Harlow, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Harlow, Essex.
Essex · England · Town
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £388,772 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Harlow
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Harlow 006B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Harlow.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Harlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
12 planning applications found near Harlow.
- - 79 Church Leys Harlow Essex CM18 6DB
Installation of front access platform lift
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-09
View full details - - 162 Parsonage Leys Harlow Essex CM20 3PL
Installation of hard standing for disabled parking
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-01
View full details - - 140 Westfield Harlow Essex CM18 6AH
Non-material amendment to replace proposed projecting bay window with a flat window positioned within the same overall structural opening forming part of planning approval ref. HW/HSE/25/00184
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - St Marks Rc Comprehensive School Tripton Road Harlow Essex CM18 6AA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 10 (Playing Field Construction & Restoration Specification), condition 11 (Sports Hall Design Specifications) and condition 12 (Multi-Use Game
Type: Conditions | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 162 Parsonage Leys Harlow Essex CM20 3PL
Construction of a single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-02-13
View full details - - St Marks Rc Comprehensive School Tripton Road Harlow Essex CM18 6AA
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy) and condition 13 (Maintenance Plan) of planning permission HW/FUL/25/00069 for the erection of new schoo
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harlow | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 182 Long Ley Harlow Essex CM20 3NP
Erection of a single storey front extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2025-10-22
View full details - - 25 Home Close Harlow Essex CM20 3PB
Erection of garden outbuilding
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2025-07-10
View full details - - 184 Waterhouse Moor Harlow Essex CM18 6BN
Partial demolition of the existing garage. Proposed single-storey rear extension 6.0 metres deep and 3.0 metres height with a flat roof and rooflights. New fenestrations.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Harlow | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - 58 Whitewaits Harlow Essex CM20 3LN
Construction of front porch and single storey rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2025-03-21
View full details - - St Marks Rc Comprenhensive School Tripton Road Harlow Essex CM18 6AA
Construction access for a temporary period of time until 22 December 2028 to facilitate future redevelopment of the school
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2024-11-20
View full details - - 77 Westfield Harlow Essex CM18 6AE
Erection of a front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2023-09-08
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A brief summary of Harlow in Essex
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 £388,772, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Harlow a particularly low-crime area.
Harlow has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Harlow includes 1 Ancient Woodland site. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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.
Planning Activity in Harlow
In the last 24 months, 52 planning applications were submitted near Harlow. Of these, 86% were approved, with an average decision time of 48 days.
This is broadly in line with the national average of approximately 87%. Harlow maintains a standard approach to planning decisions.
The average decision time of 48 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Harlow were full planning applications (27), discharge of conditions (11), outline applications (8). Full planning applications account for 52% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 4 medium-scale applications, 47 smaller schemes were submitted.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 24 applications
- Refused: 4 applications
- Awaiting decision: 24 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.