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Road Closures

 

 EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

 

(HORNDEAN: PATTERSONS LANE) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2023

NOTICE is hereby given that not less than seven days from the date of this notice, East Hampshire District Council pursuant to an arrangement entered into under Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2000, with the Council of the County of Hampshire, intend to make an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along the length of Pattersons Lane, Horndean.

Pedestrian access and vehicular access to affected properties will be maintained but remains a ‘No Through Route’.

The Order is necessary to facilitate access to underground network boxes in the carriageway in order to run cables to provide service to the local area (“the Works”).

The alternative route for vehicles will be via ROWLANDS CASTLE ROAD - HAVANT ROAD - BLENDOWRTH LANE and vice versa.

It is expected that the Order will last for approximately 6 months or until the Works are completed, whichever is the sooner starting on or after 26th January 2023.

Not withstanding the above, it is expected that the closure will be required for 1 day, between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm.

For any queries about the Works taking place please call Sunbelt Rentals on 03700500792

 

Dated this 6th day of January 2023.

East Hampshire District Council

Penns Place

Petersfield GU31 4EX

 

 

 

 

 

(HORNDEAN: ROWLANDS CASTLE ROAD) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2023


NOTICE is hereby given that not less than seven days from the date of this notice, East Hampshire District Council pursuant to an arrangement entered into under Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2000, with the Council of the County of Hampshire, intend to make an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along a 303 metre length of Rowlands Castle Road, Horndean between its junctions with Wellington Close and Pattersons Lane.

Pedestrian access and vehicular access to affected properties will be maintained but remains a ‘No Through Route’.

The Order is necessary to facilitate access to underground network boxes in the carriageway in order to run cables to provide service to the local area (“the Works”).

The alternative route for vehicles will be via ROWLANDS CASTLE ROAD - WOODHOUSE LANE - REDHILL ROAD - B2149 and and vice versa.

It is expected that the Order will last for approximately 6 months or until the Works are completed, whichever is the sooner starting on or after 25th January 2023.

Not withstanding the above, it is expected that the closure will be required for 1 day, between the hours of 9.30am and 3.30pm.

For any queries about the Works taking place please call Sunbelt Rentals on 03700500792.

 

Dated this 6th day of January 2023.

East Hampshire District Council

Penns Place

Petersfield GU31 4EX

 


 

EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

 

(HORNDEAN: FROGMORE LANE) (TEMPORARY CLOSURE) ORDER 2023

NOTICE is hereby given that not less than seven days from the date of this notice, East Hampshire District Council pursuant to an arrangement entered into under Section 19 of the Local Government Act 2000, with the Council of the County of Hampshire, intend to make an Order under Section 14 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended by the Road Traffic (Temporary Restrictions) Act 1991, the effect of which will be to prohibit any vehicle from proceeding along a length of Frogmore Lane at its junction with Crouch Lane and Stonechat Lane.

Pedestrian access and vehicular access to affected properties will be maintained but remains a ‘No Through Route’.

The Order is necessary to facilitate the Replacement of 700m 6" gas main with new 125mm PE and lay associated gas service supplies and make connections (“the Works”).

The alternative route for vehicles will be via Stonechat Lane, Catherington Lane and Crouch Lane and vice versa.

It is expected that the Order will last for approximately 6 months or until the Works are completed, whichever is the sooner starting on or after 3rd January 2023.

Not withstanding the above, it is expected that the closure will be required for 6 weeks.

For any queries about the Works taking place please call Morrison Energy services on 07890026738.

 

9th day of December 2022.

East Hampshire District Council

Penns Place

Petersfield GU31 4EX

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LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION

 
 

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Welcome to the latest edition of The Big Difference, your monthly magazine from East Hampshire District Council, packed full of information and advice.

We hope you find it useful ...and interesting!

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Your District, Your Views

Help create a Local Plan that tackles tough issues

We want the views of local residents on the issues and priorities that will impact East Hampshire (outside the South Downs National Park Authority) up to 2040.

The Local Plan affects how the district will grow over the next 20 years, so we will be asking tough questions on important issues such as the climate emergency and population change - and we need to know your views.

Your input to the Local Plan will help shape the future of your community, and for the first time we are using a new online platform that will make it easier than ever to get involved.

Our new Local Plan consultation is live right now. So please get involved ...we can’t do it without you!

The consultation started on Monday 21 November and will run for eight weeks until Friday 16 January.

The best way to take part is online through the link below.

You can browse the various topics covered by the consultation and leave your comments quickly and easily.





Save money and keep cosy this winter

You may be entitled to free energy saving improvements or an interest free loan which could help reduce your bills.

Energy costs are a significant factor in the rising cost of living. A draughty, energy inefficient home will need more energy to keep warm and comfortable. Winter has started to take hold, so it's time to make changes if you can.

