Shepherds Cottage Anso Road Hempstead Essex CB10 2PQ Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0617/FUL - Fully Detailed Approved
Solar & renewables

Proposal

Proposed ground mounted solar panel array in existing paddock Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Mar 2026
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Consultation
13 Mar 2026
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Approved
24 Apr 2026

Approved on 24 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 25

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF ACFULZ - CONDITIONAL APPROVAL FUL Decision Notice · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 11

PDF PS BUILT HERITAGE & CONSERVATION - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PS ECOLOGY - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 9 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG METRIC (PDF VERSION) B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG BASELINE MAP B020-Plan · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG POST INTERVENTION MAP B020-Plan · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY CHECKLIST B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ECOLOGICAL SURVEY AND ASSESSMENT B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING AND HERITAGE STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN METRIC B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN CONDITION SHEET B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 4

PDF PROPOSED DETAILS OF SOLAR ARRAY B020-Plan · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION PLAN B020-Plan · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING SITE PLAN B020-Plan · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE PLAN B020-Plan · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 14 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF HEMPSTEAD PARISH COUNCIL - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 10 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC HIGHWAYS - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 19 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF MAG AERODROME SAFEGUARDING - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 4

PDF OTHER B110-Officers Reports · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSTR - CONSTRAINTS LIST Report · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF ACKAPP STANDARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Correspondence · 13 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SOLAR ARRAY SPECIFICATIONS BOOKLET B610-Supporting information · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Fully Detailed
Postcode
CB10 2PQ
Received
11 Mar 2026
Validated
11 Mar 2026
Ward
The Sampfords
Parish
Hempstead
Case officer
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Target decision
6 May 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
24 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Sworders

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14749067
Neighbours
13 Mar 2026
Consultation
13 Mar 2026
Site notice
25 Mar 2026
Press notice
26 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025
Proposed ground mounted solar panel array in existing paddock.
UTT/25/1197/FUL
2024 Approved
To demolish an existing stable and outbuilding and replace with two similar garden rooms.
UTT/24/0076/LB
2024 Approved
To demolish an existing stable and outbuilding and replace with two similar garden rooms.
UTT/24/0075/HHF
2024 Approved
To demolish an existing stable and outbuilding and replace with two similar garden rooms.
UTT/24/0076/LB
2024 Approved
To demolish an existing stable and outbuilding and replace with two similar garden rooms.
UTT/24/0075/HHF
2023 Refused
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling, outbuildings, new access and driveway.
UTT/23/0097/FUL
2023 Refused
Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling, outbuildings, new access and driveway.
UTT/23/0097/FUL
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings