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Harlow planning applications
1,704 applications. 86% approved. 63 days to decide.
As of September 2026, PlanIndex holds 1,704 planning applications from Harlow. 160 were decided in the trailing 12 months, with 86% of clear-cut outcomes approved.
Harlow takes a median of 60 days to decide a planning application. See how that compares.
All applications
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HW/HSE/26/00372 Awaiting decision
74 Silvesters Harlow Essex CM19 5NW
Replacement of conservatory with erection of a single storey rear extension
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HW/TP/26/10041 Awaiting decision
43 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0EY
T1 Horse Chestnut crown reduction back to the previous pruning points 1.5-2 metres leaving growing points
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HW/CND/26/00374 Awaiting decision
Land At 35 -37 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Covering External Materials), condition 4 (Conservation Rooflights), condition 6 (Architectual Details) & condition 7 (Details of all hard and soft -landscaping and boundary treatments) of planning permission HW/HSE/25/00288 for a Single storey rear extension and internal alterations
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HW/TP/26/10043 Awaiting decision
45 Mulberry Green Harlow Essex CM17 0EY
T1 - Horse chestnut - Crown reduction back to the previous pruning points 1.5-2 metres, leaving growing points. T2 - Lime - Re-pollard back to previous knuckles, removing 3 metres of growth.
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HW/TP/26/10042 Awaiting decision
Harlow Cricket Club Chippingfield Harlow Essex CM17 0DJ
T1, T2, T3, T5, T6, T7, T8 - Limes - Re-pollard back to the previous knuckles by removing 3 metres of growth. T4 - Lime - Pollard down to height of 8 metres, removing the deadwood and promoting new growth. G1 - Ash - Crown lift over sheds by 2 metres.
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HW/CND/26/00373 Awaiting decision
Adams House East Gate Harlow Essex
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Windows, Doors and Cills Details) and condition 4 (Details of Proposed Colour & Materials of new Windows, Doors and Cills) of planning permission HW/FUL/26/00033 for the refurbishment of the Adams House facades including replacement shopfronts (including signage), windows, the clock, changes to facing materials, and associated works
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HW/HSE/26/00370 Awaiting decision
18 Kingsmoor Road Harlow Essex CM19 4HP
Replacement of existing double garage, alterations to fenestration, and installation of a new entrance canopy
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HW/PALHE/26/00371 Awaiting decision
81 Stile Croft Harlow Essex CM18 6LP
Construction of a single storey rear extension
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HW/CND/26/00368 Awaiting decision
Caretakers House St James School Paringdon Road Harlow Essex CM18 7RH
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Construction Environmental Management Plan) of planning permission HW/FUL/26/00188 for extension and change of use of schoolhouse from use class C3 (Dwelling) to use class E(f) (Childrens Day Nursery)
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HW/FUL/26/00367 Awaiting decision
25 Radburn Close Harlow Essex CM18 7ED
Retrospective planning application is sought for the retention of a detached outbuilding within the rear garden of 25 Radburn Close
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HW/HSE/26/00366 Awaiting decision
4 Doulton Close Harlow Essex CM17 9RG
Conversion of existing integral garage into a home office. The existing garage door will be removed and replaced with brickwork and a new window to match the existing house. An internal doorway will be created between the existing house and garage. No extension to the footprint of the property is proposed
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HW/TP/26/10040 Awaiting decision
Dukes Park Edinburgh Way Harlow Essex
7 x Cherry plum Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 3m - Reduce branches to clear lamp and column by 3m
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HW/TELD/26/00364 Awaiting decision
The Astro Building Unit 2 Midas River Way Harlow Essex CM20 2GJ
2No. 9m Light Wooden Poles
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HW/HSE/26/00362 Awaiting decision
10 Cock Green Harlow Essex CM19 4HW
Construction of an additional storey above existing bungalow and single storey porch extension
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HW/HSE/26/00365 Awaiting decision
13A Monksbury Harlow Essex CM18 7TA
Construction of a ground floor bedroom and bathroom extension with a front entrance access ramp
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HW/CND/26/00363 Awaiting decision
Site Of Former Occasio House College Square Harlow Essex CM20 1AP
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 26 (Landscaping Details) of planning permission HW/FUL/23/00488 for Redevelopment of land to the west of Harlow Playhouse, including Occasio House, to provide a 2 no. storey detached extension to Harlow Playhouse to provide creative studios and performing arts space, music school and recording studio, cafe, changing rooms and booking office (Sui Generis); and an additional part 6 no. and part 5 no. storey building to provide flexible commercial and community floorspace at ground floor level (Use Class E and Use Class F.1/F.2) with residential flats above (Use Class C); together with landscaping, public realm improvements, improvement works to the Haydens Road subway, re-direction of College Gate and re-location of the taxi rank; and associated access and parking provision.
