Cherry Cottage The Street High Easter Essex CM1 4QS

Pending UTT/26/0578/LB
Council
Date received
6 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM1 4QS

Description

Demolition of existing single storey later additions to rear and side of property. Erection of a single storey side and rear extension. Associated alterations as detailed on application drawings. Covered link to garage. Erection of single storey extension to rear of existing garage for use as utility/storage space. Minor landscaping works. (Variation to application numbers UTT/25/0970/HHF and UTT/25/0971/LB)

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