index eco-town status............................................ 3 the opportunity............................................ 4 where is whitehill bordon?............................ 5 the town..................................................... 6 the mission.................................................. 7 timeline of key events.................................... 8 setting an example......................................10 climate change...........................................12 housing......................................................13 transport....................................................14 community.................................................15 education...................................................16 environment...............................................17 business.....................................................18 praise for the project...................................19 consultation............................................... 20 word on the street.......................................21 the masterplan - what happens next?........... 22
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ideas for the future.................................back cover
eco-town status O
facilities, more jobs and an
What Eco-town status means for the town...
improved town centre so the
• The town will share
n 16 July 2009
Residents have been calling on
Whitehill Bordon was
the council to provide better
awarded Eco-town status. A massive amount of
council developed the Green
£60million over two years
Government funding has been
Town Vision.
with the other three Eco-towns for facilities,
earmarked to breathe life into the town.
This is a plan to give the town
eco-homes and new green
the facilities and infrastructure
technology
Whitehill Bordon will now
it so desperately needs while
• Access to £200m for
be considered a ‘regional
also protecting the environment
innovative projects
priority’ which means the town
- Eco-town status is a way of
including low-emission
is considered before others
delivering this.
transport • Access to £70m to support
for health, transport, leisure, business and educational
The council has pledged to
community organisations
facilities.
go above and beyond the
• A new zero-carbon school
environmental targets laid out The town is now eligible for a range of grants, which it wouldn’t be eligible for without Eco-town status, and this means that some of the key projects can be started this year.
by the Eco-town criteria.
by 2013 • Funding to look into a London rail line • Training for new jobs involving ‘green’ skills • Electric car plug-in points for the town • Chance to share ideas and
The bid for Eco-town status was
activities with other carbon-
led by East Hampshire District
busting communities
Council and the Whitehill
• Government confirms
Bordon Opportunity Executive
that scale of development
Group.
is dependent on environmental studies • Government study predicts substantial economic benefit for the town
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the opportunity T
his is Whitehill Bordon’s once-in-alifetime opportunity to become a vibrant sustainable settlement which balances the needs of the community with the needs of the environment.
T
he Ministry of Defence is
Whitehill Bordon owes its
set to relocate training
existence to the presence of the
to St Athan in South Wales
army.
and this has created a real chance for Whitehill Bordon
Initial consultation with residents
to become an exciting place
identified demand for specific
to live and work.
facilities such as shops, sports and entertainment facilities,
Subject to approval of the main
improved transport, better
investment decision the contract
facilities for young people,
is due to be signed in 2010.
environmental improvements and employment opportunities.
The move to Wales means that about 250 hectares
If no action were taken when the
(600 acres) will be released
army leaves the town then the
in the next few years.
impact on the town would be extremely negative. There would be a loss of more than 2,000 jobs and a drop of 40% in school intake. There would also be a loss of business and customers to the town. The local community and the council have been working to overcome this threat and developed the Green Town Vision to protect and enhance
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the area - Eco-town status is a way of delivering this.
where is whitehill bordon? T
he town, which currently
south east of England, 46
NEWCASTLE
MANCHESTER
BIRMINGHAM AMSTERDAM LONDON
EXETER BRUSSELS
PARIS
M4
has a population of
14,000, is located in the
EDINBURGH
Reading
MAP OF WHERE THE TOWN IS PRETTY PICTURE OF THE TOWN
M25
miles from central London. Farnborough
Basingstoke
A331
The nearest big city is Portsmouth and it is also close to Guildford. It has grown around the
Guildford
HAMPSHIRE Winchester
M3 Alton
A31
Petersfield
in the town.
A272
Horndean Southampton
been designated – the South
A3
Whitehill Bordon
Ministry of Defence’s presence
A new national park has just
A325
M27 Portsmouth
A27 Chichester
Worthing
Downs National Park – and Whitehill Bordon will serve as a gateway to it.
ISLE OF WIGHT
The town is set in rolling countryside and is about a 40 minute drive to the sea. The town has no recognisable town centre and relatively few community facilities.
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Whitehill Bordon needs development to provide a better mix of housing, improved facilities and services for a modern sustainable settlement.
the town T
he Whitehill Bordon
The town has a young
Opportunity project
population with a high
is being run by a
proportion of children. Residents
multi-agency partnership.
tend to be less well qualified than in other parts of the district
It includes representatives
and around 13% of residents
from East Hampshire District
rent their homes from a housing
Council, Whitehill Town
association. Lower income
Council, the MoD, Defence
earners and first-time buyers are
Estates, Hampshire County
attracted to the town and there
Council, the South East
is a high rate of out commuting.
