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What development can achieve when people and place come first Eastleigh Borough Council is committed to a different way of developing. Our goal is to make One Horton Heath an industry-leading development in its approach to people, place making and large-scale environmental improvement. Set across 310 acres in the parish of Fair Oak and Horton Heath, the new community will help the Council meet its housing targets. One Horton Heath will feature high quality open spaces, enhancements to the natural environment, a range of non-residential property, sports and leisure facilities and the right mix of houses, with at least 35 per cent affordable homes. Unlike other developments in the Borough, the Council will be in control all the way through the design, construction and occupation phases of the project. Our priorities are people, place and the environment. This means everything we do will be shaped by the needs of those who will live, work and enjoy One Horton Heath, as well as residents of the surrounding area. We have brought together local people, businesses and industry experts to pioneer smarter, better and more responsible ways to build. Our top priorities have been putting in infrastructure, like roads, early in the project, pursuing community benefits and minimising our impact on the environment.
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As a local authority, our priorities are people, place and the environment Through considerate design we have already achieved significant savings by re-using all the excavated material for landscaping. This has reduced costs to
the Council and saved over 3,750 lorry movements, greatly reducing impacts through traffic, noise, and carbon emissions. In March 2019, we set up a development forum – made up of residents, businesses, schools, community groups, Parish Council members and local Councillors.Our project team have been testing ideas and seeking views on the best kind of development for the site – this has led to a new masterplan for the site - and now we want your views before it is submitted as a planning application later this year.
We have now released our draft masterplan and indicative layout for the first houses to be built. These and other materials are available to view on the One Horton Heath website. We are encouraging everyone to provide their comments and feedback on these proposals and any related matters which should be considered. Although we will continue to engage with the public throughout the whole planning, design and construction processes, Autumn 2020 will be critical to shaping our initial proposals.
