Hamble Airfield: Update On The Appeal

Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our survey on the recreational use of Hamble Airfield in February. We received nearly 700 responses. This is an amazing effort and gives us real insight into how you use the Airfield, and where you would go if it were no longer
available. We have fed the data into our legal team who will take it forward at the Inquiry.

What’s happened in the last month?

• Representatives of Hamble Peninsular Defence Group (the combined Parish Council (HPC) and Hamble Peninsular Residents Group (HPRG) team) continue to work with the solicitor, barrister, and specialist consultants who will be representing us at the Inquiry where Cemex’s appeal will be heard. It is this experienced, expert legal team that is deciding our strategy – and prioritising the issues that offer the best chance of success at the Inquiry.

What can you do to help?

• As discussed in our 2025 Budget article, the Parish Council has committed Council Tax funds to contribute towards the legal costs of fighting the appeal. HPRG is helping to raise funds; and Eastleigh Borough Council is helping to find alternative funding sources. However, we cannot pay for the defence of this appeal alone.
• Many of you have asked how you can help. Giving time is difficult because the depth of knowledge needed is significant. The best way to contribute would be to help raise money – through running or attending a local fundraising event (such as The Mercury Hub’s ‘Bring & Buy’ sale) or donating to and sharing the GoFundMe page: https://gofund.me/9529de16.
• HPRG will be reaching out to local businesses in the coming weeks to ask for contributions towards the legal costs of the appeal. Please contact HPRG through their Facebook group (search: Hamble Against Unnecessary Development) if you can help.

What happens next?

• Hampshire County Council, Cemex, and our team are currently producing Proofs of Evidence (PoE). These are formal written documents submitted by witnesses or experts to support their case. It outlines their argument, provides factual information, and presents any relevant
data, analysis, or professional opinions. These PoEs must be submitted to the inspector by 4 March 2025.
• At the time of writing: Cemex’s Appeal is scheduled to start from 1 April 2025 – and will be heard by a Planning Inspector. We will keep you updated in the next edition. In the meantime, please keep an eye on social media, website and the notice boards.

Many thanks for your continued support.