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Harlow planning applications

260 applications. 91% approved. 49 days to decide.

As of July 2026, PlanIndex holds 260 planning applications from Harlow. 48 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 91% of clear-cut outcomes approved.

48
Decided 12 months to July 2026
150
New applications 12 months to July 2026
16
Awaiting decision

Latest applications

Data to July 2026

  • HW/LDCP/26/00294 Status unknown

    17 Sakins Croft Harlow Essex CM18 7BW

    Erection of a Single Storey rear extension with lean-to roof and 2 velux windows

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • HW/FUL/26/00293 Status unknown

    Dental Practice Nuffield House Health Centre The Stow Harlow Essex CM20 3AX

    Demolition of existing dental practice building and erection of fence

    Submitted 28 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • HW/HSE/26/00292 Status unknown

    113 Tilbury Mead Harlow Essex CM18 6JG

    Proposed ramp access to side entrance

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • HW/NMA/26/00291 Status unknown

    CP3B Newhall Barnfield Way Newhall Harlow Essex

    Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/REM/20/00255 to remove the sub-station from the CP3B Parcel

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • HW/LDCP/26/00290 Status unknown

    Flat Block 5 To 9 Holland Way Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9NN

    To replace timber with a non combustible alternative up to the 2nd floor level (the first seven levels of tile from the first floor up. Install cavity barriers to compartment floor slab edges behind all infill/spandrel panels. Install cavity barriers to compartment floor slab edges within the cement particle board cladding to projecting bay windows. Internal fire stopping to be installed / replaced to cables passing between walls

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • HW/TELD/26/00295 Status unknown

    Netteswell Tower Netteswell Orchard Harlow Essex CM20 2QN

    1No. GPS Module to be removed And Replaced With 1No. GPS Module. 6No. Antennas to be removed And replaced With 9 No Antennas 9No. RRU's be Removed And replaced With 15 No. RRU's 1No. Dish to be relocated on The Existing Rooftop Equipment

    Submitted 27 Jul 2026 Telecoms
  • HW/CND/26/00289 Status unknown

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 7 (Details of Repairs) of listed building consent HW/LBC/24/00374 for external repairs to the museum's pitched and flat roofs

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • HW/FUL/26/00288 Status unknown

    Beckmead Moundwood Academy Commonside Road Harlow Essex CM18 7EZ

    Retention of single storey Portakabin modular school building for the period of 12 months

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • HW/CND/26/00287 Status unknown

    The Yorkes Tye Green Village Harlow Essex

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 5 (Residential Travel Pack) of planning permission HW/FUL/22/00223 for erection of two one-storey buildings for the purpose of creating 6 no. social housing bungalows for people over 55

    Submitted 22 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • HW/CND/26/00285 Status unknown

    St Marks Rc Comprehensive School Tripton Road Harlow Essex CM18 6AA

    Application for approval of details reserved by Condition 10 (Playing Field Details) of planning permission HW/FUL/25/00069 for the erection of new school buildings with associated cycle parking, landscaping, multi-use games areas, reconfiguration of car parking and associated works

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Conditions

Recent decisions

Data to July 2026

  • 9 Ashworth Place Harlow Essex CM17 9PU

    Loft Conversion & addition of rear dormer

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Lawful development
  • HW/HSE/26/00236 Granted

    32 North Grove Harlow Essex CM18 6DU

    Construction of a single storey front extension, single storey rear extension, and part first floor extension. Application of render to the side wall

    Decided 27 Jul 2026 Householder
  • HW/HSE/26/00209 Granted

    13 Harefield Harlow Essex CM20 3EF

    Construction of a front porch extension and covered bin storage area

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Householder
  • 43 Sharpecroft Harlow Essex CM19 4AB

    Construction of a single storey rear 6m extension

    Decided 24 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • 18 Greygoose Park Harlow Essex CM19 4JL

    Construction of a single storey rear extension, conservatory to be demolished

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Prior approval
  • HW/CND/26/00237 Granted

    Connetic Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2SU

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 19 (Secured by Design) of planning permission HW/FUL/24/00375 for demolition of existing vacant buildings and construction of five industrial/logistics units (Use classes E(g)(iii),B2 & B8) together with ancillary offices, associated car parking, service areas and soft landscaping

    Decided 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • HW/FUL/26/00033 Granted

