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Harlow planning applications
2,129 applications. 89% approved. 55 days to decide.
As of October 2026, PlanIndex holds 2,129 planning applications from Harlow. 216 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 89% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Harlow: 377 applications received in the last year, 216 decisions published.
Harlow takes a median of 55 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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HW/LDCP/26/00442 Awaiting decision
19 Park Lane Harlow Essex CM20 2QQ
Alterations to loft conversion including new rear dormer & rooflights on front roof face
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HW/HSE/26/00426 Awaiting decision
6 Burnside Terrace Hobbs Cross Road Harlow Essex CM17 0LA
Retrospective application for retention of the front porch canopy, black cladding and beige tiles to the front elevation
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HW/TP/26/10050 Awaiting decision
5 Glan Avon Mews Kingsdon Lane Harlow Essex CM17 9DZ
Lime Tree A - Proposed crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres in height and lateral spread, working towards identifiable previous pruning points where appropriate, while maintaining a balanced and natural crown Lime Tree B - Proposed crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres in height and lateral spread, working towards identifiable previous pruning points where appropriate, while maintaining a balanced and natural crown Lime Tree C - Proposed crown reduction of up to 2.5 metres in height and lateral spread, working towards identifiable previous pruning points where appropriate, including overhanging branches above the vehicle parking area
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HW/TP/26/10049 Awaiting decision
Jewish Community Centre Harberts Road Harlow Essex CM19 4DT
(T1) Oak - Prune back to previous points
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HW/HSE/26/00429 Awaiting decision
80 Churchfield Harlow Essex CM20 3DD
The installation of a front access modular ramp
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HW/FUL/26/00424 Awaiting decision
10 The Rows Harlow Essex CM20 1BZ
Installation of an ATM machine
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HW/FUL/26/00431 Awaiting decision
Unit 4 Midas River Way Harlow Essex CM20 2GJ
Installation of a fixed metal escape ladder extending from the existing roof level to ground level on the rear corner elevation of the building
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HW/ADV/26/00425 Awaiting decision
10 The Rows Harlow Essex CM20 1BZ
Installation of 1 no. illuminated surround sign and, 1 no. illuminated logo panel
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HW/ADV/26/00423 Awaiting decision
Brake Bros Flex Meadow Harlow Essex CM19 5GJ
Installation of 1 no. Internally Illuminated Fascia Sign and 1 no. Monolith Sign to Replace Existing
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HW/CND/26/00422 Awaiting decision
Adams House East Gate Harlow Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (New/Replacement Elevation Tiles) of planning permission HW/FUL/26/00033 for refurbishment of the Adams House facades
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HW/TELD/26/00428 Awaiting decision
STREET RECORD Temple Bank Harlow Essex
Proposed upgrade of the existing telecommunications base station comprising the removal of the existing 20m high lattice mast and the installation of a replacement 20m high monopole mast with headframe accommodating 9 no. antennas and 1 no. 300mm diameter dish antenna along with upgrades to the equipment cabinets, to include the siting of 1 no. equipment cabinet, with 2 no. equipment cabinets to be removed and ancillary works
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HW/EIAO/26/00427 Awaiting decision
PHE Coldharbour Road Harlow Essex CM19 5AD
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Screening Opinion under Regulation 6(1) of the Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) for demolition of three buildings and structures, namely Building H39 (the Energy Centre), Building SC1 (including link bridge connecting to Building H35), and the Tank Farm. The total floorspace to be demolished comprises approximately 45,000 sqm Gross Internal Area (GIA).
