10 articles tagged
Cinergi has become the first Romsey business to generate a surplus from solar power, feeding excess energy back to the grid while powering its own site and electric fleet. The £5,000 grant from Test Valley Borough Council helped install panels that now deliver 300kWh daily—even on overcast days.
A 1.6-hectare field near Horsebridge Road is targeted for 40 homes with 40% affordable units, but locals warn of flooding and grid strain. The outline plans go before Test Valley Borough Council on May 12.
Romsey and surrounding villages saw a 30% jump in planning applications last week, with 20 new submissions ranging from solar panel installations to large rear extensions. Key proposals include a 40-home development near Broughton and tree works affecting multiple residential streets.
A 26-year squash veteran walked away from Romsey Sports Centre after years of failing repairs left courts unusable. Poor heating, dirty amenities and structural warnings are now under scrutiny as the council and operator trade blame.
Eliza Marti, a boutique jewellery shop, has opened in Romsey’s Cornmarket Street after securing a £1,200 grant from Test Valley Borough Council. Owner Zhirayr Martirosyan, with 25 years in the trade, aims to restore the town centre’s empty unit to a hub of craftsmanship.
Test Valley Borough Council has relisted plans for 99 homes on land south of Romsey Road, West Wellow, sparking fresh opposition from residents who cite flooding, traffic and wildlife risks. Developer Gladman insists the scheme includes green infrastructure and sustainable drainage.
Applications for over 10 new developments flood Test Valley Borough Council this week, with wheelchair-accessible homes and tree removals sparking local debate. Silent greenfield sites and historic cottages face transformation under fresh proposals.
Stratland Estates has submitted plans to build up to 27 homes on a 1.9-hectare field near North Baddesley Infant and Junior Schools, drawing objections from residents and conservation groups who warn of ecological damage and increased traffic risks.
Residents of West Wellow have launched a fierce campaign to block Gladman Developments’ outline plan for 100 homes, citing safety risks, wildlife loss, and the erosion of rural tranquility. The scheme, earmarked for land near Bridge Farm, faces immediate opposition under the village’s Neighbourhood Plan.
Romsey’s planning committee greenlit a 14-home development and a controversial demolition in a late-night vote. The council also rejected two other major proposals, including a retail expansion and a sports facility, in a decision that has split local opinion.