England Development Agency (SEEDA), Natural England, the
There is an imbalance in the
Government Office for the South
social and economic mix of the
East (GOSE) and the Homes
existing population with fewer
and Communities Agency.
professional and managerial residents than elsewhere.
Local community groups are also engaged through
The natural environment
Policy Advisory Groups and
surrounding the town is of
the Town Partnership, which
outstanding quality and one
is also making short-term
of the town’s key assets. There
improvements to the area.
are several designated sites for nature conservation in and
Local residents and businesses
around the town. These sites
are involved at every stage
range from local to international
of the process. The group’s
importance and are highly
research and consultation work
valued by the community.
so far has resulted in a series of baseline studies and The Green
As well as a clear need for better
Town Vision.
local facilities residents want to protect the natural environment
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- we need to achieve a balance that achieves both objectives.
the mission W
e will develop a
We will promote the best
town where the new
quality public transport to
buildings are built to zero
provide communication links
carbon status.
both within our town and to other destinations in order to
We want to reduce the carbon
encourage alternatives to the
footprint of the community
car.
by 2036. This means that the carbon footprint of the new,
New public transport will be
larger town will not exceed the
cheap, convenient, frequent,
carbon footprint of the existing
stylish, comfortable, fast and
town.
reliable.
We will develop a town where
We plan to provide modern
individuals are important and
premises for up to 7,000 new
development is designed with
jobs in a mixed economy, not
people and nature in mind.
reliant upon one industry.
We will develop a town centre
Almost every house will be
that is pedestrian-friendly and is
within 10 minutes walk of the
interconnected with residential
town centre.
and commercial areas. It is a requirement of the EcoWe will create quality public
town status that the net CO2
open space. We will set aside
emissions from the whole Eco-
over 170ha of land for new
town development are zero or
public open space. Forty per
below. Existing homes can also
cent of the town will be green
be retrofitted to make them
space.
more energy efficient.
We will encourage investment by businesses and industries that share our vision of a sustainable and environmentally-friendly community.
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Dec 2005
Feb 2006
Green Town Vision adopted by EHDC with unanimous cross-party support.
The council took the view that either of the options was an opportunity for the town.
Three-day consultation event held on 6th/7th/8th - bus tour of Ministry Of Defence land for residents and a family funday
Transport meeting with top transport experts (including Sir Peter Hall) in London - they suggest the old rail line is reinstated.
Revised and updated Eco-town bid submitted.
Masterplanners start work.
The town is designated as a Strategic Development Area within the South East Plan
Award-winning masterplanning team (EDAW) is appointed to start shaping the town
Housing Minister (at the time) Caroline Flint visits Whitehill Bordon.
Independent consultants appointed to manage masterplan consultation
Sep 2008
The other one, called MC3, was planning to consolidate training in Bordon and establish a centre for excellence at the training school.
Jul 2008
It was revealed that there were two preferred bidders for the Defence Training Review. Metrix was going to relocate from Bordon to Saint Athan.
The public consultation feedback formed the Green Town Vision.
July 2004 – first public consultation. Residents told East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) how much they valued the environment – as well as needing better facilities.
Bid judged by the Challenge Panel again. Public meeting – about 200 residents attend.
Bid judged by the Challenge Panel - a group of experts appointed by the Government.
Jul 2008
Public gave its backing to the Green Town Vision.
2003-2004
October 2003 – First Whitehill Bordon Bulletin sent out to all residents in the GU35 postcode to inform them about developments.
Consultants working on different options for the growth of the town.
Steering group formed because of the impending Defence Training Review of the MoD land in Whitehill Bordon.
timeline of key events May 2008 Oct 2008 Nov 2008
Apr 2006
Jan 2007
EHDC successful in lobbying for Whitehill Bordon recognition in South East plan.
Whitehill Bordon short listed for Eco-town status.
Government designates Whitehill Bordon as an Eco-town
Masterplan and Core Strategy will be published
MoD to sign final contracts
EHDC to produce Local Development Framework
Potential start date for development on major sites (subject to MoD contracts)
Oct 2009 2010 2011 2014
Oct 2007
Dec 2007
Feb 2008
Apr 2008
EHDC consulted community on issues and options for the Local Development Framework Core Strategy. The consultation demonstrated the need for infrastructure and jobs as well as housing.
