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Here you can apply for a council service or tell us about a change. We have included some links and information to other organisations like Essex County Council where we do not provide the service. If you can not find what you want to apply for below, please contact our customer service centre.
Data protection
Uttlesford District Council is the data controller for any personal information you provide to the council. For more information on your data protection rights or how to contact our Data Protection Officer, please have a look at our Privacy notices and cookies section.
Apply for something or tell us about a change
Blue Badge - disabled parking
Apply for a Blue Badge (Essex County Council)
More information about Blue Badges and disabled parking
Building Control
Apply for building regulations approval
Building Control - how to contact us to request a site visit
Apply to join a competent person scheme (GOV.UK) - You can join a 'competent person scheme' to self-certify certain types of building work
Bus pass
Apply for a bus pass (Essex County Council)
More information about bus passes
Business rates (NNDR)
Apply for business rates relief
More information about appealing your business rates
Council houses
Apply for a council or housing association home
Council Tax
Change of Circumstances - Council Tax Discounts and Exemptions
Change of address - moving in or out of a property in Uttlesford
You can apply for a range of discounts on your Council Tax bill for example if you you live alone, are a student or own an uninhabitable property.
Apply for a Council Tax discount
Apply to reduce your Council Tax band (GOV.UK)
More information about appealing against your Council Tax Valuation Band
Manage your Council Tax account online
Elections and voting
Apply for a postal or proxy vote
Food business
Apply to register a food business in Uttlesford
More information on starting a food business
Housing Benefit
Apply for Local Council Tax Support (LCTS)
Local Council Tax Support (LCTS)
More information about Housing Benefit
Apply for Universal Credit (GOV.UK)
More information about Universal Credit
Housing rent
More information about paying your housing rent
Garages
More information about council owned garages
Jobs
Licences
Apply for Licensing Act 2003 - Personal and Premises licenses, Gambling licenses, Scrap Metal dealing and other licences.
Planning permission
More information about how we decide on planning applications
Temporary Event Notice (TEN)