Search Old Harlow planning applications
15 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Old Harlow · updated daily · Harlow District Council
- 41 Stackfield Harlow Essex CM20 2LBAwaiting decisionApplication for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) of planning permission HW/HSE/26/00227 for Main Roof Replacement.Received 14 Oct 2026HW/CND/26/00413
- 1 East Park Harlow Essex CM17 0SFAwaiting decisionRetrospective consent is sought for the construction of a single storey rear extension and erection of garden room in the rear gardenReceived 13 Oct 2026HW/HSE/26/00410
- 55 Sheering Road Harlow Essex CM17 0JNAwaiting decisionApplication for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission HW/HSE/26/00257 for erection of a single-storey detached garden outbuilding to the rear of the propertyReceived 25 Sep 2026HW/CND/26/00388
- 17 Old Oaks Lane Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9TQAwaiting decisionInstallation of an external air source heat pump to the rear garden of the propertyReceived 22 Sep 2026HW/HSE/26/00382
- 4 Bury Road Harlow Essex CM17 0EDAwaiting decisionRelandscape of front garden and the replacement of wooden to wrought Iron fencingReceived 22 Sep 2026HW/HSE/26/00359
Planning in Old Harlow
- Approved
- 88%
- 45 of 48 decided
- Decision time
- about 6 weeks
- on average
Applications within 1 km of the centre of Old Harlow in the last 24 months, from Harlow District Council's planning register.
Decided by Harlow District CouncilCouncil page
Around Old Harlow
Postcode districts
CM17 153 applications in the last 12 monthsCM20 155 applications in the last 12 months
Applications in each district in the last 12 months.
Nearby towns and villages
Planning authority: Harlow District Council
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About Old Harlow
Old Harlow, located in Essex, is the historic town centre of Harlow, which transformed into a new town in 1947 as part of the UK's new towns initiative. This area retains its historical charm while being surrounded by modern developments, making it a unique focal point for planning applications and community projects.
Property prices in Old Harlow show an average sale price of £374,651, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Old Harlow a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.
The area around Old Harlow has 4 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Old 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 Old 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, 111 planning applications were submitted near Old Harlow. Of these, 88% were approved, with an average decision time of 45 days.
The most common types were full planning applications (24), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (8).
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 1 was dismissed (0% success rate).