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Location Plan DEVELOPMENT SITE FLOWERDOWN BARROWS 2KM LAINSTON HOUSE HARESTOCK PARK AND GARDEN LOCAL CENTRE HARESTOCK ROAD (GRADE II*) STOCKBRIDGE ROAD Introduction to HARESTOCK

DIO and Team 1KM WEEKE LOCAL CENTRE The Site forms part of the Defence Estate. The ability of the Armed Forces to keep Britain This consultation material safe and prosperous depends on a Defence TRAIN STATION has been prepared by the Estate that enhances military capability. While in many areas the estate is used efficiently, Defence Infrastructure overall it is too big, too expensive and has WINCHESTER Organisation (DIO) with too many sites in the wrong locations. CATHEDRAL HOSPITAL AND regards to the Sir John Moore In November 2016, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) UNIVERSITY Barracks, Winchester. announced a 25-year strategy to modernise Source: Base plan, https://www.google.co.uk/maps, 2020 the Defence estate to support future capability requirements. This identified Sir John Moore Barracks for disposal, and the site will be vacated guidance such as ‘Living with Beauty’ published in January on a phased basis between 2022 and 2024. 2020. Covid19 has also highlighted the importance of The decision to dispose of the site was made green spaces and local amenities to communities. following extensive consideration by the military. The DIO is supported by a team of technical consultants, It is a site that is expensive to operate and to develop a masterplan and vision for the site, and maintain, and the receipts it will generate will be to progress this through to a planning application. reinvested to support a modern, better, fit for purpose estate elsewhere for our armed forces. The core team includes: The DIO is in the process of progressing a new ࿳ Avison Young - Town Planning vision for the Site which is shown in this consultation. This outlines how it will be developed in the future, ࿳ Planit-IE Ltd - Masterplanning and will identify the mix of housing and other ࿳ Capita - Environment and Technical land uses which could be delivered there. We are currently at the initial stages of the masterplan design Nationally, the Government is committed to process, and invite the public and stakeholders from the local deliver new housing to meet overwhelming area to participate in these initial conversations regarding need, but also to ensure that the quality of new how the Site should be developed and what issues should be developments are of the highest quality through considered as part of any future redevelopment proposals. KEY Military training Indoor Sports 5 1 area Facility

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3 Site Access 7 Officers Mess Characteristics 4 Parade Ground Site Boundary

The Site comprises 86.5ha of land and is located on the edge of the . 1

The Site is located between 1 3 the residential settlements 1 of Littleton (which lies to 2 the west) and Harestock 7

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1 Harestock Site Plan Source: Base plan, https://www.google.co.uk/maps, 2020 Existing Built Form The Site is currently used by the army for initial recruit training and therefore, it is securely fenced and access is restricted to the public. The Site contains various buildings and areas of hard-standing, which are located along the central spine and within its southern part. This agglomeration of buildings arranged around the internal roadways, squares and parking courts gives the Site an urban character enclosed by mature woodland. The buildings typically have a simple functional design, ranging between 2-4 storeys in height and have no Secure site perimeter fencing Existing chapel building with architectural interest designated heritage value. The buildings have been designed for specific training or barrack uses which do not necessarily lend themselves to reuse or conversion other than the central leisure centre and chapel.

Landscape and Immediate Context Topography on Site is undulating, with several small valley features running across it creating a varied and interesting internal landscape. Four grass training fields form flatter open spaces adjacent to the buildings, whilst larger sloped training fields are located to the north. Most of the outdoor facilities are used by the training regiment, however, one of the sports pitches, located adjacent to Harestock Road, is used by members of the public. Internal roadways Central pathway - with mature trees and parkland areas The Site contains Flowerdown, a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC), which comprises a north facing slope of calcareous grassland that has local level protection. Extensive areas of woodland around the Site edges, as well as larger mature parkland trees scattered through the central areas give a green context to the developed areas, as well as screening views into the site from surrounding streets and pathways.

