This update from Havant Civic Society outlines our current understanding of the ongoing disruption to Havant Borough Council’s Planning and Local Land Charges (LLC) service - a situation that continues to erode confidence in the borough’s digital infrastructure and governance. As many of you will know - particularly those currently buying or selling property in … Continue reading Update on Land Charges Service and Planning Services issues in Havant Borough
Waterlooville – 2, Havant – 0
Following on from our cub reporter's last post, she's been digging a little deeper and come up with this bizarre result. Lloyds Banking Group are closing both Havant branches in January 2026, but keeping both Waterlooville branches open! For a bank who only a few weeks ago were trumpeting the news that their two branded … Continue reading Waterlooville – 2, Havant – 0
HBC’s planning chaos exposes serious gaps in governance
Having spent a lifetime in the IT industry - delivering global business solutions and supporting the procurement needs of both corporate and government clients - the author of this piece regards cyber security and data resilience not as abstract concepts, but as second nature. These principles are the foundation of any credible digital infrastructure and … Continue reading HBC’s planning chaos exposes serious gaps in governance
Havant’s Planning System Crisis: What Residents Need to Know
In recent weeks, Havant Borough Council has faced a serious disruption in its planning services - one that’s directly affecting residents, buyers, sellers, and solicitors across the borough. House moves are stalling, property searches are delayed, and the ability to access historic planning data has been compromised. In the absence of any communication from the … Continue reading Havant’s Planning System Crisis: What Residents Need to Know
Counting down the weeks to the last bank in town
Since our cub reporter's original post concerning local banking in August 2024, there have been quite a few updates . . . The most significant is that BOTH the Lloyds Bank and the Halifax in Havant are set to close in January 2026. It is ironic that a poster in the Lloyds branch advertises that … Continue reading Counting down the weeks to the last bank in town
Bartons Road / Petersfield Road – 90 New Homes
Note - the list of issues with the council's new Arcus Global Built Environment planning system at the foot of this post is being updated as we work through the new system. There's clearly much work to be done. There's an interesting new planning application which has been posted for review and comment on Havant … Continue reading Bartons Road / Petersfield Road – 90 New Homes
Heritage Open Days – Looking back on Havant 2025
It has been a busy week. Havant Civic Society has been supporting the Heritage Open Days’ events; there was a wide-ranging programme in the Havant area this year. Perhaps you noticed the big pink banners near the railway station and around town? All the events are free, open to all, and advertised on the Heritage … Continue reading Heritage Open Days – Looking back on Havant 2025
Heritage Open Days – Havant now firmly on the map
In 1985 the Council of Europe set up European Heritage Days, to raise awareness and appreciation for Europe’s cultural heritage, and the need for its care and protection. Today, 50 countries take part, each running it in their own way to highlight the dazzling diversity of Europe’s heritage, and our intercultural links. Heritage Open Days (HODs) is … Continue reading Heritage Open Days – Havant now firmly on the map
24 flats above the Park Road South / West Street shops
One notable entry in this week's planning list is the long-anticipated redevelopment of the West Street / Park Road South corner plot. Sold earlier this year for £2,500,000, you might have spotted our reference to it in this post from March. What is being proposed in the current planning application is rather less ambitious than … Continue reading 24 flats above the Park Road South / West Street shops
If you’re working with or commenting on a planning application… be warned
The Council will shortly be moving to a new software system for case management across the planning service. As a result of this move, planning services officers will be working with limited access to records, and some communications and decisions will be impacted between 31 July and 13 August 2025. According to the HBC website … Continue reading If you’re working with or commenting on a planning application… be warned
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