January 2021 - The Trust has responded to a Government consultation on the extension of permitted development rights. In our response we support the response made by Civic Voice and add two further concerns…

January 2021 - The MOD's Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is taking forward plans to redevelop the Sir John Moore Barracks site, and is looking at the mix of housing and other land uses that might be appropriate.

November 2020 - At a Cabinet meeting of the Council on Tuesday 10th November 2020, approval was given for a consultation programme on a draft Central Winchester Regeneration Proposal. The consultation runs from 11 November 2020 to 12 January 2021.

October 2020 - The Trust has responded to the Government’s White Paper: Planning for the Future, which proposes radical reforms to the planning system.

June 2021 - The City Council has decided to pause development at Station Approach in the light of COVID-19.

February 2020 - A few months ago the Trust’s Planning Appraisal Group Chair, Mary Tiles, alerted Trustees to an issue concerning nitrate levels in the Solent.

January 2020 - The Building Better, Building Beautiful Commission published its final report, Living with Beauty, on 30th January 2020. The Commission was set up by government to advise it on how to promote and increase the use of high-quality design for new-build homes and neighbourhoods, a subject which is a major priority for the Trust.