ON-LINE newspapers such as YourHarlow could receive much needed investment as part of the government’s plans to shake up the planning system. Ministers launched a wide-ranging consultation on planning reform, following the release of the Planning for the Future white paper earlier this year. At…

A PLANNING application has been submitted in Old Harlow. The application states: Demolition of existing garage block and erection of a new three storey building consisting of three two bed flats and five one bed flats with associated car parking. Site Of Garages North Of…

An article from Planning Resource By Ben Kochan https://www.planningresource.co.uk/article/1691360/why-courts-may-opened-door-building-green-wedges IN July, the Court of Appeal handed down guidance on how councils should interpret local planning policies in relation to green wedges. Green wedges are defined by the government’s Planning Portal as “open areas around and…

THE biggest shake-up of planning for decades has caused fury that moves to fast-track the construction of “beautiful” homes across England will “dilute” democratic oversight, choke off affordable housing and lead to the creation of “slum” dwellings reports The Guardian. Under the proposals, unveiled on…

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a telecommunications mast in Harlow. The application states: “Installation of a new 19m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas with proposed equipment cabinets, and ancillary development Telecommunication Mast Opposite 24 Five Acres Partridge Road Harlow. For more details, go…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon has suggested that there may be a solution to any expansion of office block conversions in Harlow. Mr Halfon has received correspondence from the Housing Minister, Christopher Pincher, where he states that” “There will be a requirement to carefully consider the…

PLANNERS, architects, surveyors and chartered construction professionals have all strongly condemned the government’s decision to press ahead with the creation of a raft of new permitted development rights reports Housingtoday.co.uk The new rules, which include a right for developers to demolish vacant office and industrial…

A PLANNING application has been submitted for a two storey building to support the Accident and Emergency Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow. The application is as follows: To develop a two story modular building on the North Car Park adjacent to the Charnley…

PLANNING permission for thirty-three new flats at the back of the Market Square in Harlow was granted by the Harlow Council planning committee on Wednesday night. The application was for the demolition of existing garages and A1 unit, erection of an eight storey residential block…

THE CHIEF executive of the Royal Town Planning Institute has written an open letter in response to the Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s plans to “overhaul” the planning system as part of his “Build, Build, Build” speech. From Victoria Hills OPEN LETTER FROM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF…

PLANS for more housing in Newhall were approved by Harlow Council’s planning committee on Wednesday night. The application was for 49 more homes in Newhall. The application was what is called a “reserved matter”. that is to say, overall planning permission for the general area…

ON Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson delivered a speech where the key message was “Build, build, build”. Within the speech was a number of factors that may have concerned Harlow residents. You can see the details below. We asked Harlow MP Robert Halfon to…

PROPOSALS to demolish a house in Old Harlow is to be placed in front of the Harlow Council planning committee. The proposal is for: Demolition of 4 The Hill and development of 2 no. affordable homes comprising 1 no. 2 bedroom and 1 no. 3…

AN application for a two storey extension in Mark Hall Moors is set to go before the planning committee at Harlow Council. The application is for a two storey rear extension with adjacent single storey extension to rear and side at 66 Mark Hall Moors…