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HW/REMVAR/26/00361 Awaiting decision
5A Park Lane Harlow Essex CM20 2QQ
Application for removal of condition 4 under planning reference HW/PL/13/00257 to restore permitted development rights under Classes A, B and E
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HW/HSE/26/00360 Awaiting decision
5 Deer Park Harlow Essex CM19 4LB
Integral garage conversion and enclosure of covered porch area
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HW/FUL/26/00357 Awaiting decision
Harlowbury Primary School Watlington Road Harlow Essex CM17 0DX
Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide 10 dwellings, incorporating parking, landscaping, and associated infrastructure
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HW/CND/26/00358 Awaiting decision
11 Great Leylands Harlow Essex CM18 6HR
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Detailed Landscape Scheme), condition 4 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme), condition 7 (Arboricultural Method Statement) & condition 9 (Infrastructure Provision) of planning permission HW/FUL/24/00259 for erection of 1 no. three bed dwellinghouse on land adjacent with associated parking and landscaping. Construction of a 3m single storey rear extension to existing dwelling
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HW/CND/26/00355 Awaiting decision
Redevelopment Of Harlow Bus Station And Adjacent Land Terminus Street Harlow Essex CM20 1XA
Application for discharge of details reserved by Condition 4 (Detailed Landscape Scheme) of planning permission HW/REMVAR/24/00307 for the redevelopment of Harlow Bus Station
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HW/CND/26/00356 Awaiting decision
Redevelopment Of Harlow Bus Station And Adjacent Land Terminus Street Harlow Essex CM20 1XA
Application for discharge of details reserved by Condition 5 (External Materials) of planning permission HW/REMVAR/24/00307 for the redevelopment of Harlow Bus Station
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HW/HSE/26/00137 Awaiting decision
16 Bury Road Harlow Essex CM17 0ED
Roof replacement
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HW/FUL/26/00354 Awaiting decision
69 Old Road Harlow Essex CM17 0HF
Construction of a single detached 4-bedroom property with associated landscaping and parking
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HW/LDCP/26/00352 Awaiting decision
30 Blackbush Spring Harlow Essex CM20 3DY
Construction of a single storey rear extension
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HW/HSE/26/00353 Awaiting decision
14 Hawkenbury Harlow Essex CM19 4HY
Erection of a single storey rear side infill extension
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HW/LDCP/26/00349 Awaiting decision
63 Peterswood Harlow Essex CM18 7RJ
Conversion of existing garage to a habitable space
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HW/CND/26/00350 Awaiting decision
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/FUL/26/00348 Awaiting decision
5 Ladyshot Harlow Essex CM20 3EJ
Construction of a single storey rear extension and front entrance porch
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HW/HSE/26/00347 Awaiting decision
210 Hollyfield Harlow Essex CM19 4NG
Proposed front access ramp
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HW/FUL/26/00342 Awaiting decision
1 Burnt Mill Harlow Essex CM20 2UP
Installation of new aluminium automatic single sliding door with new shopfront glazing and frames
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HW/NMA/26/00343 Awaiting decision
St Nicholas School Hobbs Cross Road Harlow Essex CM17 0NJ
Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/FUL/26/00014 to omit ridge line roof lights to the North and South elevations and install privacy windows in the North elevation windows at ground floor level with Installation of solar panels to the south elevation for swimming pool enclosure
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HW/HSE/26/00341 Awaiting decision
88 Collins Meadow Harlow Essex CM19 4EL
Construction of a two-storey rear extension and replacement of the attached garage
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HW/HSE/26/00340 Awaiting decision
13 Brambling Crescent Harlow Essex CM17 0GF
Retrospective permission for erection of a single storey rear extension
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HW/FUL/26/00338 Awaiting decision
Site Of Former Akhter House Perry Road Harlow Essex CM18 7NS
Erection of light industrial/warehouse buildings, creation of vehicular accesses and associated development
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HW/FUL/26/00335 Awaiting decision
Sir Frederick Gibberd College Tendring Road Harlow Essex CM18 6RN
Construction of replacement teaching block and new sixth form block plus external works, including hard and soft landscaping, car parking, boundary treatment and installation of ground source heat pumps and associated infrastructure.
