Hangar Homes tries again at Solent Airport
4th March 2021 10:33 Europe/London
Hangar Homes developer Peter Day is persisting with his plan for Solent Airport by submitting a new planning application for six mixed-use hangars and a heritage hangar/centre.
Peter decided to submit the new application to tackle specific points raised by the planning inspector to his original proposal.
“A legal challenge to the decision to refuse the appeal is risky and hugely expensive if you lose,” said Peter. “So instead I have decided to pursue a new planning application addressing all of the reasons for refusal.”
They are:
Provision of employment use. The whole of the ground floor will be designated as commercial use for aviation-related businesses, exceeding that of the residential use, and increasing the employment density even more than existing airside businesses.
“Even so, the employment density of each unit exceeds that of other businesses on the airfield.”
What the proposed hangar homes at Solent would look like. Image: Hangar Homes
On airfield operations, the CAA Aerodrome Inspector had said, “Regarding your question on the wider principle of mixed-use hangar developments on aerodromes, we see no reason why it should prejudice the future of this or any other aerodrome, provided that it is compliant with licensing requirements and that operating procedures have been agreed.”
Peter: “The scheme does comply with CAP 168, and operating procedures would be simple: all pre-flight checks are done in the hangar before calling the tower and pushing the aircraft out to start the engine and access the taxiway.
Cross-channel electricity link begins full flow
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An undersea electricity connection between England and France has become fully operational.
The IFA2 interconnector between Hampshire and Normandy began to flow at full capacity at 11:00 GMT, National Grid said.
The link will deliver 1.2% of Britain s electricity needs, the firm added.
The 1GW connection is a £700m shared investment with French power firm RTE and the UK s fourth power exchange with continental Europe.
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image captionThe undersea link involved laying 149 miles (240km) of cables
Jon Butterworth, managing director of National Grid Ventures, said the two-way interconnector would typically import cheaper nuclear and renewable electricity from France at first.
New play area opens near Solent Airport, Stubbington A NEW children s play area has opened in Fareham that is inclusive to all ages and abilities. The Daedalus Common play area was officially opened by the Mayor, Cllr Pamela Bryant and Mayoress, Cllr Louise Chubley. Two pupils and teachers from Crofton Anne Dale Infant and Junior School also joined them. The play area is located on the western edge of Solent Airport, Stubbington. Residents and local schools were inspired by the nearby airport for an aviation themed park, which was designed and installed by Eibe Play. It features a range of equipment for children of all ages and abilities, including a huge aeroplane themed multi-climbing unit suitable for children with reduced mobility.