8 Abbey Lane Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1AG Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/2381/LB - Listed Building Awaiting decision

Proposal

Proposed formation of black metal framed glazed canopy, glazing to side of canopy between canopy roof and existing wall, removal of single top soldier course of bricks at top of an existing retaining wall, removal of rear railings and gate, addition of new black pained steel grid/platform and new black cast iron railings adjacent to stairs. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
15 Sept 2026
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Consultation
18 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 10 Nov 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 4 Nov 2026, from Uttlesford's recent extensions. Comments are open until 22 Oct 2026.

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Site constraints 6

Grade II listed: 4-8, Abbey Lane
List entry 1204321 · 23 m away · 35 more listed buildings within 150 m (2 Grade II*, 33 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Saffron Walden 1 conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Scheduled monument 148 m away: Battle (or Repell) Ditches
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
Historic England ↗
Also on the record
Tree preservation order 17 m away: 03/13 Saffron Walden; Registered park or garden 234 m away: Audley End; Inside the Saffron Walden built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

Checked on 19 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £145,000 in February 2002. Terraced house, freehold.

27 February 2002£145,000
25 April 1997£123,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

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Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Listed Building
Postcode
CB10 1AG
Received
15 Sept 2026
Validated
15 Sept 2026
Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Parish
Saffron Walden
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
Ian Abrams Architect Limited

Decision outlook

Day 20 of the 56-day target. Uttlesford usually decides extensions by day 50.

Day 2036 days to the 56-day target
78%decided within 8 weeks
82%approved
452decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Uttlesford in the last twelve months, from validation. Uttlesford decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

8 neighbours consulted · Last counted 3 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15203922
Neighbours
18 Sept 2026
Consultation
18 Sept 2026
Comments by
22 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
21 Sept 2026
Statutory expiry
10 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.2/10
Average
#95 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use