Our vision is
A distinctive neighbourhood sensitively responding to the site’s topography
Our vision is to create a distinctive neighbourhood for Winchester that responds to the site’s topography, benefitting from views in and out of the site and offering a unique setting and place to live.
While preserving the character and setting of the adjacent villages, promoting biodiversity and encouraging healthy living and active travel, Sir John Moore will provide a range of much-needed new homes for all, designed and built to the highest standards of energy efficiency, alongside significant new public green spaces and hub for new community facilities.
Introduction
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is progressing proposals to bring forward new development at Sir John Moore Barracks. Situated to the north of Winchester city centre, the site is proposed to be allocated within Winchester City Council’s Draft Local Plan (Policy W2) to deliver significant residential led development of between 750-1,000 new homes.
We are now entering the fourth and final stage of our four-stage programme of engagement. This stage focuses on sharing the final masterplan and outline planning application proposals with the community, ahead of the submission to Winchester City Council.
We are committed to ensuring that our programme is as inclusive as possible, by continuing to seek input and feedback from across the whole community, including both existing and future neighbouring residents, prospective residents, local businesses and community groups.
Updates
Latest news
November 2025
Stage 4 Consultation Events Announced
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is entering the final stage of public consultation for the redevelopment of Sir John Moore Barracks.
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Have your say and get involved
We want to hear your ideas for
Sir John Moore Barracks
Timeline
The future of Sir John Moore Barracks
This timeline is subject to change but represents our current hopes to get delivery of homes on the site to coincide with the closure of the barracks.
Autumn 2023
Stage 1 engagement events:
Vision and development principles
Download exhibition boardsWinter 2023
Stage 2 engagement events:
Community workshops
Download exhibition boardsSpring 2024
Guided site tours for the public
Summer 2024
Stage 3 community engagement events:
Concept masterplan
Download exhibition boardsConcept masterplan submitted to WCC Cabinet process for consideration
Concept Masterplan endorsed by WCC Cabinet
Where we are now
Winter 2025
Stage 4 engagement events: Final masterplan and outline planning application information. Following this final stage of consultation, the outline planning application will be submitted to Winchester City Council.
Assuming outline planning consent is achieved
Next steps
Reserved Matters applications – consultation, submission and determinationPhased start on site
2027 onwards
Delivery of new homes and facilities
Have your say
Ways you can give your ideas
We are continuing to undertake a comprehensive and transparent four stage consultation programme, reviewing all feedback received throughout, and where possible, incorporating this into the final proposals prior to submitting an application to Winchester City Council.
