Burnt Mill Academy First Avenue Harlow Essex CM20 2NR

Unknown HW/REMVAR/26/00175
Council
Date received
29 Apr 2026
Date validated
29 Apr 2026
Postcode
CM20 2NR

Description

Application for variation to condition 20 (Landscaping Scheme) & condition 26 (Approved Plans Condition) of planning permission HW/REMVAR/25/00527 Application for variation to condition 18 (MUGA Replacement Landscape) and condition 28 (Approved Plans) of planning permission HW/FUL/23/00096 for demolition of the existing school buildings and sports facilities and erection of a replacement school and sports facilities with associated access, parking and landscaping

4.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#172 of 282

Harlow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #66 out of 282. Harlow is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 77% approved vs 90% nationally.

Harlow decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #242 of 282
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #273 of 282
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #66 of 282
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #125 of 282
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