RESIDENTS have been given the chance to have their say on plans that would see warehouses built on countryside near Junction 5 of the M3 motorway.

As previously reported Obsidian Strategic is currently planning to seek planning permission for 105,000m2 of commercial logistics floorspace across five warehouses.

Although a planning application is yet to be submitted, documents relating to an early pre-application meeting are available.

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The plans would see the warehouses built on Lodge Farm located between Odiham and Hook.

The proposals would also ask for space for 200 EV charging points.

Since then Obsidian Strategic has opened a public consultation so residents can have their say.

Philip Scott, director of planning at Obsidian Strategic, said: “This investment will deliver significant benefits for people who live and work in Hart. It will directly create more than two thousand new jobs, pump an extra £100 million into the local economy every year and provide millions of pounds in business rates for the council to spend on communities across Hart.

“To help us prepare the final proposals before we submit a planning application to Hart Council, we are asking local residents to view the plans, ask questions and share their thoughts.”

An initial document has been submitted to the council, which aims to outline the topics and analyse the potential environmental impacts of the proposed plans. It has so far attracted hundreds of public comments.

Mr Elliot from Hook commented: “Overall there will be a massive increase in traffic, mostly of heavy vehicles but also 1000 employee vehicles daily.

“Large HGV are extremely loud and residents will hear them 24/7 with no relief. With potential to have refrigerated lorries over night which are extremely noisy through the night. Effect on residents mental health and well being must be taken into account and not quickly brushed off.”

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A public consultation on the proposals will begin on Monday, September 5.

Residents are invited to view the plans and submit their feedback by visiting J5Logistics.co.uk.

A planning application is expected to follow later this year.