PLANS for the major redevelopment of Winchester’s Army training camp have taken a step forward. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), part of the Ministry of Defence, held an initial community consultation last year on its masterplan for the future of Sir John Moore Barracks. A variety of housing has been proposed, including apartments and specialist elderly accommodation, along with a neighbourhood centre which could include community and sport and leisure facilities. Part of the site has also been earmarked for employment and commercial use, with the potential for a park and ride also being explored. Developers have now asked Winchester City Council for its opinion – formally known as a ‘scoping opinion’ – in relation to the topics, methods of assessment and the level of detail that would be required in the Environmental Statement that must accompany a future planning application.