Crown House River Way Harlow Essex CM20 2DN

Unknown HW/LDCE/26/00088
Council
Date received
4 Mar 2026
Date validated
4 Mar 2026
Postcode
CM20 2DN

Description

Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for Existing Development to confirm lawful commencement of development within prescribed 3-year time limit relating to planning approval ref. HW/FUL/22/00295

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