Centre indoor sports hall and swimming pool Woodland helps to contain views, and facilities are Set within mature trees and parkland Andover Road North St Catherine’s Conservation area

Site Considerations

Littleton Community Sports Hub KEY An initial assessment of key Site boundary Public Right of Way site constraints has been Existing footpath undertaken to allow us to (on-site) understand the technical Vehicular route (on-site) Hardstanding area issues and challenges with Littleton development of the site. (on-site) Sports/ Training Facilities These have included ecology, Valley Road Flower Downs Site of Importance for Nature transport, flood risk, heritage Conservation (SINC) and archaeology, land Woodland - mainly broadleaved and mixed plantation, with some areas of semi-natural quality, water and utilities broadleaved woodland and unexploded ordnance. Existing building A summary of these is (on-site) shown on the plan opposite Sports/Training facilities (on-site) and key points outlined Existing Chapel on the following board. (on-site) Flowerdown Barrows Harestock Chestnut Avenue Indicative surface water flood zone

Amenity grassland Main Road (on-site) Kennel Lane Primary site access Emergency site access Security fence

Views into the site Harestock Road Site Considerations

Development Strategy Topography and Views Flood Risk

There is potential for new development to be The site’s topography varies significantly Parts of the site are at risk of flooding from directed to previously developed parts of the site throughout. Although part of the site pluvial surface water and groundwater or field areas where technical constraints allow it. occupies high ground, wider views are flooding. Taking into consideration climate A clearly defined development zone exists in contained by surrounding woodland blocks. change, the proposals will aim to creatively the centre of the site surrounded by dense integrate those areas into the masterplan Existing buildings are arranged on a series vegetation. As a result of existing screening, creating a climate resilient place to live. this has little impact to adjacent housing. of development platforms that step down Development platforms and buildings step with the hillside. This stepping of buildings Multi-functional sustainable urban drainage the topography, creating a complex and at the helps to reduce their visual prominence (SuDS) options will be explored to minimise same time, unique development environment. from surrounding viewpoints, which the risk of flooding on and off site. Approximately 5.4ha (13.3 acres) of the existing could be utilised in the masterplan. site are open space and training areas. The new development will carefully integrate these facilities.

Biodiversity and Ecology Transport and Access Heritage

The masterplan will maximise the retention/ Improved pedestrian and cycle movement The development will consider the setting relocation of key green spaces and habitats and connections with public transport, of the off site Scheduled Monument, such as semi-mature broadleaved woodland increased trips generated by redevelopment Listed Buildings and Littleton Conservation and the two areas of good chalk grassland of the site combined with the Barton Area. There are opportunities to recognise habitat including Flowerdown Site of Farm development will be considered the military heritage of the site within Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC). along with the accident cluster at the the new development. Preliminary Harestock Road / B3420 Andover archaeological surveys will be carried out A wide range of wildlife surveys are Road / Wellhouse Lane crossroads. across the Site to establish the presence being carried out to record the habitats of further archaeological remains. and protected species present. The Opportunity to propose a new Park and proposals will aim to retain features Ride will be explored. The impact of new No listed buildings are present and of ecological importance and provide access points to the development on the the building stock is generally of suitable mitigation for those lost. local road network will be assessed. limited architectural quality. Masterplan OHN IR J MO S OR E hbourhood eig • B N H A e R a R Vision LET r A T O t IT N L Public Parkland C • K • N S

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• u Rural r • Sports facilities e Community • To deliver a distinctive and Shops • • resilient new settlement Countryside Links Park and Ride for Winchester, linked • Recreation to the neighbouring , that provides for people’s everyday needs, whilst respecting the attractive and unique landscape

setting. An exemplar new H A R mixed use community that E S T the City will be proud of City Edge O C

in the years to come. • K Local Centre ࿳ A distinctive and resilient mixed • use new settlement that draws on City Connections the unique parkland setting. ࿳ A key link between new facilities, supporting village centres. ࿳ A hub for significant new community, recreation and sports facilities. Masterplan Vision

