New Homes in Gosport

We are working to identify locations for and build new council homes for local families to rent at affordable rates. 

New council homes

15 new homes are being built in three Gosport locations, and are expected to be completed in 2025. 

Seven homes will be available at Stoners Close (a mix of four and three-bedroom), three at Glebe Drive (all two-bedroom), and five at Wheeler Close (a mix of two and one-bedroom). All three locations were previously underused garage sites considered ideal for the new homes, which will improve the appearance of each area.

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Site plans

More detailed plans and artist impressions are available below:

Stoners Close	Glebe Drive	Wheeler Close
Stoners Close site plan (PDF) [9MB]    Stoners Close artist impression (Image) [5MB]    Stoners Close artist impression two (Image) [5MB]	Glebe Drive site plan (PDF) [10MB]    Glebe Drive artist impression (Image) [2MB]    Glebe Drive artist impression two (Image) [3MB]	Wheeler Close site plan (PDF) [7MB]    Wheeler Close artist impression (Image) [4MB]    Wheeler Close artist impression two (Image) [5MB]

 

You can also see the full site drawings here:  Consultation boards (PDF) [5MB]

Frequently asked questions

Why is the council building new homes here?

There is both a national and local shortage of affordable homes with a particular need in Gosport for good sized family accommodation and accessible properties. The homes will provide vital housing for local people at an affordable rent.

All sites are former garage sites that are underused and considered viable for new homes.  We have carefully considered the number of properties, and the size and design of each site, to ensure they are appropriate for the locations, and will have minimal impact.  The design of the homes and the landscaping will improve the appearance of each site.

Who is the contractor carrying out the work?

Invites were made through a competitive tender process, and best value in terms of cost and quality was PMC Ltd. PMC Ltd always looks to employ from the local community and use a local supply chain, wherever possible.

When will work start and end?

Work began in June 2024, and will last around a year. 

How many homes will be built?

Across all three sites a total of 15 homes will be built:

• Stoners Close - five, 4 bedroom houses, two, 3 bedroom houses
• Glebe Drive - three, 2 bedroom houses
• Wheeler Close - two, 2 bedroom houses and three, 1 bedroom wheelchair accessible bungalows

Who is paying for the build and how is it being paid?

The council is using one-for-one receipts from the sale of Council homes, reserves and a small borrowing amount to deliver thesee homes/

What is Passivhaus?

Passivhaus is an international design standard for creating energy efficient and low carbon homes, which means affordable running costs for residents.

Will the homes be owned by the Council?

The homes will be Council houses, let at affordable rent.

How will the homes be allocated and who will be eligible?

The homes will be for people already on the housing register, and they will be allocated in accordance with Gosport Borough Council's allocation policy.

What will the hours of work be?

Generally trades arrive before 8am but no work which can generate a noise will begin until 8am.  Work will finish by 5pm each day.  Saturday morning work will be required on occasion and the same applies, with work finishing at 1pm.

Who can we contact if there is a problem or to report anti-social behaviour?

Contact information are on the notice boards for each site.

How will debris and dust from the site be managed?

All dust and debris will be kept to a minimum, the site we be kept as clean as possible throughout the build.  All vehicles are fitted with silencers.

Will the developments make parking worse in the area?

Each site has been designed to ensure that there are sufficient parking spaces in accordance with planning requirements.  43 parking spaces in total will be provided for the 15 homes. The number of parking spaces provided for each site are outlined below;

• Stoners Close - 16 parking spaces
• Glebe Drive - 13 parking spaces
• Wheeler Close - 15 parking spaces

My property is next to the site, will I be overlooked?

The position of each home has been carefully designed to ensure that they are located away from existing properties, to prevent overlooking.

My property is next to the site, will it block light?

Each site has been carefully designed in accordance with planning requirements, size height and location.

During the build how will site traffic access the areas?

Deliveries will be mainly on flat back, low loaders, with the approach at Stoners Close and Wheeler Close being the main access road into the site. The approach for site traffic at Glebe Drive will be along Glebe Drive. If this has to be reviewed, residents will be notified.

Will any trees be affected?

We don't anticipate any trees will be but if any existing trees need to be removed, they will be replaced.  There will be some pruning and crowning to facilitate the work.

What impact on wildlife will the development have?

We have surveyed all sites to assess the impact of the homes. As each site mainly has a concrete surface, the developments will cause minimal impact to wildlife. As part of the landscaping proposals we are looking to enhance the bio-diversity of each site. Any queries about wildlife in the area will be investigated and advice sought from an Ecologist, who will visit the site and update the report if required.

How will you keep me updated about the development?

You will be kept informed by the site supervisor regarding any planned disruption.  The Neighbourhood Involvement Officer will door knock during the build, and speak with residents about any concerns. Any questions you have during the build can be emailed to newhomesgosport@gosport.gov.uk

Contact numbers will be displayed at each site and for all other enquiries, you can call Neighbourhood Involvement Officer, Emma Vanson on 02392 545403