BUILDING work on a number of homes on land that was part of Purford Green school is set to begin. The development of land at the former primary school at Purford Green will eventually provide 29 open market homes and six affordable homes – three…

PLANNING permission has been granted for a 5G mast in Church Langley. In February 2022, Harlow Council refused planning permission for the mast on Church Langley Way at Ashworth Place (see news article below). However, an appeal by the applicants to the Planning Inspectorate has…

PRESERVING green space and better public transport are key priorities for people within Harlow & Gilston Garden Town and the surrounding area.The feedback comes from the town’s Your Quality of Life consultation which ran for 12 weeks across the summer. Published this week, the first…

HARLOW residents have express their concerns at the “oncoming chaos” that could come with the Latton Priory development on the border with the town. Over 1100 homes, with the potential for thousands of people could be settled into the development that would stretch across Rye…

PLANS to convert a house in The Chantry area of Harlow into an Air B n B have been re-submitted to Harlow Council. Readers may recall that a bid was thrown out by Harlow Council last year. A number of objections were made at the…

A HUGE parcel of land near Stansted Airport is in line to be developed into potentially hundreds of homes through a sale deal being arranged by Essex County Council. The council, which owns land at Warren and Parker’s Farm, Little Canfield, is set to enter…

THE PORTFOLIO holder for finance took time out a a planning meeting to let residents know why money has been allocated for a new bus terminus in Harlow. Councillor James Leppard told the chamber that he understood that people may be frustrated at issues such…

GEOFFREY Matthew Estates are pleased to offer for sale this two bedroom terraced home in the popular residential area of Rundells. Refurbished to a good standard, the property offers a ready made home and is ideal for first time buyers, downsizers or investors. Click below…

AN APPLICATION for retrospective planning permission for a conservatory in Old Harlow is set to go before the Harlow Council planning committee. The application site relates to Flat 3, Hillsborough House, 9 Churchgate Street. Details of the Proposal Retrospective planning permission is sought for the…

PLANS for 62 homes on land in Epping have been given permission by the district council in the face of concerns inadequate crossing provision is being catered for reports the Local Democracy Reporter. The development in High Road, Thornwood, where 40 per cent of homes…

A PLANNING application to transform the Harlow Bus Station is set to go before the council planning committee. The application proposes: Outline planning permission with all matters reserved other than access for the redevelopment of Harlow Bus Station, including a Transport Hub and Interchange which…

A BID to launch a foot golf course where the pitch and putt course in the town park once stood needs your support. Tens of thousands of Harlow residents used to enjoy using the scenic nine hole pitch and putt course from the seventies until…

PLANS to demolish Old Harlow Police Station are set to go before planning committee The plans propose for the “Demolition of the existing building and the erection of 31 Retirement Living apartments for older people (comprising 20 no. 1-bed and 11. no 2-beds) including communal…

A BID to turn a home in The Chantry area of Harlow into an Air B ‘n” B has been rejected by Harlow Council. The decision on the council website states: The proposal would result in loss of housing with no net increase in residential…