Detailed masterplan consultation
July 2009
Team set up to drive the Whitehill Bordon Opportunity and the Eco-town bid forward.
District-wide consultation revealed that 77 per cent of the local population see the MoD’s departure as a real opportunity to develop a new kind of town that both serves the community and protects the environment.
Jul 2007
EHDC makes bid for Eco-town status.
Policy Advisory Groups (Pags) and executive group set up to drive the Green Town Vision forward.
Government brought out the Eco-town prospectus. This was seen as a way to deliver the Green Town Vision.
Around 160 residents attend public meeting about the army departure and the opportunity of the Green Town Vision.
Announcement made that Metrix was the preferred bidder – so EHDC could start working on an option for relocation. Apr 2009
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setting an example CARBON  NEUTRALITY
TRANSPORTATION
The work will take into account
Carbon neutrality will require
the whole carbon footprint of
changes in the way we build,
every citizen, both existing and
the way we use resources and
new.
the way we travel.
By 2036 the whole town should
We have now completed a
be carbon neutral. This means
transportation assessment that
that the carbon footprint of the
has quantified the challenge of
new, larger town will not exceed
providing the very best public
the carbon footprint of the
transport in the most sustainable
existing town.
way.
We have already started to pilot
We are looking at the re-use
sustainable housing and we
of old railway routes as well as
are already retrofitting existing
the most modern bus and rapid
homes.
transport systems.
Eco-town status will enable us to
Our target is to reduce car trips
attract more funding to expand
to 25% by 2036 in the entire
this programme. This means we
town. This is linked to year-
can start retrofitting homes for
on-year targets for improving
the existing community straight
walking, cycling, public
away.
transport and access to facilities. Government figures show that 87% of transport emissions come from private vehicles and only 3% from buses, so it is really important to tackle
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climate change on the roads.
During the process of consultation and discussion we have identified four areas of work where we aim to excel. We are planning pilot schemes in each of these areas so that Whitehill Bordon leads the way in tackling climate change. BIODIVERSITY
WATER  NEUTRALITY
We have been working with
We have been working with the
Natural England, RSPB and the
Environment Agency to address
local Wildlife Trust to integrate
issues of water neutrality and
our masterplan with a Habitats
sustainable drainage and waste
Regulation Assessment.
strategies.
In particular we plan to
By using existing boreholes and
safeguard all protected areas
wells and by reducing water
and provide the new town
usage and wastage we plan
with new publicly accessible
a completely water neutral
green space, including an
development. That means that
urban network of natural
the new town will not exceed
landscape and water gardens
current water usage.
as well as better protection and management of the
Retrofitting of existing homes
safeguarded sites. The target is
will include methods of recycling
a net increase in biodiversity.
water and reducing water use so the residents of Whitehill
Eco-town status will allow us to
Bordon will be able to save
designate new nature reserves
money on water rates as well as
to link the protected heathlands
fuel charges.
straight away. It will also provide funding for new walking, cycling
The draft water cycle study is
and leisure paths to be built
available on the website:
before any major development
www.whitehillbordon.com
takes place.
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climate change I
f we don’t do anything
We will each need to reduce our
to combat climate
carbon footprint in order to do
change then rising global
our bit for the planet.
temperatures will cause the sea level to rise
A carbon footprint is a measure
and alter local climate
of the impact our activities
conditions, affecting
have on the environment, and
forests, crop yields, and
in particular climate change.
water supplies.
It relates to the amount of greenhouse gases produced
What eco town means for climate change:
in our day-to-day lives through
animals, and many types of
burning fossil fuels for electricity,
ecosystems.
heating and transportation.
Deserts may expand and some
We can reduce our carbon
of our countryside may be
footprint by paying attention to
permanently altered.
how we heat our homes, how we travel, where we buy goods
At the G8 Summit in July 2009 the developed nations committed to reducing our CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050.
Innovative technology
Whitehill Bordon is set to be one
European funding
world how this can be achieved.
