CROWN/2026/0000005 Written representations
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I’ve lived in Gosport Hampshire for 60 years and simply don’t want this removal centre especially adding it to 600 beds . It completely destroys the whole landscape of the area . No - to 600 inmates.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I wholly agree with the development of this.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I would like to make it clear from the outset that my concerns are not with the existence of an Immigration Removal Centre itself. I purchased my property knowing that the site had historically operated as such, and I recognise that facilities of this nature have an important role. My concerns relate specifically to the scale and impact of the proposed redevelopment and expansion. The proposal represents a significant intensification of the site’s use. In particular, I am concerned about: ... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I object strongly to the expansion of the IRC in Fort Road, Gosport Hampshire. The planned development has expanded exponentially since its original use as an immigration centre. Gosport itself is a peninsula with years of traffic issues due to the layout of the borough. The IRC is situated in a peninsula within a peninsula and accessed by three pinch points. Haslar Brigde which is effectively one way, Clayhall Road where limited household parking again is single file making it effectively one w... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The site should never of been expanded, Gosport cannot take the extreme extension, waste , water roads ( which are already struggling especially the access in and out of Gosport. The Fareham sewage system is already struggling with the new homes being erected let alone the hundreds that are supposedly going to be housed . The next is security , keeping the immigrants inside, no day release and threat by some who are known to be violent ie reason they are being deported
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The car park purchased from the council isn’t large enough for all the workers and visitors. Cars will end up clogging residential streets.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The original proposal for 130 beds was exactly what the site was designed for. To increase to 600 beds with 3 storey high accommodation is not suitable for the location. Those living on Fort Road, will have their privacy ruined, their homes will drop in value and their lives changed for the worse. This is after the years of continuous building, noise pollution and increased traffic to bring the site up to what is proposed. Utterly shocking decision by central government. I do not wish to attend ... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I wish to object to the proposed development of the Haslar Immigration Centre because I believe it would have a significant negative impact on the surrounding community, local infrastructure, and the character of the area. My concerns relate to planning matters rather than immigration policy, and I ask that these issues are given careful consideration during the planning process. Firstly, the proposed development would place additional pressure on local public services and infrastructure. The... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The hole idea of putting a I.R.C.in such a congested area is beyond me before we start getting into the way it will effect the local area and the residents. The three storey buildings that are planned and were not on the original application are completely out of contextual harmony. The height of these buildings mean that the local residents who live straight across the road will have people who are locked up looking straight into their homes. ( somebody in London who has to decide this applica... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
My objections to phase two of the Haslar IRC are as follows; There is no other IRC of this size in such very close proximity, in fact actually next door, to residents any where else in the country. Therefore stating facts that there has been no noise disturbance, security breaches, vehicle disturbances to residents, light pollution, inconsiderate vehicle parking, obtrusion of residents privacy etc can not be stated as fact. there is no precedent to base this on. THIS IS THE ONLY IMMIGRATION ... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The roads and infrastructure in our area is already overloaded and can't take the extra traffic from either the construction or the running of the centre If the government saw through thier promises on immigration , this Centre won't be needed anyway
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I would like to attend a hearing. I am a resident of a property within 500m of the HIRC development. I have considerable concerns on the proposed development from the inevitable impact on both the local community and from a personal perspective. There are also local government and national government aspects to consider . Local Community Impact. There is a significant likelihood of local protest similar to those protests seen elsewhere in the country. The prospect of this is frighten... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Regularly cycle in the Haslar area to get to Portsmouth from Lee on the Solent The access roads are narrow, this is in a residential area, bringing in and taking out this number of detainees with the increased number of staff to manage the centre will have a negative impact on the roads in the area Unless it has own health care staff and centre this many people requiring healthcare will impact on Queen Alexandra hospital which can’t cope with existing population
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
This will have a massive negative impact on a small community that is already overstretched on public services and infrastructure!