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HW/FUL/26/00420 Awaiting decision
Gravelpit Spring Newhall London Road Harlow Essex
Installation of a 1.8 metre high perimeter security fence around Gravel Pit Spring Wood
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HW/LDCP/26/00418 Awaiting decision
89 Ashworth Place Harlow Essex CM17 9PW
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front facing roof lights
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HW/CND/26/00419 Awaiting decision
Harlow Service Station Tillwicks Road Harlow Essex CM18 6NQ
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission HW/FUL/26/00178 for Installation of 2 no. enclosed Jet Wash Bays to rear of forecourt
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HW/HSE/26/00417 Awaiting decision
292 Halling Hill Harlow Essex CM20 3JU
Proposed front access vehicular hardstand
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HW/CND/26/00416 Awaiting decision
Former 339 Northbrooks Harlow Essex CM19 4DP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Residential Travel Information Pack) of planning permission HW/FUL/24/00309 for demolition of existing bungalow and construction of 4 no. two-bedroom houses with 1 no. three bedroom house with associated off street parking (2 spaces per dwelling), private gardens, bicycle storage (2 spaces per dwelling), refuse & recycling storage to front new landscaping and retention of protected trees
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HW/CND/26/00413 Awaiting decision
41 Stackfield Harlow Essex CM20 2LB
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Materials) of planning permission HW/HSE/26/00227 for Main Roof Replacement.
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HW/HSE/26/00411 Awaiting decision
2 Herons Wood Harlow Essex CM20 1RN
Conversion of existing garage to ancillary residential accomodation
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HW/CAA/26/40007 Awaiting decision
Street Record Parsloe Road Harlow Essex
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except means of access from Parsloe Road for a residential development (Use Class C3) to include open space, landscaping, drainage, play space and all associated works and infrastructure for Land at Jack's Hatch, South of Parsloe Road, Harlow Ref. EPF/1753/26
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HW/CAA/26/40006 Awaiting decision
Land East Of East End Farm Roydon Road Harlow Essex
Retrospective Application for Change of Use of Redundant Agricultural Buildings to Commercial Use Class B8 at East End Farm, Harlow Road, Roydon EPF/1915/26
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HW/ADV/26/00409 Awaiting decision
10 - 11 The Stow Harlow Essex CM20 3AH
Installation of acrylic fascia boards, with green background and white and beige lettering and symbols
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HW/HSE/26/00410 Awaiting decision
1 East Park Harlow Essex CM17 0SF
Retrospective consent is sought for the construction of a single storey rear extension and erection of garden room in the rear garden
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HW/FUL/26/00408 Awaiting decision
10 - 11 The Stow Harlow Essex CM20 3AH
Shopfront alteration
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HW/HSE/26/00407 Awaiting decision
56 Lodge Hall Harlow Essex CM18 7SY
Proposed front access ramp
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HW/ADV/26/00406 Awaiting decision
Asda The Water Gardens South Gate Harlow Essex CM20 1AN
Refurbishment and replacement of existing external signage, including upgraded illumination to existing ASDA lettering, a new internally illuminated George roundel, replacement ASDA projecting and cash machine signs, new window and trolley bay graphics, and replacement parking, trolley, CCTV and opening-hours signage
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HW/TP/26/10048 Awaiting decision
Tye Burn House Tye Green Village Harlow Essex CM18 6QZ
Norwegian Spruce to be felled due to being dead and diseased
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HW/CND/26/00402 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Windmill Fields Moor Hall Road Harlow Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 16 (External Lighting) of planning permission HW/FUL/22/00547 for the erection of 38 dwellings with associated works including access, parking and cycle infrastructure, landscaping, public art and public open spaces
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HW/S106/26/00404 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Windmill Fields Moor Hall Road Harlow Essex
Confirmation of First Homes eligibility pursuant to Schedule 1, Part 3, Paragraph 4.5 of the S106 Agreement relating to application reference HW/FUL/22/00547
