St Andrews Parish Church Church Hill Church Road Hempstead Essex

Pending UTT/26/0797/TCA
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
31 Mar 2026
Postcode
CB10 2PB

Description

2no. Limes and 2no. Leylandii at the boundary of the church, group of Limes, 1no. Ash and 1no. Cherry at the front of the church - Proposed safety cut of up to 1m around existing power cables

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