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Planning Application - Grange Farm

GRANGE FARM Ref: 22/02826/OUT

A new planning application has been submitted on the 29th March 2023 related to Grange Farm in Hartley Wintney. The application number is 22/02826/OUT and comprises 2 areas:

1. Hybrid application for outline application for the erection of up to 100 residential units of sheltered accommodation for occupation by older people together with associated communal facilities and associated works including access, parking, landscaping and drainage.

2. Full application for a change of use of land for the creation of Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG), including the provision of a footpath network, landscaping, car park and the provision of all other associated features together with change of use to paddock RG27 8HL

This is a significant proposal for the village and so it is recommended that you review the application and make any comments as appropriate before the standard expiry date as defined by Hart District Council of April 19th.

The application details are accessible via the Hart planning portal at

https://publicaccess.hart.gov.uk/online-applications/

using the application number as above and any comments can be made using the Hart planning portal if you have registered to do this or directly via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

April 2023 Update

AGM and Spring Meeting – A reminder that this will be held on Wednesday, 10 May in the Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Colin Gray, former chairman of the Fleet Pond Society who will be giving a talk on

The History of Fleet Pond From the 12th to 20th Century

 David Turver from “We Heart Hart” will also provide an update on any latest news relating to Shapley Heath.

The Heritage Society 2023 Journal will be distributed to all members via email by the end of April. If you would like a professionally printed colour copy it will be available to purchase directly via our website then or at our AGM..

New Publications - We are delighted to announce 2 new publications - Then and Now photos of Hartley Wintney's Buildings and Landscape showing how these have changed from the nineteenth or early twentieth centuries. More information on these books and how to purchase will be available on our website soon and all profits from the sales will be donated to Hartley Wintney Voluntary Care Group.

 Annual Subscriptions 2023-2024 – Membership renewal emails will be sent out in early April requesting payment of the subscription of £6.00 - maintained at the same level as last year. Payment by bank transfer is preferred or cheques made payable to HWHS.

March 2023 Update

As the nights are getting shorter and the first evidence of spring flowers starts to appear we are now moving forward with planning our activities for 2023 and these include

AGM and Spring Meeting – This will be held on Wednesday, 10 May at the Victoria Hall at 7.30 pm. Our guest speaker will be Colin Gray, former chairman of the Fleet Pond Society who will be giving a talk on

The History of Fleet Pond From the 12th to 20th Century

Village Festival – Saturday, 10 June – we will be participating as usual.

Front Garden awards - will go ahead again this year and more information will be given over the coming months.

New Publications - We will be announcing 2 new publications in April - Then and Now photos of Hartley Wintney's Buildings and Landscape. More information will be available on the website then.

Finally, the Heritage Society 2023 Journal is underway and copies will be available by May. 

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February 2023 Update

The Heritage Society was founded on 14 January 1966 and therefore we celebrated our 57th birthday last month. Although much has changed about the village since 1966 the Society was founded as a local Amenity Society for the protection and enhancement of the beauty and amenities of Hartley Wintney and its surrounding countryside and to encourage interest in the history, flora and fauna of the area. We are very pleased that the values that have been in place over the years still exist and help to make Hartley Wintney the great place to live that it is.
We were also delighted with the announcement in last month’s Contact that the ongoing management of Causeway and Hatten’s ponds is to be transferred from Hart District Council to the Parish Council. This will allow for the restoration of Hatten’s pond to now be made and over time to return to its former glory and will ensure that both ponds are well maintained in the future. We very much appreciate the work done by the Parish Council in achieving this solution.
Looking forward, the Victoria Hall has been booked for Wednesday, May 10th for our AGM and Spring meeting and more details will be available next month.

Popular ponds leased to Hartley Wintney Parish Council

As our members will know the Society has been very concerned for some time over the maintenance of ponds within the village. In particular the deterioration of Hattens pond next to the Waggon and Horses and the lack of attention that this has received from Hart District Council.

However we have been aware of the work being done by the Parish Council to address this and so were delighted last week to see the press announcement issued by Hart which is documented below:

"Popular ponds leased to Hartley Wintney Parish Council

During recent partnership meetings between Hart District Council and Hartley Wintney Parish Council, discussions took place on the ongoing management of two popular local ponds, Hatton’s and Causeway ponds. 
The two councils have worked together closely for many years, and it was decided that these important community landscape features should be leased to Hartley Wintney Parish Council for management going forward. They will continue to be supported by Hart District Council, who have provided the parish with £50,000 to support the ongoing restoration of the ponds. The lease is currently being finalised.
Councillor David Neighbour, Leader of Hart District Council, said: “We know that the ponds are really close to the hearts of the local community. We will still be here to support and advise the Parish Council as required but we believe, as the voice of local people, the Parish is best placed to work closely with its residents to move this project forward.”
Hartley Wintney Parish Council Chairman Richard Dodds said: “I know that the community in Hartley Wintney is delighted with the transfer of Hatton’s and Causeway ponds from Hart District Council to Hartley Wintney Parish Council. By working together in partnership, the two organisations have shown that there can be significant potential benefits for all parties and especially for local communities.”
You can read more about the history of the ponds on the Hart District Council website here: hart.gov.uk/hartley-wintney-commons"

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