A Distinctive Place A Walkable Neighbourhood Embracing Biodiversity A Sustainable Place to Live ࿳ Celebrating the site’s green ࿳ Mixed use facilities (residential, and the Landscape ࿳ Provision of appropriately scaled spaces to provide a unique business, commercial, Park and ࿳ Utilise the site topography commercial and town centre uses mixed use community. Ride) within 5 minutes walk. and levels to create a climate (informed through market demand adaptive neighbourhood. analysis and WCC discussions) ࿳ Links to Harestock and Littleton, ࿳ New paths providing safe opening up a currently closed site and and attractive routes to public ࿳ Integrate mature woodland and ࿳ Provide safe and attractive provide access to existing amenities. green spaces, surrounding landscape to give an attractive connections between new homes neighbourhoods and countryside. setting to new homes. and everyday amenities. ࿳ A variety of house types, apartments and specialist elderly ࿳ Streets designed to be pedestrian ࿳ Enhance existing and create ࿳ Provide high quality, energy accommodation that promote and cycling friendly with generous new habitat corridors that efficient homes, designed to an inclusive neighbourhood. footpaths and cycling lanes link across the Site. promote sustainable heating/ reducing car dominance. cooling and energy capture. ࿳ Embracing local materials, whilst also being innovative and imaginative ࿳ Potential for Park and Ride facility in the design of the new homes. is currently being explored. Key Masterplan Principles

Linking Communities Respecting the Landscape

࿳ Provide key community facilities and ࿳ Proposals will respect the maximise benefits from existing assets existing mature landscape on on Site such as the sports centre, site, creating an attractive green training fields and open space setting for the new settlement ࿳ Smaller and characterful ࿳ Utilising the undulating landscape but interconnected areas to create a unique townscape LITTLETON of the development LITTLETON ࿳ Establishing key green ecological ࿳ A new settlement with strong corridors and pedestrian connections to Littleton and Harestock HARESTOCK links through the Site. HARESTOCK ࿳ Preserving green buffer to neighbouring settlements.

Strong Site Structure Enhanced Sports and Recreation

࿳ A series of residential/mixed use ࿳ Re-use of existing facilities on areas and open spaces will link site - such as the swimming through the heart of the Site pool and training pitches ࿳ The retained central axis will create a ࿳ Enhanced public access to on- ledgible structure to the settlement site routes and facilities

࿳ The existing development areas LITTLETON ࿳ Within 10min walk of provide a base for the location of surrounding villages. new dwellings, in order to retain HARESTOCK the Site’s attractive landscape ࿳ Two new residential areas to be formed to the north of the Site. Key Masterplan Principles

Comprehensive Movement Framework Mixed Use ࿳ Utilising the existing roadways ࿳ Creating a well-balanced mixed PARK & RIDE PARK & RIDE

to provide access to residential MIXED use neighbourhood - residential, plots. Potential for a bus USE commercial, business loop or through road RESIDENTIAL ࿳ Interconnected relationships ࿳ Promoting cycling and walking with between the areas a well-connected network of routes MIXED USE linking to the existing wider network ࿳ An intended Park and Ride. ࿳ Creation of a second vehicular site

access point to access potential RESIDENTIAL northern development plots ࿳ An intended new Park and Ride facility to aid sustainable movement.

