Dear TSAG Members,
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.
Because:
- The Local Plan allocation does NOT grant planning permission
- It does NOT approve the Pigeon planning application.
- It does NOT give the developer carte blanche.
The live planning application must still be determined lawfully, independently and on its own merits.
And those involved in that decision-making process will be watching what happens on 25th March.
📍 Meeting Details
Extraordinary Council Meeting
Date: Wednesday 25th March 2026
Time: 7:00pm (expected duration 1–2 hours)
Location:
Uttlesford District Council Offices
London Road
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB11 4ER
Why Your Presence Matters
Representatives of TSAG will speak to:
- Place our formal objection on record
- Highlight serious flaws and concerns
- Make it clear that this community remains firmly opposed
- Remind councillors that the planning application is a separate decision
Even if the Local Plan vote is a foregone conclusion, the strength and visibility of public support on the night sends a powerful message.
It demonstrates:
That Takeley is organised
That residents are informed
That scrutiny will continue
That future decisions will be watched carefully
Those assessing the LNTF planning application — whether officers or councillors — will be aware of the level of public engagement. Visible support increases political and reputational pressure for that application to be handled properly and rigorously.
We Do Not Expect You to Speak
You do not need to address the council.
You do not need to prepare anything.
Simply attending and sitting in the public gallery is enough.
Your presence shows solidarity with TSAG and with Takeley.
If You Plan to Attend
Please email: takeleystreet@gmail.com
Kindly confirm:
- Your name
- How many people will attend with you
This helps us coordinate for the evening.
We have invested significant time, effort and resources into commissioning independent expert advice because we believe this proposal is wrong for our area.
The Local Plan vote may be expected.
But the planning battle is not over.
Now is the time to show that community resolve has not weakened.
We hope you can stand with us on 25th of March.
Thank you,
Takeley Street Action Group (TSAG)
Representing residents of Takeley and neighbouring towns and villages