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I strongly object to the proposed Immigration Removal Centre at Haslar. I believe this development is inappropriate for our community and will have a detrimental impact on residents’ sense of safety, place additional pressure on local policing and public services, and change the character of the area. The proposal has not demonstrated that the existing infrastructure and security arrangements are sufficient to mitigate these concerns, and I therefore urge the application to be refused.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I appose these new plans as it is going to bring so much negativity to our town we love. It is not to be now for negative reasons. Also the poor people this is directly effecting their property and fear for their safety in their own homes
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Objection to the Proposed Expansion of the IRC Building I wish to formally object to the proposed expansion of the IRC building. Firstly, I believe the proposed increase in capacity is far too great and is not something that has the support of many people within our local community. An expansion of this scale would place significant additional pressure on the surrounding area and fundamentally change the character of our neighbourhood. Secondly, I strongly object to the proposal to incr... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
This will impact the local area in a number of detrimental ways. 1. Noise pollution - arrivals and departures at all hours. At any point there may be over 1000 people in the facility and that alone will increase noise. 2. Light pollution - the pure scale of the buildings will affect the light. The security lighting alone will damage the right to light. The light pollution will be increased with road traffic. 3. Environmental pollution caused by increased vehicles and engines 4. Unsa... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I strongly object to the increase in occupant capacity . I think it will effect the surrounding area, noise , traffic and house prices, which will effect me as I live very near the site . The last thing Gosport needs is a large immigration prisonI think it will be the last nail in the coffin . I don’t believe for one minute that there will be a lot of jobs for local people . Just think it’s the worse thing ever .All the money they have spent , could have been used to change the site to flats and... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
As a local resident I object most strongly to the development of the Haslar Immigration Centre. Reasons include: • Influx of more people which Gosport cannot support. • The site and scale of this development is not in keeping with the historic area. • Severe traffic congestion on an already congested peninsular. • Pressure on local NHS facilities. Already struggle to get GP appointments and extremely long waiting lists at QA hospital. •Gosport is a deprived town since the MOD pulled out. T... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
This application far exceeds what has been agreed by the Gosport Council who are elected by the local people we the Gosport people are agai st this establishment which is trapped on a very small inlet on an inlet with one two ways out by road which is already over populated.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
As my previous submission has not been published on this list, I am submitting it again. Please find the full document attached as a PDF including supporting diagrams and images. I object wholeheartedly to the expansion of Haslar Immigration Removal Centre. I do not think you realise just how close neighbouring homes are and how much this proposal will detrimentally affect the lives of those living on the perimeter. Access is entirely unsuitable on Fort Road, directly adjacent and opposite res... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I am writing as a local resident directly affected by the proposed redevelopment at Haslar IRC to register my strongest formal objection to the Phase 2 expansion proposal, which seeks outline planning permission to add 470 extra beds to the site (bringing the total capacity to 600 beds). While I recognize the Crown Development route bypasses standard local authority determination, the Home Office must still comply with the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) and the Gosport Borough Local ... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The size of the structure,not fair on local residents. Ho many people will it hold and will they be male female and children? Will it house people that have been in prison for sexual or violent crimes ? What company will be in charge of security. Will these persons be confined and not free to leave the unit ? Is there a guarantee that it will never become an open facility.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The infrastructure of Gosport is very poor as it is so extra pressure on these services will be intolerable. The poor people who live on Fort Road will look out on a three storey building which will be lite all night. The original proposal was tolerable the new proposals are not.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Yes I wish to attend a hearing, if The Crown allows? My town, and where this building stands is in a small peninsula, and cannot sustain the traffic, noise to residents, and pressure on all our services doctors , hospitals that are barely able to keep on top for us, that live here, and pay our dues. I have walked the route around this building all my life, and swam from the seawall, and now walk with my dog it is very frightening knowing this is being railroaded without including the reside... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Not to mention the cost of this? What about the surveillance of the people there and the has there been any consideration of the safety of the surrounding population? I have grandchildren living there who have just begun making their own lives and I am very worried regarding their safety when being out on their own. What are they all going to be doing, properly using our money for their entertainment or loitering about in the area. This is just disgusting to just put this amount of completely un... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I oppose the home office plan to increase the height of the new buildings at Haslar IRC. The original plan was for a substantially lower building which local people had accepted. It seems the government have totally ignored the wishes of local residents. I understand the need for the facility, but the increase in size and capacity seems inconsiderate and badly planned. Gosport is a peninsula and does not have adequate infrastructure and services to support the proposed increase in population... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