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HW/HSE/26/00334 Awaiting decision
63 Stackfield Harlow Essex CM20 2LD
Erection of a side extension with internal mezzanine floor
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HW/ADV/26/00332 Awaiting decision
1 Burnt Mill Harlow Essex CM20 2UP
Installation of new 1 x externally illuminated fret cut letters, 5x vinyls
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HW/CND/26/00333 Awaiting decision
Greenwell Academy Tendring Road Harlow Essex CM18 6RN
Application for approval of details reserved by condition 3 (Detailed Landscape Scheme), 16 (Landscape & Ecological Plan) & 19 (Electric Vehicle Provision) of planning permission HW/FUL/21/00625 for the construction of Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) School and Associated Works
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HW/FUL/26/00337 Awaiting decision
Green Hills Common Room Green Hills Harlow Essex CM20 3SZ
Change the use of the existing building & conversion into a temporary housing unit
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HW/FUL/26/00336 Awaiting decision
309A Halling Hill Harlow Essex CM20 3JU
Change the use of the existing building and conversion into a self-contained 1-bedroom flat
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HW/PALHE/26/00331 Awaiting decision
115 Chelsea Gardens Harlow Essex CM17 9RY
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of new 4m deep extension
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HW/HSE/26/00330 Awaiting decision
13 Huntley Road Harlow Essex CM20 2PR
Construction of a single storey side extension to join house and garage
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HW/FUL/26/00329 Awaiting decision
Land Adjoining 63 Park Mead Park Mead Harlow Essex
Erection of 1 no. new dwelling with associated landscaping and parking
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HW/ADV/26/00328 Awaiting decision
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 Awaiting decision
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/REMVAR/26/00326 Awaiting decision
Harlow Fields School Tendring Road Harlow Essex CM18 6RN
Application for variation of condition 2 of planning permission HW/FUL/19/00230 to allow permanent retention of the relocatable classrooms and storage unit.
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HW/TP/26/10038 Awaiting decision
202A Old Road Harlow Essex CM17 0HQ
(T39) - Horse Chestnut - Reduce trunk to below lowest diseased branch. (T40) - Horse Chestnut - Coppice to ground level stool as per EnviroArb-Solutions Ltd Report. (T41) - Horse Chestnut - Coppice to ground level stool as per EnviroArb-Solutions Ltd Report.
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HW/LDCP/26/00324 Awaiting decision
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/LDCP/26/00323 Awaiting decision
Flat Block 58 To 62 The Chase Newhall Harlow Essex CM17 9JA
Replacement cladding to external of building
Recent decisions
Data to September 2026
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HW/TP/26/10029 Awaiting decision
45 Priory Court Harlow Essex CM18 7AZ
T1 Oak - Pollard to final height of 12m - Tree is in poor structural condition and this should prolong retention vs felling. Current height 18m Final height 12m Current spread 12m Final Spread 6m
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HW/NMA/26/00153 Granted
Phase Ii New Hall Farm And Hubbards Hall Farm Whole Site Newhall London Road Harlow Essex
Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/PL/04/00302 to amend the wording of condition 19 (Approved Plans) to reflect the proposed revisions to the masterplan comprising: NEAP position within primary school extension site; reserve second school site labelling; and general updates to reflect the layout of development phases that have been approved under subsequent permissions since the grant of the original outline planning consent.
