Region & Investment

Explore the key economic zones, freeports, and strategic investment sites driving growth across Hampshire and the Solent.

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Welborne Garden Village

A major new sustainable garden village north of Fareham, delivering 6,000 homes and significant employment space.

50.8812, -1.1941
Investment Sites

Investment and Development Opportunities

Hampshire and the Solent offers a diverse portfolio of strategic sites, from world-class freeports to sustainable garden villages.

Solent Freeport

A £2bn investment opportunity unlocking innovation in maritime, green energy, and defense. Offers tax reliefs, simplified customs, and planning support across key tax sites including Southampton and Portsmouth.

  • Retained business rates for 25 years
  • Enhanced capital allowances
Welborne Garden Village

A visionary new community north of Fareham delivering 6,000 homes and 1 million sq ft of employment space. A prime location for technology, light industrial, and local retail businesses.

  • Direct M27 J10 access upgrades
  • Sustainable energy network
Basing View Enterprise Zone

A premier urban business park in Basingstoke with Enterprise Zone status. Home to major HQs and offering Grade A office space with exceptional connectivity to London and the South East.

  • 5-year business rates discount
  • Superfast digital infrastructure
Panattoni T-Park (A3(M))

A prime logistics development at A3(M) J2, offering state-of-the-art industrial space with exceptional connectivity. The site delivers high-specification units suitable for major logistics and manufacturing operations.

  • Direct A3(M) Junction 2 access
  • BREEAM 'Excellent' rating

Call for Sites

Landowners, developers, and agents are invited to submit sites for potential development. The Alliance supports the identification of land for housing, employment, and infrastructure.

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Housing & Residential

We are looking for sites capable of delivering 5+ dwellings. Priority is given to brownfield sites and sustainable urban extensions.

Employment & Commercial

Sites suitable for office, industrial, or logistics use (0.25ha+ or 500sqm+ floorspace) are required to support regional economic growth.

Regional Investment Gateways

Access official investment portals and strategic development plans for key areas across the region.

Love Basingstoke

Discover investment opportunities and the annual Invest Summit in Basingstoke.

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Invest Portsmouth

Explore the UK's premier marine and maritime city and its growth strategy.

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Southampton Renaissance

The masterplan for Southampton's evolution into a world-class city centre.

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Isle of Wight Council

Information on devolution, local government reorganisation, and strategic plans.

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