THIS is the multi-million-pound vision for 900 new homes on the outskirts of a Hampshire village.

Developers are poised to unveil the second stage of their controversial scheme totalling 1,400 properties in Boorley Green near Botley.

The developer is urging residents to have their say at a public exhibition on Thursday.

It comes as Eastleigh Borough Council chiefs meet to discuss a major blueprint outlining the framework for thousands of new houses in the region planned for the next two decades.

The second phase of the development features plans for 900 homes, a new park and public open space at the former Botley Park Golf Club to the north of the town.

It follows developers being granted outline planning consent for 1,400 new homes, a primary school and separate pre-school, community sports facilities, allotments and woodland in November 2013.

The first phase involving 441 new homes, new internal roads and a sewer network has already been ratified.

The second phase involves a mixture of homes ranging from one to five bedrooms. Nearly a third will be marketed at discounted 'affordable' rates.

Chancellors Park - a new parkland area with children's play area - is among plans for "extensive" public space and wildlife areas and there will also be residents and visitor parking and new drainage.

A consortium of developers made up of Bloor Homes, Bovis Homes and Linden Homes have drawn up the scheme ahead of submitting more detailed plans.

A spokesman said: ""The plans will provide a range of attractive, high quality homes alongside new areas of public open space and parkland. The scheme would also deliver important green infrastructure, including wildlife routes and extensive planting of native species.

“The project team is looking forward to meeting local people and receiving their feedback, which will be valuable as we finalise our proposals.”

The development met strong opposition from some residents who marched in protest through the streets of Botley prior to the decision in 2013 and even appealed to the High Court but had their judicial review thrown out by a judge.

Cllr Graham Hunter, vice chairman of Botley Parish Council, said: "We need to get the best deal for the people of Botley. We want to ensure the building are in keeping with the village's traditional Victorian style of reddish brick."

Curdridge Parish Council chairman Cllr Kevan Blundell said it was too early to comment on the scheme, but said: "We have been concerned about the impacts of traffic on all the new developments planned for the area."

The plans will be on show from 2.30pm-7pm on Thursday at the Macdonald Botley Park Hotel.

Those unable to attend can find out more by calling 0800 298 7040 or emailing feedback@consultation-online.co.uk.

Later on Thursday borough council cabinet will consider its Local Plan - a document setting out future housing in the borough over the next two decades - after the previous one was rejected.

The council could be forced to bring forward 20,000 homes by 2036.