This is not fair on us residents of gosport. Moving the goal posts without our input is disgraceful, we dont want the IRC at all, let alone its expansion done behind our backs. The government and home office are supposed to represent and work in the interests of the British public. This is not a 28 day stay location thats clear with the level of facilities it will have. Its a disgrace this is OUR TOWN, OUR MONEY! remember who you work for! This backdoor change will ruin the landscape of gospor... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Dear Inspector, I wish to submit this objection to Crown Development Application CROWN/2026/0000005 in my personal capacity as a resident. Having carefully reviewed the application documents, I do not believe the applicant has demonstrated that the proposed expansion of Haslar Immigration Removal Centre can be delivered without causing unacceptable planning harm. My objection is based entirely upon material planning considerations rather than wider immigration policy. Whilst each issue is s... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
The proposal of the extension of this immigration centre is of great concern to myself and local residents. Firstly the impact on local nhs services it is difficult as a local trying to get a doctors appointment and nhs dentists that we have already have full books with waiting lists. Living locally the impact of daily traffic in and out of town will make car travel a fight for the road, it is bad enough now trying to navigate abandoned work vehicles left on Fort Road and Haslar Road. Haslar i... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Yes, I would like to attend if an event is scheduled. I am writing to register a formal objection to the Home Office planning application for Phase 2 of the redevelopment of Haslar Immigration Removal Centre (Haslar IRC), which proposes increasing the site’s capacity to 600 beds and introducing four new three-storey accommodation buildings. My objections are as follows: Height, scale, and design: The proposed three-storey blocks would significantly alter the character and skyline of t... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Raising concerns over the proposals for phase 2 for the Haslar Immigration Removal Centre. Living very local to the IRC I am concerned over the construction of the building to reach 3 stories. Negatively impact on the aesthetics and character of the area. Furthermore, the lack of clarity and planning for transport to and from the facility. Will cause further disruption with traffic congestion and noise throughout and day and night. There is limited parking available and this is exacerbate the is... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I object to this development as the 160 bed removal centre is now 600. Residents were not consulted on the expansion. The area can not facilitate this amount of traffic in the area. Public spaces have been commandeered without approval from residents. Homes in the local area will be overlooked and their value decreased because of this monstrosity. The area will be at risk from detainees escaping from the facility as they do from prisons.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Why haven't local people been consulted on the expansion of the IRC? The community around Fort Road and Clayhall Road is experiencing extreme building at the moment and we do not need further pressure on an already overstretched infrastructure.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I object to the scale of the proposed detention centre and feel proper considerations have not been given to alternatives. The proposal would impact the natural environment and eco systems already in the balance with it's concreted area including extra traffic, parking etc as well as public access to the coast. It will impact demand for health care as the need of people in detention is significantly higher as healthy choices are less available to them. Furthermore, as a mental health professiona... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
I feel strongly that I need to oppose this proposal, not because I am a racist spitting bile, but because I do not believe that Gosport - as a town, can take this influx. I believe that, should this proposal go through, it will overtake the town. We are a small community, many of us old or elderly and struggling within the existing framework. It is difficult enough now to get a Doctor appointment and Gosport is, at it's heart a small town with the infrastructure already creaking at the seams.... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
Kate Alexander on behalf of Scottish Detainee Visitors
Dear Planning Inspectorate I am writing to object to the Home Office’s proposal to expand Haslar Immigration Removal Centre in Gosport. The application reference is CROWN/2026/0000005. Haslar has not yet reopened. The Home Office says the refurbished centre would hold up to 130 people, with reopening expected in 2027. The current application seeks permission to add up to 470 more detention places, taking Haslar to a 600-bed detention centre. I write on behalf of Scottish Detainee Vis... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
David Cranmer on behalf of DCC Town Planning
Please find attached an objection to the above application - as set out within the letter we would be interested in attending a Hearing or Inquiry.
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Jonathan Ellis on behalf of The Detention Forum
Dear Sir/ Madam, Please find attached the response from the Detention Forum to the planning application CROWN/2026/0000005
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 4 August 2026
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Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 3 August 2026
I am writing to formally object to the proposed expansion of Haslar Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) in Gosport. My primary concern is the impact this expansion will have on public resources, particularly healthcare, at a time when local residents are already struggling to access basic NHS services. Healthcare at Haslar IRC is fully funded by NHS England using public money. This includes access to doctors, nurses, mental health services, dental care, and substance misuse treatment. Detaine... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 3 August 2026
I wish raise my objections to Crown Development Application CROWN/2026/0000005. I have a number of strong concerns around the phase 2 proposal for the Haslar IRC. These are material planning considerations. There are of course a significant number of additional issues that would not be considered as planning considerations. Redacted documents There are significant number of redacted documents relating to this proposal, this means that statutory consulates such as the local planning author... Read more
Submitted by: Interested party
Date submitted: 3 August 2026