Community action group opposing unsustainable development in Harlow North. Protect green spaces, demand infrastructure, and make your voice heard against the proposed 10,000-home expansion.
Join the CampaignLearn the FactsThe proposed Harlow North development threatens our community with unsustainable growth, inadequate infrastructure, and irreversible environmental damage.
Local roads, GP surgeries, and schools are already at capacity. Adding 10,000 homes without proportional infrastructure investment will cripple services.
The development encroaches on protected green belt land that provides vital habitat for wildlife, flood protection, and recreation for residents.
Transport modelling shows a 40% increase in peak-time congestion. The M11 and A414 already suffer regular gridlock — this will make it unbearable.
Only 15% of planned homes are designated affordable housing. The majority will be luxury executive homes, doing nothing for local housing need.
Environmental surveys identify increased surface water flood risk. Building on floodplains and water meadows endangers existing and new properties.
Local estate agents report concern from buyers. Unsustainable development threatens the character that makes Harlow desirable.
In a landmark decision, Harlow District Council's planning committee voted 7-3 to reject the Phase 2 application citing insufficient transport links and flood risk concerns.
The official STOP Harlow North petition has now gathered over 18,000 signatures from residents across Harlow, Sawbridgeworth, and Bishop's Stortford.
Community donations have raised £85,000 toward legal challenge costs. A judicial review application is being prepared by our legal team.
Local MP raised the Harlow North development in Prime Minister's Questions, calling for central government intervention on infrastructure funding.
15 June 2026, 7:00 PM
Harlow Council Chamber, Civic Centre
Monthly public meeting. All residents welcome. Speaker: Transport consultant Dr. Sarah Mitchell.
12 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Harlow Town Park to Council Offices
Peaceful protest march. Bring banners and noise. Route wheelchair accessible.
3 August 2026, 6:30 PM
Harlow Rugby Club, Howard Way
Rare opportunity to question developers directly. Submit questions in advance.
Every signature, every email, every conversation makes a difference. Join thousands of residents who are saying NO to unsustainable development.
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