After many years of playing on a rented field in Bighton, Alresford
Rugby Club’s dream of a permanent home comes a step closer this month.
New Alresford Town Council has reached an outline agreement with the
owner of the land adjacent to
“This generous provision is dependent upon planning permission being
granted for a small number of houses on part of the land,” said Roy Gentry,
Chairman of New Alresford Town Council.
“This scheme will also include an area for parking which will double the
space available at
“The Town Council has been working on this project for nearly two years and has now reached the stage where it is important that residents are consulted, as councillors are keen to get people’s views at an early stage, before detailed plans are produced.
“This is a significant addition to the town’s open space, and whilst it does mean giving up a small area of land to housing, it will protect a key area of the town which adjoins sensitive countryside for ever, as well as providing much needed additional recreation space.”
A public meeting will be held on 22nd July at 7.30 pm at the Alresford Recreation Centre to discuss the project and to get residents’ input and comments.
For further information contact:-: The Council Office 01962 732079 or email skavanagh@newalresfordtc.org.uk