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Planning applications in CM17

We hold 406 planning applications for the CM17 postcode area, 164 of them submitted in the past year. 82% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 56 days. The area is covered by Epping Forest, Harlow, Essex.

406
applications held
164
in the past year
82%
approved
56 days
median decision

Councils covering CM17

Epping Forest (221)Harlow (182)Essex (3)

Recent applications in CM17

Pending
22 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00359 · Received: Tue 22 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
4 Bury Road Harlow Essex CM17 0EDHarlow

Relandscape of front garden and the replacement of wooden to wrought Iron fencing

Pending
22 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00359 · Received: Tue 22 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
4 Bury Road Harlow Essex CM17 0EDHarlow

Relandscape of front garden and the replacement of wooden to wrought Iron fencing

Pending
22 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00382 · Received: Tue 22 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
17 Old Oaks Lane Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9TQHarlow

Installation of an external air source heat pump to the rear garden of the property

Pending
22 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00382 · Received: Tue 22 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
17 Old Oaks Lane Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9TQHarlow

Installation of an external air source heat pump to the rear garden of the property

Pending
22 Sept 2026HW/PALHE/26/00384 · Received: Tue 22 Sep 2026 · Validated: Tue 22 Sep 2026
17 Elmbridge Harlow Essex CM17 0JUHarlow

Erection of a single storey rear extension

Pending
Approval of details reserved by a condition
18 Sept 2026EPF/1783/26
Tadgells Barn, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NXEpping Forest

Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 3 Details of Materials of EPF/1682/24 Allowed on Appeal (Construction of a cart lodge in replacement of approved leisure building and cart lodge shown in EPF/2441/23)

Pending
17 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10044 · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
32 Davenport Harlow Essex CM17 9TFHarlow

T1 Oak - Reduce Crown by 1 metre back to previous pruning points to retain tree at a manageable size for its location

Pending
17 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10044 · Received: Thu 17 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 17 Sep 2026
32 Davenport Harlow Essex CM17 9TFHarlow

T1 Oak - Reduce Crown by 1 metre back to previous pruning points to retain tree at a manageable size for its location

Pending
Householder planning permission
15 Sept 2026EPF/1757/26
Scathes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PREpping Forest

Outdoor swimming pool.

Pending
14 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10043 · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
45 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0EYHarlow

T1 - Horse chestnut - Crown reduction back to the previous pruning points 1.5-2 metres, leaving growing points. T2 - Lime - Re-pollard back to previous knuckles, removing 3 metres of growth.

Pending
14 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10042 · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Harlow Cricket Club Chippingfield Harlow Essex CM17 0DJHarlow

T1, T2, T3, T5, T6, T7, T8 - Limes - Re-pollard back to the previous knuckles by removing 3 metres of growth. T4 - Lime - Pollard down to height of 8 metres, removing the deadwood and promoting new growth. G1 - Ash - Crown lift over sheds by 2 metres.

Pending
14 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10041 · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
43 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0EYHarlow

T1 Horse Chestnut crown reduction back to the previous pruning points 1.5-2 metres leaving growing points

Pending
14 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10042 · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
Harlow Cricket Club Chippingfield Harlow Essex CM17 0DJHarlow

T1, T2, T3, T5, T6, T7, T8 - Limes - Re-pollard back to the previous knuckles by removing 3 metres of growth. T4 - Lime - Pollard down to height of 8 metres, removing the deadwood and promoting new growth. G1 - Ash - Crown lift over sheds by 2 metres.

Pending
14 Sept 2026HW/TP/26/10043 · Received: Mon 14 Sep 2026 · Validated: Mon 14 Sep 2026
45 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0EYHarlow

T1 - Horse chestnut - Crown reduction back to the previous pruning points 1.5-2 metres, leaving growing points. T2 - Lime - Re-pollard back to previous knuckles, removing 3 metres of growth.

Pending
10 Sept 2026EPF/1734/26
The Limes, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0QEEpping Forest

Removal of Condition 6: programme of historic building recording and analysis of EPF/1503/25 (Grade II listed building consent for conversion of existing outbuilding to 1 residential annexe ancillary to the main house).

Pending
10 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00366 · Received: Thu 10 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 10 Sep 2026
4 Doulton Close Harlow Essex CM17 9RGHarlow

Conversion of existing integral garage into a home office. The existing garage door will be removed and replaced with brickwork and a new window to match the existing house. An internal doorway will be created between the existing house and garage. No extension to the footprint of the property is proposed

Pending
10 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00366 · Received: Thu 10 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 10 Sep 2026
4 Doulton Close Harlow Essex CM17 9RGHarlow

Conversion of existing integral garage into a home office. The existing garage door will be removed and replaced with brickwork and a new window to match the existing house. An internal doorway will be created between the existing house and garage. No extension to the footprint of the property is proposed

Pending
3 Sept 2026HW/FUL/26/00357 · Received: Thu 03 Sep 2026 · Validated: Thu 03 Sep 2026
Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DXHarlow

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 10 dwellings, incorporating parking, landscaping, and associated infrastructure

Pending
2 Sept 2026HW/HSE/26/00137 · Received: Wed 02 Sep 2026 · Validated: Wed 02 Sep 2026
16 Bury Road Harlow Essex CM17 0EDHarlow

Roof replacement

Pending
2 Sept 2026EPF/1482/26
Elms Farm Cottage, Matching Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0PZEpping Forest

Matching Green Conservation Area T1: Sycamore - Crown reduce by up to 1.5m.

