News

The Science and Technology Facilities Council, on behalf of Chilbolton Observatory, has objected to a proposed development on the upper part of Drove Road.

Cllr David Hall, Julie Connor and Jane O’Boyle handed over a cheque for £1,288 - half of the proceeds from Chilbolton Open Gardens 2026 - to Sophie Jasper, Clinical Matron at the Countess of Brecknock Hospice.

James Painter’s consultants, Southern Planning Practice have lodged three new documents with Test Valley Borough Planners.

In them they present analysis claiming that the proposed 75-home development would not interfere with Observatory operations, and that their objections to the development should be given little or no weight.

Chilbolton Parish Council are a step closer to bringing options for housing development in the Village forward to a ballot of residents.

They are investigating the engagement of consultants, and hope to meet their target of a vote taking place during the summer.

Once again though, the issue of Councillor contact with developers reared its head.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service yesterday put out a field fire that threatened the propane and oil tanks at HBS in Chilbolton.