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Commenting on Planning Applications

Applications can be viewed using the searches under the viewing Planning Applications Section shown on the left hand side of the screen.

Further information is available in a leaflet "Commenting on Planning Applications, a guide to getting involved in the planning process". This is available below as either a leaflet or a document.

Planning applications are published in several different ways. All applications made are shown on the "Weekly List of Planning Applications and Associated Matters" which is available on the planning home page of this site and in hard copy at the Saffron Walden offices, at our Community Information Centres, via Town and Parish Council and by subscription. The lists of Planning Applications received and Application Search on the left hand side of the screen can also be used to view this. These are updated daily.

The Council notifies in writing immediate neighbours when new applications are received and some applications are published in the Local Press and have site notices. Below is a list of the types of applications published the local press and on site notices:

  • Application for Listed Building Consent
  • Development affecting the Character or Appearance of a Conservation Area
  • Development affecting the setting of a Listed Building
  • Major Development
  • Development likely to be of Wide Concern
  • Development affecting a Public Right of Way
  • Departure from Development Plan
  • Application for Conservation Area Consent
  • Environmental Assessment

The advertisement list on the left hand side of this page shows applications which have been advertised and are still in the consultation period.

Comments on applications should be received within 21 days of acceptance of the application or of the date it was published - the milestone dates shown when viewing applications on line show the date by when comments should received, as do letters sent out, site and newspapers notices.

Comments can be made direct from this site when viewing applications, by email to planning@uttlesford.gov.uk, and in writing to The Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4ER. All comments must include the planning application number. Comments made anonymously or marked confidential cannot be taken into consideration.

The majority of planning decisions are made by the Director of Development under delegated powers others are discussed by the Development Control Committee which meets every third Wednesday.

Please Note:  All comments made on planning applications must be made available for public inspection (which can include by electronic means) if they are to be taken into account prior to a decision being made on an application. The Planning Inspectorate have introduced an online appeals service. Should an application go to appeal the Inspectorate may publish your comments on the internet (via the appeals section of the Planning Portal). Your comments may include personal details such as your name, address, email or phone number. Please ensure that you only provide information, including personal information belonging to you that you are happy will be made available to other in this way. If you supply information belonging to a third party please ensure you have there permission to do so. More detailed information about data protection and privacy matters is available on the Planning Portal.

For national guidance on commenting on planning applications please use this link to the planning portal. (external link)

Copyright

Plans, drawings and material submitted to the council are protected by the copyright acts (section 47, 1988). You may only use material which is downloaded and/or printed for consultation purposes, to compare current applications with previous schemes and to check whether developments have been completed in accordance with approved plans. Further copies must not be made without prior permission of the copyright owner.