UTT/20/2093/CLE

1. 19 Aug 2020

   Received by Uttlesford

2. 24 Aug 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Nov 2020

   Decision issued: Existing - Approve Cert of Lawfulness

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• UTT/26/1618/LB Awaiting decision

  The Brown House High Street Newport Essex CB11 3QY

  Installation of a fibre broadband junction box to the exterior of the property

  1 Jul 2026 1m away Heritage and listed buildings
• UTT/26/1925/TCA Awaiting decision

  1 Willow Court High Street Newport Essex CB11 3PE

  Pruning and crown reduction to 4 no. Sycamore

  29 Jul 2026 78m away Trees
• UTT/22/0842/DOC Decided

  10 Wicken Road Newport Essex CB11 3QG

  Application to discharge condition 3 (materials) and 4 (Biodiversity enhancement layout) attached to UTT/21/3195/HHF.

  24 Mar 2022 87m away Conditions
• UTT/22/1653/DOC Decided

  12 Wicken Road Newport Essex CB11 3QG

  Discharge of condition 3 (external finishes) attached to UTT/22/0899/HHF

  13 Jun 2022 92m away Conditions
• UTT/22/1699/DOC Decided

  12 Wicken Road Newport Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3QG

  Discharge of condition 7 (Biodiversity Enhancement Layout) attached to UTT/22/0899/HHF

  13 Jun 2022 92m away Conditions
• UTT/22/1698/DOC Decided

  12 Wicken Road Newport Saffron Walden Essex CB11 3QG

  Discharge of condition 4 (windows and doors details) attached to UTT/22/0899/HHF

  13 Jun 2022 92m away Conditions

• UTT/26/1719/CLP Granted

  Woodlands Wood End Widdington Essex CB11 3SN

  Remove existing French doors, side windows and wall below and replace with bi-folding doors

  10 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• UTT/26/1395/CLP Refused

  Merlins Mill Lane Dunmow CM6 1BE

  Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with uPVC

  8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• UTT/26/1544/CLLB Refused

  Yew Tree Cottage Chickney Road Henham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM22 6BD

  Repairs to existing clay tiled roof of front porch comprising lifting and replacement of existing clay tiles, battens and roofing membrane which have failed in several places and leak rainwater. Repairs to roof timbers (if required) and incorporation of insulation between roof/interior ceiling timbers. Re-instatement of roof to remain the same as existing. Lead flashing band and matching Lime render applied at joint of new roof tiles to vertical wall surfaces. Replacement clay tiles to be equivalent colour, form and size match to existing.

  23 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• UTT/26/1193/CLE Withdrawn

  Walkers Coach House Levels Green Upwick Road Farnham Bishops Stortford Hertfordshire CM23 1HY

  Certificate of Lawful development for Walkers Coach House as a dwelling

  15 May 2026 Lawful development
• UTT/26/1321/CLP Refused

  Poppyfields High Street Great Sampford Saffron Walden CB10 2RG

  Replacement of existing timber windows and doors with uPVC

  1 Jun 2026 Lawful development