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
Development Consultation forum – Land west of the crematorium, Bartons Road.
Forum 45 – Land West of the Crematorium, Bartons Road, Havant Proposal – 81 new homes plus ancillary open space, including community orchard. The community orchard, open space and drainage details include land within East Hampshire District Council. Tuesday 14 August 2018, Council Chamber, Public Service Plaza, Display from 5.30pm, Meeting 6.00-8.00pm Case Officer: David Eaves … Continue reading Development Consultation forum – Land west of the crematorium, Bartons Road.
39 West Street – Shouldn’t HBC practice what they preach?
One of today's responses to the HSBC / Pizza takeaway planning application had me running for the search engines to find the source, and here it is. Dating from as recently as November 2017, the HBC 'Healthy Borough Assessment' is well worth a read. The whole of Section 3 - Planning and Health - is … Continue reading 39 West Street – Shouldn’t HBC practice what they preach?
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
Latest planning applications – July 28th 2018.
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 " … Continue reading Latest planning applications – July 28th 2018.
Government funding for new housing in Havant.
A press release from Homes England posted by Havant Borough Council this morning gives outline details of possible funding for the redevelopment of the Civic Campus site. Use the link below to read more. New housing funding
Update – Land South of Bartons Road
This is the latest application for this site, which already has outline planning permission. To see what's proposed go to this link.
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