Details over 275 homes one edge of Hampshire town have been ironed out

It is a vision to create a new Romsey community.After months of being locked in negotiations over how the 275-home estate at Ganger Farm would finally look work is now set to begin on the controversial development.Previously councillors had given the go-ahead for the scheme at a packed public meeting earlier this year on the proviso that planning bosses ironed out the small print.That included resolving objections from a number of organisations in the town who said the development was “unnecessary, unwelcome intrusion”. The developers previously altered their original plans which saw them relocate artificial pitches from the northern part of the site to a less prominent location in the south after concerns were raised regarding the impact on the setting of the neighbouring Sir Harrold Hillier Gardens. The pitches would be part of a ‘new community sports hub’, which, along with eight sports pitches, including two all-weather surfaces there would also be a pavilion with modern changing facilities.The pavilion would include 134 parking spaces and there would also be public open space as well as three new play areas.Braishfield Parish Council had also objected to the proposals saying it would “significantly reduce” the green gap between Romsey and Ampfield.Among the council’s complaints former parish council chairman Mike Prince who said the authority was concerned that the flood-lighting would affect the residents of Braishfield and other nearby residents. Planners have now agreed to the final plan which has been welcomed by local councillors.