The proposals are for two industrial / warehouse buildings, access points and roads, car parking, landscaping and space for large vehicle loading and turning. The main commercial access for both proposed buildings would be via the A3024, Bursledon Road, to the west of the site, with the access for employee car parking to unit 1 being taken from the A27, West End Road, on the eastern side of the site.
View of how the proposed development may look


Economic
- As set out in Eastleigh Borough Council’s Local Plan, there is a need for new employment land that can support current and future business needs
- The proposals have the potential to:
Provide 758 employment opportunities for local people, during construction and operation, including training and apprenticeships
Create a total of £510m in economic value, boosting growth and inward investment in the borough of Eastleigh
Location
- The site is near to the cities and ports of Southampton and Portsmouth, providing a pool of potential occupiers and users of industrial space and warehouses
- Situated adjacent to the M27, the site has excellent transport links to London, along the South Coast and to the wider motorway network
- The site is directly visible from the Windhover Roundabout which meets the requirements of occupiers needing prominent positioning
- The opportunity for 2 access points creates easier access and vehicle flow, reducing pressure on the roundabout and local traffic
- The site is located within the Solent Freeport
Deliverability
- The site is available, suitable and capable of being delivered now
- Wates have the capacity, capital resources and expertise to secure planning and partner the delivery of the project promptly and efficiently
- There is an objectively identified need for warehouse space in the region and this project can be delivered in 2 years from detailed planning permission being granted
Sustainability
- Wates propose to deliver a sustainable, energy efficient development with excellent EPC and BREEAM ratings
- The site is accessible from Southampton and Portsmouth using bus services
- The site is easily accessible by bicycle using the existing cycle path, encouraging sustainable travel by employees
- Fast charging infrastructure for electric vehicles will be provided
- Ponds and other sustainable drainage features will be provided, increasing biodiversity net gain on the site by in excess of 10%
- Landscaping and substantial tree planting is proposed, increasing biodiversity net gain on the site by in excess of 10%
- The site is easily accessible by bicycle using the existing cycle paths