Two of this week’s planning applications have attracted our attention, both in West Street.
The first, is for the former HSBC site on the corner of West Street and Park Road South and is for a “Change of use from a former bank (Class A2) to a hot food takeaway (Class A5).”
Apart from ” does Havant really need another fast food outlet?”, the serious concern is the amount of litter that these types of operation generate, which doesn’t get cleaned up rapidly enough and leaves a poor impression on visitors.
The second is an outline application, for the erection of three, two bed dwellings on land to the rear of 70-76 West Street.
This a brownfield site which, in part, lies to the rear of the former Cobden Arms public house. At first glance, this seems a sensible use of what is currently wasteland. However, we would welcome any informed comments via the website or by email to civicsocietyhavant@gmail.com
Havant Civic Society 