5 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/1224/LB - Listed Building Approved
Extensions & alterationsListed buildings

Proposal

Remove a section of internal wall Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 May 2026
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Validated
21 May 2026
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Consultation
9 Jul 2026
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Approved
23 Jul 2026

Approved on 23 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Documents 15

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF ACLBZ - CONDITIONAL APPROVAL LB Decision Notice · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 2

PDF BIODIVERSITY VALIDATION CHECKLIST B610-Supporting information · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN, ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 20 May 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 3

PDF EXISTING GROUND FLOOR PLAN, FIRST FLOOR PLAN AND SECTIONS B020-Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED GROUND FLOOR PLAN, FIRST FLOOR PLAN AND SECTION B020-Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION AND PROPOSED BLOCK PLAN B020-Plan · 20 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM B610-Supporting information · 20 May 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 2

PDF CONSERVATION PLACE SERVICES - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 16 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SWTC - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 12 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 6

PDF OTHER B110-Officers Reports · 23 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ADDITIONAL - PHOTO B610-Supporting information · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG ADDITIONAL - PHOTO B610-Supporting information · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ IMG ADDITIONAL - PHOTO B610-Supporting information · 8 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSTR - CONSTRAINTS LIST Report · 21 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ACKAPP STANDARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Correspondence · 21 May 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Grade II listed: 5, London Road
List entry 1280230 · 2 m from the pin · 14 more listed buildings within 150 m (14 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Saffron Walden 1 conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Scheduled monument 141 m away: Battle (or Repell) Ditches
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Saffron Walden built-up area; Tree preservation order 22 m away: 2 Individual, 1 Group.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
CB11 4ED
Received
20 May 2026
Validated
21 May 2026
Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Parish
Saffron Walden
Case officer
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Target decision
16 Jul 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
23 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Alun Design Consultancy

How this decision compares

Decided in 63 days from validation, 13 days slower than Uttlesford's median of 50 for extensions. Approved, as 81% of extensions here are.

78%decided within 8 weeks
81%approved
377decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Uttlesford in the last twelve months, from validation. Uttlesford decision record →

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14951256
Neighbours
22 May 2026
Consultation
9 Jul 2026
Comments by
19 Jun 2026
Site or press notice
22 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2024
2no. replacement timber windows to the front of the property. Install 4no. new secondary…
UTT/24/1822/LB
2024
2no. replacement timber windows to the front of the property. Install 4no. new secondary…
UTT/24/1821/HHF
2024
2no. replacement timber windows to the front of the property. Install 4no. new secondary…
UTT/24/1822/LB
2024
2no. replacement timber windows to the front of the property. Install 4no. new secondary…
UTT/24/1821/HHF
2018 Approved
Remove 1 no. Yew
UTT/18/1840/TCA
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024
Electricity Substation London Road Saffron Walden Essex
Repair of damage to boundary flint wall and gate pier supporting gates to an electricity…
UTT/24/2708/LB
2024
Electricity Substation London Road Saffron Walden Essex
Repair of damage to boundary flint wall and gate pier supporting gates to an electricity…
UTT/24/2708/LB
2024 Approved
Hunters Lodge Hunters Yard Debden Road Saffron Walden Essex
Fell 1no. Spruce Tree
UTT/24/0521/TCA
2024 Approved
Hunters Lodge Hunters Yard Debden Road Saffron Walden Essex
Fell 1no. Spruce Tree
UTT/24/0521/TCA
2023 Approved
42 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Robinia - Reduce height to previous pruning points (2-3m height reduction), reduce remain…
UTT/23/2691/TCA
2023 Approved
42 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Robinia - Reduce height to previous pruning points (2-3m height reduction), reduce remain…
UTT/23/2691/TCA
2023 Approved
Hunters Cottage Debden Road Saffron Walden CB11 4AA
Partial demolition of existing dwelling .Proposed replacement dwelling, detached outbuild…
UTT/23/2237/FUL
2023 Approved
Hunters Cottage Debden Road Saffron Walden CB11 4AA
Partial demolition of existing dwelling .Proposed replacement dwelling, detached outbuild…
UTT/23/2237/FUL
2023 Approved
13 Gibson Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AW
Demolition of existing garage. Single storey side and rear extension, hip-to-gable loft c…
UTT/23/1287/HHF
2023 Approved
13 Gibson Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AW
Demolition of existing garage. Single storey side and rear extension, hip-to-gable loft c…
UTT/23/1287/HHF
2022 Approved
23 Gibson Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AW
Proposed two bay windows with adjoining porch, amend kitchen window height.
UTT/22/3400/HHF
2022 Approved
23 Gibson Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AW
Proposed two bay windows with adjoining porch, amend kitchen window height.
UTT/22/3400/HHF
2023 Approved
Orchard Close 11 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
1no. Yew- reshape. 1no. Willow- trim. Ailanthus- re pollard and shape. 4no. limes- tidy…
UTT/23/0935/TPO
2023 Approved
Orchard Close 11 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
1no. Yew- reshape. 1no. Willow- trim. Ailanthus- re pollard and shape. 4no. limes- tidy…
UTT/23/0935/TPO
2022 Approved
23 Gibson Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AW
Proposed new porch, enlarged window opening at rear, new dormer/loft conversion
UTT/22/3406/CLP
2022 Approved
23 Gibson Gardens Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AW
Proposed new porch, enlarged window opening at rear, new dormer/loft conversion
UTT/22/3406/CLP
2022 Refused
50 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Proposed alterations to include the removal/modification of internal partitions and ceili…
UTT/22/2672/LB
2022 Refused
50 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Proposed alterations to include the removal of a lean-to lobby extension, the insertion o…
UTT/22/2671/HHF
2022 Refused
50 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Proposed alterations to include the removal/modification of internal partitions and ceili…
UTT/22/2672/LB
2022 Refused
50 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Proposed alterations to include the removal of a lean-to lobby extension, the insertion o…
UTT/22/2671/HHF
2016 Approved
11 Debden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4AA
Change of use from A1 (retail) to Sui Generis (Tattoo and Piercing Studio)
UTT/16/1080/FUL
2016 Approved
11 Debden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4AA
Erection of 3 no. non-illuminated fascia signs
UTT/16/1047/AV
2016 Refused
50 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Creation of opening in garden wall
UTT/16/0354/LB
2016 Refused
50 London Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4ED
Creation of opening in garden wall.
UTT/16/0353/HHF
2016 Approved
18 Debden Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 4AB
Reduce height by 3-4m 1 no Ash.Fell 2 no. AshReduce by approx. 60% 1 no. Silver Birch.
UTT/16/1073/TCA
Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#95 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Uttlesford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #31 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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 statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #280 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #272 of 296
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #31 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #33 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
276 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
28 decided
1,247
Total decisions
288 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings