2026· householder6004962Corner House, The Street, Little Dunmow, CM6 3HS
erection of oak framed garden room to the rear
- Dismissed7 July 2026· other6004961Corner House, The Street, Little Dunmow, CM6 3HS
erection of oak framed garden room to the rear
- Dismissed1 July 2026· other3375580Yew Tree Cottage, Bardfield End Green, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 3PX
- Dismissed1 July 2026· householder3375577Yew Tree Cottage, Bardfield End Green, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 3PX
a rear garden room extension and proposed extension to patio and patio wall at Yew Tree Cottage
- Allowed1 July 2026· other6004005Bentfield Farm, The Annexe, Bentfield Bury Road, Stansted, CM24 8TL
erection of an enclosed porch. Appeal B: 6004005 Bentfield Farm, The Annexe, Bentfield Bury Road, Bentfield Bower, Stansted, Essex CM24 8TL
- Allowed1 July 2026· householder6004003Bentfield Farm, The Annexe, Bentfield Bury Road, Stansted, CM24 8TL
erection of an enclosed porch. Appeal B: 6004005 Bentfield Farm, The Annexe, Bentfield Bury Road, Bentfield Bower, Stansted, Essex CM24 8TL
- Dismissed26 June 20266006106Land Adjacent Sandhurst, Great Canfield Road, Takeley, Bishops Stortford, CM22 6SU
the demolition of 2no outbuildings and the erection of 3no. self build and custom dwellings with 1no. garage
- Dismissed23 June 2026· ldc3343869Abbots Manor Bungalow, Thaxted Road, Wimbish, Essex, CB10 2UT
- Dismissed23 June 2026· minor3343868Abbots Manor Bungalow, Thaxted Road, Wimbish, Essex, CB10 2UT
erection and occupation of a building as a dwelling. Appeal B: Ref APP/C1570/X/24/3343869 Abbots Manor Bungalow, Thaxted Road, Wimbish, Essex CB10 2UT
- Dismissed9 June 2026· householder6006729Swift Cottage, Dunmow Road, Takeley, CM22 6SP
the installation of brick piers and timber gates
- Dismissed29 May 2026· minor6003057Land to the West of Bull Lane, Langley Upper Green, Clavering, Essex, CB11 4RT
the erection of 2no. eco self build and custom dwellings
- Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6003565Land Rear of Winterleigh, Want Lane, Langley Upper Green, Essex, CB11 4RU
erection of a single storey self-build dwelling
- Dismissed27 May 2026· minor6002753Kings Cottage, Starlings Green Road, Clavering, Essex, CB11 4PP
siting and residential occupation of existing mobile on residential garden land. Temporary permission for a three year period specifically restricted to the current occupier
- Allowed6 May 2026· other3370882The Old Coach House Pledgdon Green, Henham, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6BN
to install 10 solar panels to the west facing sloped roof
- Dismissed30 April 2026· minor6003747Land West Of 2 Clapton Hall, Clapton Hall Lane, Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1JG
Change of use of agricultural hardstanding to B8 commercial outside storage including stationing of storage containers
- Allowed20 April 2026· minor6003826Magnolia Lodge, Henham Road, Elsenham, Essex, CM22 6DJ
demolition of existing dwelling and the erection of a detached replacement self-build dwelling, annexe and double car port. This includes associated access, parking and curtilage at Magnolia Lodge Henham Road Elsenham Essex CM22 6DJ
- Dismissed16 April 2026· minor600345414, Market Place, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 1AT
the change of use from a mixed use (Classes E(c)/Class C3) to form 1 no. residential dwelling (Class C3)
- Dismissed16 April 2026· minor6002445Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Elsenham Road, Stansted, CM24 8SS
erection of changing rooms in association with Wellness Hub at Land At Eastfield Stables May Walk Elsenham Road Stansted Essex without complying with conditions attached to planning permission Ref UTT/25/1837/FUL, dated 2 September 2025
- Allowed19 March 2026· major3370631Land off Bedwell Road, Elsenham, CM22 6JQ
‘outline planning permission for the erection of up to 240 dwellings with public open space, landscaping and sustainable drainage system (SuDS) and vehicular access point. All matters reserved except for means of access’. This
- Dismissed12 March 2026· minor3373979Dunwell Chapel End, Broxted, Dunmow, CM6 2BW
use of land for car parking
- Allowed9 March 2026· commercial3376086Holland & Barrett Ltd, 6 Market Place, Saffron Walden, CB10 1HR
the removal of the existing signage and graphics and replacement with new signage and graphics: 7 no. fascia signs, 5 no. vinyl graphics, 1 no. manifestations sign
- Dismissed3 March 2026· householder600367224 The Dreys, Sewards End, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB10 2LL
