33 Church Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JQ Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0800/FUL - Fully Detailed Awaiting decision
Schools, care & communityExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Temporary siting of a non-permanent community wood-fired sauna, removable cold plunge and repair, restoration and conversion of the existing curtilage-listed stable block to provide changing facilities, WC/shower accommodation and creative studio space. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Mar 2026
✓
Validated
8 Jun 2026
✓
Consultation
8 Jun 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 29 Jun 2026.

Documents 30

Statements & assessments 8

PDF BNG EXEMPTION STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 7 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF CLIMATE CHANGE SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 29 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PLANNING AND HERITAGE STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF ECONOMIC STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF UPDATED BAT SURVEY REPORT B610-Supporting information · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF TRANSPORT STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF BIODIVERSITY VALIDATION CHECKLIST B610-Supporting information · 7 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 5

PDF BLOCK PLAN B020-Plan · 4 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT PLAN B610-Supporting information · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF EXISTING PLANS AND ELEVATIONS B020-Plan · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PROPOSED PLANS AND ELEVATIONS B020-Plan · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF SOUTH ELEVATION OF STABLE BLOCK B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM B610-Supporting information · 31 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 4

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 17 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF PS ARCHAEOLOGICAL - RESPONSE B900-AP Consultation Replies · 6 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF SAFFRON WALDEN TOWN COUNCIL - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 30 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ECC HIGHWAYS - COMMENTS B900-AP Consultation Replies · 10 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 12

PDF ACKAPP STANDARD ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Correspondence · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF THE GRANGE DESIGN CONCEPT B610-Supporting information · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF CONSTR - CONSTRAINTS LIST Report · 18 May 2026 View ↗ PDF SCHEDULE OF WORKS B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SAUNA PROPOSED CONCEPT B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF SAUNA INDICATIVE SPECIFICATIONS B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF STABLE BLOCK IN RELATION TO MAIN LISTED BUILDING B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF DECAYING TIMBER BOARDING B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF EXPOSED MASONRY REQUIRING REPAIR AND EXISTING DOORS AND JOINERY TO B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF ANTIQUE STABLE PARTITIONS TO BE RESTORED B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF INTERIOR DECAY AND STRUCTURAL ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF PHOTOGRAPH OF PROPOSED LOCATION FOR SAUNA AND COLD PLUNGE B610-Supporting information · 1 Apr 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Fully Detailed
Postcode
CB10 1JQ
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Parish
Saffron Walden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
3 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
8 Jun 2026
Consultation
8 Jun 2026
Site notice
9 Jun 2026
Press notice
18 Jun 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2023 Approved
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to UTT/23/0294/LB.
UTT/23/3069/DOC
2023 Approved
Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) attached to UTT/23/0294/LB.
UTT/23/3069/DOC
2023 Approved
Raised terrace with railings and glazed entrance door/screen, further to UTT/22/3447/HHF
UTT/23/0293/HHF
2023 Approved
Raised terrace with railings and glazed entrance door/screen, further to UTT/22/3448/LB
UTT/23/0294/LB
2023 Approved
Raised terrace with railings and glazed entrance door/screen, further to UTT/22/3447/HHF
UTT/23/0293/HHF
2023 Approved
Raised terrace with railings and glazed entrance door/screen, further to UTT/22/3448/LB
UTT/23/0294/LB
2022 Approved
Retention of external works including two York stone paved areas utilising existing level…
UTT/22/3448/LB
2022 Approved
S73A retrospective application for external works including two York stone paved areas ut…
UTT/22/3447/HHF
2022 Approved
Retention of external works including two York stone paved areas utilising existing level…
UTT/22/3448/LB
2022 Approved
S73A retrospective application for external works including two York stone paved areas ut…
UTT/22/3447/HHF
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
6 Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Removal of existing signage and graphics and installation of new image replacements
UTT/25/1393/LB
2025 Refused
6 Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Removal of existing signage and graphics and replacing with signage and graphics. 7no. fa…
UTT/25/1301/AV
2025 Approved
Land To The Rear Of 5 Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex
1no. Elderfloweer- fell
UTT/25/2403/TCA
2025 Approved
Opposite No. 7 Common Hill Saffron Walden Essex
1no. Ash- remove
UTT/25/1756/TCA
2025 Approved
Resident Parking Common Hill Saffron Walden Essex
Cut back 5no branches overhanging road
UTT/25/1755/TCA
2025 Approved
Opposite 9 Common Hill Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JG
1no. dead tree- remove to ground level
UTT/25/1753/TCA
2025
Saffron Walden Museum Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1BN
1no. sycamore- reduced in height by 3-4 meters, reduce remaining crown to balance shape…
UTT/25/0794/TCA
2025
4 Common Hill Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JG
Installation of 14 no. solar panels on the west facing roof of the house
UTT/25/0001/LB
2024 Approved
Street Record Emson Close Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JG
Deadwood 1 no. beech tree and 1 no. yew tree, cut back low overhanging limbs from 1 no. c…
UTT/24/2685/TPO
2024 Approved
Street Record Emson Close Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JG
Deadwood 1 no. beech tree and 1 no. yew tree, cut back low overhanging limbs from 1 no. c…
UTT/24/2685/TPO
2024 Refused
Winstanley House 4 Market Hill Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HQ
Repairs to floor structures, recovering of tiled roof surfaces and replacement of front d…
UTT/24/0242/LB
2024 Refused
Winstanley House 4 Market Hill Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HQ
Repairs to floor structures, recovering of tiled roof surfaces and replacement of front d…
UTT/24/0242/LB
2024 Refused
4 Common Hill Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JG
Install 12 solar panels on the west facing roof of the house
UTT/24/1353/LB
2024 Refused
4 Common Hill Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1JG
Install 12 solar panels on the west facing roof of the house
UTT/24/1353/LB
2024 Approved
12A Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Installation of new illuminated fascia sign, 1 no. new illuminated hanging sign and 1 no…
UTT/24/1102/AV
2024 Approved
12A Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Installation of new signage
UTT/24/1104/LB
2024 Approved
12A Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Installation of new illuminated fascia sign, 1 no. new illuminated hanging sign and 1 no…
UTT/24/1102/AV
2024 Approved
12A Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Installation of new signage
UTT/24/1104/LB
2023 Approved
12A Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Proposed Internal alterations and Installation of plant and extract equipment
UTT/23/3036/FUL
2023 Approved
12A Market Place Saffron Walden Essex CB10 1HR
Proposed Internal alterations and Installation of plant and extract equipment
UTT/23/3036/FUL
2017 Approved
5 Museum Street Saffron Walden CB10 1JL
Reconstruct parapet and window repairs
UTT/17/1410/LB
2017 Approved
Walden Castle Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex
Prune overhanging branches 1no.SycamorePrune 2no. Sycamore rear of 54b Castle Street
UTT/17/1883/TCA
2017 Approved
Walden Castle Museum Street Saffron Walden Essex
Prune overhanging branches 1no.SycamorePrune 2no. Sycamore rear of 54b Castle Street
UTT/17/1883/TCA
2017 Approved
50 Church Street Saffron Walden CB10 1JQ
Fell 1 no. Ash Grind stump in front garden below ground levelReduce height by approx 2m 1…
UTT/17/1751/TCA
2017 Approved
50 Church Street Saffron Walden CB10 1JQ
Fell 1 no. Ash Grind stump in front garden below ground levelReduce height by approx 2m 1…
UTT/17/1751/TCA
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