Romsey Town Council objects to 98-home development plan

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 08:44 · Archive

Metis Homes has proposed building 98 homes on land east of Southampton Road in Romsey, facing objections from the town council.

Metis Homes has applied to build 98 homes on land east of Southampton Road on the edge of Romsey. Planning director Alistair Harris told the town council's planning committee on 8 October that the company was 'very proud' of the application, which uses white render and red brick to echo homes in Romsey town centre.

The town council objected to several aspects of the plans. Councillors criticised the white render as too stark for the countryside and questioned why only 16 affordable homes were proposed, well below the 40 per cent target. Mr Harris said the reduction was 'to do with viability' and the company could not provide more. Cllr Russell Theron said: 'There is a lack of affordable housing. I think it needs to be the 40 per cent. There are people who cannot afford to buy them.'

How it is being reported

• Nearly 100 new homes proposed on edge of town faces oppositionRomsey Town Council has objected to plans for almost 100 homes on the town’s rural boundary.Southern Daily Echo · 13 Oct, 11:47
• Nearly 100 new homes proposed on Romsey’s rural boundary face oppositionRomsey Town Council has objected to plans for almost 100 homes on the town’s rural boundary.Romsey Advertiser · 13 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Metis Homes · Romsey · Romsey Town Council · Alistair Harris · Mark Cooper · Russell Theron

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