News on East Hampshire Local Plan

Take part from Monday 22 January to Monday 4 March

Proposals that will help shape the future of the district until 2040 will go out to public consultation on Monday.

Our consultation on the Local Plan will give you a say on housing, employment sites, infrastructure and the environment in parts of the district outside the South Downs National Park.

The Local Plan is a crucial planning document that provides a vision for creating sustainable development in the district, alongside proposals for sites and planning policies.

It explains how the Government’s housing targets can be met and what business sites and infrastructure are required.

The plan will also set out how development can be managed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment as much as possible.

Cllr Angela Glass, EHDC’s Portfolio Holder for Regulation and Enforcement, said: “Local Plans are hugely complex documents, balancing housing needs with infrastructure, employment and the environment.

“Development and growth are essential if we are going to create a prosperous and vibrant economy.

“The Local Plan seeks to meet the Government’s housing targets and deliver new homes in the right places, with the right supporting infrastructure.

“Above everything we must consider how we can limit the impact development has on the environment and our local landscape.

“There are so many vital issues to consider through a Local Plan but we can’t do it without the contribution of residents.

“Please take this opportunity to have your say on the Local Plan, your voice really matters to us.”

Our consultation will be conducted on a digital platform allowing readers to head to the sections that are most important to them and then make their comments quickly and easily.

A series of public events will be held during the consultation

Whitehill & Bordon Forest Community Centre, Thursday 1 Feb, 3.30-7.30pm

The Maltings, Alton, Saturday 3 Feb, 10-2pm

The Millennium Centre at Liphook, Wed 7 Feb, 3.30-7.30pm.

Four Marks Village Hall, Monday 19 Feb, 3.30-7.30pm.

Merchistoun Hall, Horndean , Tuesday 20 Feb, 3.30-7.30pm