Town and Country Planning Act 1990 - Notice of Inquiry

Location

Rook Farm, land off St Marys Road, Hayling Island

Proposal

Outline application for development of up to 300 dwellings (including affordable housing). The proposal includes provision for structural planting and landscaping; informal public open space; children's play areas; sustainable drainage system (SuDS); a new vehicular access from St Mary's Road; and associated ancillary works; and the demolition of an existing agricultural building. All matters reserved except for means of vehicular access. Accompanied by an Environmental Statement.

HBC Planning References: APP/21/01434 and Appeal Ref AP-0373

PINS Appeal Reference: 6004299

Appeal details

An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against non-determination by Havant Borough Council for the development described above.

The appeal will be determined by Inquiry. The Inquiry will be conducted by an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State.

Inquiry arrangements

Date: Starting 23 June 2026 and anticipated to sit for up to 6 days.

Time: Opening at 10.00am

Venue: Hayling Island Sailing Club, Sandy Point, HAYLING ISLAND PO11 9SL 

How to participate

The Inquiry is open to the public. Any person may attend and, at the Inspector's discretion, express their views. The Inquiry will be live streamed via a link on the HBC website: https://www.havant.gov.uk/

Inquiry documents (including the statements of case and proofs of evidence) are available for inspection online at https://service.havant.gov.uk/pr/s/ reference AP-0373

Contact information

Planning Inspectorate: Tim Salter

Tel: 0303 444 5520

E-mail: tim.salter.oo@planninginspectorate.gov.uk