The Gilston Area
10,000 homes in 7 new villages with supporting community infrastructure.
To help meet the challenging level of housing need in East Herts, the council has allocated land in the Gilston Area for a new development of 10,000 homes.
The allocation was approved after a lengthy independent examination by the Planning Inspectorate and the site forms part of the development strategy identified in the East Herts District Plan 2018.
In addition to new homes, the site will deliver a significant amount of new infrastructure including schools, health facilities and parks. One of the headline aspirations of the council is the creation of a new place where residents are able to lead healthy and active lifestyles. A key goal is to ensure and enable sustainable transport choices – prioritising walking, cycling and public transport.
Substantial financial contributions will also be made to off-site infrastructure. Infrastructure secured will therefore include new connections and road space for sustainable transport, linking the Gilston Area to key destinations in Harlow.
Part of the Gilston Area land was within the Green Belt and part of the site was in the rural area beyond the Green Belt.
However, when the District Plan was adopted the Green Belt designation was removed to enable the allocated site to come forward.
If you are interested in joining the Gilston Team please email Gilston.applications@eastherts.gov.uk.