Whitecotes Thaxted Road Debden Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3LS Data via plota.co.uk

UTT/26/0328/HHF - Householder Full Application Refused

Proposal

Proposed conversion of existing garage with studio to become a two bedroom annexe with catslide dormer, new window openings and replacement of lean-to shed with lean-to walk in wardrobe Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
10 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 Feb 2026
Refused
23 Mar 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 23 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 26 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Uttlesford
Application type
Householder Full Application
Postcode
CB11 3LS
Received
10 Feb 2026
Validated
10 Feb 2026
Ward
Debden And Wimbish
Parish
Debden
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Apr 2026
Decision
Refuse
Decision date
23 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Ian Abrams Architect Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14684854
Neighbours
13 Feb 2026
Consultation
13 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