Land North Of Knight Park Thaxted Road Saffron Walden Essex

Pending UTT/26/1219/NMA
Council
Date received
19 May 2026
Date validated
20 May 2026

Description

Non Material Amendment to UTT/25/0101/PINS (S62A/2024/0075) - amending the heights of certain windows for plots 1-15, 24-32, 41-51 and 53-55. Revising the orientation (internal layout and principal elevation) of plot 14 and 42. Insertion of a single window to the rear of the building at ground floor level, insertion of a velux window on the front elevation of the building and removal of a window by the front door for plots 33-40 (block A). Insertion of additional openers to the ground floor rear elevation patio doors for plots 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 27, 28, 45, 46, 54 and 55.

Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#85 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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
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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