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HW/S106/26/00405 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Windmill Fields Moor Hall Road Harlow Essex
Confirmation of First Homes eligibility pursuant to Schedule 1, Part 3, Paragraph 4.5 of the S106 Agreement relating to application reference HW/FUL/22/00547
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HW/S106/26/00403 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Windmill Fields Moor Hall Road Harlow Essex
Confirmation of First Homes eligibility pursuant to Schedule 1, Part 3, Paragraph 4.5 of the S106 Agreement relating to application reference HW/FUL/22/00547
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HW/HSE/26/00400 Awaiting decision
227 Fold Croft Harlow Essex CM20 1SF
Erection of a single storey front extension
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HW/HSE/26/00401 Awaiting decision
1 Hadley Grange Harlow Essex CM17 9PQ
Installation of a front access modular ramp
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HW/CND/26/00399 Awaiting decision
Land East Of Windmill Fields Moor Hall Road Harlow Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 15 (Residential Travel Information Pack) of planning permission HW/FUL/22/00547 for erection of 38 dwellings with associated works including access, parking and cycle infrastructure, landscaping, public art and public open spaces
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HW/TP/26/10047 Awaiting decision
Sainsburys Fifth Avenue Harlow Essex CM20 2AG
G3 Hazel - Norway maple, Pedunculate oak, Common alder, Common ash, Field maple, Silver birch - Crown lift to 5.2m over access road, T1 - Silver birch Tree - Fell tree to ground level, T2 - Common ash - Fell tree to ground level, T6 - Common ash - Fell to ground level, T11 - London plane - Reduce away from building to ensure 2m clearance, T13 - London plane - Reduce away from building to ensure 2m clearance, T23 - Common alder - Reduce away from lamp column to ensure 2m clearance T30 - London plane - Fell tree to ground level, T31 - Norway maple - Crown raise to 5.2m over access road, T32 - London plane - Crown raise to 5.2m over access road, T39 - Crab apple - Remove deadwood back to live growth, T44 - London plane - Remove deadwood from within crown, T46 - London plane - Remove deadwood from within crown, T50 - London plane - Remove deadwood from within crown, T51 - London plane - Fell tree to ground level & T56 - Himalayan birch - Fell both stems with bark wounds to ground level.
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HW/DEM/26/00398 Awaiting decision
Residential Development At Garage Block 67 To 70 And 74 To 75 Radburn Close Radburn Close Harlow Essex
Demolition of existing garage blocks 67 to 70 & 74 to 75 Radburn Close
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HW/DEM/26/00397 Awaiting decision
Residential Development At Garage Block 1 To 6 Five Acres Five Acres Harlow Essex
Demolition of existing garage block 1 to 6 Five Acres
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HW/TP/26/10046 Awaiting decision
Lamorna Tye Green Village Harlow Essex CM18 6QZ
x 2 Crack Willow trees (Salix Fragilis) - reduce stems up to 8 metres
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HW/TELD/26/00396 Awaiting decision
Telecommunications Mast Edinburgh Gate Harlow Essex
Removal of the 3 no. existing antennas, and installation of 3 no. new antennas and ancillary development
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HW/DEM/26/00392 Awaiting decision
Residential Development At Garage Block 37-43 Little Brays Little Brays Harlow Essex
Demolition of existing garage block 37-43 Little Brays
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HW/DEM/26/00395 Awaiting decision
Residential Development At Garage Block 89 To 93 Longbanks Longbanks Harlow Essex
Demolition of existing garage block 89 to 93 Longbanks
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HW/DEM/26/00393 Awaiting decision
Residential Development At Garage Block 7 To 12 Potters Field Potters Field Harlow Essex
Demolition of existing garage block 7 to 12 Potters Field
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HW/DEM/26/00394 Awaiting decision
Residential Development At Garage Block 1 To 9 And 24 To 32 Barley Croft Barley Croft Harlow Essex
Demolition of existing garage blocks 1 to 9 & 24 to 32 Barley Croft
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HW/FUL/26/00390 Awaiting decision
Purford Green Primary School Purford Green Harlow Essex CM18 6HP
Retention of an existing single-storey modular building for use as a dedicated sensory and nurture facility supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), together with associated boundary screening, within the existing grounds of Purford Green Primary School and Nursery.
