Planning Documentation

All documents found so far in relation to the proposal

This page contains all planning documents, statutory consultee responses, and planning authority reports related to City & Country's proposed development. Click any document to view or download.

Secretary of State Referral Documents

Following the unanimous refusal of both applications on 10th June 2026, Uttlesford District Council referred the decisions to the Secretary of State. These are the six documents submitted as part of that referral.

Update: Inquiry Confirmed for 3 November 2026

On 1st July 2026 the Secretary of State called both applications in for a public inquiry, and the Planning Inspectorate has now confirmed it opens 10am, 3 November 2026, running 8 sitting days. Residents can comment on the appeal by 26 August 2026 - see the Planning Inspectorate correspondence below. The council's referral documents below remain the record of its case.

Birchanger (UTT/25/3011/OP)

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Secretary of State Referral

UDC's formal referral of the Birchanger decision to the Secretary of State

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Referral Attachment 1

Supporting document attached to the Birchanger Secretary of State referral

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Referral Attachment 2

Supporting document attached to the Birchanger Secretary of State referral

Stansted (UTT/25/3012/OP)

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Secretary of State Referral

UDC's formal referral of the Stansted decision to the Secretary of State

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Referral Attachment 1

Supporting document attached to the Stansted Secretary of State referral

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Referral Attachment 2

Supporting document attached to the Stansted Secretary of State referral

Planning Inspectorate & Public Inquiry Documents

Correspondence from the Planning Inspectorate since the Secretary of State called in both applications on 1st July 2026.

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Call-in Letter

The Secretary of State's letter confirming both applications are called in for a public inquiry (1 July 2026)

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Inquiry Start Date & Timetable

Confirms the inquiry opens 10am, 3 November 2026 (8 sitting days) and the public comment deadline of 26 August 2026 (15 July 2026)

Planning Authority Documents

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Planning Submission

Latest update on the planning application status - November 2025

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LPA Decision Letter

Local Planning Authority's official decision letter on the application

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LPA Report

Detailed planning officer's report analyzing the proposal

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Additional Information

Supplementary information submitted by the applicant

Statutory Consultee Responses

Responses from government agencies and statutory bodies required to be consulted on major planning applications.

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National Highways

Response regarding impact on strategic road network

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Environment Agency

Assessment of flood risk and environmental impacts

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Natural England

Response on protected species and habitat impacts

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Historic England

Assessment of impact on heritage assets

Sport England

Response regarding sports facilities and recreation

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Active Travel England

Assessment of walking and cycling infrastructure

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NHS Planning

Healthcare infrastructure capacity assessment

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Thames Water

Water supply and sewerage infrastructure response

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Affinity Water

Water company response on supply capacity

Local Authority Consultee Responses

Responses from county and district council departments on various aspects of the proposal.

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Essex County Council - Highways

Traffic impact and highway safety assessment

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Essex County Council - SUDS

Sustainable drainage systems assessment

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Education Infrastructure (ECC)

School capacity and education provision comments

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Essex Police - Design Out Crime

Crime prevention and community safety response

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Essex Police - Strategic Planning

Strategic policing infrastructure requirements

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Uttlesford DC - Urban Design

Design quality and placemaking assessment

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Uttlesford DC - Environmental Health

Air quality, noise and contamination assessment

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Uttlesford DC - Housing

Affordable housing and housing mix assessment

Other Consultee Responses

Responses from parish councils and other interested parties.

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Stansted Parish Council

Parish council's formal response to the proposal

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Archaeology Place Services

Archaeological heritage impact assessment

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Aerodrome Safeguarding

Stansted Airport safeguarding assessment

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NATS (Air Traffic Control)

Air navigation services safeguarding comments

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