Down House Arkesden Saffron Walden CB11 4EX

Pending UTT/26/0987/TCA
Listed buildingsTrees & landscaping
Council
Uttlesford
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
CB11 4EX

Description

1 no. Silver Birch in front garden to fell to ground level due to being too close to a listed house

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics

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