Stansted Youth And Education Centre Lower Street Stansted Essex CM24 8LR

Pending UTT/26/0825/DOC
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
7 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM24 8LR

Description

Application to discharge 12 (external lighting scheme) of UTT/24/2795/FUL

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#77 of 277

Uttlesford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 277. 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%) #261 of 277
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #249 of 277
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #21 of 277
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 277
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