UTT/20/2427/CLP

1. 24 Sep 2020

   Received by Uttlesford

2. 18 Nov 2020

   Decision issued: Proposed - Approve Cert Lawfulness

3. 29 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/24/0053/FUL Granted

  The Barn Old Mead Road Henham Essex CM22 6JL

  Proposed new dwelling and cart lodge (alternative design to plot 1 approved under UTT/21/2328/FUL)

  11 Jan 2024 106m away Full applications
• UTT/26/1042/DOC Decided

  Four Winds Old Mead Lane Henham Essex CM22 6JJ

  Application to discharge conditions 4 (landscaping details), 5 (construction method statement) and 7 (biodiversity enhancement layout) attached to UTT/23/1382/FUL (allowed at appeal ref APP/C1570/W/24/3339629)

  30 Apr 2026 300m away Conditions
• UTT/26/1435/DOC Decided

  Four Winds Old Mead Lane Henham Essex CM22 6JJ

  Discharge of condition 3 (materials details) attached to UTT/23/1382/FUL allowed on appeal ref APP/C1570/W/24/3339629

  11 Jun 2026 300m away Conditions
• UTT/26/1849/DOC Awaiting decision

  Land West Of Old Mead Road Henham

  Application to discharge condition 14 (land contamination) attached to UTT/25/3261/FUL

  22 Jul 2026 320m away Conditions
• UTT/22/0430/HHF Refused

  Fernwood Old Mead Road Henham Essex CM22 6JQ

  Proposed new second floor with new roof, front porch and proposed single storey rear extension

  14 Feb 2022 447m away Householder

• 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