PLANS for open space in Winchester suburb will be on display for residents next month.

The open space proposals in Abbots Barton are in mitigation for the development at Hillier Way, where 13 council homes could be built on green space.

A community engagement event about the plans will take place next month on February 25.

The 6th Winchester Scouts are hoping that the land will provide them with a new base in the city, which will allow them to grow.

Portfolio holder for environment, health and well being, councillor Frank Pearson said:A community engagement event will take place on 25th February 2017. A number of possible mitigation options will presented and the community will be invited to provide feedback.

“Significant discussions have taken place with the 6th Winchester Scouts regarding their possible use of some of the land for a new Scout hut and ancillary area.

“Early discussions have taken place between development management and the Scouts relating to the proposed Scout building. In addition, some clearance work on the land known as L4 has started, to give a better understanding of the available space.”