Reduced carbon footprint
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It may also affect human health,
of the first towns to show the
and by recycling.
housing E
co-town status means
householders around £300 per
that energy saving
year and replacing old boilers
houses can be piloted.
with the very latest type can
The expected benefits for
save money as well as reducing
residents will be much
carbon emissions.
lower energy bills, reduced water consumption, better
The Environment Centre is an
insulation and efficient
independent organisation,
heating. All housing will
based in Southampton, which
have double or triple
has just received funding to
glazing. Some homes will
help people in Whitehill Bordon
have features like heat
retrofit their homes.
collecting conservatories and green roofs.
The first 20 people to enquire about ways to make their home
People who want to build
more energy efficient and quote
their own eco-homes using the
‘tank jacket’ will receive a hot
technology of their choice will
water tank insulating jacket.
be encouraged, as will smaller
These jackets can save you
developers and builders. There
around £40 a year. Phone
will also be opportunities to club
0800 8048601 for more
together with friends to develop
information.
co-owned housing (which can be a very economical way of living). Existing homes will also be retrofitted. This process has already started. Local pilot schemes have shown that up to 60% can be saved on energy bills with a few simple alterations. For example cavity and loft insulation could save
What eco town means for housing: Lower fuel bills Funding to build eco-homes and make existing homes more efficient Up to 5,500 new homes Range of housing from affordable to executive Sites where you can build your own house
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transport T
he public transport
A rail link is now a real
in the town and
possibility for the town and
surrounding villages
the Government is looking at
will now start to be
the case after Britain’s train
dramatically improved
operators called for Whitehill
because of Eco-town
Bordon’s railway line to be
status.
reinstated as a top priority.
EHDC is working with
Transport operators are being
Hampshire County Council,
asked to improve and redirect
which is the transport authority,
bus services so that Whitehill
and the Department for
Bordon becomes a transport
Transport to ensure that the town
hub.
will be properly linked by public transport.
What eco town means for transport:
extended. To kick-start the transport improvements EHDC has
The major route from London
already committed to spend up
to Portsmouth (the A3) is easily
to £1million across the district –
accessible from the town and
with Whitehill Bordon being a
will provide faster access
Massive investment
top priority.
once the Hindhead tunnel is
Reinstating a railway link
The Department for Transport
Safe cycling and walking routes Less need to commute
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Cycling routes are already being
Better links to other towns
completed. and Hampshire County Council will be funding projects to improve transport in the area, including immediate funding for the next stage of feasibility work for a rail link to the town.
community W
hitehill Bordon
The surrounding countryside is
currently has good
beautiful and accessible and just
food shopping and a
four miles to the north is Alice
committed local community
Holt Forest – where there are lots
who organise clubs and
of activities on offer.
activities for every age group and interest.
Regeneration will be predominantly on previously
The masterplan will include a
developed land, which will
new town centre which will
transform the existing town and
create a vibrant hub with shops,
create a better community for the
cafes, services and facilities.
people of Whitehill Bordon.
We aim to make the centre a
Continuing public consultation
10 minute walk from anywhere
and input from the five Policy
in the town and to connect it
Advisory Groups will ensure that
via safe routes for cyclists and
facilities match the needs of the
walkers.
new and existing communities.
First on the list are more sports
What eco town means for the community:
pitches and cycle routes.
More facilities
As the development progresses facilities will be improved.
A new town centre 7,000 new jobs Creating a better place to live Access to ÂŁ70m to support community organisations
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education Eco-town status means that the children of Whitehill Bordon will grow up understanding and contributing to a better future
M
ichele Frost,
“Having an educational facility
headteacher at
in the town for those over the
Bordon Junior School,
age of 16 would be a great
talks about what Eco-
asset.
town status means for education.
“And creating 7,000 new jobs means that children who grow
She said: “Eco-town status is
up in Whitehill Bordon have a
great news for Whitehill Bordon.
much greater chance of finding work in the town at a later
“The town is in desperate need
stage.
of more facilities, particularly for youngsters, and being awarded
“The next generation will have
this status means that these
a real chance to get themselves
facilities will become a reality.
on the property ladder because of the affordable housing which
What eco town means for education: New primary schools Improved secondary education Skills training
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University-level education
“It is fantastic that school
will be provided.
children will be able to cycle or walk safely to school on special
“The children here at Bordon
routes through beautiful green
Junior School are really excited
areas.
about the town’s future and can’t stop talking about it.”
environment Whitehill and its exceptional environment
C
llr Dr Chris Wain,
“One of the priorities must be
the chair of the
to safeguard the ground-nesting
Biodiversity Policy
birds - the heathland is famous
Advisory Group, talks
for these.
about the town’s environment.
