Land East Of Springfield House Henham Road Henham Hertfordshire

Pending UTT/25/3238/FUL
Council
Date received
1 Dec 2025
Date validated
18 Mar 2026
Postcode
AL6 9BA

Description

Section 73A retrospective application for change of use of land to a Mixed Use comprising a Gypsy/Traveller site of 6 no. pitches (including 6 no. plots with 1 no. static caravan, 3 no. plots with 1 no. touring caravan and 2 no. plots with 3 no. touring caravans, and 2 no. plots with 1 no. dayroom, together with parking and outdoor amenity space) and equestrian use

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