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Covenant Control.

Thinking of altering your home?   The Council likes to say YES!

Covenants: What are they?

Restrictive covenants stay with the property no matter how many times it changes hands and may affect the ways in which you can alter the properties appearance or the way you use it. 
 

General.

If you own a home in Harlow, we may have some control over how you change your home’s appearance or use, through Restrictive Covenants. This is in addition to Planning and Building Regulations Approval.

 

  • External alterations and extensions
  • Front and rear gardens
  • Parking
  • Business use
  • Pets
  • Hobbies
  • Letting
  • Advertising posters
  • Right of entry for maintenance of services

 

Church Langley.

If you live in Church Langley the only Convenants that are applicable are those laid down by the original developer. In the case of properties built by "Croudace" these are adminstered by Harlow Council.  For all other properties you should contact the developer concerned or your solicitor to advise you.
 

Who do they affect?

To find out if your home has Restrictive Covenants, look at the documents dealing with the purchase or ask the solicitor who acted for you. Most homes in Harlow are affected by covenants, which include:
 
  • Homes built by Harlow Development Corporation, its agents or developers and sold as private estates
  • Homes built by the Corporation for rented accommodation, later sold to tenants
  • Homes transferred to Harlow Council by the Corporation as rented accommodation, and later sold under the ‘Right to Buy’
  • Homes built for sale by Harlow Council

 

Should you require further clarification please contact Karen Barratt on 01279 446837. ( 9.30am - 1.00pm only )

How much will it cost?

A fee is payable at 1% of the cost of the work (£35 minimum fee)
 
Where do I get an application?
 
Please read Harlow Council's Policy on parking on your front garden before applying to the Council to park on your front garden.

Remember!

Please do not enter into a contract of any kind with an agent or builder, or pay any money, until you have all necessary approvals. Please also refer to the web pages dealing with Planning Permission and Building Regulations Approval.