Pending
24 Aug 2026HW/NMA/26/00343
St Nicholas School Hobbs Cross Road Harlow Essex CM17 0NJHarlow

Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/FUL/26/00014 to omit ridge line roof lights to the North and South elevations and install privacy windows in the North elevation windows at ground floor level with Installation of solar panels to the south elevation for swimming pool enclosure

Pending
24 Aug 2026HW/NMA/26/00343 · Received: Mon 24 Aug 2026 · Validated: Mon 24 Aug 2026
St Nicholas School Hobbs Cross Road Harlow Essex CM17 0NJHarlow

Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/FUL/26/00014 to omit ridge line roof lights to the North and South elevations and install privacy windows in the North elevation windows at ground floor level with Installation of solar panels to the south elevation for swimming pool enclosure

Pending
21 Aug 2026HW/HSE/26/00340 · Received: Fri 21 Aug 2026 · Validated: Fri 21 Aug 2026
13 Brambling Crescent Harlow Essex CM17 0GFHarlow

Retrospective permission for erection of a single storey rear extension

Pending
21 Aug 2026HW/HSE/26/00340
13 Brambling Crescent Harlow Essex CM17 0GFHarlow

Retrospective permission for erection of a single storey rear extension

Pending
17 Aug 2026HW/PALHE/26/00331
115 Chelsea Gardens Harlow Essex CM17 9RYHarlow

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new 4m deep extension

Pending
17 Aug 2026HW/PALHE/26/00331 · Received: Mon 17 Aug 2026 · Validated: Mon 17 Aug 2026
115 Chelsea Gardens Harlow Essex CM17 9RYHarlow

Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new 4m deep extension

Pending
11 Aug 2026HW/LDCP/26/00324
74 Ashworth Place Harlow Essex CM17 9PWHarlow

Construction of a single storey rear extension projecting 3m from the rear elevation, with a flat roof incorporating a roof lantern. Loft conversion including rear dormer extension and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope.

Pending
11 Aug 2026HW/TP/26/10038
202A Old Road Harlow Essex CM17 0HQHarlow

(T39) - Horse Chestnut - Reduce trunk to below lowest diseased branch. (T40) - Horse Chestnut - Coppice to ground level stool as per EnviroArb-Solutions Ltd Report. (T41) - Horse Chestnut - Coppice to ground level stool as per EnviroArb-Solutions Ltd Report.

Pending
11 Aug 2026HW/LDCP/26/00324 · Received: Tue 11 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 11 Aug 2026
74 Ashworth Place Harlow Essex CM17 9PWHarlow

Construction of a single storey rear extension projecting 3m from the rear elevation, with a flat roof incorporating a roof lantern. Loft conversion including rear dormer extension and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope.

Pending
11 Aug 2026HW/TP/26/10038 · Received: Tue 11 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 11 Aug 2026
202A Old Road Harlow Essex CM17 0HQHarlow

(T39) - Horse Chestnut - Reduce trunk to below lowest diseased branch. (T40) - Horse Chestnut - Coppice to ground level stool as per EnviroArb-Solutions Ltd Report. (T41) - Horse Chestnut - Coppice to ground level stool as per EnviroArb-Solutions Ltd Report.

Pending
10 Aug 2026HW/LDCP/26/00323
Flat Block 58 To 62 The Chase Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9JAHarlow

Replacement cladding to external of building

Pending
10 Aug 2026HW/LDCP/26/00323 · Received: Mon 10 Aug 2026 · Validated: Mon 10 Aug 2026
Flat Block 58 To 62 The Chase Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9JAHarlow

Replacement cladding to external of building

Pending
6 Aug 2026HW/HSE/26/00308 · Received: Thu 06 Aug 2026 · Validated: Thu 06 Aug 2026
3 Doulton Close Harlow Essex CM17 9RGHarlow

Loft conversion

Pending
5 Aug 2026HW/HSE/26/00309
7 Greenfinch Way Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9FTHarlow

Construction of a side facing subordinate dormer for a loft conversion with 4 roof slope skylight windows

Pending
5 Aug 2026HW/LDCP/26/00310 · Received: Wed 05 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 05 Aug 2026
108 Old Oak Way Harlow Essex CM17 0GDHarlow

Proposed siting of a single unit mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwelling

Pending
5 Aug 2026HW/LDCP/26/00310
108 Old Oak Way Harlow Essex CM17 0GDHarlow

Proposed siting of a single unit mobile home for ancillary use to the main dwelling

Pending
5 Aug 2026HW/HSE/26/00309 · Received: Wed 05 Aug 2026 · Validated: Wed 05 Aug 2026
7 Greenfinch Way Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9FTHarlow

Construction of a side facing subordinate dormer for a loft conversion with 4 roof slope skylight windows

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Certificate: Proposed
5 Aug 2026EPF/1497/26
The Lotos, Foster Street, North Weald Bassett, Harlow, CM17 9HXEpping Forest

Certificate of Lawful Development for proposed single storey side and rear extensions and detached garden room.

