Former Development Site Pytt Field Harlow Essex

Pending HW/NMA/26/00176
Council
Date received
30 Apr 2026
Date validated
30 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM17 9AA

Description

Application for non-material amendment following a grant of planning permission under planning reference HW/FUL/23/00220 for the replacement of proposed wildlife pond with a wildlife grassland area only, along with a proposed change to the garden walls from masonry to timber close board fence

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