Prime investment and development opportunity with mixed-use potential
Basing View is a 65-acre business district in central Basingstoke, strategically located next to the railway station and town centre. With major occupiers including The AA, Eli Lilly, Network Rail, Go Outdoors, and Sovereign Housing, it offers strong transport links and affordability.
The Council owns several sizeable development plots at Basing View, and is committed to unlocking their potential to support sustainable development through innovative, viable regeneration that aligns with placemaking and economic growth objectives. The emerging Local Plan seeks to promote Basing View as a key location for high quality employment uses whilst acknowledging the benefits of a complementary mix of uses to create a vibrant premier business park close to the town centre and adjacent to the railway station.
Opportunities include commercially led development to retain the strategic employment offer with the potential for mixed-use plots, including potential for residential development across the piece of around 500 homes in the town centre; and the 7.8-acre Fanum House (more info below).
Highlights
Sectors: Living, Office, Science and Innovation, MedTech, Defence and Security, Green Technologies, Advanced Manufacturing and Professional Services, F&B, Hospitality
Size: 6 hectares
Homes: Up to 1,000
Employment land: up to 500,000 sq ft
Opportunity: £450mil GDV
The council is looking for a long-term funder or investor to partner with it in delivering a portfolio of development sites across the town centre and Basing View.
Plot Z
Unlock the full potential of Basingstoke with Plot Z, a large site at the east of Basing View, also known as Fanum House as the former headquarters of The AA. This prime development opportunity is ideal for office, residential, mixed-use, or educational schemes. The site is a gateway to transformative investment in Basing View. Existing plans and various surveys are available, offering a strong foundation for future growth.
Size: Plot of 7.8 acres with 225,000 sq ft of existing office premises and a 500-space multi-storey car park.
Proposed use: Office, residential, mixed-use, or education, the site has the potential to accommodate around 1,000 homes, 100,000 sq ft office space and refurbished or new multi-storey car park.
Plot W1
Adjacent to Fanum House, Plot W1 offers an exceptional opportunity for a cohesive development within Basing View. Its proximity to Plot Z enhances development value and supports a complementary, phased strategy.
Size: Approximately 1.1 acres (50,000 sq ft) of existing 110 space surface car park.
Proposed use: Could be developed in conjunction with Fanum House to increase development potential, or as stand-alone development providing over 100 dwellings.
Plot W2
Strategically located along Gresley Road with excellent links to the M3, this site provides a compact yet high-impact development opportunity within Basing View. Its adjacency to key development sites makes it ideal for either standalone or complementary uses, strengthening access and long-term viability. Feasibility study for a multi-storey car park option is available.
Size: 0.6 acres (25,000 sq ft) of existing 60 space surface car park
Proposed use: Office space with 70 car parking spaces, or a new multi-storey car park as part of a wider development.
Plot V (Lower Basing View Car Park)
Located next to PLANT, a Grade II listed building, and adjacent to Eastrop Park, this plot offers a rare combination of heritage, green space, and development potential. Its setting allows for a high-quality, contemporary workspace that respects its historic context while benefiting from park-side appeal.
Size: 1.4 acres (60,000 sq ft) of existing 105 space surface car park.
Proposed use: 90,500 sq ft office space with over 200 car parking spaces, or a new multi-storey car park.
Plot K
A strategically positioned site in the centre of Basing View, offering a prime opportunity for a modern office development. Outline planning permission has been granted for a five-storey building with an existing multi-storey car park to the rear of the plot, shared with Plot K1 (Eli Lilly and Company). The site is currently vacant and supported by feasibility studies and preliminary design input, streamlining the delivery process. Its central location and high visibility make it an ideal flagship commercial site.
Size: 0.9 acres available for development.
Proposed use: 53,690–66,047 sq ft of office space with 130 car parking spaces in the existing multi-storey car park to the rear.
Planning status: Outline planning permission for a five-storey office building was secured in 2019.
Plot J
Located in the centre of Basing View, this site benefits from full planning permission for a Grade A office development. Currently under a short-term licence as an off-site compound, it remains flexible for transition to a long-term commercial asset. With planning already in place, Plot J offers an opportunity for immediate delivery, ideal for occupiers seeking to establish a strong presence in Basingstoke’s regeneration zone.
Size: 0.8 acres available for development
Proposed use: 45,000–62,710 sq ft of office space with shared car parking.
Planning status: Planning permission secured for a five-storey Grade A office.
Plot C
Located in the western gateway of Basing View and within walking distance of Basingstoke train station, this highly accessible site offers flexible development potential. Its gateway location and excellent transport links make it suitable for a range of uses.
Size: 1.1 acres available for development
Proposed use: 38,000–45,600 sq ft office space or 80–200 new homes (subject to planning).
For more information, please contact invest@Basingstoke.gov.uk