Rook Farm, land off St Marys Road, Hayling Island
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
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.
Date: Starting 23 June 2026 and anticipated to sit for up to 6 days.
Time: Opening at 10.00am
Venue - Days 1 - 5: Hayling Island Sailing Club, Sandy Point, HAYLING ISLAND PO11 9SL
Venue Day 6: Hurstwood Room at Havant Borough Council, Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, HAVANT PO9 2AX.
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 on Teams via the following links:
The live stream is broken into two sessions and you will need to leave the first session to join the session session at 2pm.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU ARE CHOOSING THE CORRECT LINK ACCORDING TO THE DATE AND TIME YOU ARE ACCESSING THE LIVE STREAM.
If you are joining without signing in, you will still need to complete the 'Your Name' box before proceeding onto the stream.
Please be advised that the breaks in the day are determined by the Inspector and the course of the Inquiry.
Programme timings are indicative only.
Day 1 - 10 am start, Introduction and opening statements, transport evidence.
Tuesday 23 June - 10am - 12.30 pm
Tuesday 23 June - 1.30 pm - 6pm
Day 2 - 9.30 start, transport evidence, flooding, ecology
Wednesday 24 June - 9.30 am - 2pm
Day 3 - 9.30 start, planning evidence
Thursday 25 June - 9.30 am - 2pm
Day 4 - conditions and obligations, closing statements
Tuesday 30 June - 9.30 am - 2pm (start time to be confirmed)
Day 5 - Held in reserve
Wednesday 1 July - 9am - 2pm - link to follow
Wednesday 1 July - 2pm - 6pm - link to follow
Day 6 - Held in reserve
Thursday 2 July - 9am - 2pm - link to follow
Thursday 2 July - 2pm - 6pm - link to follow
Inquiry documents (including the statements of case and proofs of evidence) are available for inspection online reference Rook Farm Planning appeal AP-0373
Planning Inspectorate: Tim Salter
Tel: 0303 444 5520
E-mail: tim.salter.oo@planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Please note that meetings will continue in person if a broadcast fails.
If you are attending the Inquiry in person you may be included in the background of the recording.
Members of the public also have the right to record and report on proceedings via online media and local news forums. Recording excludes those sitting in the public gallery, the privacy of these must be respected. For details of the protocol for recording meetings of the council, please read:
The Recording, Photography and Use of Social Media Protocol
This page will be updated with any subsequent and additional guidance from the Planning Inspector which takes precedence over the local authority guidance.