NINE new “high-quality houses” in a Hampshire market town could be built by early next year, after plans were given the green light. The application to build a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes in Cupernham Lane, Romsey has been submitted by Stratland Estates Ltd. It was approved by Test Valley Borough Council’s Southern Area Planning Committee. 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”. A spokesperson from Stratland Estates said they expect the houses to be completed in early 2022, and even claim that each property could be given an electric charging point for cars.