100 temporary car parking spaces created in Basing View

Following feedback from businesses based at Basing View, Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council has completed work to bring an area of unused land between Village Hotel and Fanum House back into use.

This has created an additional 100 temporary car parking spaces for businesses and their staff to use as part of a permit scheme.

A car park off Gresley Road also provides 80 spaces for permit holders and is just a one-minute walk from Basing View via a footbridge across the railway line.

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As part of further improvements, work to install additional lighting in car parks across Basing View will also take place later this year.

To make the best use of vacant land at Basing View while investment opportunities are explored to meet demand for high-quality office space, the council is continuing to look at temporary uses for other sites.

Co-leader and cabinet member for finance and property, Cllr Gavin James said: “We know that parking has been an issue for businesses and recognise how important it is as part of a wider package of benefits to help them recruit and retain the best talent, alongside other sustainable methods of travel.

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“That is why we have been keen to listen to them to understand the challenges they face so we can do what we can to support them. I am pleased that we have been able to create more parking opportunities for businesses already here and this is a vital part of our work to attract more companies to join us at Basing View. 

“As well as creating valuable parking for companies, our flexible use of vacant land is bringing in vital income for the council to support the delivery of our local services, while longer term plans for the sites are explored.”

For more information about Basing View, visit basingview.co.uk.