8 Woodlark Road Harlow Essex CM17 0ST

Unknown HW/FUL/26/00108
Council
Date received
16 Mar 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM17 0ST

Description

Change of use from use C3 (Dwellinghouse) to use class C2 (Residential Care Home) to provide Supported Living for Adults with Mild Vulnerabilities (ages 18 to 65 years old) with no changes to the structure of the property (internal and exterior) nor any conversion of any part of building, garden, garage, and driveway.

4.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#169 of 277

Harlow is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #65 out of 277. 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%) #237 of 277
77%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #268 of 277
84%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #65 of 277
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #122 of 277
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