Land East Of The Water Gardens South Gate Harlow Essex

1. 8 Dec 2025

   Received by Harlow

2. 12 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refused Planning Permission

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.

More on full applications applications in our guide

• Advertisement Board At Third Avenue/Second Avenue/Velizy Avenue Roundabout Second Avenue Harlow Essex CM20 3DT

  HW/ADV/23/00057 Submitted 15 Feb 2023 50m away

  Erection of 4 no. sponsorship signs to be placed on the Third Avenue/Second Avenue/Velizy Avenue Roundabout

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Court House South Gate Harlow Essex CM20 1HH

  HW/FUL/26/00126 Submitted 30 Mar 2026 55m away

  84% historically approved · decision due ~17 Jun

  Conversion of Court Building to Conference and Meeting Hall Class F2(b)

  Awaiting decision Full applications 19 docs

• Advertisement Board At Unit 5 The Water Gardens College Square Harlow Essex

  HW/ADV/24/00260 Submitted 1 Jul 2024 122m away

  Internal static neon illuminated fascia sign to be displayed in the Water Gardens

  Granted Advertising 4 docs

• Harlow Leisurezone Second Avenue Harlow Essex CM20 3DT

  HW/ADV/21/00285 Submitted 14 May 2021 141m away

  1 No. Non-illuminated Fascia Sign

  Granted Advertising 7 docs

• North Square Broad Walk Harlow Essex

  HW/NMA/23/00116 Submitted 21 Mar 2023 148m away

  Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/FUL/22/00203 for revisions to the number, design and colour of the approved planters; the colour and pattern of the surface finish of the resin bound gravel; the position of the uplighters in relation to the replacement seating/benches; and the introduction of LED strip lights around the base of the planters.

  Granted Amendments 9 docs

• Unit 11 The Water Gardens South Gate Harlow Essex CM20 1AB

  HW/FUL/26/00151 Submitted 10 Apr 2026 153m away

  Removal of glazing panel and installation of double swing entrance doors, opening inwards, specification to match existing double swing door

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 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.

  8 Dec 2025 Full applications
• 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

  29 Jan 2026 Full applications
• HW/FUL/26/00048 Granted

  Burnt Mill Snooker And Social Club Edinburgh Way Harlow Essex CM20 2DQ

  Removal of 16 no. car parking spaces and the creation of 12 no. EV car parking / larger vehicle spaces including charge points, fenced enclosure housing substation, with associated equipment, and external lighting (amended description)

  10 Feb 2026 Full applications
• HW/FUL/26/00205 Granted

  Unit D Car Park Icon Harlow Third Avenue Harlow Essex CM19 5AW

  Installation of plant and associated works to facilitate Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure

  20 May 2026 Full applications
• HW/FUL/26/00200 Granted

  Gold Workshop 9 The Water Gardens South Gate Harlow Essex CM20 1AB

  Installation of 2 no. traditional Victorian retractable awnings

  18 May 2026 Full applications