The Local Plan will shape growth and development in Harlow until 2033. It allocates land for housing, jobs and infrastructure as well as providing protection for our natural environment. It also contains policies and proposals that we will use when we consider planning applications that are submitted to the council.
The plan was adopted at Full Council on 10 December 2020 and now carries full weight in the consideration and determination of planning applications.
Documents
Main documents
Adoption statements
- Adoption statement (pdf)
- Sustainability Appraisal adoption statement (pdf)
- Habitats Regulations Assessment adoption statement (pdf)
Paper copies of these documents are available at the Civic Centre and public libraries. Paper copies are available to purchase on request.
Inspector's report
- Inspector's report (pdf)
Statement of Community Involvement
Our Statement of Community Involvement sets out how and when we will involve local people in preparing, altering and reviewing our planning policies, plans and decisions. The current statement was adopted in February 2022.
More information
The council has also a number of adopted supplementary planning documents, which support the policies in the Local Plan.
The evidence base page contains the evidence documents which supported the preparation of the plan.