“The Green Town Vision acknowledges this outstanding
She said: “The parish of
environment and heritage
Whitehill and its surrounding
landscape.
area is extraordinarily rich in natural history and much of the
“It aims to put in place
land has protected status.
protection measures by building sustainably to a high level, with
What eco town means for the environment: Setting aside land to link protected heathland, to provide new walking and cycling routes New parks and green space More money to protect the natural environment
“This, together with its historical
a low carbon footprint and
heritage, is much appreciated
reducing nitrogen emissions with
by the town’s residents.
an exemplary public transport service.”
“The area has European designated sites, located to the south, north and west and slightly farther away on the east side. “A connecting green network will prevent fragmentation of these designated sites and other areas, such as roadside verges within the town.
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business W
hitehill Bordon already has a small
but vibrant economy.
• Skilled population with excellent facilities for both business and community.
We are already being approached by businesses
Our workforce includes a
that are attracted to the
significant cohort of training
Eco-town.
professionals currently employed by Vosper Thorneycroft, Alice
What eco town means for business: 7,000 new jobs Energy and sustainability skills Eco-tourism New technologies High quality broadband access New homes for your workforce
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The town has the potential to
Holt Forest Research Station
create a sustainable mixed
(climate change and biomass),
economy including green
Tesco, a pharmaceutical
technologies, products and
manufacturer and a skilled local
services.
construction workforce.
Its key assets will be:
With access to up to 5,500 new houses from affordable to
• A ready stock of development land
executive level the Eco-town will make it easy for new employers to attract new staff. And
• Some excellent redundant
every company that locates in
buildings including
Whitehill Bordon will be able to
workshops, offices,
trade on the reputation of being
classrooms and a number of
located in one of Britain’s first
Edwardian mansions.
Eco-towns.
• High quality broadband infrastructure
We’ve already had interest from an international company which wants to locate in the town.
• Location in an impressive natural environment with
If you are interested in locating
significant woodland, on the
your business in the town,
edge of the South Downs
please email
National Park.
whitehillbordon@easthants.gov.uk
“
This is a really exciting project and the town’s got even greater potential than I had imagined.”
praise for the project He met with East Hampshire
“It’s such a brilliant site because
District Council and revealed
it’s surrounded by beautiful
that he would like to support
greenery.
Whitehill Bordon’s bid to become an Eco-town at the end
“It was great to see the existing
of last year.
facilities like ‘Little Wembley’ and there would be lots of
He has since toured the town on
opportunity to upgrade these
a bicycle.
kinds of things as well as introducing more up-to-date
D
He said: “This is a really exciting
ones into the town.
esigner Wayne
project and the town’s got even
Hemingway MBE is the
greater potential than I had
“I was pleased to see that
imagined.
there is a great opportunity
co-founder of the fashion label Red or Dead, and
for sustainable living as some
was on the Government’s
“I’d seen parts of the town
housing could be upgraded and
‘challenge panel’ which
before when I’d driven through
this would also be quite cost
looked at each of the Eco-
but this was my first chance to
effective.
town bids.
have a really good look at the main sites and the MoD land.
He is also the chairman
“Some of the existing housing could be made to be more
of Building for Life - an
“And it was great to do the tour
attractive and comfortable to
organisation which promotes
on bike.
live in.
“Whitehill Bordon is a really
“All in all there is a real
great place to live and it will be
opportunity to make the town
The 47-year-old also runs
made even better with Eco-town
a better place to live and work
Hemingway Design with his wife.
status.
and it will be great to be part
excellence in the quality of design of new housing.
The award-winning company
of that.”
specialises in affordable, welldesigned housing.
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consultation S
A WORD WITH THE CONSULTANTS
ince the masterplanners
And East Hampshire District
were appointed
Council had a stand at the
Kevin Murray Associates were
in August 2008 East
garrison fireworks display to
appointed as independent
Hampshire District Council
inform residents and answer
consultants to plan, manage
has hosted various
questions.
and facilitate the masterplan
consultation events to try
consultation.
to get as many views and
In April 2009 the consultants
ideas about the town’s
arranged another round of
Kevin Murray said: “The level
development as possible.
consultation.
of participation and feedback from all the events held so far
In November 2008 a three-day
About 500 residents came to the
has been of an extremely high
event was held for stakeholders,
day-long drop-in session at the
quality and most impressive
businesses and community
Forest Community Centre.
