Townhill Park Decommissioning
What is decommissioning?
Decommissioning is when the council decides to redevelop a property. This means the tenants and leaseholders would be required to move out. The decommissioning of Townhill Park is required so the council can redevelop new housing as part of the regeneration of the estate.
Decommissioning programme (updated January 2024)
| Plot Number | Addresses | Estimated start date | Estimated completion date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nine | Rowlands Walk (odd numbers 1-131) | Complete | Complete |
| Five (phase one) | Benhams Road (even numbers 2-64) | Complete | Complete |
| Five (phase one) | Meggeson Avenue (even numbers 166-186) | Complete | Complete |
| Five (phase two) | Meggeson Avenue (even numbers 144-164) | Complete | Complete |
| Five (phase two) | Hallet Close (odd numbers 1-21) | In progress | 2024 |
| Six | Meggeson Avenue (odd numbers 107-125) including row of shops | In progress | Autumn |
| Seven | Kingsdown Way (odd numbers 1-87) | In progress | Spring 2025 |
| Thirteen | Meggeson Avenue (odd numbers 289-331) | In review | In review |
| Twelve | Meggeson Avenue (even numbers 254-318) | In review | In review |
The decommissioning timetable will continue to be reviewed and updated as required.
Previous consultation
In 2017, Southampton City Council consulted on a revised decommissioning timetable. This included changing the phases and giving details of the timescales of the different plots. The suggested changes were largely driven by issues with the condition of properties. This meant likely expensive repairs. These changes formed part of a bigger city-wide consultation. This consultation was on the decommissioning and regeneration acquisition policies. The revised timetable was approved by Cabinet in November 2017.
When we consulted on the decommissioning timetable, we said that the order may be reviewed. As time goes on it could be adjusted. This is to make sure we deliver the most efficient decommissioning and building programme. We also said that we would keep local stakeholders informed and involved in this. Following discussions with residents of Townhill Park and a review of the timetable, there were changes proposed. There are a lot of factors to consider before making changes to the timetable. This includes:
- The condition of different properties
- The funding available
- What the community thinks
From 5 October to 31 December 2020, the council consulted on the proposed changes to the decommissioning timetable. The results of the consultation were analysed and considered. The majority of responses were in support of each of the changes. The revised timetable was approved in July 2021.
There is a presentation with details of the public consultation. This includes the changes to the decommissioning timetable. View the Townhill Park decommissioning consultation presentation.
