The Future of Hamble Airfield: Brief Update

We remain in regular contact with Hampshire County Council (HCC) regarding the planning application submitted by Cemex. As you may recall from previous updates, HCC has asked Cemex to provide additional information to support their application to extract gravel from the former Hamble Airfield site (Regulation 25). We have asked for a timetable for when…

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Members and Responsibilities of Working Groups

As part of our response to the Hamble Airfield Planning Application, we have set up three Councillor-led working groups to examine specific areas of Cemex’s proposals. Please find details of the members and responsibilities of each group here. Should you have any questions relating to the application or would like to discuss any of the working…

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The Future of Hamble Airfield – What’s Happened Since 4 March 2022?

Hampshire County Council (HCC) has confirmed that they have received around 1,050 representations regarding Cemex’s quarry application. There are still a few more to come – but Hamble has done its best to make its concerns heard. Thank you and well done to everyone! 𝗜𝘀 𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗼 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗖𝗖? No…

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Public Meeting Regarding the Future of Hamble Airfield – NOW AT CAPACITY

Thank you to everyone who has registered for the Public Meeting on 28 February 2022 at the Royal Southern Yacht Club. We have now reached capacity at 200 participants. We’re delighted so many of you are interested and can commit the time. *𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆?*If you have already registered, your place at the meeting is assured.…

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Public Meeting: Cemex Planning Application, 28 February at 7pm, Royal Southern Yacht Club

If you have concerns or questions regarding the Cemex Planning Application and would like to attend the Public Meeting, please register now at: cemex.hambleparishcouncil.gov.uk/register/ We would also urge you to share your comments and concerns directly with Hampshire County Council who will make the decision on Cemex’s application to extract gravel from Hamble Airfield. Guidance on…

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CEMEX Documents Available to View

The CEMEX Planning Application documents will be available to view in the map room at the rear of The Mercury Hub, and in the foyer of The Memorial Hall until 28 February. The Mercury’s opening hours are as follows: Mondays: 10am – 1pm, and 2pm – 4pm Wednesdays: 10am – 1pm, and 3.30pm – 5.30pm…

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Help and Advice on Responding to the Cemex Planning Application

Deadline for Objections:  4 March 2022 If you’re thinking of sending in an objection to the Cemex application, we’d suggest that you follow these simple principles to make it as effective as possible: The principle of gravel and sand being extracted from the Airfield was decided back in 2013 by a Planning Inspection at a…

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