Councillor

Minerals and Waste development is essential for a sustainable and prosperous Hampshire.However, in order to minimise the impact on communities we must prepare sound planning policy, which is then used to guide and manage planning applications.

Developments can affect local communities, which is why we aim to be as transparent as possible.  Up to date information relevant to your area can be found below, this will help answer any queries from residents you may receive. However, if you have any questions about something specific please contact us

Draft Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan

Notice of publication of proposed changes to the Plan for comment on their soundness
Consultation begins on Monday, 22 October for 8 weeks until 5pm on Monday, 17 December 2012

The public examination of the draft Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan has reached the next stage after a number of public hearing sessions were held at Hampshire County Council offices, Elizabeth II Court, Winchester on 6 - 8 and 11 - 15 June 2012. The Inspector adjourned the hearings on 15 June pending a further consultation on main changes to the Plan which in his opinion needed review to ensure that the Plan is sound. The proposed changes are now the focus of a consultation that begins on Monday 22nd October 2012, and closes at 5pm on Monday 17 December 2012. Representations are welcome on the soundness of the proposed changes, representations on the remainder of the Plan are not required.

For more information on the changes to the Plan and to see the consultation documents when they are available, please visit our Consultation website

South Downs National Park Authority

From 1 April 2011 the South Downs National Park Authority became responsible for all planning in the South Downs National Park, and is now in partnership with Hampshire County Council for those parts of the national park that are within Hampshire. To find out more please see our South Downs National Park page.