8 Woodlark Road Harlow Essex CM17 0ST
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HW/FUL/26/00063
Description
Change of use from use class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to use class C4 (Small House in Multiple Occupation)
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Historical activity at this location
2 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Approved
Phase 2 Gilden Park Development Gilden Way Harlow Essex
Retention of detached garage as built (former Persimmon marketing / sales office) with al…
2022
Approved
Phase 2 Gilden Park Development Gilden Way Harlow Essex
Retention of detached garage as built (former Persimmon marketing / sales office) with al…
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.
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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