Land Adj To Coppice Close Dunmow Road Takeley Hertfordshire

Pending UTT/26/0690/FUL
Council
Date received
19 Mar 2026
Date validated
1 Apr 2026
Postcode
AL6 9BA

Description

Section 73A retropective application for the retention of the creation of an earth mound along the northern boundary of the site constructed as part of the landscaping scheme under planning permission UTT/17/1852/FUL.

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#78 of 282

Uttlesford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 282. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% national average - the council usually decides on time. Uttlesford is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 82% approved vs 90% nationally.

Uttlesford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #266 of 282
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #254 of 282
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #21 of 282
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 282
71%
Minor dwellings approved
252 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
32 decided
1,261
Total decisions
293 refused in 2025