How long do planning decisions take near Stewards?

The average planning decision time near Stewards is 51 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 Stewards?

The planning approval rate near Stewards is 100%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Stewards?

The most common type of planning application near Stewards is full planning applications, with 13 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Stewards?

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Stewards, Essex Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Stewards, Essex.

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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 010E

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-02.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Stewards.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Stewards.

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 Stewards based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

7 planning applications found near Stewards.

- 96 Latton Green Harlow Essex CM18 7ER
Loft Conversion
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-20
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- 17 Hawthorns Harlow Essex CM18 7HT
Dropped front kerb and conversion of front garden into a driveway
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-07
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- 14 Hawthorns Harlow Essex CM18 7HT
Construction of a single storey side extension
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-04-01
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- 4 Lower Meadow Harlow Essex CM18 7RD
Erection of a two-storey, 3-bedroom end of terrace dwellinghouse
Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-03-16
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- 65 Latton Green Harlow Essex CM18 7ES
Proposed rear extension with detached garage
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Harlow | Date: 2026-01-15
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- Former Garage Site Adjacent To 64 Lower Meadow Harlow Essex
Application for variation to condition 4 (Arboricultural Method Statement), condition 5 (Waste and Recycling Storage) & condition 7 (Hard and Soft Landscaping Proposals) of planning permission HW/FUL/
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Harlow | Date: 2025-07-18
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- Former Garage Site Adjacent To 64 Lower Meadow Harlow Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (External Finishes), condition 5 (Waste and Recycling Storage) and condition 8 (Contamination Risk Assessment) of planning permission HW/FUL
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Harlow | Date: 2024-09-11
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A brief summary of Stewards in Essex

Stewards is a settlement located in Essex, England.

Property prices in Stewards 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 Stewards a particularly low-crime area.

Stewards 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 Stewards includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Harlow Woods SSSI; 3 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, Stewards 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 Stewards

In the last 24 months, 22 planning applications were submitted near Stewards. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 51 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Stewards may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

The average decision time of 51 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.

The most common application types near Stewards were full planning applications (13), outline applications (3), tree works (3). Full planning applications account for 59% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 1 medium-scale application, 21 smaller schemes were submitted.

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