Planning and Building Control
These pages provide information about the planning and building
control functions provided by Harlow Council. Here you can
find information and advice on making a planning application, and
documents relating to planning policy matters including Harlow’s
emerging Local Development Framework.
Latest News
Follow this link for the latest Local
Development Framework News
Follow this link for the latest
Development Management News
Building Control is a statutory function that promotes and
enforces the current Building Regulations which set minimum
standards for the construction of buildings. For more
information about The Building Regulations, how to make a Building
Regulation application, obtaining Building Control guidance
and Building Control charges, follow this
link to the Building Control web pages.
Covenant Control administers the restrictive covenants that
apply to the majority of owner-occupied former Harlow
Development Corporation housing stock. If you own a
property in Harlow (excluding Church Langley) you may need to seek
approval if you wish to make an alteration to its appearance or
use. Follow this link to the
Covenant Control web pages.
Development Management is responsible for processing planning
applications relating to new buildings, extensions to existing
buildings or changes of use as well matters relating to trees and
listed buildings to ensure the statutory planning requirements are
met. To find out how to make a planning application, to view
or comment on applications, and for details on the planning
process, planning appeals and enforcement, follow this web link.
For any matters relating to highways contact Essex County
Council: http://www.essex.gov.uk. For
matters concerning listed buildings please contact Development
Management in the first instance.
Forward Planning is responsible for drawing up the planning
policies that will manage the future development of Harlow,
including the production of Harlow’s emerging Local Development
Framework (LDF). Other key elements of the team’s work
include the management of strategic planning issues concerning the
future growth and development of the town, public consultation,
policy monitoring, and the preparation of technical studies to
support the LDF evidence base. Follow
this link to Forward Planning.
Structural Engineering is responsible for checking structural
design calculations and drawings submitted under Building
Regulations to ensure the structural stability of the building is
maintained. Follow this link to Structural
Engineering.
The Planning
Portal is the Government’s online service for Planning.
It allows you to apply for planning permission
electronically as well as submit and track an appeal
online.
We recommend using
this application as it simplifies the application
process and enables us to assess an application knowing that
it has been completed correctly.