PLANS for new homes to house homeless who are “transitioning” from temporary to permanent accommodation have been approved by the Harlow Council planning committee.

The homes are on Lower Meadow just off Commonside Road.

The application stated: “The proposal is to provide eight single storey modular units for homeless persons where they are transitioning from temporary to permanent accommodation.

“The proposal is considered acceptable in in its scale, relationship to its surroundings and, subject to
conditions, in its impact on trees and highways.

“Harlow Council will use these to house individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of
homelessness as part of their broader strategy for addressing homelessness across the
town. Solohaus homes have been developed in partnership with homelessness charities as
a form of transitional “stepping stone” accommodation, not intended for permanent housing
but as a transitional stage between emergency accommodation and general needs social
housing.

“They comply with Part L regulations and feature a blue roof system as well as
energy efficient heating and power. They have low carbon emission and running costs.
The single occupancy homes will be let to single people who are homeless and in priority
need as emergency interim temporary accommodation in line with the Homeless Reduction”.

Film of the application is below.