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The Diocese of Winchester will revisit its decision to sell a parcel of land south of Crampmoor Lane in Romsey after a petition amassed 750 signatures. Local campaigners argue the green space provides essential access to nature and community leisure, warning against speculative development.
Planning committee greenlights controversial 3G artificial turf at Kings' School and 69 new homes in Waterlooville. Decision sparks debate over infrastructure strain and green space preservation.
Winchester City Council faces over 100 objections to a proposed 5.4MW solar farm that could occupy 12 hectares of Hampshire farmland near Alresford. Residents warn of ecological damage, while developers argue the project would power 2,400 homes annually.
Winchester City Council will decide May 26 on a controversial planning application to build a four-bedroom house in the garden of Dene Cottage in Swanmore. Neighbours cite privacy loss, sunlight reduction, and overdevelopment as key objections.
Winchester City Council will decide Tuesday on plans for a traditionally styled rear extension to Colebrook Cottage, a three-bedroom Edwardian home near the cathedral. The scheme aims to add living space while preserving the conservation area’s character.
A 200-hectare logistics park proposed near Winchester and Basingstoke faces immediate backlash over environmental risks and traffic chaos. Residents and councillors say the scheme threatens chalk streams and key junctions.
Farmers in Hampshire face delays and six-figure fees just to move soil, as ‘ology’ surveys stall small projects. One landowner paid £1,500 to fence an empty field after an arboriculturist misdrew a tree survey.
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.
Winchester’s Central Winchester Regeneration faces mixed reviews as city leaders tout progress while critics condemn the retention of the Kings Walk building. A council update reveals shifting timelines and public feedback shaping the £250m project.