Harlow ranks #140 out of 282 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

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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

65%

Decided in 8 weeks

Above avg (64%) #140 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

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