WORK has officially started at Pytt Field, marking another key milestone in Harlow Council’s ambitious drive to build more council homes for Harlow residents.

Contractors from The Hill Group are now on site, constructing five new council houses – two with two bedrooms and three with three bedrooms.

Two of the homes will be specially adapted with accessible kitchens, bathrooms, and through-floor lifts to support independent living.

Situated on a previously unused plot in the Potter Street area, the development will also feature landscaped surroundings, dedicated parking spaces, solar panels, and electric vehicle charging points, reflecting the council’s commitment to sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.

All homes will be allocated to residents on Harlow’s Housing Needs Register.

Pytt Field is now one of nine active housebuilding sites across the town. Construction is progressing at Arkwrights, Elm Hatch, Sherards House and the Yorkes, with advanced work underway at three sites in Staple Tye and Woodleys. Another site in Potter Street is also set to begin construction soon.

This first phase of the council’s housebuilding programme will deliver more homes for Harlow families than have been built in the past 30 years combined.

Councillor Dan Swords, Leader of Harlow Council, said:

“The start of construction at Pytt Field is another clear sign that our housebuilding programme is gathering real momentum. With 9 sites now active across the town, we’re delivering on our promise to build high-quality, sustainable council homes for Harlow families. These new homes in Pytt Field – especially those designed for independent living – reflect our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of Harlow residents.

“This is about more than bricks and mortar; it’s about investing in our communities and creating a better future for generations to come as we Build Harlow’s Future.”