Urban extension on 132ha of greenfield land moves ahead in Havant, Hants

The major part of a massive urban extension on 132ha of greenfield land has been granted by a South East council.
Developer Grainger has gained outline planning consent for the urban extension west of Waterlooville in Hampshire. A masterplan and design proposals for Waterlooville town centre in Hampshire are to be drawn up by Broadway Malyan for Havant Borough Council. The company will work with artists and lighting designers Art2Architecture on the project, which is part of the government's liveability programme. The Waterlooville project is one of 13 schemes to improve the borough and will deliver street furniture, paving, artwork and lighting. A series of consultation events are planned over the next few months to involve the local community.

Newlands Common will provide 100,000m sq of commercial space and 1,550 homes, 40 per cent of which will be affordable.

There is also provision for a further 1,000 homes to be added to the development in the future.

The £100 million scheme includes a major sustainable urban drainage system, and aims to create shared spaces that prioritise pedestrians over cars.

It also seeks to ensure existing hedgerows, woodland and conservation meadows are retained and enhanced.

Up to 10 per cent of the energy used will be from renewable sources in the first phase, increasing towards carbon neutrality over the course of the development.

The first detailed planning application will be submitted later this year.