Land South Of Hammond Road Hatfield Broad Oak

Pending UTT/26/0672/OP
Council
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
20 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM22 7JN

Description

Hybrid Application comprising the following: Outline Application for the erection of up to 12 Affordable Housing dwellings for those with a local connection, with all matters reserved except means of access; and Full Application for the erection of 66 dwellings with open space, landscaping, access and associated infrastructure.

Uttlesford
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#85 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Major dwellings

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