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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

The Chairman’s report for the year 2023/24 can be found here

Test Valley Borough Council 2040 On the 9th January 2024 TVBC published the Reg 18 Version of the Local Plan. The following note seeks to provide a high-level view of the potential impact on the village of Braishfield with particular reference to housing provision. The note is structured so as to align with that of…

Draft Local Plan 2040 (Regulation 18 Stage 2) Public Consultation Public consultation on the draft Local Plan 2040 (Regulation 18 Stage 2) will take place for eight weeks between Tuesday 6 February and Tuesday 2 April 2024 (closing at noon). During the public consultation period, the draft Local Plan and supporting documents will be available…

Hampshire County Council are reducing the amount of money they spend on the HWRC network by a minimum of £1.2 million each year which would contribute towards addressing the County Council’s overall anticipated £132 million budget deficit from April 2025 – this includes the potential closure of our service in Bunny Lane. Full details can…

The County Council will launch a public consultation at midday today (8 January) to understand people’s views across Hampshire on proposals to change and reduce some local services and help the Authority address a £132 million budget shortfall faced by April 2025. The Future Services Consultation runs from 8 January to 31 March 2024, and…

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Village survey for the Neighbourhood Plan. You can see the results below which will be used to create the statutory planning document for the village. https://braishfieldnp.org/survey-presentation/

The Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner, Terry Norton is coming to a meeting on 23rd October at 5.30 in the Village Hall to discuss the rural crime issues occurring in the village. Please come along as this is your opportunity to raise your concerns.

A vacancy has arisen due to the resignation of Peter White. Councillor Vacancy Notice

Public Spaces Protection Order – Drinking

Public Spaces Protection Order – Dogs