In 2015 about 200 placard-waving demonstrators staged a protest outside Marchwood Village Hall. They argued that Marchwood was being used as a dumping ground for schemes that would not get planning permission in the neighbouring New Forest. Marchwood county councillor David Harrison said most people would prefer Cork Farm to be used for residential development. He added: "Of course, any additional housing will very likely add to traffic on our already congested roads in the absence of good public transport links. "That is why it's so important we have a good, frequent bus service as...