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Massive Warehouse Site Proposed for Takeley Street
GRIDLOCK. CONGESTION. CHAOS. POLLUTION. ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER.
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Site located on B1256, Takeley Street. Fields between Thremhall Park to Stansted Airport Lodge.
Object Now – Planning Application Submitted For 67 Acre Industrial Site.
26/05/2026
COMING SOON
We are currently preparing detailed guidance on how residents can formally object to the latest planning documents under Regulation 25
This guidance will explain what can — and cannot — be considered by Planning Officers and the Planning Committee, including material planning considerations, how to structure objections effectively, and which parts of the application residents may wish to focus on.
We are also reviewing the newly submitted documents in detail and working with independent experts to help identify key areas of concern.
We expect to publish this information shortly. In the meantime, please continue to monitor our website and emails for updates. The strength of local feeling is making a difference, and every well-reasoned objection helps ensure this application receives the scrutiny it deserves.
18/05/2026
WE NOW ASK YOU FOR YOUR HELP.
Following the submission of an Environmental Statement by Pigeon (the developer) Uttlesford Council, under regulation 25, asked the developer for more information.
This has now been submitted and can be viewed on UDC’s planning portal.
We need to submit as many objections to these new documents as possible – objections need to be based on material planning considerations
25/04/2026
BASELINE TRANSPORT MODELLING OBJECTION
The transport modelling for the Land North of Taylors Farm proposal appears to rely on an assumed future layout at M11 Junction 8 that includes the Northside mitigation scheme’s proposed 4th lane on the south-eastern quadrant of the gyratory, between the B1256 entry arm and the southbound on-slip.
This is significant because this 4th lane does not currently exist, and a separate live application, UTT/25/2814/DOV, now seeks to vary the Northside Section 106 arrangements in a way that
appears to remove this element of mitigation.
24/04/2026
Please sign and share the petition against megasheds near homes
As many of you know, the proposed development at Land North of Taylors Farm is exactly the kind of large-scale warehousing scheme that has caused concern not just in Takeley, but in communities across the country.
A new government petition has now been launched with the support of the Community Planning Alliance and other affected communities across the UK. The petition calls for changes to the National Planning Policy Framework so that large B8 warehouses, including 24/7 “megashed” operations, are not permitted within 500 metres of residential properties.
30/03/2026
Thank You & Next Steps: Local Plan Adopted – Planning Battle Continues
A massive THANK YOU to all of you who came to the Local Plan Adoption (Extraordinary Meeting) at Saffron Walden on 25th March. Several residents spoke to the Planning Committee and from the comments that they made it was evident we made an impact and Councillors did listen.
We expected that the Plan would be adopted. At this stage, no individual site could be removed from the overall plan, but a significant number of Councillors abstained, more than expected. We consider this to be positive. We need them to be uncertain about this decision.
You can download copies of the public statements to the Committee (view here).
23/03/2026
Cllr Evans response to TSAG representations
Cllr Evans has responded to representations that we made at the February meeting of the Local Plan panel.
Click here to view the note from Cllr Evans
There are points that we can and will challenge and it’s clear that we are making an impact.
We will keep you informed – and don’t forget the meeting to adopt the plan is this Wednesday 25th of March at the UDC offices in Saffron Walden. We will be there.
We hope to see as many of you there as possible.
26/02/2026
25th of March – Please Stand With Takeley at UDC
On Wednesday 25th of March 2026 at 7:00pm, Uttlesford District Council will hold an Extraordinary Council Meeting at which councillors will vote on whether to adopt the new Local Plan.
If adopted, this would remove Land North of Taylors Farm from the Countryside Protection Zone (CPZ) and allocate it for employment use.
We want to be open with you.
Based on current political positioning, we expect that the vote will pass.
However, that does not mean this meeting does not matter.
It matters enormously.
01/02/2026
GoFundMe Campaign
The the Takeley Street Action Group GoFundMe page is now live, and we need your support.
To ensure our objections are taken seriously, we have already had to commission independent expert advice, including transport, environmental, noise, landscape and planning input, as well as legal matters. This work is essential to properly challenge the developer’s submission. We are grateful that some companies and professionals have already offered their support free of charge; however, a significant proportion of this work has still come at a considerable cost.
16/12/2025
TSAG Objections Submitted
The Takeley Street Action Group (TSAG) has now formally submitted its objections to the proposed development at Land North of Taylor’s Farm.