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HW/CND/26/00391 Awaiting decision
149 Willowfield Harlow Essex CM18 6RY
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Gate Materials) of planning permission HW/HSE/26/00208 for a garage conversion, single storey side extension, the removal of the existing front door and porch, relocation of entrance door and erection of gate to frontage
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HW/TP/26/10045 Awaiting decision
5 Glan Avon Mews Kingsdon Lane Harlow Essex CM17 9DZ
T11 Lime tree (Tilia species), to remove all deadwood and dead/dying branches throughout the crown, cutting back to suitable live growth where appropriate
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HW/CND/26/00388 Awaiting decision
55 Sheering Road Harlow Essex CM17 0JN
Application 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 property
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HW/LDCP/26/00387 Awaiting decision
Units A And B Mead Park Industrial Estate Harlow Essex CM20 2SE
Certificate seeks to certify that the use of the property for any purpose within Use Classes E (Commercial, Business and Service), B2 (General Industrial) and B8 (Storage & Distribution) use, is lawful for planning purposes and reflects the change in legislation under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 (SI 2020/757), which amended the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987.
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HW/LDCP/26/00386 Awaiting decision
310 Berecroft Harlow Essex CM18 7SH
Proposed use of the existing dwelling for supported living and care to be provided to young adults between the ages of 16-25
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HW/LDCP/26/00385 Awaiting decision
Holy Cross Roman Catholic Primary School Tracyes Road Harlow Essex CM18 6JJ
Construction of a single storey extension to provide new entrance, waiting area, toilet and meeting room
Recent decisions
Data to October 2026
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HW/TELD/26/00364 Decided
Land At Proposed Riverway Cambridge Road Junction Cambridge Road Harlow Essex
2No. 9m Light Wooden Poles
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HW/CND/26/00350 Granted
The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Details of New Rooflights) of planning permission HW/LBC/24/00374 for external repairs to the Museums pitched and flat roofs
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HW/ADV/26/00328 Granted
H S S Hire Group Plc Harmony Works Edinburgh Way Harlow Essex CM20 2DH
Display of Acrylic Fascia board Signs & 1 no. illuminated Protruding Sign
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HW/FUL/26/00327 Granted
H S S Hire Group Plc Harmony Works Edinburgh Way Harlow Essex CM20 2DH
Alteration to existing shopfront with installation of condenser units, retractable awning, LED signage and wall lights
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HW/FUL/26/00322 Granted
154 Dads Wood Harlow Essex CM20 1JQ
Replacement windows and door
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HW/HSE/26/00304 Refused
96 Fesants Croft Harlow Essex CM20 2JR
Installation of photovoltaic system to external south facing roof space including inverter & battery system to be located in fenced off garden area
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HW/PANDC/26/00297 Refused
Mansfield House West Road Harlow Essex CM20 2TZ
Change of use from Class E office furniture retail to residential comprising 10 flats at Ground Floor Level
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HW/LDCP/26/00324 Granted
74 Ashworth Place Harlow Essex CM17 9PW
Construction of a single storey rear extension projecting 3m from the rear elevation, with a flat roof incorporating a roof lantern. Loft conversion including rear dormer extension and installation of rooflights to the front roof slope.
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HW/HSE/26/00318 Granted
7 Herons Wood Harlow Essex CM20 1RW
Construction of side and rear extensions. Increase in roof ridge height to form first floor accommodation and insertion of 6 no. rooflights
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HW/FUL/26/00126 Granted
Court House South Gate Harlow Essex CM20 1HH
Conversion of Court Building to Conference and Meeting Hall Class F2(b)
The full record
Decisions between 1990 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,927 decisions from Harlow between 1990 and 2026, part of 2,129 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,569 granted against 194 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 371 applications recorded.
The trailing-year figures above track current activity. This record reaches back further, so a decision here may predate the online portal; each application still has its own page with the source link.
