Newhall, Essex

The plan for Newhall precedes government set housing density levels, current sustainability standards and introduced design codes at a time when they were not common.

[citation needed] Influenced by the design principles implemented by Harlow’s masterplanner, Sir Frederick Gibberd.

Newhall will eventually be another neighbourhood within Harlow with community facilities – a primary school, doctor’s surgery and retail units at it heart, serving some 6,000 residents.

Extensive cycle tracks and an easily negotiated street pattern should encourage residents out of their cars to access the neighbourhood amenities.

Although design codes exist, architects are still able to exert a lot of freedom of expression and it this that sets Newhall apart from many other new housing schemes.