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920-Home Estate Sparks Concerns Over Traffic and Services

12/29/2025

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Cllr Mark Cooper of Hampshire County Council expressed concerns about a Romsey 920-home estate, noting residents would travel to Southampton due to insufficient rail access.
Jeffrey Clark noted the homes could add around 1,800 cars to already narrow roads.
Dr. Mark Willett emphasized strain on GP services and environmental impact of countryside development.
The Ashfield Partnership has not commented.
Public feedback on the application is open until January 2.

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Cllr Mark Cooper of Hampshire County Council expressed concerns about a Romsey 920-home estate, noting residents would travel to Southampton due to insufficient rail access.
Jeffrey Clark noted the homes could add around 1,800 cars to already narrow roads.
Dr. Mark Willett emphasized strain on GP services and environmental impact of countryside development.
The Ashfield Partnership has not commented.
Public feedback on the application is open until January 2.