Discussions are continuing around 185 homes at the Ageas Bowl.

The Echo understands the cricket ground is still working with planning officers and that an exact date to determine the decision will not be announced until October - at the very earliest.

The planning application includes a 71-bedroom care home, a 142-bed budget hotel, a well-being centre, a new pavilion building and improvements to existing stadium.

The public consultation closed on 23rd August and many residents have come out against the development.

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Residents have noted that they are concerned about the level of congestion in West End and the surrounding areas, particularly during rush hour traffic.

Concerns have also been raised about extra strain on local health services.

Others have stated on social media that local schools are already struggling to cope with the amount of children and that the area is losing green space.

Joining residents in the call to oppose the development is Hedge End Town Council.

The town council lodged an objection last month, claiming the scheme amounts to overdevelopment and warning of the potential impact on the local infrastructure.

The Ageas Bowl Cricket Ground, formerly known as the Rose Bowl, has been the home of Hampshire cricket since construction finished in 2001.

This is not the site's first upgrade, with a four-star Hilton hotel being added at one end of the stadium in 2015.

A spokesperson from The Ageas Bowl said: “We are extremely excited about this project which will deliver housing requirements in line with the Local Plan as well as unlocking value which would be reinvested in upgrading and improving the venue to maintain its status as a Test Match and major events venue.

“The venue will continue to be a key asset for the local community and the local area.”