News

Click the link to read an article from the Chilbolton News discussing the similarities between the two villages and the fight against unwanted planning applications: read here

Please find details of the final report here

Please see the link to the recent study – Beyond bricks and mortar: results and recommendations of the NxtGen Community Researcher Training Programme in Barton Stacey and Lockerley Beyond Bricks and Mortar Research

Please see below the slide presentation from Cllr Yalden: Click here

Please see documents received from TVBC regarding our Freedom of Information request: Pre – App Document Email 1 Email 2

Bargate Planning Application  – 25/03028/OUTS   Following the input from the TVBC Design Review Panel, Bargate has posted more on the Website: View here 04 Jun 2026       ADDITIONAL – COVERING LETTER  04 Jun 2026        BRAISHFIELD ALT OPTION 2           04 Jun 2026       DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT  04 Jun 2026       BRAISHFIELD ALT OPTION 1   The Parish Council will be…

Please see the attached link to the Pucknall Farm Technical Transport Report: Traffic Report

Please find the comments from the Design Review Panel and the subsequent follow up letter sent to Test Valley from the Parish Council: Design Review Comments Follow Up Letter  

Please find attached the objection from the Parish Council that has been submitted to Test Valley Planning: Objection

Please see the guidance notes attached which may help you with your objection. Guidance

Please join us for the Annual Meeting in the Village Hall on the 5th May at 8.15pm. Agenda 2026

Please find details of the presentation for a SANG in Braishfield. 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…

The following documents have been sent to Test Valley Borough Council as our initial objection to the planning application from Bargate Homes: 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…

We have officially received formal notification that the planning application for the proposed Bargate Housing development has been lodged with Test Valley Borough Council who will make the final decision. 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).…

Be wildlife aware and help protect the countryside – if you see a fire call 999 Fire Safety 2025 Poster

Please see the full presentation from Cllr Sally Yalden regarding the Local Plan consultation. Housing Needs Survey

How to Comment   Comments on the draft Local Plan should either be: 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 Please provide your name and either a postal or email address. If you are responding…

Please see the full report from the Chairman Jane Bennet – Read here

BRAISHFIELD PARISH COUNCIL 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…

Notice of Public Rights 2023-24