An independent action group opposing unsustainable development north of Harlow, Essex, since 2004.
For over two decades, STOP Harlow North has represented thousands of local residents in opposing inappropriate development that threatens our environment, infrastructure, and quality of life. The fight continues.
The proposed development raises serious concerns across multiple areas affecting every resident in the region.
Thousands of acres of designated green belt land would be permanently lost, fragmenting wildlife corridors and reducing biodiversity across Essex.
Increased traffic and construction activity would degrade local air quality, directly impacting public health in an already congested corridor.
Local roads, GP surgeries, and schools are already at capacity. The development provides insufficient mitigation for this additional burden.
Independent economic assessments question the claimed benefits, highlighting risks to existing Harlow town centre businesses and employment.
The site includes areas at significant risk of surface water flooding. Climate change projections make this an increasingly urgent concern.
Existing villages and neighbourhoods face being swamped by a development larger than their combined populations, eroding community identity.
Stay informed about planning applications, council decisions, and campaign milestones.
2 May 2026
Harlow Council has released its latest draft local plan consultation. We are reviewing the 400-page document and will publish our response shortly.
18 March 2026
Over 350 residents attended our public meeting at Harlow Rugby Club. The strength of feeling against the development has never been clearer.
10 February 2026
The developer has submitted a revised transport assessment. Our consultants have identified significant methodological flaws in the modelling.
