Partners gathered to witness the start of the final phase of Rowner's regeneration in Gosport.

Rowner's Precinct area was in the top 20% most deprived in England and was generally regarded as one of the worst estates in South-East England. The Precinct has been featured on BBC’s 'Panorama' and was nominated as one of the worst buildings in Britain in Channel 4's 'Demolition' programme shown in early 2006. Property prices were very low as living conditions were poor. As the freehold of the building was in private ownership little could be done to improve the infrastructure.


Rowner's regeneration has four phases which have already spanned seven years to deliver new sustainable and affordable housing, retail outlets for employment, pocket parks, tree lined avenues and a new Community Trust.

The high-quality new homes being built on the site have proved to be a big hit with discerning property seekers and existing residents, and leading housebuilder Taylor Wimpey is continuing to experience high levels of demand for its homes at its Alver Village development.

The demolition will make room for the final phase which includes 127 new homes with 88 two, three and four bedroom houses and 39 one and two bedroom apartments. Phase 4 will also complete the tree-lined avenue which runs north/south through the whole regeneration area and realigns it to create a new hard landscaped community square by the new retail centre. There will also be better footpaths between the community hub and the housing.

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