Wellesley is the redevelopment of a significant part of Aldershot Garrison, the historic home of the British Army and one of the largest regeneration projects in the South East. On behalf of Grainger plc, Savills planning team secured planning consent for the construction of 3,850 dwellings, a local centre, new schools, sports pitches, a small business park, recycling centre and a 110ha SANG.
The hybrid application also included the detailed consent for the first phase of the development which consisted of 291 dwellings and enabling infrastructure. The first phase is now well underway and Bellway Homes has recently secured their first occupations.
During the determination process, Savills actively engaged with Rushmoor Borough Council, Hampshire County Council and statutory consultees. This included a regular attendance at the planning steering group and the signing of a planning performance agreement (PPA). The success of this partnership was demonstrated in the relatively few objections received by the council and the planning resolution being achieved meeting the PPA programme.
Savills has been retained in an implementation and strategic planning role to assist with the submissions of the reserved matter applications for the next phases of Wellesley, discharging conditions and making community infrastructure levy representations. The next phases include the renovation and conversion of the renowned listed Cambridge Military Hospital, one of the most recognisable landmark features within this part of north Hampshire.