12 St Marys Drive Stansted Essex CM24 8NS

Pending UTT/26/0378/HHF
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM24 8NS

Description

Single story extension to rear with flat roof, double garage construction, dropped kerb and off street parking installation. Existing outhouse and prefab garage to be demolished/removed

6.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#77 of 277

Uttlesford is one of the fastest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #21 out of 277. 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%) #261 of 277
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #249 of 277
99%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #21 of 277
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #30 of 277
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