Old Harlow, Essex Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Old Harlow, Essex.
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Planning applications in Old Harlow are administered by Epping Forest District Council. View the full Epping Forest District Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £374,651 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Epping Forest
- Parliamentary constituency: Harlow
- LSOA: Epping Forest 001A
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Old Harlow.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Old 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 Old Harlow based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
30 planning applications found near Old Harlow.
- HW/TP/26/10025 · Received: Wed 24 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - 3 Watlington Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DX
T1 Beech; Cut back from the rear, side and roof of no 1 Watlington Road to give a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres from the property
Status: Undecided | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-06-24 - - 3 Watlington Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DX
T1 Beech; Cut back from the rear, side and roof of no 1 Watlington Road to give a minimum clearance of 1.5 metres from the property
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-06-24
View full details - HW/FUL/26/00156 · Received: Tue 07 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 2 High Street Harlow Essex CM17 0DW
2 High Street Ext & Int works: External and Internal works to be carried out to 2 High street that include; Roof repair, external masonry repair, window replacements, external works (including CCTV su
Status: Undecided | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-06-01 - HW/LBC/26/00158 · Received: Tue 07 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 01 Jun 2026 - 2 High Street Harlow Essex CM17 0DW
2 High Street Ext & Int works: External and Internal works to be carried out to 2 High street that include; Roof repair, external masonry repair, window replacements, external works (including CCTV su
Status: Undecided | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-06-01 - - Land At 35 -37 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex
Erection of 3 no. dwellings with associated access, parking and landscaping
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-05-01
View full details - - Walnut Lodge 7B Watlington Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DX
G1 - To cut back line of trees consisting of 2 x lime trees circa. 4.0mtrs, 1 x chestnut tree circa 3.0mtrs & 2 x oak trees circa 2.0mtrs cut back to fence line
Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-28
View full details - - 1 Crabbs Cottages St Johns Walk Harlow Essex CM17 0AL
Construction of a single storey rear extension, to include internal alterations
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-24
View full details - - 34 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0ET
Alterations to the existing dwelling including modifications to the roof form with changes to ridge and eaves heights, new front porch, infilling of the rear balcony, revised fenestration, external re
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-03-30
View full details - - 27 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0EY
Prunus - Reduction of tree by a maximum of 2-3m in height and spread, to prevent branches overhanging residential property 27 Mulberry Green
Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-03-16
View full details - - 64 St Johns Avenue Harlow Essex CM17 0BD
T1 Lime - To crown raise to 6 meters all around and remove basal epicormic growth, and remove all major dead wood
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-03-12
View full details - - 9 Deerbrook Place Harlow Essex CM17 0SW
(T1) Lime - Pollard tree to approximately 15 meters and bring sides into shape - sides will be reduced by around 3m. (T2) Lime - Pollard tree to approximately 13 meters and bring sides into shape - si
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-03-09
View full details - - 4 New Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DU
T1 - Prunus - Reduce by 3m back to old pollard points
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 68 High Street Harlow Essex CM17 0DR
(T1) Lawson Cypress - fell and stump grind & (T2) Ash - fell and stump grind.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-02-23
View full details - - Mulberry Green House Mulberry Green Harlow Essex
External decoration of the buildings. Works to include repainting with breathable paint and minor repairs to timber work where required.
Type: Heritage | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 60 Market Street Harlow Essex CM17 0AQ
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension
Type: Heritage | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-02-18
View full details - - 67 The Hill Harlow Essex CM17 0BJ
Roof replacement
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-01-30
View full details - - 5 New Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DU
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Window Detail Drawings) of planning permission HW/HSE/25/00479 for Replacement of Bay Window
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - 28 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0ET
Removal of tree due to high risk of the remaining part/branches falling
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-01-23
View full details - - Green Man Pub 2 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0ET
To overlay existing timber floor with new flooring
Status: Permitted | Type: Heritage | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-01-12
View full details - - Mulberry Green House Mulberry Green Harlow Essex
001 Reduce Mulberry Tree by 1.5m to alleviate the weight of the tree and split situated at the base of the tree. we will also be replacing the cobra support on the tree with a new one. As the tree has
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-01-08
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A brief summary of Old Harlow in Essex
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.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Old Harlow a particularly low-crime area.
Old 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 Old Harlow includes 4 Ancient Woodland sites. 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, 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.
Planning Activity in Old Harlow
In the last 24 months, 63 planning applications were submitted near Old Harlow. Of these, 89% were approved, with an average decision time of 47 days.
This is slightly above the national average of approximately 87%, indicating a broadly favourable planning environment near Old Harlow.
The average decision time of 47 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Old Harlow were full planning applications (24), tree works (15), discharge of conditions (8). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 7 medium-scale applications, 50 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 25 applications
- Refused: 0 applications
- Withdrawn: 3 applications
- Awaiting decision: 35 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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