Land South Of Cornells Lane Widdington Essex

Pending UTT/26/0880/DOC
Admin / procedural
Council
Uttlesford 6.3/10
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
CB11 3SP

Description

Application to discharge conditions 3 (Contamination), 4 (Great Crested Newt Method Statement), 7 (Landscaping), 11 (CMP), 12 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout), 13 (Lighting Design Scheme for Biodiversity) and 14 (Energy and Water Efficiency Measures) attached to UTT/23/2141/FUL

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Historical activity at this location

6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2022 With conditions
Blackthorn Lodge Cornells Lane Widdington Essex CB11 3SP
Erection of first floor side extension
UTT/22/1122/HHF
2022 With conditions
Blackthorn Lodge Cornells Lane Widdington Essex CB11 3SP
Erection of first floor side extension
UTT/22/1122/HHF
2018 With conditions
Blackthorn Lodge Cornells Lane Widdington CB11 3SP
First floor side extension
UTT/18/1276/HHF
2017 With conditions
Nutwood Cottage Cornells Lane Widdington CB11 3SP
Two storey side and rear extension including a new pitched roof dormer on the rear roof a…
UTT/17/3095/HHF
2017 With conditions
Nutwood Cottage Cornells Lane Widdington CB11 3SP
Two storey side and rear extension including a new pitched roof dormer on the rear roof a…
UTT/17/3095/HHF
2016 With conditions
Blackthorn Lodge Cornells Lane Widdington Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3SP
Proposed demolition of existing single storey side extension, erection of lean-to front e…
UTT/16/2244/HHF
Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#85 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Uttlesford is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #35 out of 292. Only 24% of applications have the time limit extended, well below the 40% 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, 2025
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #276 of 292
82%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #263 of 292
82%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #35 of 292
24%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #31 of 292
71%
Minor dwellings approved
252 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
32 decided
1,261
Total decisions
293 refused in 2025
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings