Search Harlow planning applications
22 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Harlow · updated daily · Harlow District Council
- Harlow Service Station Tillwicks Road Harlow Essex CM18 6NQApplication for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission HW/FUL/26/00178 for Installation of 2 no. enclosed Jet Wash Bays to rear of forecourtDischarge ConditionReceived 20 Oct 2026HW/CND/26/00419
- 292 Halling Hill Harlow Essex CM20 3JUProposed front access vehicular hardstandHouseholder ApplicationReceived 16 Oct 2026HW/HSE/26/00417
- Asda The Water Gardens South Gate Harlow Essex CM20 1ANAwaiting decisionRefurbishment and replacement of existing external signage, including upgraded illumination to existing ASDA lettering, a new internally illuminated George roundel, replacement ASDA projecting and cash machine signs, new window and trolley bay graphics, and replacement parking, trolley, CCTV and opening-hours signageReceived 9 Oct 2026HW/ADV/26/00406
- 149 Willowfield Harlow Essex CM18 6RYAwaiting decisionApplication for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Gate Materials) of planning permission HW/HSE/26/00208 for a garage conversion, single storey side extension, the removal of the existing front door and porch, relocation of entrance door and erection of gate to frontageReceived 28 Sep 2026HW/CND/26/00391
- 203 Arkwrights Harlow Essex CM20 3NBAwaiting decisionErection of front porch and installation of new window to front elevation at first floor levelReceived 22 Sep 2026HW/HSE/26/00383
Planning in Harlow
- Approved
- 89%
- 54 of 60 decided
- Decision time
- about 7 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Harlow in the last 24 months, from Harlow District Council's planning register.
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Around Harlow
Postcode districts
CM20 155 applications in the last 12 monthsCM18 94 applications in the last 12 months
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Planning authority: Harlow District Council
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About Harlow
Harlow, a town and local government district in west Essex, was transformed from a small settlement into a designated new town in 1947. Following this designation, extensive development occurred, including housing estates, industrial zones, and a new town centre, primarily situated to the west and south of the historical Old Harlow. This growth presents various opportunities and considerations for planning applications in the area.
Property prices in Harlow show an average sale price of £374,651, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry. There are currently no active flood warnings for the Harlow area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Harlow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Harlow has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Harlow planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
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To comment on or object to a planning application near Harlow, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.
In the last 24 months, 162 planning applications were submitted near Harlow. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (41), discharge of conditions (20), outline applications (11). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).