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HW/REMVAR/26/00241 Granted
Essex Hunt Cottages Kennels Lane Newhall Harlow Essex
Application for removal of condition 8 (HMMP) and variation to wording of condition 9 (Arboricultural Method Statement) of planning permission HW/FUL/25/00043 for sub-division of the existing two semi-detached dwellings to provide four dwellings, including minor external alterations.
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HW/TELD/26/00295 Decided
Netteswell Tower Netteswell Orchard Harlow Essex CM20 2QN
1 no. GPS Module to be removed and replaced with 1 no. GPS Module, 6 No. Antennas to be removed and replaced with 9 No Antennas, 9 No. RRU's be removed and replaced with 15 No. RRU's, 1 no. dish to be relocated on the existing rooftop equipment.
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HW/FUL/25/00504 Granted
Proposed Development South East Of Princess Alexandra Hospital Fourth Avenue Harlow Essex
Redevelopment of the site to provide mixed use development across 2 buildings, comprising purpose-built key worker accommodation (Sui Generis), residential units (Class C3) and commercial floorspace (Class E) at ground floor level, soft and hard landscaping, pedestrian and vehicular access, cycle parking and all other works associated with the development.
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HW/HSE/26/00209 Granted
13 Harefield Harlow Essex CM20 3EF
Construction of a front porch extension and covered bin storage area
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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
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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
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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
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HW/HSE/26/00206 Refused
22 Burnett Park Harlow Essex CM19 4SD
Construction of 2 no. two-storey side extensions, single storey rear extension, crown roof to existing front projecting garage & front porch canopy
The full record
Decisions between 2000 and 2026
PlanIndex holds 1,494 decisions from Harlow between 2000 and 2026, part of 1,704 applications on record. Over that period 89% of clear-cut outcomes were approvals, 1,212 granted against 152 refused. The busiest single year was 2026, with 301 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/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 Granted
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
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HW/ST/00/00043 Granted
Unit A Ground Floor Warwick House Perry Road Harlow CM18 7NF
Single Storey Extension to Premises
Decision speed
12 months to September 2026, where both dates are published
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Within 8 weeks the statutory target for most applications 71 44%
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8 to 13 weeks the target band for major development 33 21%
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Over 13 weeks often extended by agreement 56 35%
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 88% granted overall 49
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First Prospect Limited 100% granted overall 28
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Hybrid Planning & Development Limited 84% granted overall 26
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Harlow Council 96% granted overall 26
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Robert Blake Designs Ltd 100% granted overall 19
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Boyer Planning Ltd 88% granted overall 14
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architecture & design services ltd. 100% granted overall 14
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Applications by ward in Harlow
- Bush Fair 67
- Church Langley 70
- Great Parndon 49
- Harlow Common 45
- Little Parndon -Hare Street 120
- Mark Hall 113
- Mark Hall North 38
- Mark Hall South 31
- Netteswell 111
- Newhall 26
- Old Harlow 214
- Old Harlow West 39
- Potter Street 25
- Staple Tye 31
- Sumners And Kingsmoor 33
- Sumners And Kingsmoor East 32
- Toddbrook 83
- Town Centre 31
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Common questions
How many planning applications does Harlow decide?
In the 12 months to September 2026, Harlow decided 160 planning applications. 86% 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 63 days over the 12 months to September 2026. Individual cases vary with complexity and consultation responses.
How many Harlow decisions arrive within the eight week target?
Of the 160 decisions in the 12 months to September 2026 where both dates are published, 44% came within eight weeks of the application being received, and 65% within thirteen weeks.
How many planning applications has Harlow decided in total?
PlanIndex holds 1494 decisions from Harlow between 2000 and 2026, out of 1,704 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 September 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: 1,704 planning applications on record as of September 2026. Trailing 12 months: 160 decided, 86% approved, median 63 days to a decision. 309 new applications received in the same period. Decisions on record run between 2000 and 2026: 1,494 in total, 89% approved. Source: PlanIndex, planindex.co.uk.