As part of our efforts to improve communications on what happens behind the scenes at Berewood, we have produced a sustainability report. Originally presented to Councillors at the quarterly West of Waterlooville Forum, we wish to share this report with residents and the public so you can find out more about: • Grainger’s strategy on ‘Living a Greener Life’ and how the company is working to become net zero by 2030. • How we monitor developers and contractors to ensure they are mitigating their impact on the environment • Contributions to local employment and skills development • Travel and greener
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Havant Launches Resident Newsletter
Havant Borough Council have issued their first community newsletter ‘Your Borough’, read Issue 1 here. Hard copies will be delivered to homes within the borough.
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Land Sales Update
We are delighted to announce that Maple Grove and the southern half of Daubenton Glen have gone on the market for sale. This will bring approximately another 380 additional units to the site.
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Planning Application Submitted – School Extension Land
A planning application has been submitted for the school extension land located to the west of Berewood Primary School. The site is identified within the approved outline masterplan as land to accommodate the extension of the primary school, should it be necessary. Recent conversations with Hampshire County Council Education have confirmed that the Northern Primary School Extension Land will not be required for use by the school and as such, Grainger Plc now seeks to progress residential development on the land. The proposal comprises 27 dwelling houses comprising a mix of two and three-bed units. Access to the site is
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Great Big Green Week
This year’s national Great Big Green Week takes place from 10th – 18th June, with events happening across the country. Locally, we are supporting Havant Big Green Week with a range of activities for all ages to enjoy: Sat 10th June – Make a Cupcake Bouquet, 2 – 4:30pm £30 per person (normally £65!) Sun 11th June – Pond Dipping & Meadow Sweep* 10:30 – 12noon & 1 – 2:30pm, Newlands Meadow Tues 13th June – Scented Candle Making, 7 – 9pm Thurs 15th June – Botanical Printed Cards, 7 – 9pm Sat 17th June – Photography Walk*, 10am –
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Land Sale Update
Barnfield is the next phase of land that is currently on the market. Situated opposite the future second Primary School, this phase is nestled within the surrounding woodland and will consist of approximately 74 homes.
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Proposal for Second Primary School
Hampshire County Council have launched the pre-planning consultation for their proposal to build a new 1.5 form entry primary school (315 places) together with a resource provision for an additional 8 children at Berewood. This consultation will run until 7 April 2023. The proposed new primary school is planned to open in September 2025 and would admit up to 30 places for Year R (age 4+) and will grow over time to a total of 45 pupils per year group, an overall total of 315 pupils. The school will also provide places for 8 pupils with special educational needs and
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Proposed Development of Blue Star Land
Development proposals are being worked up to enable the submission of an outline planning application on Blue Star land for up to 90 dwellings plus associated drainage and public open space. The site, known as Blue Star land, is located immediately to the north-west of the Waterlooville Fire Station as shown on the site location plan below. The Blue Star land has been allocated for development by Havant Borough Council for almost a decade. Firstly, within the adopted Havant Borough Local Plan (Allocations) July 2014, for mixed use development of housing and main town centre uses, and then within the
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Proposed Development of School Extension Land
Development proposals are being worked up to enable the submission of a Reserved Matters Application for 27 dwellings on land known as the School Extension Land, which is located in the northern area of Berewood. The site sits to the west of Berewood Primary School and is south to a section of the completed River Wallington Community Nature Reserve, with residential housing to the west and south. The site is identified within the approved outline masterplan as land to accommodate the extension of the primary school, should it be necessary. Recent conversations with Hampshire County Council Education have confirmed that
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Berewood Primary retains ‘Good’ OFSTED rating
Following a recent visit from OFSTED, Berewood Primary School has retained its ‘Good’ rating, receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from the inspector. The report praises the highly skilled teaching and strong culture of safeguarding, as well as the inclusivity of addressing the needs of pupils with special educations needs. ‘The school’s Berewood Bonds of being kind and helpful, respectful and safe, resilient and hard-working are known and understood by all pupils. These values are threaded through the wider curriculum and help pupils when making decisions and understanding any consequences.’ ‘Pupils are polite and courteous. They behave well and move sensibly around
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