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.
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.
Twentieth Century Society on Havant
Back in April the local branch of The Twentieth Century Society organised a walk round Havant, when HCS were represented by committee member Christopher Evans. A report of the walk has recently been published on the Twentieth Century Society's own website. To read and learn more about some of our local buildings, click on the … Continue reading Twentieth Century Society on Havant
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.