Author: 993025pwpadmin

  • Operation Sparkle

    On Friday 17th July, several Catherington residents embarked on litter picking along Catherington Lane.

    We collected four bags of rubbish as shown in the photo below – more phases of Operation Sparkle to come.

    Operation Sparkle

  • 9th September – CVRA Get Together

    Wednesday 9th September – as usual 19:00 at The Farmer Inn; please make a note of the date in your diary and hopefully see you there !

  • Catherington Lane Burglary

    As part of an investigation into a burglary in Catherington Lane in Waterlooville, the Police are releasing an E-fit image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

    READ MORE: https://orlo.uk/9nrXZ

  • Mad Hatters Tea Party Gallery

    Gallery Link

    UPDATE – 11th June

    The list is now closed for the Mad Hatters Tea Party planned for Saturday 20th June to be held at St Catherines house from 15:00

    Interest in attending has been more than expected so we have ended up with more ‘Bums than seats’. To that end if you have got a ‘clicky’ picnic table and some chairs and could bring them along could you let me know please?  We have arranged with Holly Burton that these could be dropped off at the venue from 12:00 on the Saturday. 

    Also if you can no longer make it then please tell me as seats are hotter than the England final in the world cup.

    I have just found out this morning that Catherington Infant School is holding their summer fair on the same day from 12:00 to 15:00 so the car parks opposite the school and church hall will probably be chockers. However, with it ending at 15:00 that should free up some space if you need to drive to our event.

    Given it’s been pretty wet lately we will be watching the forecast and will make a command decision next Friday (19th) PM if it look like torrential rain on Saturday. If you do not hear from me it will be all systems go!

    Original Text:

    CVRA intend to have a Summer event this year based on Alice in Wonderland´s ¨Mad Hatter´s Tea Party¨. More details in the attached flyer.

    We plan to have one long table with seating either side. We will provide cups, saucers, cutlery, side plates, tea and coffee. We would ask you to provide cake for sharing and any other snacks you like. You can bring your own beverages but please also bring drinking vessels.

    Please bring your own camping/picnic chairs if possible since we may have more people than seats.

    Activities in the form of Rabbit racing ( similar to Horse racing ), Croquet and a tug of war – as well as an appropriate ´photo booth´.

    Please note that there is only pedestrian access to St Catherine´s.

    Please note CVRA members and guests only,

  • 8th July – CVRA Get Together

    Wednesday 8th July – as usual 19:00 at The Farmer Inn; please make a note of the date in your diary and hopefully see you there !

  • Catherington Trail

    Horndean Parish Council have created a pretty walk around Catherington marked by the following distinctive sign:

    Catherington Trail Marker

    There is also a similar trail around Blendworth.

    Catherington Trail Map ( PDF )

    Blendworth Trail Map ( PDF )

  • Energy Cap Increase

    The quarterly energy price cap will rise by 13% from 1 July 2026.  

    This will be an increase of around  £18  per month for the average household. 

    This is a cap on energy unit price plus standing charge, not a cap on total bills.  

    OFGEM Announcement

  • Planning

    Planning

    Updates and reference links for planning applications and local planning documents relevant to Catherington.

    Current planning application

    Poster reading “Say No to development on farmland in Catherington”.

    Say no to development on farmland in Catherington

    Application has been made for 117 dwellings on farmland between Catherington Lane and Five Heads Road.

    How to object (deadline: 07 December 2023)
    Use reference number 60033.

    View on East Hants planning portal

    Download: SAY NO flyer (PDF)

    The Dairy, Catherington

    There is also an unrelated application to develop 9 houses and a commercial unit on the site of “The Dairy” at the junction of Catherington Lane and Roads Hill.

    Objections/comments for this application were due by 05 December 2023: View application summary.

    Planning documents

    Cover of the Horndean Parish Village Design Statement (PDF).

    Horndean Village Design Statement
    Open PDF

    Cover of the Catherington Conservation Area study and character appraisal (PDF).

    Catherington Conservation Area
    Open PDF

  • Solar Farm

    The Solar Panel Farm

    Background brief:

    •      Winchester College is considering installing solar panels on 266 acres around Broadway Lane.  This is the min requirement for a viable return.  A copy of the proposed area is attached.

    •      Savills are Winchester College’s land agent.

    •      CPRE and SDNP are aware of the plan and will oppose it.

    •      EHDC and Denmead PC are aware.

    •      What are the health issues.

    •      Views from the properties around the area will be ruined as well as the view of the area particularly from the Portsdown Hill direction.

    •      Accumulative effects of AQUIND and these panels will be devastating for the rural character of this part of Hampshire.

    •      Winchester College has not yet submitted an application to install the solar farm.  When they do it will be to both Winchester and East Hants District Councils.

    Jeremy Warren met last Friday with Giles Wordsworth (GW). He is the Rural Director of the Estate Agent Savills, he is employed by Winchester College to look after the College’s rural interests. He reports to the College Bursar. The key bullet points arising from the meeting are listed below:

    • Win Col has been targeted, because of its extensive land portfolio, to install sustainable
      energy plants wherever possible and GW’s aim is to do this in the most cost beneficial
      manner. They require to generate 50 megawatts of energy which equates to 266 acres of solar panels, this is approximately the red area on the plan, which is attached here.
    • There is no doubt the proximity of the land to the sub-station makes it the ideal target for solar farm installations.
    • The solar farm project is in its very early stage. The plans are indicative only and do not represent any firm plans as of yet. They will be subject to change.
    • A possible timetable consists of submitting an Application this summer, a consultation period until mid 2021 and if approved, installation to start late 2021. Like all these things it
      could take longer.
    • Application and approval would be at local authority level ie. EHDC and Winchester DC.
    • Win Col would lease the land to the solar panel company for a 25? year period.
    • Health and security issues were discussed but GW said he was not qualified to comment.
    • Win Coll has charitable status and the land shown on the plan is agricultural grade 3, rated Good to Moderate.

    If you feel you can contribute to the opposition to this scheme by researching successful actions or by passing this project to other interested parties please do so.

  • Environment


    Environment

    Catherington is a small village located on the top of a hill. Its position on high ground provides far-reaching views across the surrounding countryside. The A3 is located in the valley to the east, with open countryside to the west providing a rural backdrop into which the village environment merges.

    The main land use of the village is residential. Agriculture was (and still is) an important land use in the fields surrounding the village, and equestrian use has developed in recent years. These uses add to the open, rural character of the village.

    The overall layout of the village is characterised by its linear form, with an overriding presence of mature trees, hedges and small gardens.

    Catherington Conservation Area

    In 2003 the council created the Catherington Conservation Area in recognition of its many buildings of historical interest.

    Read more about the conservation area here.

    Catherington Down

    Catherington Down is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It covers 32 acres and consists of chalk grassland with remnants of ancient semi-natural woodland. It is a popular site due to the high concentration of rare wild flowers such as Round-Headed Rampion, Pyramidal Orchid and Wild Thyme.

    It is an important site for many insects and also has a healthy population of birds. Species including the Yellowhammer, Buzzard and Barn Owl can be seen. Mammal species including the Stoat have also been recorded.

    Catherington Lith Local Nature Reserve

    A 30 acre ancient woodland with some wartime tales. During the Second World War the Lith was used as evacuation plots for people from Portsmouth. The Lith also has remnants of chalk grassland.

    Catherington Greening

    Catherington Greening was established in 2009 with the aim of raising awareness of greening issues in the local area and to reduce the CO2 footprint of the village.