The Old Village Hall The Street Manuden Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1DS Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0990/LB - Listed Building Refused

Proposal

Internal alterations comprising the insertion of new mezzanine floor within part of the existing double-height former nave space to provide additional bedroom accommodation. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Consultation
28 Apr 2026
Refused
22 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 22 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
CM23 1DS
Received
23 Apr 2026
Validated
28 Apr 2026
Ward
Stort Valley
Parish
Manuden
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
23 Jun 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
22 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Abi Ford Design

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14874973
Neighbours
28 Apr 2026
Consultation
28 Apr 2026
Site notice
29 Apr 2026
Press notice
7 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#85 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Uttlesford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 292. 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.

One of the strictest councils
only 82% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Uttlesford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #276 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #35 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #31 of 292
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