Ashwells The Street Takeley Essex CM22 6QT Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0490/FUL - Fully Detailed Refused

Proposal

Conversion of barn to 1 no. dwelling and reinstatement of destroyed brickwork/framing to the gabled front elevation of barn facing Takeley Street following vehicle accident damage Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
26 Feb 2026
✓
Validated
2 Mar 2026
✓
Consultation
4 Mar 2026
✗
Refused
23 Apr 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 27 Jul 2026

Documents 29

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF RFULZ - REFUSAL FUL Decision Notice · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 10

PDF PS BUILT HERITAGE & CONSERVATION - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PS ECOLOGY - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF HERITAGE IMPACT STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY NET GAIN REPORT B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN ACCESS AND HERITAGE STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PRELIMINARY ECOLOGICAL APPRAISAL B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY CHECKLIST B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG METRIC B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF BNG COVER SHEETS B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 8

PDF LOCATION PLAN B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF LOCATION AND BLOCK PLANS/EXISTING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED SITE PLAN AND STREET ELEVATION B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING PLAN AND INTERNAL ELEVATIONS B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF SLAB REINFORCEMENT AND PROPOSED ELEVATIONS B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED FRAMING PLANS AND DETAILS B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF GENEAL ARRANGEMENT B020-Plan · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF ARCHAEOLOGY PLACE SERVICES - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC HIGHWAYS - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 24 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF MAG AERODROME SAFEGUARDING - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 23 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF PARISH COUNCIL - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 11 Mar 2026 View ↗

Other documents 5

PDF OTHER B110-Officers Reports · 24 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF ACKAPP STANDARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Correspondence · 4 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF STRUCTURAL INSPECTION REPORT B610-Supporting information · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSTR - CONSTRAINTS LIST Report · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Fully Detailed
Postcode
CM22 6QT
Received
26 Feb 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Ward
Takeley
Parish
Takeley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
27 Apr 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ian Abrams Architect Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14737895
Neighbours
5 Mar 2026
Consultation
4 Mar 2026
Site notice
23 Mar 2026
Press notice
12 Mar 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Refused
Certificate of Lawful Development to establish that work can continue as approved under U…
UTT/25/1873/CLP
2024
Application to discharge condition 7 (WSI submission) of UTT/21/2148/FUL
UTT/24/3168/DOC
2024
Application to discharge condition 3 (biodiversity enhancement layout) and condition 4 (l…
UTT/24/3167/DOC
2024
Application to discharge condition 2 (setting out statement) and condition 3 (details) of…
UTT/24/3165/DOC
2024
Application to discharge condition 7 (WSI submission) of UTT/21/2148/FUL
UTT/24/3168/DOC
2024
Application to discharge condition 3 (biodiversity enhancement layout) and condition 4 (l…
UTT/24/3167/DOC
2024
Application to discharge condition 2 (setting out statement) and condition 3 (details) of…
UTT/24/3165/DOC
2024
Certificate of Lawful Development to establish that work can continue as approved under U…
UTT/24/2544/CLP
2024
Certificate of Lawful Development to establish that work can continue as approved under U…
UTT/24/2544/CLP
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
Ashwells - Joes Barn The Street Takeley Essex CM22 6QT
To reinstate destroyed brickwork/framing to the gabled front elevation.
UTT/25/1853/LB
2024
Ashwells The Street Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6QT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proof of start of works of UTT/18/3340/FUL consisting of co…
UTT/24/3202/CLP
2024
Ashwells The Street Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6QT
Certificate of Lawfulness for proof of start of works of UTT/18/3340/FUL consisting of co…
UTT/24/3202/CLP
2023 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Proposed new access drive and parking arrangement at Ashwells and 1-4 Joseph's Drive, Tak…
UTT/23/3017/FUL
2023 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Proposed new access drive and parking arrangement at Ashwells and 1-4 Joseph's Drive, Tak…
UTT/23/3017/FUL
2021 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Conversion of existing barn to a single dwelling, demolition of existing bungalow and gar…
UTT/21/2149/LB
2021 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Conversion of existing barn to a single dwelling, demolition of existing bungalow and gar…
UTT/21/2148/FUL
2021 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Application to discharge condition 7 (contamination) attached to UTT/18/3340/FUL.
UTT/21/2647/DOC
2021 Approved
Woodbriar The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Erection of single storey ground floor front, side and rear extensions with replacement r…
UTT/21/1613/HHF
2020 Approved
Hillcroft The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Two storey rear extension and installation of 1.8m high boundary gate to existing drivewa…
UTT/20/2067/HHF
2020 Approved
Hillcroft The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Two storey rear extension and installation of 1.8m high boundary gate to existing drivewa…
UTT/20/2067/HHF
2020 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Proposed new access drive and parking arrangement at Ashwells and 1-4 Joseph's Drive, Tak…
UTT/20/1316/FUL
2020 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Proposed new access drive and parking arrangement at Ashwells and 1-4 Joseph's Drive, Tak…
UTT/20/1316/FUL
2019 Approved
Woodbriar The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Single storey rear infill extension, replacement roof with rooflights, porch and internal…
UTT/19/2491/HHF
2019 Approved
Woodbriar The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Single storey rear infill extension, replacement roof with rooflights, porch and internal…
UTT/19/2491/HHF
2019 Refused
Hillcroft The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Demolition of existing house and erection of two new detached dwellings with relocated ve…
UTT/19/0753/FUL
2019 Refused
Hillcroft The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Demolition of existing house and erection of two new detached dwellings with relocated ve…
UTT/19/0753/FUL
2019 Approved
Woodbriar The Street Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6QW
Proposed extension to existing dropped kerb.
UTT/19/0348/HHF
2019 Approved
Woodbriar The Street Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6QW
Proposed extension to existing dropped kerb.
UTT/19/0348/HHF
2018 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Demolition of existing bungalow and garage, new replacement 1 1/2 storey dwelling and for…
UTT/18/3340/FUL
2018 Refused
Hillcroft The Street Takeley CM22 6QW
Demolition of existing house and erection of three new detached dwellings with relocated…
UTT/18/2809/FUL
2018 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Conversion of existing barn to a single dwelling, including the addition of doors, window…
UTT/18/0656/LB
2018 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Conversion of existing barn to a single dwelling, demolition of existing bungalow and gar…
UTT/18/0655/FUL
2018 Approved
Ashwells The Street Takeley CM22 6QT
Demolition of existing bungalow and garage, new replacement 1 1/2 storey dwelling and for…
UTT/18/0654/FUL
2018 Refused
1 The Street Takeley Bishops Stortford CM22 6QU
Erection of two storey rear extension
UTT/18/0520/HHF
Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#95 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Uttlesford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #31 out of 296. Only 25% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 41% 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, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #280 of 296
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #272 of 296
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #31 of 296
25%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #33 of 296
71%
Minor dwellings approved
276 decided (1-9 homes)
87%
Major dwellings approved
23 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
28 decided
1,247
Total decisions
288 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings