Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Harlow is – — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garage / Parking | 474 | – | – | – |
| 2 | Extension (General) | 104 | – | – | – |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 462 | – | – | – |
| 4 | Wraparound Extension | 20 | – | – | – |
| 5 | Dormer | 57 | – | – | – |
| 6 | Side Extension | 177 | – | – | – |
| 7 | Loft Conversion | 52 | – | – | – |
| 8 | Front Extension | 74 | – | – | – |
| 9 | Conservatory | 41 | – | – | – |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 100 | – | – | – |
| 11 | Change of Use (Residential) | 115 | – | – | – |
| 12 | HMO | 23 | – | – | – |
| 13 | Annex | 25 | – | – | – |
| 14 | New Build | 111 | – | – | – |
A garage / parking application has a – approval rate. New Build? Just –.
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– planning applications in Harlow have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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