Policy information sourced from the Harlow Local Development Plan 2020-2033 PDF.
L4: Health and Wellbeing.
The Council will seek to deliver development and growth which has a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of residents, and address issues of health deprivation and health inequality in the district in accordance with the objectives of the Harlow Health and Wellbeing Strategy and in response to the various Evidence Base sources.
When promoting development, applicants should consider the impact on the health and wellbeing of new and existing residents, having regard to the following principles:
- (a) infrastructure required to encourage physical exercise, including sport and recreation facilities, walking, and cycling and bridleway routes;
- (b) the provision of accessible open space, Green Infrastructure and landscaping;
- (c) the provision of new or enhanced healthcare facilities, working with the relevant health authorities;
- (d) the location and links between community facilities, homes, education and employment opportunities and sustainable travel options;
- (e) the provision of opportunities to grow food and avoiding unhealthy eating options; and
- (f) good quality design, having regard to the Essex Design Guide, which incorporates active design principles.
Applicants may be required to prepare a Health Impact Assessment to determine the extent of potential health impacts from development proposals and set out appropriate mitigation measures.
For more information, please visit Harlow’s Local Plan here.