Caretakers House St James School Paringdon Road Harlow Essex CM18 7RH Data via plota.co.uk

HW/FUL/26/00188 - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Extension and change of use of schoolhouse from use class C3 (Dwelling) to use class E(f) (Childrens Day Nursery) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
7 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Consultation
18 May 2026
Approved
30 Jun 2026

Approved on 30 Jun 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Harlow
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
CM18 7RH
Received
7 May 2026
Validated
13 May 2026
Ward
Stewards
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
8 Jul 2026
Decision
Granted Planning Permission
Decision date
30 Jun 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Domus DC Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14917749
Neighbours
19 May 2026
Consultation
18 May 2026
Site notice
20 May 2026
Press notice
28 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Harlow
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#211 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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