1 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB Data via plota.co.uk
HW/TP/26/10007 - Works To Trees with a TPO
Approved
Proposal
TG1-Oak x 4- Reduce lateral branches growing over service yard by 3m where possible back to boundary to maintain size and provide clearance Data via plota.co.uk
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Application progress
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Received
23 Feb 2026
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Consultation
24 Feb 2026
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Approved
30 Mar 2026
Approved on 30 Mar 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026
Documents 4
Decision & officer reports 1
Statements & assessments 1
Plans & drawings 1
Application forms 1
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Important details
- Council
- Harlow
- Application type
- Works To Trees with a TPO
- Postcode
- CM20 2AB
- Received
- 23 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 23 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Mark Hall North
- Case officer
- Track to view
- Target decision
- 20 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Approved
- Decision date
- 30 Mar 2026
- Decision level
- Delegated Decision
- Applicant
- Track to view
- Agent
- Bartlett Tree Experts
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14727625
- Neighbours
- 24 Feb 2026
- Consultation
- 24 Feb 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
20 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2018
Approved
2 No. Internally Illuminated Fascia Signs, 1 No. External Directional Signage, 1 No. Free…
2017
Approved
G1 - Trees on The Outside of The Garden Centre and Edge of The Public Footpath Only, Cut…
2017
Approved
G1 - Trees on The Outside of The Garden Centre and Edge of The Public Footpath Only, Cut…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
4A The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
Installation of 1 x of Internally illuminated build up letters fascia sign and 4 x of non…
2023
Approved
Advertisement Board At Howard Way/Oaks Retail Park Roundabout Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2SU
Erection of 2 no. sponsorship signs to be placed on the Howard Way/Oaks Retail Park Round…
2023
Approved
Advertisement Board At Howard Way/Oaks Retail Park Roundabout Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2SU
Erection of 2 no. sponsorship signs to be placed on the Howard Way/Oaks Retail Park Round…
2022
Approved
7 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
T3 & T4 - Acer - Reduce and reshape by up to 2 metres in crown width and height. T5 - Ash…
2022
Approved
7 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
T3 & T4 - Acer - Reduce and reshape by up to 2 metres in crown width and height. T5 - Ash…
2020
Approved
The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex
Various works to 3 Ash, 2 Acacias and 2 Maple trees
2020
Approved
The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex
Various works to 3 Ash, 2 Acacias and 2 Maple trees
2019
Approved
5 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
The construction of a flow forge plant cage/compound and the installation of air conditio…
2019
Approved
5 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
The construction of a flow forge plant cage/compound and the installation of air conditio…
2019
Approved
5 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
High level sign to front elevation, sign over entrance front elevation , loading bay sign…
2019
Approved
5 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
High level sign to front elevation, sign over entrance front elevation , loading bay sign…
2018
Approved
5 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
Variation of Condition 3 (Goods Restriction) of Planning Permission HLW/342/88 (Dated 14…
2019
Approved
The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex
T4 - Maple (Rear of McDonalds): Remove Deadwood and Epicormic Growth. G5 - 2x Acacias (Si…
2019
Approved
The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex
T4 - Maple (Rear of McDonalds): Remove Deadwood and Epicormic Growth. G5 - 2x Acacias (Si…
2018
Approved
Mc Donalds Restaurant The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
Relocation of 4 No. Existing Fascia Sign with Installation of 2 No. New Fascia Signs.
2018
Approved
Mc Donalds Restaurant The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
Change of Use of Existing A1 Retail Unit to A3/A5 Restaurant with Hot Food Takeaway. Refu…
2018
Approved
Mc Donalds Restaurant The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB
Installation of New 24 Hour Appendage to Replace 'Drive Thru' on Existing Pole Sign
Harlow
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#211 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
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.
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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
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1 The Oaks Retail Park Howard Way Harlow Essex CM20 2AB