Forward Planning
The Forward Planning Team is responsible for
all aspects of planning policy in Harlow, including the production
of Harlow’s emerging Local Development Framework (LDF). The
LDF will eventually replace Harlow’s current Adopted Replacement
Local Plan 2006, setting out the planning policy framework for new
development in the District to 2021 and beyond.
Follow the links below to access information
and documents relating to the current planning policies and
proposals guiding development and land use within Harlow District
and Harlow’s emerging LDF. You can also find information
about the town’s Sustainable Community Strategy (Harlow 2020
Vision) and national and regional planning policies and guidance
relevant to development in Harlow.
Current Planning
Policies - Follow this link to view the current
planning policies guiding the type and location of development
that can take place within the Harlow District.
Local
Development Framework – The LDF for Harlow is
currently being developed and will guide planning and development
in the District to 2021 and beyond. It will be a key vehicle in
delivering the Council’s Sustainable Community and Corporate
Strategies.
Sustainable
Community Strategy (Harlow 2020 Vision) – The
Community Strategy is one of the key overarching documents that
will inform the preparation of Harlow’s LDF Core
Strategy.
Regional
Planning – The adopted East of England Plan 2008 sets
out the statutory Regional Spatial Strategy for the East of England
and identifies the development requirements, including housing
provision, which Harlow has to accommodate by 2021.
National
Planning – Communities and Local Government produces
national planning policies which are set out in Planning Policy
Statements (PPSs) and Planning Policy Guidance Notes (PPGs).
Harlow Council is required to have regard to these in the
production of its LDF.