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
4 Aug 2026EPF/1489/26
The Lotos, Foster Street, North Weald Bassett, Harlow, CM17 9HXEpping Forest

Proposed two storey side extension, single storey and part two storey rear extension and single storey extension to front elevation.

Pending
4 Aug 2026HW/TP/26/10039
STREET RECORD London Road Harlow EssexHarlow

Removal and or pruning of trees, saplings, undergrowth or other vegetation within a 1 metre wide strip to the rear of the existing hedgerow along London Road boundary to facilitate erection of new fence from the highway edge pursuant to clause 12.6.2 of the transfer dated 18.02.2025

Pending
4 Aug 2026HW/TP/26/10039 · Received: Tue 04 Aug 2026 · Validated: Tue 04 Aug 2026
STREET RECORD London Road Harlow EssexHarlow

Removal and or pruning of trees, saplings, undergrowth or other vegetation within a 1 metre wide strip to the rear of the existing hedgerow along London Road boundary to facilitate erection of new fence from the highway edge pursuant to clause 12.6.2 of the transfer dated 18.02.2025

Pending
Prior approval Part 1 Class A.1(ea): Larger home extension
4 Aug 2026EPF/1488/26
The Lotos, Foster Street, Harlow, CM17 9HXEpping Forest

Prior Approval for Larger Home Extension - Single storey rear extension 6 m x 2.9 m x 2.55 m

Pending
28 Jul 2026HW/TP/26/10035
19 Sheering Road Harlow Essex CM17 0JLHarlow

Removal of 8 Fir trees at the bottom of the garden

Pending
Small
Lawful Development Cert - Proposed
27 Jul 2026HW/LDCP/26/00290
Flat Block 5 To 9 Holland Way Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9NNHarlow

To replace timber with a non combustible alternative up to the 2nd floor level (the first seven levels of tile from the first floor up. Install cavity barriers to compartment floor slab edges behind all infill/spandrel panels. Install cavity barriers to compartment floor slab edges within the cement particle board cladding to projecting bay windows. Internal fire stopping to be installed / replaced to cables passing between walls

Pending
Small
Householder Application
21 Jul 2026HW/HSE/26/00276
8 Wattle Road Harlow Essex CM17 0GEHarlow

Erection of ground floor rear infill extension

Pending
21 Jul 2026HW/HSE/26/00276 · Received: Tue 21 Jul 2026 · Validated: Tue 21 Jul 2026
8 Wattle Road Harlow Essex CM17 0GEHarlow

Erection of ground floor rear infill extension

Pending
Small
Householder planning permission
17 Jul 2026EPF/1394/26
Walnut Tree Barn, Carters Green, Matching, Harlow, CM17 0NXEpping Forest

Proposed cart lodge and re-location of existing shed.

Pending
17 Jul 2026HW/TP/26/10030 · Received: Fri 17 Jul 2026 · Validated: Fri 17 Jul 2026
17 Kingsdon Lane Harlow Essex CM17 9ABHarlow

T1 Lime x 1 Location: front drive, adjacent to public highway. Fell to near ground level. Reason: The mature lime tree is in poor physiological condition, exhibiting extensive crown dieback, declining vitality, sparse foliage, multiple historic pollarding wounds with associated decay and cavities, and prolific epicormic growth indicative of physiological stress. Retention is no longer considered appropriate, and removal is recommended on arboricultural grounds and safety.

Pending
Small
Works To Trees with a TPO
17 Jul 2026HW/TP/26/10030
17 Kingsdon Lane Harlow Essex CM17 9ABHarlow

T1 Lime x 1 Location: front drive, adjacent to public highway. Fell to near ground level. Reason: The mature lime tree is in poor physiological condition, exhibiting extensive crown dieback, declining vitality, sparse foliage, multiple historic pollarding wounds with associated decay and cavities, and prolific epicormic growth indicative of physiological stress. Retention is no longer considered appropriate, and removal is recommended on arboricultural grounds and safety.

Pending
16 Jul 2026HW/HSE/26/00281
1 East Park View East Park Harlow Essex CM17 0SGHarlow

Retrospective consent is sought for the construction of a single storey rear extension and erection of garden room in the rear garden