HARLOW Council’s planning committee gave approval for 154 more homes on Gilden Way.

The applicants already had what is called outline planning permission for 1100 homes. This bid was not for more homes but to get nearer that target.

Local resident, Norman Crossley as well as Old Harlow councillor, Joel Charles spoke against the proposal, detailing the problems that had already occurred due to the build got homes in the area.

Chair of the committee, cllr Phil Waite made reference to the fact that the council’s initial rejection of the planning bid a few years ago had landed with them with a hefty bill from the courts.

Film of the application can be seen below.