1 Chantry Gardens Harlow Essex CM17 0FG

Pending HW/HSE/26/00166
Council
Date received
23 Apr 2026
Date validated
23 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM17 0FG

Description

Partial infill of the recessed entrance at ground floor level, and an enlargement of the rear ground floor opening

Harlow
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#211 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Harlow ranks #145 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Harlow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 77% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Harlow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #250 of 292
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #283 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #145 of 292
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #130 of 292
33%
Minor dwellings approved
12 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
6 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
18 decided
275
Total decisions
51 refused in 2025