This document discusses opportunities for developing a site at the heart of Sparsholt. It proposes either purchasing the land to benefit the local school and residents, or having the land gifted as part of a small-scale development that includes housing for local people. The development aims to strengthen the community center, meet local needs, retain valued features, and improve access and views while respecting the conservation area. Two development options - Option A and Option B - are presented.

1. A vision at the heart of
Sparsholt
On behalf of
The Sparsholt Trust

2. The new age of Localism
• The Localism Bill introduces new permissive rights for local
communities (residents and businesses) to prepare a
Neighbourhood Plan, instigate Neighbourhood Development
Orders and exercise a Community Right to Build.
• A Neighbourhood Plan can establish general planning policies for
the development and use of land in a defined neighbourhood area.
The Plan might specify, for example, where new homes and offices
should be built, and what they should look like. The Plan will set a
vision for the future, and can be detailed or general.
• The New Homes Bonus helps to ensure that the economic benefits
of growth are returned to the local authorities and communities
where growth takes place.
• This is a time when communities can take the lead on developing a
mature vision for their future

3. The Site
A site at the heart of
Sparsholt

4. The Site

5. A commitment to quality

6. Accessible space for school and nursery

7. Access improved

9. Permeability improved

10. Key views from Conservation Area unaffected

11. Retain important views

12. Open up new views

13. The opportunities
1. Strengthen the heart 2. Meet the needs

14. The Opportunities
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3. Keep what’s best 4. Increase access

15. The Site Strategy

16. The Site Strategy

17. The Proposal

18. The Opportunity

19. The Proposal_Option A

20. The need for appropriate housing
• Plans for Places requires 1500
houses outside Winchester
and the South Hampshire
settlements before 2031
• Village Design Statement
recognises need for 1-2 bed
homes within the village.
• The Rural Housing
Development Action Plan 2009
identifies need for 29
households with a local
housing need.

21. The Proposal_Option B

23. The Opportunity

24. The community has the opportunity
to purchase land for the benefit
of the school and residents.
OR
The land is gifted to the community
as Planning Gain forming part of a
new small scale development for
local people.

25. Any questions