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

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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

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