A public exhibition of design proposals for new shops and homes at Clifton Hatch, Harlow, will be held at the Royal British Legion Club in Latton Common Road on 14 September from 3pm to 7pm.

Moat and Denne Construction have been selected by Harlow Council as preferred partners to develop the site. The exhibition is an opportunity for local people to view and comment on the designs before a planning application is submitted.

The shops will be replaced with new retail units, grouped around the existing oak tree. There will also be 26 new homes, designed by leading architects PRP, for sale and rent.

Councillor Simon Carter, Chairman of the Council's Policy and Resources Committee, says; “This consultation is an important opportunity for local residents to have a say in improving their area. The proposals will provide much needed family homes and brand new retail units helping to regenerate Clifton Hatch. Comments from residents will help develop the designs further before a planning application is submitted.”

Moat’s senior development manager, Jason Amos, says; “There is already an outline planning permission for this site but we have come up with a new design that incorporates fewer apartments and more family houses. We’re convinced that these are the new homes which are most needed in this neighbourhood. We hope that our proposals are popular with local people.”

Resident feedback from the exhibition will inform detailed design work. Local people will be able to see how their comments have been incorporated into designs, in a second exhibition during October.

Moat and Denne Construction are working with Harlow Council and Harlow Renaissance on the regeneration of a number of sites within the town.

About Harlow Council:
Harlow Council is the local authority and a community leader in the Harlow. Regenerating the town is the Council’s top priority. In July 2007, Harlow Council approved schemes for the regeneration of four neighbourhood areas Old Harlow, Prentice Place, Clifton Hatch and Staple Tye. The schemes will redevelop residential, retail, leisure and community facilities. The schemes will make a huge difference to the everyday lives of people living in those areas. Earlier this year the Council appointed Moat as the preferred developer for Clifton Hatch, Prentice Place and Old Harlow. Together with Harlow Renaissance who will project manage the work, and Moat, the Council will be carrying consultation with residents, community groups and other stakeholders with a detailed planning application expected later in the year.

About Harlow Renaissance:
Harlow Renaissance is responsible for working with its members - Harlow Council, Essex Council, EEDA and the Homes and Community Agency - to drive forward the regeneration and growth process in Harlow. Project work includes the refurbishment and opening of Harlow Enterprise Hub; neighbourhood renewal schemes at Clifton Hatch, Prentice Place, Staple Tye and Old Harlow; the production of Harlow’s Design Guide and the rebranding of the town.
With the partners Harlow Renaissance will also oversee the development of the Harlow Town Centre North regeneration through to the planning application stage and beyond.

About Moat:
Moat is a housing association providing affordable homes in thriving communities for people in the South East. For over forty years, Moat has delivered high quality general needs homes for affordable rent, supported accommodation and tenancy support services, and has a strong affordable home ownership offer. Follow us on www.twitter.com/HomeBuyUK.

Moat is one of the Homes and Communities Agency’s development partners and is also the government’s appointed HomeBuy Agent in Essex, Kent and Sussex. Employing 450 people, Moat provides excellent customer service to residents of our 19,000 affordable rented and shared ownership homes.

In the East, Moat owns and manages over 4,000 homes across 17 local authority areas in Essex and Hertfordshire. Moat is in partnership with the Greater Haven Gateway Choice based lettings, covering Maldon, Colchester, Braintree, Barbergh, Ipswich, Mid Suffolk and Suffolk Coastal local authority areas.

Moat works as an active partner in the Stansted Area Housing Partnership, M11 corridor, Thames Gateway, London commuter belt and Haven Gateway.
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About Denne:
Denne, part of the Leadbitter Group, is a major regional contractor operating throughout London and the South East of England. Specialising in affordable housing, residential development, regeneration, care, education and commercial sectors, with a construction activity level of more than £100 million, Denne is one of the largest Kent based contractors.

The Leadbitter Group, named ’Contractor of the Year’ in the 2009 Building Awards, has four operating regions in the UK:
- South West and Wales Region, based in Bristol, Cardiff and Plymouth
- Central Region, based in Oxford and Coventry
- Southern Region based in Southampton
- Eastern Region based in London and Sittingbourne (Denne)

With operations divided into two businesses, construction and affordable housing, Company turnover is approximately £350 million per annum. The Company’s substantial expertise across all building sectors, combined with its proven leadership in the areas of corporate social responsibility, community engagement and environmental preservation, makes the Leadbitter Group a construction partner of choice. For more information, please visit http://www.leadbitter.co.uk.

About PRP:
PRP is one of the UK’s leading multi-disciplinary architectural practices. Established in 1963, it has evolved to specialise in designing and delivering sustainable places and buildings in the residential, specialist housing, mixed use, commercial, retail, healthcare, education and leisure sectors.

PRP strives to continue to enhance its reputation as personal, trusted advisors, creating value for its clients, opportunities for its staff and attractive, sustainable solutions at home and abroad.

The practice employs over 290 staff and has offices in London, Surrey, Milton Keynes, Manchester, Moscow and Abu Dhabi.