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Traffic Order Proposals
9th February 2024
As part of its obligations under the Section 106 Agreement, Dicentra made an application to Hampshire County Council (HCC) for a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO). HCC has advertised Traffic Order Proposals for consultation. HCC are in the process of adopting Darnel Road. The proposal is to implement no waiting and parking restrictions along Darnel Road to ensure that large vehicles can safely pass each other when accessing the household waste site.
Details for the proposed TRO can be viewed via the www.hants.gov.uk/community/publicnotices website site or inspected during office hours at Havant Borough Council, Waterlooville Library or Hampshire County Council Headquarters. Copies of the draft order can be obtained by e-mailing public.notices@hants.gov.uk. All objections or other representations must be made in writing to The Castle, Winchester, SO23 8UD or e-mail public.notices@hants.gov.uk quoting reference A2038/DL by Friday 1st March 2024.
Bellmouth Works
January/February 2024
Taylor Wimpey has undertaken works at the bellmouth access to the North Plot to comply with obligations under their Section 38 Agreement with Hampshire Council Council. This is part of Taylor Wimpey’s work in seeking adoption of the local road and footpath infrastructure.
Land Transfer
29th June 2023
Following the grant of planning consents 21/00570/OUT and 21/01005/FUL and completion of a Section 106 Agreement between Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council, Taylor Wimpey UK Limited (Taylor Wimpey) and Dicentra Developments Limited, (Dicentra) we completed the purchase of the land known as North Plot and South Plot E2 Land at Old Park Farm Hambledon Road from Taylor Wimpey. The Section 106 Agreement is a contract which requires Dicentra (as developer) to meet certain obligations as part of the development of these sites, including Biodiversity Net Gain, Traffic Regulation Order, Travel Plan and Highway Works.
Decision Notices
Friday 17th February 2023
The planning permissions for the North Plot (21/00570/OUT) and South Plot (21/01005/FUL) have been granted and Winchester City Council has issued the Decision Notices dated 16th February 2023. The Decision Notices list the planning conditions the developments must adhere to, including carrying them out in accordance with the approved drawings and plans as well as the approved operative elements. As noted within the ‘Next Steps’ tab, planning conditions, requiring further details in relation to more detailed design and environmental aspects of the developments must be submitted to and be approved by the local planning authority prior to the commencement of construction. The website will be updated regarding the progress of these, and residents and the local community will have an opportunity to make representations.
Dicentra and its team would like to express thanks and appreciation to all involved including Taylor Wimpey, Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council, Newlands Parish Council, residents and the local community for their assistance and support towards achieving this important milestone.
Section 106 Agreements
August 2022
Since the resolution to grant planning consent was agreed by the Joint West of Waterlooville Development Management Committee last year, Dicentra and its team have been working with the relevant stakeholders (Winchester City Council as planning authority, Hampshire County Council as highways authority and Taylor Wimpey as landowner) to agree Section 106 agreements for the North and South Plots. This is requirement before Decision Notices can be issued to confirm planning permission. This process has taken longer than expected. Dicentra is hopeful that these agreements can be concluded and the decision notices issued in Q3 of 2022.
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
20th December 2021
2022 is almost upon us and Dicentra Developments has been progressing the S106 legal agreements for the North and South Plots with Winchester City Council, Hampshire County Council and Taylor Wimpey (as current landowner). We hope these will be completed and the decision notices for both the North and South Plots issued early in the New Year.
The S106 agreements incorporate the delivery of landscape planting within Newlands Walk in order to enhance the overall biodiversity gains of development as well as double yellow lining along the ‘S’ bend at Darnel Road to allow for safe HGV movements along this stretch of highway.
We are grateful for the positive engagement and feedback received from Newlands Parish Council, residents, stakeholders and local community over 2021. We look forward to 2022 with optimism.
Dicentra Developments and the Newlands Business Park Development Team wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
North & South Plots - Approved
7th October 2021
The Joint West of Waterlooville Development Management Committee resolved to grant planning permission for the North and South Plot applications (refs. 21/00570/OUT & 21/01005/FUL) subject to the execution of S106 legal agreements as per the reports written by the local planning authority’s case officer that accompanied each application to Committee.
Thank you to those that supported the applications and this process. The website will be updated further once the S106 legal agreements have progressed and we will upload the final approved drawings for both the North and South Plot schemes once planning permission has been fully granted.
