NINE new "high-quality houses" in Romsey should be built for residents by early next year, the Advertiser understands. This comes as a planning application to build a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes in Cupernham Lane was given the green light by planning chiefs. The proposals, submitted by Stratland Estates Ltd, were approved at TVBC's Southern Area Planning Committee on Tuesday, January 12. However, chairman of the committee, Cllr Mark Cooper, said a debate was sparked over the proposed designs, with some community leaders believing they were "bland and suburban". Cllr Mark Cooper A spokesperson from Stratland Estates said they expect the houses to be completed in early 2022, claiming each property could be given an electric charging point for cars.