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The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

Granted Harlow HW/FUL/23/00458 Full Application

Works: Extension Demolition Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Part demolition of modern additions to the Triple Range of Outbuildings and Mark Hall Barn and erection of new single-storey extensions comprising of new exhibition space, new reception, teaching space, washroom and ancillary spaces and new cafe/community space with associated landscaping, refuse enclosure and new openings in existing fabric of the buildings and walled gardens along with improvements to existing fabric of buildings.

As published by the council, reference HW/FUL/23/00458

Application record

Reference
HW/FUL/23/00458
Type
Full Application
Status
Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Granted Planning Permission
Received
22 Nov 2023
Validated
22 Nov 2023
Decided
10 Oct 2024
Ward
Mark Hall
Decision by
Committee Decision
Postcode
CM20 2LF

Site history

Applications at this address on the Harlow register

This site has had 11 applications since 2022: 8 approved, 0 refused.

  • 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

    Decided 5 Oct 2026
  • HW/CND/26/00289 Awaiting decision

    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
  • HW/CND/26/00234 Awaiting decision

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

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

    Submitted 16 Jun 2026
  • HW/CND/25/00263 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.

    Decided 2 Sep 2025 Conditions
  • HW/CND/25/00264 Withdrawn

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    Application for approval of details reserved by condition 4 (Samples of Rooftiles & New Bricks) of planning permission HW/LBC/24/00374 for external repairs to the Museums pitched and flat roofs.

    Decided 26 Aug 2025 Conditions
  • HW/TP/24/10049 Granted

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    (T1) - Willow - Pollard to previous points

    Decided 8 Jan 2025 Trees
  • HW/LBC/24/00374 Granted

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    External repairs to the Museums pitched and flat roofs with consideration to its heritage status. The scope for external repairs includes refurbishment and replacement of the main clay pegged tiled pitch roofs. Installation of new softwood counter batten system in sizes to match existing. Replacement of existing felt membrane with new vapour permeable membrane. Installation of new ceilings with upgrades to the insulation above. Replacement new lead flashings. Rainwater goods to be upgraded from UPVC to aluminium with size upgrade for increased rainwater capacity. Lead valley gutters to be re-laid, with the valley parapet on the west elevation to be raised by 1 brick to allow for layboards. Replacement new double-glazed units and glazing bars to rooflight and all other rooflights. Redecoration works to Bell Tower with treatment and weather proofing to timber weatherboarding and replacement of soffit. Existing timbers to be replaced 'like-for-like' and painted to match existing. Restoration works to weathervane.

    Decided 3 Dec 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • HW/LBC/23/00459 Granted

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    Part demolition of modern additions to the Triple Range of Outbuildings and Mark Hall Barn and erection of new single-storey extensions comprising of new exhibition space, new reception, teaching space, washroom and ancillary spaces and new cafe/community space with associated landscaping, refuse enclosure and new openings in existing fabric of the buildings and walled gardens along with improvements to existing fabric of buildings.

    Decided 10 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • HW/LBC/22/00004 Granted

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    New heritage style access gates to replace the existing gates and a new wheelchair access ramp.

    Decided 7 Mar 2022 Heritage and listed buildings
  • HW/FUL/22/00003 Granted

    The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    New heritage style access gates to replace the existing gates and a new wheelchair access ramp.

    Decided 7 Mar 2022 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 22 Nov 2023

    Received by Harlow

  2. 10 Oct 2024

    Decision issued: Granted Planning Permission

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

McBains Ltd Agent, registered in London

Active · incorporated 1995 · London

42 applications on PlanIndex · across 12 councils · 97% granted

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Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

84 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Harlow granted permission on 10 October 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    HW/LBC/23/00459 Submitted 22 Nov 2023 50 yards away

    Part demolition of modern additions to the Triple Range of Outbuildings and Mark Hall Barn and erection of new single-storey extensions comprising of new exhibition space, new reception, teaching space, washroom and ancillary spaces and new cafe/community space with associated landscaping, refuse enclosure and new openings in existing fabric of the buildings and walled gardens along with improvements to existing fabric of buildings.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 82 docs
    Small domestic
  • The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    HW/CND/26/00234 Submitted 16 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~11 Aug

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

    Awaiting decision
  • The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    HW/CND/26/00289 Submitted 24 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    91% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

    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

    Awaiting decision 32 docs
  • The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    HW/CND/26/00350 Submitted 28 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    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

    Granted Loft or dormer 9 docs
  • The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    HW/LBC/22/00004 Submitted 5 Jan 2022 50 yards away

    New heritage style access gates to replace the existing gates and a new wheelchair access ramp.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 11 docs
  • The Museum Of Harlow Muskham Road Harlow Essex CM20 2LF

    HW/FUL/22/00003 Submitted 5 Jan 2022 50 yards away

    New heritage style access gates to replace the existing gates and a new wheelchair access ramp.

    Granted Full applications 11 docs

In Harlow

  • HW/FUL/26/00357 Status unknown

    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

    Received 3 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • HW/FUL/26/00342 Status unknown

    1 Burnt Mill Harlow Essex CM20 2UP

    Installation of new aluminium automatic single sliding door with new shopfront glazing and frames

    Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • HW/FUL/26/00337 Status unknown

    Green Hills Common Room Green Hills Harlow Essex CM20 3SZ

    Change the use of the existing building & conversion into a temporary housing unit

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • HW/FUL/25/00343 Granted

    Cavendish House Parkway Harlow Essex CM19 5QF

    Construction of a double storey side and rear extension to the existing building

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • HW/FUL/26/00121 Granted

    Staple Tye Petrol Service Station Southern Way Harlow Essex CM18 7NN

    Removal of existing car wash and relocation of existing EV Charger. Installation of 2 additional EV Chargers with associated bollards and lighting. Formation of 6 new EV bays, including 1 EV accessible bay. Removal of existing LV Feeder Pillar and installation of new LV Feeder Pillar with timber enclosure. Relocation of Air & Vac equipment.

    Received 27 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications