We are redeveloping the former Humming Bird pub, neighbourhood hatch and adjacent garage site to create 7 new houses for residents on the Housing Needs Register.
The project will include:
- demolition of the existing Elm Hatch (the shops have been moved into temporary commercial units on the site during the construction period)
- construction of 6 new flats which will include 1 2-bedroom adapted flat with fully accessible bathroom and kitchen and through floor lift
- construction of 1 three-bedroom adapted house with fully accessible bathroom and kitchen and a through floor life on the adjacent garage site
The project will benefit from new hard and and soft landscaping and associated parking.
The properties will support carbon emission reductions through solar panels and electric vehicle charging points.
Why the work is needed
The development will turn a vacant site into much needed affordable housing. It will also provide significant landscaping improvements.
Plans
- Elm Hatch plans
- Planning application reference: HW/FUL/23/00331
Timeline
Planning permission was granted in December 2023.
The scheme has been designed by McBains Ltd.
The contractors are Hill Partnership Ltd.
Work started on site in June 2025.
The estimated project completion date is February 2027.
More information
You can send any questions about the development to regen.enquiries@harlow.gov.uk or visit the Discover Harlow Hub in the Harvey Centre on a Thursday between 10am and 2pm.