Classroom Building At R A Butler School South Road Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3DG Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0166/FUL - Fully Detailed Approved

Proposal

Erection of replacement classroom building following demolition of existing building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
22 Jan 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Consultation
12 Feb 2026
Approved
8 Apr 2026

Approved on 8 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Fully Detailed
Postcode
CB11 3DG
Received
22 Jan 2026
Validated
12 Feb 2026
Ward
Saffron Walden Shire
Parish
Saffron Walden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
9 Apr 2026
Decision
Approve with Conditions
Decision date
8 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Decade Three

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14636570
Neighbours
13 Feb 2026
Consultation
12 Feb 2026
Env. assessment
No
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