From the archive
Earliest records shown in full
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HW/HSE/90/00004 Granted
200 Old Road Harlow Essex CM17 0HQ
PROPOSED DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE/WORKSHOP BUILDING AND ERECTION OF TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION TO FORM DOUBLE GARAGE/WORKSHOP , TOILET AND ACCOMMODATION FOR ELDERLY RELATIVE
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HW/ST/00/00306 Granted
Clapgate Cottage Latton Street Harlow CM17 9EQ
Erection of Two Detached Dwellings, And Conversion of Existing Cottage Extension to Garage With New Driveways (Revised Plans 15/11/00)
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HW/ST/00/00007 Granted
Hudgills Long Wood Harlow CM18 7JD
Two storey freestanding garage with games room above
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HW/ST/00/00005 Granted
161 Northbrooks Harlow Essex CM194DQ
Single storey extension to provide ground floor WC facility
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HW/TP/00/10010 Granted
81 Tany's Dell Harlow CM20 2LW
Felling of Apple tree
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HW/ST/00/00063 Granted
153 Berecroft Harlow CM18 7SE
Storm porch
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HW/ST/00/00062 Granted
154 Berecroft Harlow CM18 7SE
Storm porch
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HW/ST/00/00052 Granted
St James Church Perry Road Harlow CM18 7NP
Replace Wooden Shed With Metal Storage Container
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HW/DT/00/00111 Refused
Nicholls Tower Nicholls Field Harlow Essex CM18 6DY
4 Dish Aerials, 3 Antenna, And a Radio Equipment Cabin, to be Installed at Roof Level
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HW/ST/00/00087 Granted
57 Wedhey Harlow Essex CM194AE
Carport (bay) and Garage at End of Garden, Adjacent to Council Garage Area
Decision speed
12 months to October 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 131 61%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 42 19%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 43 20%
Planning agents in Harlow
The firms named as agent on the most applications on this register. Company information only.
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Barker Parry Town Planning Ltd 83% granted overall 57
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Harlow Council 98% granted overall 44
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Hybrid Planning & Development Limited 84% granted overall 30
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First Prospect Limited 100% granted overall 29
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Robert Blake Designs Ltd 92% granted overall 27
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Architectural Design Studio Ltd. 89% granted overall 16
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Savills Limited 92% granted overall 15
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Applications by ward in Harlow
- Bush Fair 82
- Church Langley 97
- Great Parndon 82
- Great Parndon North 27
- Harlow Common 62
- Little Parndon -Hare Street 167
- Mark Hall 148
- Mark Hall North 48
- Mark Hall South 34
- Netteswell 128
- Newhall 31
- Old Harlow 290
- Old Harlow West 46
- Potter Street 27
- Staple Tye 46
- Sumners And Kingsmoor 48
- Sumners And Kingsmoor East 39
- Toddbrook 105
- Town Centre 38
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Harlow decide?
In the 12 months to October 2026, Harlow decided 216 planning applications. 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
How long does a planning decision take in Harlow?
The median time from a planning application being received to a decision was 55 days over the 12 months to October 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Harlow decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 216 decisions in the 12 months to October 2026 where both dates are published, 61% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 80% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Harlow decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1927 decisions from Harlow between 1990 and 2026, out of 2,129 applications on record. Across that whole period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.
When is planning activity busiest in Harlow?
July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to October 2026, with 64 applications recorded. The monthly pattern is listed on this page.
How do I find a planning application by its reference number?
Every application indexed here has its own page at a stable address. Look the reference up in a search engine together with the council name, or browse the latest applications below. Each page shows the description, address, dates and decision as the council published them.
Where can I see the full documents for an application?
Plans, drawings and officer reports stay on Harlow's own planning portal. Every application page here links straight to the source record.
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Harlow: 2,129 planning applications on record as of October 2026. Trailing 12 months: 216 decided, 89% approved, median 55 days to a decision. 377 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 1990 and 2026: 1,927 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.
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