Development with Character Sustainable Approach

࿳ Enhanced existing site features to ࿳ Reuse and retention of existing UPPER FIELDS define a resilient neighbourhood structures and infrastructure

WOODLAND where possible EDGE ࿳ Exploiting and enhancing distinctive qualities of each area ࿳ Utilising and enhancing existing VILLAGE landscape features HEART ࿳ Exploring clear identities for each character area. ࿳ Sustainable rain water management as an integral design feature. PARKLAND APPROACH Concept Masterplan

LITTLETON SPORTS HUB

LITTLETON KEY Site boundary Flowerdown Site of Importance for Nature Surrounding urban area Main Road Conservation (SINC) - Local road (existing) potential to enhance Bus stop (existing) protective measures Andover Road N Cycle route (existing) Sports pitches Existing Public Right of Way Enhanced woodland edge Existing leisure facility Enhanced green ecological corridor Retained chapel Potential green axis through Chestnut Avenue Potential development area the development (potential to include walking, cycling, play Potential mixed use - Kennel Lane neighbourhood centre, and recreation facilities) Stockbridge Rd community, residential, sport Primary vehicular route Harestock Road HARESTOCK and leisure Potential secondary vehicular Potential mixed use - route employment / commercial / Park and Ride Vehicular access Sensitive site boundaries New pedestrian access Enhanced woodland Potential local residential ‘hearts’ for retail and other community facilities N Public Benefits Create a sustainable, Delivering a range Retention, relocation Deliver a mixed use community of new homes and/or provision comprehensive that will deliver new homes comprising homes for sale, of new leisure and masterplan for the and jobs on a previously affordable homes and a variety community facilities Site’s redevelopment, inaccessible and secured site. of apartments/housing types and sizes, including potential for to enhance access to the site helping to ensure high-quality specialist older persons’ housing. including local shop, community place-making and design and recreational facilities. principles are achieved.

Make full and effective Unlock public Existing green Design to support Design with Consider climate use of this previously access areas opened up sustainable lifestyles nature in mind change and flood developed site with new pedestrian, to the public with a focus of walking, cycling creating and enhancing risk management and thereby reduce the cycling and vehicular including parks, playing and public transport (including biodiversity and in any future proposals. pressure on other greenfield permeability through the Site, fields, trim trails, dog-walking, the potential for a park and ecological corridors. Aspiration to work alongside sites elsewhere in the district. providing key linkages with playspace for children etc. ride public transport hub on the Council and local neighbouring settlements of the site itself being explored), community to deliver genuinely Littleton and Harestock. alongside energy efficient meaningful sustainability homes and on-site renewable benefits for the community. energy infrastructure. We are here

SPRING/ WINTER SPRING SUMMER SUMMER 2022 2020 2021 2021 Next 2020 Initial Site Surveys Initial masterplan Phase 2 Site Wide Planning On site delivery and Planning considerations and Community Application mid - late 2022 Steps inclusive stakeholder Consultation onwards and Phase 1 Community events Consultation Revision and Progress masterplan finalisation of Contact Us and environmental / Outline Scheme We would welcome your technical assessment [email protected] feedback on these initial [email protected] thoughts.Thank All you feedback for taking will be theconsidered time to before visit progressing with an initial our exhibition! The plans for the site are still evolving and we want to Next steps draft masterplan for the site. hear your views before they are finalised and we submit a planning application to Winchester Council in 2021. ࿳ Revision of the concept masterplan further to feedback received during Phase 1 consultations. Phase 1 Consultation - ࿳ Further survey and demand analysis will also Concept Masterplan inform the type and range of employment, We have recently been progressing discussions with housing and other uses on site. Winchester City Council and County Council ࿳ Develop proposals across the site in more detail. officers concerning the emerging proposals. Following completion of our Phase 1 tasks, we are reaching out ࿳ Undertake Phase 2 Consultation event. to members of the public and the local community ࿳ Finalise and submit site wide outline planning for input and feedback on the concept masterplan. application to Winchester City Council (WCC). To date we have completed the following Phase 1 tasks: ࿳ Outline application determined by WCC. ࿳ Have undertaken a range of landscape and ࿳ Submit detailed planning applications to WCC technical surveys concerning the site. including specific details of proposed buildings. ࿳ Considered the potential approach to land use, ࿳ Commence on site (likely to be on a phased basis). open space and site connectivity. Prepared and early stage concept masterplan. ࿳ Delivery of new homes. ࿳ Potential for Park and Ride to be delivered in first phase.