DETAILED planning permission is sought for the redevelopment of land relating to no.4 Wych
Elm, Harlow.

The application seeks to demolish the existing single storey building currently
occupied by Ripped Gym and replace it with a tall building ranging between six and 15
storeys.

It would comprise commercial floorspace, undercroft car parking, commercial and
residential refuse storage and plant room at ground level, with 84 flats comprising 4 x
studios, 36 x 1-bedroom, 38 x 2-bedroom and 6 x 3-bedroom flats, communal amenity space
on the first and eleventh floor levels and cycle parking above.

The ground level would also comprise boundary treatment along the northern and western elevations.

There have been a number of responses to application.

 New development would create variety and interest to the skyline.
 Would provide good density and encourage use of nearby sustainable transport.
 High-rise development in such a location helps to protects the countryside from
sprawl.
 Too few car parking spaces for the number of dwellings proposed.
 Wych Elm is heavily congested already.
 The development should not be taller than nine storeys as it would be out of
character with the area.
 A tall building would be overbearing and reduce sunlight and privacy.
 Wych Elm is a ‘light industrial area’. New residential development will squeeze
businesses out of the area.
 Lack of car parking would encourage residents to park on-street.
 Development would overshadow the existing footpath and cycle path and discourage
its use.

The meeting will be held on Wednesday August 7th at Harlow Council.

Full details of application can be found on Harlow Council planning page. Look for HW/FUL/22/00406