The drawings of the home plans for Houghton Allotments. Photo: Test Valley Borough Council planning portal FOUR new homes could be built on a popular allotment site in the Test Valley borough. Trustees of the Captain Busk Grandchildren are seeking the council s permission to build two one-bedroom, and two two-bedroom houses on Houghton Allotments. It is understood that the Trust has full ownership of the site, and the scheme also seeks to install seven new car parking spaces. So far the plans have received just one public objection, from Philippa Redding who lives in Church Lane. She said: I object to this application as believe the allotments are a crucial resource for both present and future residents. They are a traditional part of village life, create biodiversity and should be protected.