North & South Plot Planning Committee -
28th September 2021
The North and South Plot applications (refs. 21/00570/OUT & 21/01005/FUL) will be considered by the Joint West of Waterlooville Development Management Committee at its meeting on Tuesday 5th October 2021 at 11:30am at Havant Borough Council, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant, PO9 2AX. The agenda for the Committee is available below.
Both applications have been recommended for APPROVAL subject to planning conditions and the execution of legal agreements in the interest of development control and mitigation. Such planning conditions and mitigation include the creation and submission of a Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to ensure noise, dust and traffic are kept to acceptable levels.
North & South Plot Reconsultation -
4th August 2021
Winchester City Council are reconsulting on the amendments of the North & South Plot schemes from 4th to 25th August. Full details of the applications are available on Winchester City Council’s website and can be searched using the application references:
North Plot: 21/00570/OUT
South Plot: 21/01005/FUL
We look forward to receiving your comments.
North Plot Design Amendments -
2nd August 2021
We have amended the design for the North Plot scheme following your comments along with those from Winchester City Council’s Urban Design Officer. The design alterations primarily relate to the repositioning and reorientation of building N1 which results in its set back further within the Plot and increases its separation to the adjacent residential buildings. Furthermore, the height of the parapet and eaves along the eastern elevation of N1 has been varied in order to break-up its “blocky” built-form and add visual interest along the Darnel Road streetscene.
We have also sought to enhance the amount of greenery onsite through the inclusion of new landscape features (including green walls and parking spaces and landscape bunds). This helps break-up the built-form of development and responds positively to the countryside character immediately to the west.
The amended North Plot drawings and material (with respect to design, drainage, sustainability and landscaping) have been submitted to Winchester City Council and should shortly be uploaded onto its website for your review.
South Plot Design Amendments -
21st June 2021
Thank you for your comments with respect to the live Newlands Business Park applications (North Plot – 21/00570/OUT and South Plot - 21/01005/FUL).
We have reviewed these along with comments from Winchester City Council’s Urban Design Officer and have made design based amendments to the South Plot scheme. This is in order to promote a more active frontage along Darnel Road, improve the contemporary and smart appearance of the units and help amalgamate their built-form with those neighbouring residential buildings.
The amended South Plot drawings and material (with respect to design, drainage and landscaping) along with CGIs which reflect the proposed change in appearance of the units have been submitted to Winchester City Council and should shortly be uploaded onto its website for your review.
Our design team are still reviewing the comments received for the North Plot together with those from Winchester City Council’s Urban Design Officer. We will update further in due course.
Applications Submitted –
20th April 2021
Applications have now been submitted to Winchester City Council for the Outline Planning Permission (detailed access, building layouts and building scale not reserved) for the North Plot and Full Planning Permission for the South Plot.
Full details of the applications are available on Winchester City Council’s website and once validated, you can comment upon the applications. Please note there is a 3 week public consultation period after validation.
Responses to Newlands Business Park Public Consultation –
23rd December 2020
The Development Team is updating the design of the development proposals for the North and South Plots following receipt of feedback from local residents, the community and Newlands Parish Council as part of the Newlands Business Park public consultation exercise.
Thank you for your comments –
2nd December 2020
Thank you for all your comments and thank you to those who took part in the Online Public Forum on Thursday 19th November 2020. It is great to see the local residents and the community getting involved in Newlands Business Park.
The consultation period has now closed. We have collated your comments and are reviewing the design for the North and South Plot schemes based on your feedback as well as information gathered from technical investigations and surveys.
Online Public Forum –
Friday 13th November 2020
We will be hosting an online public forum on
Thursday 19th November from 6 – 7pm.
This will be via Zoom and you can join using the link below:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89599199129
Meeting ID: 895 9919 9129
The format for the public forum is as follows:
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Commences at 6pm
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Introduction to the Development Team
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Presentation by the Development Team
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Q&A with the Development Team
The meeting will be held in webinar style, so the video, microphone and chat functions will be disabled. Please submit questions in advance of the public forum using the box below. There will also be an opportunity to submit questions during the webinar.
Leaflets & Adverts –
6th November 2020
Firstly, thank you for your comments so far in relation to the indicative North Plot and South Plot proposals. The consultation is ongoing and will conclude on 23rd November.
Some households and businesses will have also received a Leaflet in relation to the public consultation. Advertisements in relation to the public consultation were posted within Wednesday 4th November’s editions of the Southern Daily Echo and The Portsmouth News.
The Newlands Business Park Leaflet and Advertisements are available by following the links below.
Details of the online public forum to be held at 6pm on Thursday 19th November will be provided shortly and posted on this website.