THE landowners and governing bodies of Farley Mount are discussing plans for the future.

Last month the Echo reported that car parks could be closed at the beauty spot near Winchester to ward off professional dog walkers.

It was unclear whether these closures were decided, or would be consulted on before being actioned.

Now it has emerged that the South Lynch Estate Office, which owns part of Farley Mount, the Forestry Commission and Hampshire County Council are meeting regularly to figure out a plan that "all parties are in agreement with".

George Rees of the South Lynch Estate Office said: "We will be consulting with local parish councillors and local residents but a comprehensive plan that is going to keep everyone happy with long term benefits for the site is going to take a fair bit more time to get sorted."

A letter written by chairman of Hursley Parish Council, Cllr David Killeen, stated that some car parks will be closed in a trial because professional dog walkers are "deterring" residents from using the land.