Land South Of Hammond Road Hatfield Broad Oak
Pending
UTT/26/0672/OP
Description
Hybrid Application comprising the following: Outline Application for the erection of up to 12 Affordable Housing dwellings for those with a local connection, with all matters reserved except means of access; and Full Application for the erection of 66 dwellings with open space, landscaping, access and associated infrastructure.
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