Land To The West Of Chelmsford Road Felsted Essex

Pending UTT/26/0850/FUL
Council
Date received
9 Apr 2026
Date validated
9 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM6 3EP

Description

S73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of UTT/23/2526/FUL (Change of use of land to use as a residential caravan site for 5 Gypsy families, each with two caravans, including laying of hardstanding, erection of 5 no. utility buildings and construction of new access.) - proposed amendment to the approved Site Layout Plan to show access through to the rear half of the field.

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