68 Birchanger Lane Birchanger Bishops Stortford CM23 5QA Data via plota.co.uk
UTT/26/0222/CLP - Proposed Cert of Lawfulness
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Proposal
Proposed outbuilding in rear garden. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
28 Jan 2026
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Approved
11 Mar 2026
Approved on 11 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 25 Jul 2026
Documents 7
Decision & officer reports 1
Plans & drawings 2
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- Uttlesford
- Application type
- Proposed Cert of Lawfulness
- Postcode
- CM23 5QA
- Received
- 28 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 28 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Stansted South And Birchanger
- Parish
- Birchanger
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 25 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Proposed - Approve Cert Lawfulness
- Decision date
- 11 Mar 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- Seven Nine Design Services
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14657133
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Land West Of Birchanger Lane Birchanger
Outline application for up to 180 dwellings and safeguarded land for primary school use w…
2025
5 Hillside End Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QQ
Single storey rear extension to form an open plan kitchen/dining/family room. Relocate th…
2025
6 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Proposed part garage conversion with new roof
2025
6 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Proposed loft conversion with box dormer
2023
Approved
8 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Garage conversion and single storey side extension
2023
Approved
8 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Garage conversion and single storey side extension
2023
Approved
3 Hillside End Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QQ
Construction of single storey, flat roofed rear/side extension and replacement conservato…
2023
Approved
3 Hillside End Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QQ
Construction of single storey, flat roofed rear/side extension and replacement conservato…
2023
Withdrawn
3 Hillside End Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QQ
Demolition of existing veranda and conservatory. Construction of a single storey flat roo…
2023
Withdrawn
3 Hillside End Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QQ
Demolition of existing veranda and conservatory. Construction of a single storey flat roo…
2022
Approved
Land Adjacent To 60 Birchangerr Lane Birchanger Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5QA
1 no. 2 bed detached dwelling.
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Approved
Land Adjacent To 60 Birchangerr Lane Birchanger Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 5QA
1 no. 2 bed detached dwelling.
2022
Approved
70 Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QA
1no. Sycamore - Fell. 1no. Sycamore - 2m Crown Reduction. Reduce back to previous pruning…
2022
Approved
70 Birchanger Lane Birchanger Essex CM23 5QA
1no. Sycamore - Fell. 1no. Sycamore - 2m Crown Reduction. Reduce back to previous pruning…
2022
Approved
4 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
First floor and ground floor extensions with internal alterations and amendments to garag…
2022
Approved
4 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
First floor and ground floor extensions with internal alterations and amendments to garag…
2022
Approved
8 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Proposed single storey side extension and alterations including rendering to front elevat…
2022
Approved
8 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Proposed timber car port.
2022
Approved
8 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Proposed single storey side extension and alterations including rendering to front elevat…
2022
Approved
8 Bradley Common Birchanger Essex CM23 5QD
Proposed timber car port.
2018
Approved
68 Birchanger Lane Birchanger CM23 5QA
Proposed single storey front extension, alterations to fenestration of front and rear ele…
2017
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16 Bradley Common Birchanger Bishops Stortford CM23 5QD
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of 1 no. 2 bedroom dwelling
2017
Approved
16 Bradley Common Birchanger Bishops Stortford CM23 5QD
Demolition of outbuildings and erection of 1 no. 2 bedroom dwelling
2016
Refused
16 Bradley Common Birchanger Bishops Stortford CM23 5QD
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2016
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Proposed loft conversion with front and rear dormers.
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.
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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
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