Welcome to our consultation website for the development of Land at Upton Lane.

Here you can find out more about how Crest Nicholson is progressing with its early vision for the site.

About Crest Nicholson

Crest Nicholson has more than 60 years of experience in delivering high-quality new communities, placing a strong emphasis on placemaking including careful consideration of the local environment, wildlife and biodiversity.

Crest Nicholson is committed to mitigating the impact its developments have on the climate, reducing both waste and carbon emissions to create a long-term positive legacy for communities.

Public Consultation

We held a public drop-in event on Tuesday 25 November in Nursling and Rownhams Community Centre.

There was information about the proposals on display and members of the team were on hand to answer any questions and to listen to feedback.

If you would like to be kept up to date on the proposals at key points during the planning process, please subscribe for updates below.

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For more information, please email info@landatupton-consultation.com or call the team on 0800 689 5209.

The Site Today

The site sits on land directly south of Romsey Road roundabout, bordered by Romsey Road and Romsey Golf Club to the north, housing and farmland to the east, the M27 to the south, and the M271 to the west.

Test Valley Borough Council has draft allocated the site for employment-led development in the emerging Local Plan, however its location makes it well suited for new housing due to good transport links and access to the road network, while making improvements to public transport, walking, and cycling options.

The site is in close proximity to Nursling and Rownhams settlement, Southampton and Romsey for education, employment and leisure facilities.

Our Vision

Our emerging proposals will include:

Deliver a high-quality, residential-led development for the local area

Make a significant contribution to Test Valley’s housing target, including delivering affordable housing

Keep and strengthen existing roadside planting and vegetation to support wildlife and reduce visual impact

Protect woodland areas around the site and provide additional tree planting

Improve public transport links, reducing the need for more cars on the road

Create new pedestrian and cycle routes from the site

Include new publicly accessible open space within the site, including play areas and community orchards

Deliver a significant green buffer to the M271, reducing noise and air quality impacts and improving biodiversity

Consultation

The consultation officially launched on 25 November, and the feedback window closed on 12 December. Copies of the materials displayed at the public drop-in event are available to download below.

Exhibition Banners

The team will carefully consider all feedback received ahead of submitting a planning application to Test Valley Borough Council.