Improvements can be made quickly and easily to make a home cost less to run.

There are grant schemes to help residents on low incomes, which could cover all the costs of changes.

And now, residents who do not qualify for other support can apply to us for a five-year interest free COSY loan of up to £4,000 to cover 30% of the cost of improvements.

Make your home more energy efficient

 

  Help create a Local Plan that tackles tough issues 

 

You can soon take part in a Local Plan consultation that can help shape the future of your community.


The consultation kicks off on Monday 21 November and will run for eight weeks until Friday 16 January. 


Sign up to take part - www.easthants.gov.uk/lp-consultation

 

The Local Plan sets out how we will deliver homes, jobs and services to the parts of East Hampshire outside the South Downs National Park over the next two decades. 

 

In this consultation we will be asking tough questions on important issues such as the climate emergency and population change - and we need to know your views. 

 

For the first time we are using a new online platform that will make it easier than ever to get involved. 

 

You will be able to browse the various issues and priorities covered by the consultation and leave your comments quickly and easily. 

 

The Local Plan is a vital document that will affect how the district grows over the next 20 years, so please get involved. We can’t do it without you. 

 

You can sign up now to make sure you’re ready to go when the consultation goes live. 

Visit: www.easthants.gov.uk/lp-consultation

 

 

Big news from East Hampshire District Council

 

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The Local Plan sets out how we will deliver homes, jobs and services to the parts of East Hampshire outside the South Downs National Park over the next two decades.

In this consultation we will be asking tough questions on important issues such as the climate emergency and population change - and we need to know your views.

For the first time we are using a new online platform that will make it easier than ever to get involved.

You will be able to browse the various issues and priorities covered by the consultation and leave your comments quickly and easily.

The Local Plan is a vital document that will affect how the district grows over the next 20 years, so please get involved. We can’t do it without you.

Sign up now to make sure you’re ready to go when the consultation goes live.


East Hants District Council News

 

 

More Council Tax Support for some of the district’s poorest households

A more generous Council Tax Support Scheme will help hundreds of households

More than 600 of East Hampshire’s most disadvantaged households will have over £280,000 taken off their Council Tax bills if a new scheme is given the green light. 

The proposed changes to our Council Tax Support Scheme come as the council steps up its work to help people struggling with the increasing cost of living. 

The new, more generous scheme, discussed and recommended by our Cabinet yesterday, will see more people pay zero Council Tax, more people eligible for a reduction and will allow people to earn more before it affects their Council Tax Support. 

The scheme will go to Full Council in January and, if approved, it will be implemented ahead of next year’s Council Tax bills in April 2023. 

Cllr Julie Butler, EHDC Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement, said: “This is really good news and it comes at just the right time for many families who are finding it tough to cope with the soaring cost of living. 

“Thanks to this scheme more people than ever before would receive some sort of support with their Council Tax, putting money in the pockets of some of our most vulnerable residents. 

“Our Council Tax Support was already one of the most generous schemes around, but these proposals take it one step further. I am so pleased we have been able to find a way to help more than 600 local households to the tune of around £280,000.” 

The scheme will offer help in four ways. 

  • Currently we disregard the first £20 of a couple’s earnings every week, and £10 of a single person’s earnings. We are raising this to £70 and £35 respectively. 
  • We will completely remove non-dependant deductions – that means if you have anyone over the age of 18 living at home (for example an adult son or daughter), their earnings will not affect your Council Tax Support 
  • We will increase the amount of savings you can have before it affects your Council Tax Support from £6,000 to £10,000  
  • Backdated support will be easier to claim and you can backdate it further  

This scheme will form part of our work to help people with the rising cost of living. To find out about all the support available go to our website through the button below.  

Cost of living support

 


 

Big news from East Hampshire District Council 

Struggling with the rising cost of living?

If you’re struggling with the rising cost of living, there may be support you qualify for and things you can do to reduce your costs.

We’ve set up a section on our website to bring together the different options that could be available to you.

Find out more

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Councillor Julie Butler, East Hampshire District Council portfolio holder for Community Engagement, said:

“People will be feeling the pressure from many different angles, depending on their personal circumstances.

“There are residents who have never needed to ask for help and don’t know what help they could be entitled to who are impacted by the rising cost of living. I encourage any resident who is struggling to visit our website and see what help is available.”

Find out more on the EHDC website.

 

 

  

 

News release EHDC

 

New Local Plan timetable

In May, EHDC took the decision to suspend progression to the latter stages of the plan-making process (Regulation 19) and instead to conduct further early-stage consultation (Regulation 18).

You can read more about that decision here

As a result, the Planning Policy team would like to advise you that we have recently updated the Local Development Scheme.

