Kings Copse Avenue
New neighbourhood of 192 homes approved in Hedge End
Councillors on the Hedge End, West End & Botley Local Area Committee have approved plans for much needed new homes on land near Kings Copse Avenue in Hedge End.
The development of 192 new homes includes one- and two-bedroom apartments, and two-, three- and four-bedroom houses in a mix of affordable and market homes, including properties for rent and shared ownership.
With sustainability high on the agenda there will be a ten percent Biodiversity Net Gain – with trees and hedges planted to help local wildlife. The homes will have high energy standards and a modern design. They are set in a walkable neighbourhood that features safe, green and direct walking routes to key local places. Properties will have their own off-road spaces to reduce on-street parking.
The land had already been set aside for housing in the Council’s approved Local Plan - and the views of residents who took part in a public consultation over the summer helped shape the final plans and ensure the new neighbourhood works for both new and existing residents.
Leader of Eastleigh Borough Council, Councillor Keith House, said: “The creation of this new neighbourhood is a further reflection of the Council’s commitment to tackling the housing crisis by delivering high quality homes in sustainable communities, with a range of ownership and rental options. I’d like to thank everyone who shared their views and made an important contribution to the final plans.”
What the new homes will look like
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Timeline
Launched 30 June 2025: Public consultation
July–August 2025: Feedback reviewed and plans updated
September 2025: Planning application submitted
January 2026: Application approved by the HEWEB Local Area Committee
Summer 2026: Site works begin
Late 2027: First homes available
Consultation - what you said and what we're doing
Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation in Summer 2025 on early proposals for new homes at Kings Copse Avenue. This site is already allocated for housing in Eastleigh’s Local Plan, and your feedback is helping to shape how it comes forward. Below is a summary of what we heard and how we’re responding:
You said: Lower the speed limit to 30mph and increase enforcement.
We did: We support a 30mph limit and have asked Hampshire County Council (who manage the roads) to consider this. We’ve also asked the Police to review speed enforcement. A new crossing island is planned to help calm traffic and make walking safer.
You said: Headlights from the new road will disturb homes at 23–27 Ferndale.
We did: We’re adding buffer planting (trees and hedges) near these homes to reduce glare and improve privacy.
You said: Add a new footpath towards Cranbourne Park to complete the pedestrian route.
We did: We’re looking at how we may be able to deliver this additional footpath.
You said: Tanhouse Lane floods and isn’t maintained, how will this be improved?
We did: We’ll fully address this as part of the detailed design and highway agreements. This includes improving the surface and drainage, and planning for future maintenance.
You said: Will surface water discharge into the Ambleside culvert and cause erosion?
We did: No. Surface water from the new site will drain to an outlet further south, well beyond Ambleside homes. This should reduce the amount of water reaching the riverbank behind your homes.
You said: Building in a flood zone shouldn’t be allowed.
We did: This site is not in a flood zone.
You said: Plant one tree for every new home.
We did: We’ll meet, or exceed, the required number of trees in line with planning policy.
You said: Add wildlife corridors through the site.
We did: We’re planning for a minimum 10% Biodiversity Net Gain. Existing trees and the boundary with the SINC will be protected and enhanced to provide natural wildlife corridors.
You said: Include homes for nature
We did: We’re planning ecology features like swift boxes and bee bricks as part of our biodiversity plans.
You said: This feels like a tick-box exercise.
We did: This update is part of our commitment to being transparent and responsive. Your feedback has shaped the design and we’ll continue to involve the community as the plans develop.