Seven years ago planning consent was given for a new community hospital on the old Oak Park School site in Havant. The new unit would have provided a range of services including older people’s beds, replacing those at the Emsworth Victoria Cottage Hospital and Havant War Memorial hospital after they both closed. Despite planning consent … Continue reading £25 Million Health and Housing Scheme Falls Through
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Bartons Road new development – In the News
Havant's hard working local news reporter was on site in the Council chamber last night. Tamara Siddiqui has written an article in today's Portsmouth News on last night's Development Consultation Forum for the Bartons Road 'west of the crematorium' housing development. Click on the underlined links to read the articles. As always, we would value your … Continue reading Bartons Road new development – In the News
Development Consultation Forum on Housing to the north of Bartons Road
Today's Development Consultation Forum at the Havant Plaza gave us the first sight of an outline proposal for around 90 new homes on land immediately west of The Oaks crematorium. The presentation, by planning consultants engaged by the land owner, White Farming Ltd., aka Southleigh Estate, highlighted the fact that a considerable amount of work … Continue reading Development Consultation Forum on Housing to the north of Bartons Road
39 West Street – In the News
Tamara Siddiqui has written an article in today's Portsmouth News on the current planning application for 39 West Street. The plan proposing a pizza takeaway for the former HSBC bank site is also covered in detail on the home page of this site. Click on the underlined links to read the articles. As always, we would … Continue reading 39 West Street – In the News
39 West Street – Welcome support received
With regard to the planning application for the former HSBC site, currently highlighted on our home page, we are delighted to announce that within hours of our comments on the application being submitted, we have received confirmation that Councillor Tim Pike, representing St Faith's Ward, has received and understood our concerns and has already asked … Continue reading 39 West Street – Welcome support received
Plans for 39 West Street
There has been healthy debate among the members of the Havant Civic Society committee over the Havant Borough Council planning decision process. In particular, the following paragraph has come under particular focus: "It is not always necessary for an application to be decided by the Development Management Committee. In most minor and non-controversial proposals, decisions are made … Continue reading Plans for 39 West Street
Havant Flower Festival in the News
Havant Flower Festival is featured in tonight's Portsmouth News with an article by Canon Tom Kennar - pictured here by courtesy of the News. To read the full article, take this link to the News.
Havant Flower Festival – July 19th to July 22nd
St Faith's Church is playing host the Flower Festival this weekend, showcasing the talents of many of our local gardeners and flower arrangers, including the dedicated bunch of ladies who work so hard to keep the Gazebo Garden looking so lovely.
Havant Park – in the News
Following on from our earlier piece, the parlous state of the children's recreation area in Havant Park is covered in the Portsmouth News today. Take this link to read the article. For the latest response from Havant Borough Council, take a look at the online petition which can be found here.
Havant Park – Children’s play area
The Civic Society is concerned about the length of time it is taking to sort out the issues caused by tree roots in the play area in Havant Park. It is now likely that the play area will now have to be relocated. Part of the play area is now closed off and will not … Continue reading Havant Park – Children’s play area
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