Hythe Marine Park one step closer
It's over two years since the former US Army base at RAF Hythe closed in September 2006 with the loss of some 200 jobs. Since then, the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) has been working with local partners in order to ensure the successful future of the site and has secured a number of occupations by marine companies.
In early October 2007, SEEDA completed the purchase of the site from the Ministry of Defence. As one of the last available waterside employment locations in the Solent area, Hythe is an important site for the marine industry, and SEEDA's primary aim is to ensure its long-term use for marine employment.
In March 2009 New Forest District Council issued a certificate of lawful use for Hythe Marine Park. The certificate allows the building, repair and maintenance of ships, boats and other marine craft to be undertaken across the site.
SEEDA is now holding consultations to keep the local community, tenants and operators informed of its plans for the site and to involve them in the design process. At this stage SEEDA is considering a number of options and therefore not all of the information in the exhibition will form part of the planning applications.
If you would like to comment on the proposals go to http://www.hythemarinepark.co.uk for further information on the plans for the sight. Alternatively email Paul Flatt Senior Development Manager at SEEDA paulflatt@seeda.co.uk
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