The outline planning permissions for the Gilston area of the Garden Town comprise 8,500 homes for Places for People across six villages and 1,500 homes for Taylor Wimpey in a seventh village.
The development will also include facilities for business, retail, sports, leisure, healthcare, community spaces, parks, and open spaces, as well as new primary and secondary schools and early years facilities.
Councillor Dan Swords, leader of Harlow Council, said: “This is an historic day for the Harlow and Gilston Garden Town project and the future of Harlow and Gilston.
“This Garden Town village planning permission signals transformational growth for the area with 10,000 new homes including 2,300 new affordable homes for local people.
“Crucially, this is a leading example for the country and ensures the required infrastructure, to transform the area for existing and new residents, is in place.”
This permission, together with the earlier granting of permission for new transport infrastructure schemes known as the Central and Eastern Stort Crossings, mark a significant milestone in the process of bringing forward the Gilston area development proposal identified in the council’s 2018 district plan.
Alastair Gunn, councillor responsible for Garden Town and planning, added: “I am pleased the Section 106 for Gilston has been agreed, as this will secure investment to Harlow and the surrounding area.
“What’s been agreed will lead to new schools and healthcare facilities.
“The large amount of employment space will create job opportunities and boost the local economy.
“New, modern sports facilities including a dedicated football hub and leisure centre will all be easy to get to from Harlow, and open to our residents.
“This also means more money going into our road and transport network, which will be critical if we are to keep Harlow moving as it grows.
“A lot of hard – at times difficult – work has gone into this, including from the team here at Harlow Council.
“I would like to thank all those who have worked together to ensure a good outcome for Harlow.”