a single storey front extension to enlarge the kitchen
- Dismissed2 March 2026· other337091931 Parsonage Downs, Dunmow, CM6 2AT
- Dismissed2 March 2026· householder337091831 Parsonage Downs, Dunmow, CM6 2AT
demolition of existing ground floor rear extension and erection of new two storey rear extension
- Allowed25 February 2026· minor3375597Land at Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Eldenham Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8SS
described on the application form as ‘new self-build detached dwelling and associated landscaping on existing redundant menage land’
- Dismissed23 February 2026· minor3375830Land Adjacent Sawkins Cottage , Broad Green , Chrishall, Hertfordshire, SG8 8QR
erection of 1no. Self-Build Passivhaus dwelling
- Dismissed20 February 2026· householder3374800The Old House, Carmel Street, Gt. Chesterford, Essex, CB10 1PH
the erection of a lightweight car canopy in the driveway
- Allowed18 February 2026· commercial3374480Start Hill, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM22 7TA
the erection of an illuminated small format advertising display
- Allowed17 February 2026· minor3376494Dalforth House Bambers Green, Takeley, Bishop's Stortford, CM22 6PD
change of use of residential annexe to one-bedroom dwelling
- Dismissed9 February 2026· minor33742412 Cole End Lane, Sewards End, Saffron Walden, CB10 2LQ
the erection of new 3 bedroom detached dwelling with associated amenity and parking
- Dismissed26 January 2026· householder3371470The Thatched Cottage Cambridge Road, Quendon, Saffron Walden, CB11 3XJ
erect a one storey extension, modify the internal layout and restore/renovate parts of the listed building
- Dismissed26 January 2026· other3371469The Thatched Cottage Cambridge Road, Quendon, Saffron Walden, CB11 3XJ
erect a one storey extension, modify the internal layout and restore/renovate parts of the listed building
- Dismissed21 January 2026· minor3360352Walnut Tree Cottage Brick End, Broxted, Dunmow, CM6 2BJ
‘erection of a two bedroom bungalow, access, landscaping and associated development’
- Notice varied and upheld21 January 2026· enforcement3349569Squirrels Brick End, Broxted, Dunmow, CM6 2BJ
- Notice varied and upheld21 January 2026· enforcement3349568Squirrels Brick End, Broxted, Dunmow, CM6 2BJ
Without planning permission, the operational development including earthworks and the laying of a membrane and loose hardcore, the installation of high posts with CCTV cameras on them, the installation of a fence and alterations to a detached outbuilding within the curtilage of a Grade II listed building
- Allowed15 January 2026· minor3373483Land Adj to Greylands Barn , Chelmsford Road, White Roding, Dunmow, CM6 1RF
the erection of between 1-2 dwellings and associated work
- Dismissed13 January 2026· minor3373643Land Adj to South View, Maple Lane, Wimbish, Essex, CB10 2XG
erection of 1no. dwelling
- Dismissed12 January 2026· minor3374304Land At Howletts , The Street , Great Hallingbury , Hertfordshire, CM22 7TR
erection of a single detached self/custom build home on land adjacent to the Howlets, The Street, Great Hallingbury, via an existing access point
- Dismissed9 January 2026· minor3375082Land at Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Elsenham Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8SS
erection of 3-bay cartlodge ancillary to the approved holiday lets and associated development
- Allowed9 January 2026· minor3374233Eastfield Stables, May Walk, Elsenham Road, Stansted, Essex, CM24 8SS
change of use of existing store and workshop building (sui generis) into a 3-bedroom residential dwelling (C3)
- Dismissed9 January 2026· minor3373725Field House, Berden, CM23 1AD
Conversion and extension of existing building into one dwelling
- Dismissed8 January 2026· minor3374592Land to the West of Parsonage Farm, Parsonage Lane, Parsonage Downs, Great Dunmow, Essex, CM6 2AT
the erection of single storey self-build dwelling and associated infrastructure
- Dismissed6 January 2026· other33734554 Common Hill, Saffron Walden, CB10 1JG
to install 14 solar panels on the west facing roof of the listed building
- Dismissed6 January 2026· other3371112Kellers, Duck Street, Wendens Ambo, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4JU
described as ‘on the western side of Kellers (semi-detached to Trout Hall), we propose to replace a damaged pair of French doors to the property. We propose to install similar doors but custom made to resemble the original doors while meeting modern security and safety standards. The appearance will be similar to the original doors.’
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