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Planning in Netteswell

Approved
89%
64 of 69 decided
Decision time
about 7 weeks
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Netteswell in the last 24 months, from Harlow District Council's planning register.

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About Netteswell

Netteswell is a suburb of Harlow in Essex, originally a rural parish with notable settlements such as Netteswell Cross and Tye Green. Following its incorporation into the new town of Harlow in 1947 and the subsequent abolition of the civil parish in 1955, the area has undergone significant development. Today, Netteswell serves as a ward within Harlow, with a population of 8,412 as recorded in the 2021 census, making it an area of interest for planning applications and urban development initiatives.

Property prices in Netteswell 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 Netteswell 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 Netteswell a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Netteswell has 1 nature designation nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Netteswell 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 Netteswell, 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, 170 planning applications were submitted near Netteswell. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 46 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (38), discharge of conditions (25), outline applications (10). 1 large-scale development was submitted during this period.

2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Netteswell?
In the last 24 months, 170 planning applications were submitted near Netteswell. The approval rate is 89%.
How long do planning decisions take near Netteswell?
The average planning decision time near Netteswell is 46 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Netteswell?
The planning approval rate near Netteswell is 89%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Netteswell?
The most common type of planning application near Netteswell is full planning applications, with 38 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Netteswell?
You can search and track planning applications near Netteswell on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.