with a rich diversity of issues and concerns raised which
groups. There was an exhibition of
the design team have had to
There were also workshops to
ideas which have been drawn
address.
get individuals thinking about
up by the masterplanners and
ideas and issues that they may
residents filled in detailed
“The depth of knowledge
not have considered before.
questionnaires.
and understanding of
A family fun-day at Bordon
This feedback is currently
demonstrated by residents,
Junior School was also
being used to prepare the
from school children, to
organised for this round of
draft masterplan which will be
businesses, to elderly residents
consultation and this focussed
unveiled this autumn.
has truly enriched the process
issues affecting the town,
and will be reflected in the
on the residents. The consultation will continue Bus tours of the Ministry of
and the community will be
Defence land were organised so
involved at every step.
outcome, i.e. the masterplan. “Towns with people that
residents could see the scale of
care so much and have
the site.
such a passion for the place generally have a better future
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than those where most people are indifferent.“
word on the street R
odney Freeman, from
Mrs Buse, from Liss Forest, has
Whitehill Bordon,
lived in the area for 22 years.
and Julie Buse, from Liss Forest, each won a £100
The 52-year-old works as a
gift card in the most recent
medical secretary. She walks
consultation.
her dog in some of Whitehill Bordon’s green spaces.
Rodney Freeman, 69, has lived in Whitehill Bordon for 18
She said: “I think that the plans
months.
for Bordon will be good for the town.
The retired design draftsman said: “I chose to live in
“Some people will always panic
Whitehill Bordon because it was
when houses are built but I think
somewhere which I could afford.
it will be an improvement in the long run.
“It would be fantastic if the town could look prettier but that the
“It will be good as long as the
houses were still affordable.
infrastructure is put in place and the green spaces are protected.”
“I think the council’s plans are very good but a prerequisite must be that the transport issues are sorted out. “Youngsters are the future and a green and pleasant town for them would be fantastic.”
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the masterplan – what happens next? T
he masterplanning
After listening to all the
Once all these views are
team are working on
responses from previous
canvassed EHDC, as the
a draft plan for the town.
consultation and after a
planning authority, will take a
This is being driven by the
considerable amount of testing
final informed decision.
community’s views which
of ideas the masterplanners will
were gathered at two major
unveil their proposals this
After that - if the decision is
consultation events as
autumn.
to accept the masterplan -
well as via questionnaire surveys.
then we can expect planning An important aspect of this final
applications. These will only
stage of the masterplan will
be accepted if they meet the
East Hampshire District Council
be the pronouncement from
stringent standards set by
has also been asked to consider
Natural England and EHDC as
the Eco-town policies, our
the consequences of up to 5,500
to the quantity of housing and
own planning policies and
homes when the MoD leaves the
jobs that can be developed in
the masterplan design.
town.
the town without harming the
environment.
For the first time in Whitehill
The community has given the
Bordon’s history we have
council a clear steer that they
As yet no figure has been
the opportunity to accept
want jobs and facilities, a better
published, but we have
development on our terms and
town centre and improved public
committed to no more than
not in an ad hoc manner.
transport.
5,500 homes.
Residents acknowledge
Once the masterplan is
that development is inevitable,
published we will want to consult
and that with the development
as widely as possible.
will come the facilities and infrastructure that the town so
People living in Whitehill Bordon
desperately needs.
and in surrounding villages can be assured that their views are,
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But people have told us that they
and will continue to be, heard.
do not want development at any
price.
Charlie Ledward, Vice President of EDAW | AECOM Charlie Ledward is leading the Masterplan team. He said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for Whitehill Bordon to improve the quality of life for its residents and create a great place to live for future generations. “We are delighted that EHDC’s Green Town Vision for the town will now be backed by the Government’s Artist’s impression of how the new town centre could look
Eco-town initiative. “The masterplan for Whitehill
Key features of the Masterplan
Bordon has received close
Central new town centre
environmental standards of
Integrated transport hub
scrutiny by the Government to ensure it is meeting the the Eco-town programme for delivering a well-served and attractive place where people will want to live, work and
Protection of green spaces
spend their leisure time.
New education facilities
town and we are delighted
New business parks
“It is an exciting time for the to be involved in such a prestigious project.”
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Existing MOD sports facilities and Daly Ground are upgraded to create a sports hub