Planning and building control
Apply for planning and building control permission, search for application information and get advice. You can also see information on listed buildings and find out about the Local Plan.
We apologise for any inconvenience. During this time you can still send us your comments on a planning application via email or post. Last updated: Wednesday 17 April 2024 08:00 Due to the pressure of current workloads, ongoing difficulties with staff recruitment and the need to prioritise the determination of planning applications, we have had to change the way the general public access our services. This means that we do not have any professional planning officers available on the telephone to answer general queries from members of the public. As an alternative, we do have: We can investigate reports about work that may have been carried out without permission. You can report a possible breach of planning regulations to us. We continue to offer a full pre-application advice service if you are planning on submitting a planning application. Find out how to request pre-application advice. There is a charge for using this service.Planning portal maintenance - 22-25 April 2024
Due to essential maintenance our online planning portal will be unavailable from Monday 22 April until Friday 26 April.
Getting advice
Report a possible breach of planning regulations
Pre-application advice
Comment or search for a planning application
How to view, comment on, or find the decision on a planning application.
Planning applications
Find out if you need planning permission, how to make a planning application and what to do to look at applications in your area.
Appeal against a planning decision
If you disagree with a planning decision, you can appeal within 6 months of the date on the decision notice.
How we decide on planning applications
After a planning application has been submitted we publish the application on this website for people to view and comment on it.
Street naming and numbering: register a new address
How to apply for a street name and property number for residential or commercial properties.
Heritage and conservation
Find out about listed buildings, conservation areas, locally protected buildings and scheduled monuments in the Uttlesford district.
Planning policy and the new Local Plan
As the local planning authority we are responsible for developing local plans, supporting community led planning and promoting good design.
Building Control
Find out about building regulations, how to apply and search for Building Control applications.