Policy information sourced from the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020-2033 PDF.

PR7: Sub-Division and Internal Alteration of Town Centre Units.

The sub-division of retail units in the Town Centre and the internal alteration of existing retail units must meet the following criteria:

  • (a) for units larger than 2,500sqm, evidence has been provided to demonstrate that the unit has been actively marketed to the satisfaction of the Council for an agreed period of up to two years to ensure such large units are protected wherever possible;
  • (b) the sub-division or internal alteration would retain an active frontage.

For more information, please visit Harlow’s Local Plan here.