The Fairbournes Farm site comprises 80 hectares of diary and arable farming which currently produces a substantial nitrate input to the Solent catchment contributing to algae bloom in the Solent. The potential change of use to a SANG site would result in a publicly accessible Country Park suitable for dog walking and general recreation use and would also eliminate the current nitrate leaching.

The proposals are designed to be as naturalistic as possible although will require certain infrastructure such as the car park area, information signs and some benches and dog bins in appropriate areas. The site would contain a 2.9km formal footpath route as well as the established Public Right of Way, and offer extensive informal walking areas, including woodland. 

Moon River Presentation

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Objection 25/03028/OUTS View here

Academic Research – Beyond Bricks and Mortar View here

Feria Urbanism – Design Review Note View here

Response to the letter of 9th February 2026 from Master Land and Planning on behalf of Bargate Homes:

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The consultation period is now OPEN and will run until 23rd January 2026. (Please note: This deadline has been extended to account for the Christmas break).

Parish Council Action: Meeting on 29th December

A Parish Council meeting has been scheduled for Monday, 29th December at 12.15 to:

• Formally discuss the details of application 25/03028/OUTS

• Appoint the external planning experts and specialists (funded by your generous donations) to help draft our objection

• Review our ongoing plans

How and When to Make Your Comments

The portal is now open and you are able to submit your comments to TVBC up until 23rd January 2026

• For an objection to be effective, it must be based on “material planning considerations.” Our experts will identify the most robust technical areas (such as drainage, traffic impact, or local infrastructure) for residents to focus on in their individual letters.

• The Power of Numbers: A high volume of individual, well-reasoned objections is far more powerful

View the Plans

You can view the full application by visiting the TVBC Planning Portal and searching for reference: 25/03028/OUTS: https://view-applications.testvalley.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=documents&keyVal=T7IN8AQCHMV00

Summary of Key Dates:

• 29th December: Parish Council Meeting (Appointment of experts)

• Early January: Parish Council to release further guidance for resident objections

• 23rd January: Final deadline for all comments to be submitted to TVBC

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Fire Safety 2025 Poster

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Housing Needs Survey

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• Sent in writing to Planning Policy and Economic Development, Test Valley Borough Council, Beech Hurst, Weyhill Road, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 3AJ, or
• Emailed to planningpolicy@testvalley.gov.uk
• Using the response form available atwww.testvalley.gov.uk/localplan2042

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CASUAL VACANCY FOR A COUNCILLOR

Notice given under Rule 5 of the of the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

• There is a vacancy on the Parish Council caused by the resignation of George McMenemy.
• A by-election to fill the vacancy will be held if, not later than Monday 2 September 2024, ten electors for the parish give notice in writing, claiming such an election be held, to the Returning Officer. If no such notice is given the Parish Council will fill the vacancy by co-option
• The address of the Returning Officer is –

Test Valley Borough Council

Council Offices

Beech Hurst

Weyhill Road

Andover

SP10 3AJ

Notice given this the 12th day of August 2024

Jane Ray

Clerk of the Parish Council

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