    Adams House East Gate Harlow Essex

    Refurbishment of the Adams House facades including replacement shopfronts (including signage), windows, the clock, changes to facing materials, and associated works

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • HW/HSE/26/00231 Granted

    56 Belfield Gardens Harlow Essex CM17 9QN

    Installation of a modular ramp to provide safe access to/from property

    Decided 21 Jul 2026 Householder
  • HW/CND/26/00076 Refused

    Kitchen Hall Farm Red Lion Lane Harlow Essex CM17 9BU

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 2 (Granary Floor), condition 3 (Condition Survey & Schedule of Repair) and condition 5 (Additional Repair Works) of listed building consent HW/LBC/23/00110 for the conversion of existing curtilage listed ancillary barn into 2 no. semi-detached dwellings

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • HW/CND/26/00168 Granted

    Greenwell Academy Tendring Road Harlow Essex CM18 6RN

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 9 (Delivery and Service Management Plan), condition 10 (Waste and Recycling Management Plan) & condition 18 (School Management Strategy) of planning permission HW/REMVAR/24/00073 for the construction of a special educational needs & disability (SEND) school and associated works

    Decided 20 Jul 2026 Conditions

The full record

Decisions between 2015 and 2026

PlanIndex holds 157 decisions from Harlow between 2015 and 2026, part of 260 applications on record. Over that period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 112 granted against 17 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 144 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

  • HW/PL/15/00080 Granted

    Parndon Mill Parndon Mill Lane Harlow CM20 2HP

    Demolition of Existing Agricultural Machinery Store and Construction of a New Store withAdditional Sculpture Workshops/Studios

    Decided 15 Apr 2015 Full applications
  • HW/NMA/16/00540 Granted

    Redevelopment Of The Briars, Copshall Close And Aylets Field The Briars Harlow Essex

    Application for Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission Under Planning Reference HW/FUL/15/00229 for the Removal of Particular Side Elevations Windows to Improve Room Layouts.

    Decided 10 Jan 2017 Amendments
  • HW/FUL/20/00567 Refused

    Small Copper Churchfield Harlow Essex CM20 3DE

    Catering Trailer to be placed on the designated area for the purpose of selling Hot Food.

    Decided 20 May 2021 Full applications
  • 74 Rivermill Harlow Essex CM20 1NT

    Single storey rear extension

    Decided 13 Jul 2021 Prior approval
  • HW/HSE/21/00291 Granted

    95 Tanys Dell Harlow Essex CM20 2LW

    4.0m flat roof rear extension incorporating bi-fold doors, single window and roof lantern

    Decided 14 Jul 2021 Householder
  • HW/HSE/21/00240 Granted

    29 Cooks Spinney Harlow Essex CM20 3BJ

    Demolition of existing outbuilding and replacement with a single storey front extension

    Decided 14 Jul 2021 Householder
  • 110 Potter Street Harlow Essex CM17 9AW

    Single storey ground floor rear extension

    Decided 20 Jul 2021 Prior approval
  • 163 Halling Hill Harlow Essex CM20 3JP

    Front Porch

    Decided 20 Jul 2021 Lawful development
  • HW/HSE/21/00307 Granted

    22 Woodland Way Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9SQ

    Single storey side extension

    Decided 20 Jul 2021 Householder
  • HW/HSE/21/00303 Granted

    279 Ladyshot Harlow Essex CM20 3EY

    Single storey outbuilding for gymnasium and play room

    Decided 20 Jul 2021 Householder

Decision speed

12 months to July 2026, where both dates are published

  1. Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 32 67%
  2. 8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 7 15%
  3. Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 9 19%

Common questions

How many planning applications does Harlow decide?

In the 12 months to July 2026, Harlow decided 48 planning applications. 91% 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 49 days over the 12 months to July 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.

How many Harlow decisions arrive within the eight week target?

Of the 48 decisions in the 12 months to July 2026 where both dates are published, 67% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 81% within thirteen weeks.

How many planning applications has Harlow decided in total?

PlanIndex holds 157 decisions from Harlow between 2015 and 2026, out of 260 applications on record. Across that whole period 87% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals.

When is planning activity busiest in Harlow?

July 2026 was the busiest month across the 12 months to July 2026, with 45 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.

Cite these figures

Harlow: 260 planning applications on record as of July 2026. Trailing 12 months: 48 decided, 91% approved, median 49 days to a decision. 150 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2015 and 2026: 157 in total, 87% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.