Plans for more new council homes in Harlow approved

News / Thu 13th Oct 2022 at 05:01pm

PLANS to build more new council homes for Harlow families have been approved by councillors as part of Harlow Council’s housebuilding programme.

Last night (12 October) the council’s Development Management Committee agreed plans to build 6 new council houses which will all have high levels of insulation, energy efficient heating, solar panels and electric vehicle charging points. The council will also be looking at the feasibility of installing heat pumps in the new homes.

The approved plans, designed by local architects, will see 6 two-bedroom terrace homes built on a derelict garage block in The Woodleys on Minchin Road.

The development will see new car parking spaces provided within the existing hardstanding area, alongside a new block of four garages and a landscaping scheme that will bring improvements to the biodiversity and environment of the adjacent Blackbush Spring Park,

This is the latest development to be agreed as part of Harlow Council’s council housebuilding programme which aims to build 99 council homes between 2022 and 2024. All homes will be allocated to Harlow families on the Harlow Housing Needs Register.
Councillor Dan Swords, Deputy Leader of the Council, said:

“This is another development agreed as part of our housebuilding programme which will provide much-needed new council homes for Harlow families. These homes in The Woodleys will be built to a very high quality and well above the required standard. Each home will have high levels of insulation and solar panels to keep energy bills low and there will be access to electric vehicle charging points. This scheme will not only mean brand council homes for Harlow families, but another area of the town regenerated. This is a crucial part of the council’s agenda to regenerate our neighbourhoods and restore pride in our town.”

“Our housebuilding programme will see hundreds of new houses, apartments, and bungalows built for Harlow families. We will build the right homes in the right places to the highest standards so that we can truly improve the lives of Harlow families.”

7 Comments for Plans for more new council homes in Harlow approved:

Nostradamus

2022-10-13 17:47:18

6 Council homes then 99 later. Not good enough, especially given the Council has just backed 10,000 executive private homes at Gilston that'll overload the town and damage the Stort Valley.

Tomcat

2022-10-14 07:10:35

I must say the council are quick to approve these projects yet the things that really upset local residents are the state of the road surfaces in and around this area. Time and time again calls to local councillors go un returned and no matter how many people suffer damage to the cars etc nothing is done! Momples road is a total disgrace and someone needs to take ownership! It really is beyond a joke now and unless it is sorted the residents will sort it themselves! If the eco warriors can stop traffic in London I am sure it can happen in Harlow ! Get it sorted!!

Mike

2022-10-15 00:37:47

All well and good new council properties but what about current homes/flats that don't get looked after, ive had the same kitchen for 20 years

Bert puttocks

2022-10-15 19:03:59

I know the feeling Mike, my bathroom sink was installed by Fred flinstone

Lauretta

2022-10-28 08:09:06

So when will the work start on these 6 houses?? A reply would be good !!!!!

Paula walker

2023-04-21 15:30:55

Hi how do I go about to get a 3bedroom house in Harlow? Been on the council list for a while and need a 3 bedroom house very quickly

Cp

2023-10-29 11:44:14

Time and time again the wording is hilarious. I know this exact block and to build 6 2 bed homes with gardens and car parking spaces for these new homes,so at the least 2 spaces for each home,which probably will not be enough,so more cars will be parked on the pavements no doubt and also you are going to build 4 garages and all on that plot???? Really,so its obvious that u the planners/ developers will knock down the fence that seperates the field from this garage area and you will be taking away a large chunk of that lovely green space on the othe side of that fence. I will be watching this very closely. Dont treat us like bloody fool,you are insulting us.instead of overbuilding,demolish the garages and put grass there.