Trium Environmental Consulting LLP has submitted an environmental impact assessment screening opinion to Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council on behalf of property owner Lockwood. The proposal, if approved, will pave the way for a detailed planning application required to convert the iconic estate into a luxury five-star hotel and event venue. The proposal outlines a multifaceted development plan for Hackwood Park, a Grade II listed property with a storied past dating back to its origins as a 17th century hunting lodge.
The plans include the demolition of six buildings within Paradise Wood to construct 12 new luxury lodges and extensive restoration and refurbishment work to Hackwood House and its historic Stable Block. Hackwood House, which has seen little use over the past 15 years and suffered from structural issues, according to the applicant, will be restored and expanded to accommodate hotel rooms and suites. The design plans include a new wing to the west of the mansion, intended to house premium suites, dining areas, and a high-end spa.
A one-level basement extension on both the north and south sides of the estate will offer event spaces and back-of-house facilities. The project aims to deliver a total of 52 hotel rooms and suites, divided among the main Hackwood House, its Stable Block, and newly constructed pavilion buildings. The Stable Block, formerly used as office space, will also undergo significant upgrades, converting it into guest accommodation and an upscal.
