The Westgate Quarter, Harlow Town Centre, East Gate, Harlow, CM20 1JS
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- Commercial development
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- Land, Residential development
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Key features
- A prime town centre development site in Harlow which is currently benefitting from a significant input of public sector investment and multi million pound regeneration programme.
- Set on the edge of the prime retail core and immediately adjacent to the Harvey Centre and rejuvenated Market Square.
- Harlow Town Centre is undergoing significant public sector investment, creating a transformative development environment.
- Comprising approximately 3.72 acres across three development parcels.
- Two parcels are cleared and ready for development, with demolition underway on the third.
- Previous mixed-use consents include for up to 741 new homes and in excess of 3,000 sq.m of non-residential spaces.
- Planning can be adapted to accommodate a range of development concepts, subject to consent.
- OFFERS ARE INVITED FOR THE FREEHOLD INTEREST.
Description
The opportunity comprises a development site of 3.72 acres arranged over 3 distinct plots located to the north of the Harvey Centre.
Plots A & C have been previously cleared and are capable of immediate development and demolition is currently underway on Plot B, these are expected to be complete in late 2026.
There are currently 3 live planning consents capable of implementation across the plots which range from 447 to 741 new homes along with associated commercial space in buildings of up to 16 storeys. All are subject to completed Section 106 Agreements.
The vendor has also held positive recent discussions with the local planning authority in relation to a new scheme of between 522-618 new homes alongside non-residential accommodation over a series of buildings, with a maximum height of 6 storeys.
Harlow is a town on the rise, and its vibrant town centre is at the heart of its evolution. Harlow town centre represents a premier investment and growth opportunity perfectly positioned for forward thinking investors, developers, businesses and residents alike.
Location
Harlow is one of the original New Towns sitting within West Essex on the border with Hertfordshire. It is located in a central position within the UK's innovation corridor which extends from London through to Cambridge.
It is an outer part of the London commuter belt and employment centre of the M11 corridor which includes Cambridge and London Stansted to the north.
Harlow is located approximately 26 miles north of central London with access to Junction 7 of the M11 motorway, two miles to the east.
The site occupies a prime town centre location and the immediate vicinity includes a range of national and independent retailers, local Government, healthcare, along with various Class E uses. The local authority is currently engaged in a major regeneration programme which includes the development of new cultural facilities, housing, public realm, leisure and additional commercial uses. In July 2025 the UK Government confirmed that Harlow will be the home of the new state of the art UK Health Security Agency campus.
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The Westgate Quarter, Harlow Town Centre, East Gate, Harlow, CM20 1JS
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