This is the timetable associated with the new Local Plan, which will deliver the strategy and accompanying policies to guide the development needed to support our growing communities, whilst tackling the climate emergency we find ourselves in.

The next early-stage of formal consultation (Regulation 18 – Part 1) will be in November 2022, whereby we will be engaging with stakeholders and members of the public on the issues and priorities across the district, as well as a revised vision and objectives for the emerging Local Plan.

For more details on the timetable please visit the council's website: https://www.easthants.gov.uk/planning-policy/local-plan-timetable.

 


 
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  Have your say on New planning guidance 

 

East Hampshire District Council is drawing up new planning guidance to advise on what sites may be developed outside the defined settlements. 

The Housing Outside Settlement Boundaries Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) has been written to give further guidance on what housing proposals may be suitable for sites outside the district’s towns and villages, given that the Local Plan will not be available for some time. 

Anyone can read and offer comments on the SPD in a consultation to be run from today (Tuesday 9 August) to 5pm Tuesday 20 September. The consultation is running for six weeks, rather than the usual four, to take account of the holiday season. 

Consultation on the Draft Housing Outside Settlement Boundaries SPD 

Cllr Angela Glass, EHDC Portfolio Holder for planning, said: “We are preparing a Local Plan that will shape the future of our district until 2040.  

“In the meantime, this SPD will help determine planning applications while we work on the new Local Plan. 

“We want to hear what you think about the SPD, please follow the link, take part in the consultation and let us know your views.” 


Reservoir given planning permission

Plans for an 8.7 billion litre storage reservoir spanning 160 hectares in between Rowlands Castle, East Hampshire and Leigh Park in Havant has been granted permission to go ahead by neighbouring local authorities.

The detailed planning application for the reservoir, along with a separate one for the pipeline which is needed to fill and remove water to supply to customers, was considered and granted permission following hours of debate by councillors at East Hampshire District Council and Havant Borough Council.

The Reservoir is a collaboration between Portsmouth Water and Southern Water will safeguard water resources for years to come for the South East.

The plan, submitted by Portsmouth Water, to build a reservoir, together with a visitor and education centre, picnic and play area, along with parking facilities for approximately 200 vehicles, has been an ambition for many years.

 

The reservoir, once complete, will create a permanent wetland with bird watching facilities.

As the nature of the existing site will change, Portsmouth Water has worked with environmental regulators to create an extensive programme to support the environment on and around the site. This includes the creation and improvement of around 200 hectares of woodland and pasture to support wildlife.

During the meetings, held at both local authorities, concerns were heard from The Woodland Trust, Havant Climate Alliance, Friends of the Earth and residents about the removal of ancient woodland. It was then highlighted that despite the loss of these trees, the exceptional benefits would protect unique habitats and precious local chalk streams, the rivers Itchen and Test.

In addition, government regulators Natural England and the Environment Agency highlighted that they are satisfied that provided the mitigation and compensation strategy is secured and fully implemented the scheme would have delivered a suitable compensation strategy for the loss of irreplaceable habitats.

Planning Portfolio Lead at East Hampshire District Council, Councillor Angela Glass, said: “The reservoir will secure more reliable water supplies for the region as a whole. It will also help cater for a growth in the population and housing and more droughts as a result of climate change.”

Councillor Clare Satchwell, Cabinet Lead for Planning, Hayling Seafront Strategy and Coastal Management at Havant Borough Council, added: “This major project has been talked about in the borough since the 1960s and after a comprehensive report and presentation at Havant's Planning Committee on June 3, the committee considered the applications for Havant Thicket Reservoir and gave permission, subject to completion of a section 106 legal agreement.

Portsmouth Water chief executive Bob Taylor said: “It is great news that both Havant Borough and East Hampshire District’s planning committees have resolved to grant permission for our reservoir proposals – recognising the growing public need for reliable and resilient water resources and our ambitions and commitment to support the environment and communities.

“As well as securing much-needed future water supplies, Havant Thicket Reservoir will help safeguard the River Itchen and River Test, two of Hampshire’s rare and world-famous chalk streams, by enabling less water to be taken from them. It will also create a new green leisure hub for people and wildlife.

“I would like to thank the councils for their support on this vitally important scheme and we’re also very grateful to local people and community representatives for their strong backing and valuable feedback over a number of years, which have helped shape the plans and our approach in many areas.”

Final legal commitments for the reservoir scheme will now be agreed with both authorities and full permission could be granted by early summer. Work would then begin with further environmental work to support wildlife mitigation. Havant Thicket Reservoir could then open fully to the public in 2029.

Havant Borough Council also granted outline permission for further earthworks and built infrastructure around the reservoir, and for a pipeline to fill it with surplus water from the Bedhampton Springs in winter.

More information can be found at www.portsmouthwater.co.uk/havant-thicket-reservoir


 

  

  

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