Villages

Villages are the dominant settlement type in Uttlesford. They perform a key function in the borough, linking all settlements to the rural landscape. They often comprise of small scale housing, minor public spaces, and occasional community facilities such as facilities and public houses.

Steeped in history the borough contains a range of settlements with evidence of Saxon occupation such as Littlebury and Berden.

Villages including Wendens Ambo, Quendon, Hadstock and Ashdon have developed from a church/hall complex, while towards the centre of the district is Great Easton which is centred on a Norman Motte.

Small nucleated settlements like High Easter, and Elmdon have a rich mix of C16-C18 properties with the latter experiencing some ribbon development. Medieval and post-medieval development is evidenced throughout villages in Uttlesford with building materials, landscape features and settlement structure reminding the district of its illustrious past.

Villages built form design cues

Villages public realm design cues


Page updated: 20/07/2023


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