These submissions are not casual or generic objections. They represent many months of sustained work, involving hundreds of volunteer hours from local residents, including individuals with professional expertise in planning, transport, environmental assessment, law, engineering and data analysis.
03/11/2025
Developer’s False Claims
The developer has claimed that the Save Takeley Street website discouraged residents from engaging with the pre-application consultation.
Specifically, the developer states that:
“the ‘Save Takeley Street’ website discouraged residents from engaging with the pre-application consultation”
and that:
“the low level of response may also be down to the Save Takeley Street residents group actively discouraging people from engaging with the pre-application consultation”
These claims are demonstrably incorrect.
OBJECT NOW UTT/25/2786/OP
Instructions on How to Object
This planning application could change Takeley forever. You can help stop it – but only if you object. Please submit your objection now using these simple steps.
02/11/2025
Pigeon has now submitted its planning application to build a massive 67 acre industrial warehouse complex on land at Takeley Street.
This proposal would change not only Takeley Street, but also have major consequences for surrounding areas – including Little Canfield, Great Dunmow, Bishop’s Stortford, Birchanger and the wider countryside.
19/10/2025
Urgent – Comment on Uttlesford’s Local Plan Modifications by Monday, 27th October
Uttlesford District Council has submitted amendments to the Local Plan, and we urgently need your help. Please take a few minutes to comment on their Main Modifications before Monday 27th of October.
05/03/2025
Update on Land North of Taylors Farm Development.
We wanted to update you on the proposed Land North of Taylors Farm development. The planning application is expected to be submitted in April, and we will need to be ready to respond once it is live.
In the meantime, you may be interested in reading Uttlesford District Council’s response to the Scoping Opinion
13/02/2025
Our Social Media pages are now live.
Please follow us on Facebook & Instagram and share with your family and friends.
By helping us raise awareness of this proposed development and increasing the number of objections, we can make it more difficult for the developer to secure approval.
10/02/2025
‘Takeley Street Action Group’ Submits Comments on the Scoping Opinion.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit comments—each individual response from residents adds strength to our case.
Comments submitted by Takeley Street Action Group can be found in the link below.
17/01/2025
The Developer has now submitted a “Scoping Application”.
Thanks to your efforts, the Developer must now make a full assessment of the Impact on the Environment of this massive warehousing site BEFORE the next step of submitting a Planning Application.
Developer Plans for the Site
Explore the developer’s initial proposal for this farmland, located directly next to the B1256 Takeley Street.
The planned development of this 67 acre field, north of Taylors Farm, violates current planning policies and the Countryside Protection Zone (CPZ) regulations.
Industrial Site Traffic to Use B1256 Takeley Street
All site traffic will rely on the B1256 Takeley Street, placing immense strain on an already overburdened road. Every day, hundreds of additional HGVs, vans, and cars connected to the development will flood the area, with forecasts predicting the B1256 will come to a complete standstill.
Site Currently Located Within Countryside Protection Zone
The developers are pushing this project forward despite the site being located within the Countryside Protection Zone (CPZ), which was established to prevent the merging of the airport with nearby villages.
Natural England Raises Serious Concerns
Natural England has raised serious concerns about the proposed industrial development, emphasizing the risks it poses to the nearby Hatfield Forest Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and National Nature Reserve (NNR). The proposal could severely impact one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval hunting forests.
National Trust’s Concerns About the Site Removal from the CPZ.
The National Trust raises concerns about removing the proposed site from the Countryside Protection Zone (CPZ), emphasizing the potential dangers to Hatfield Forest. This site’s historical and ecological uniqueness makes it especially vulnerable to environmental harm.
What Can I Do To Help?
Object to the Planning Application Now there is still time! There aren’t enough hours in the day and we all live busy lives, but THIS AFFECTS US ALL.
This website has been created by residents of Takeley Street to help residents of surrounding villages fully understand the development in terms of what it means to you, and not only what the developers want you to know.
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Protect The Countryside
Protect our countryside views. Prevent the spread of industrial activity from the airport into the villages.
Save Takeley Street
Object to the development to avoid severe congestion and gridlock on the B1256 and M11 Junction 8.
The time is NOW To Object
Important Information
The developer has now submitted their outline planning application and is available for public viewing.
We strongly urge everyone to view the plans themselves.
Submit Your Objections Now
This will be a crucial moment in our campaign. Every objection submitted will make a real difference in showing the strength of local opposition and the impact this development would have on our community. Click here for instructions.
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