We have launched a Non-Statutory Public Consultation on our emerging proposal to extend Solent Gateway onto the Northern part of the reclaimed land between Marchwood and Hythe. This new development – Solent Gateway 2 – would provide extra capacity where is it need for a world-leading, sustainable automotive terminal. This would, in turn free up space in the main Port of Southampton to support other key sectors such as cruise and container shipping – helping ABP to ensure long-term resilience and global competitiveness.
The emerging proposals include:
New marine facilities – This would comprise a new jetty located near the existing jetties at Solent Gateway
Automotive terminal space – This would include operational buildings, storage areas, multi-decked vehicle storage facilities and administration areas.
Environmental works – Recognising the valuable nature of the Waterside area and National Park, we are working to identify ways in which we can both preserve and enrich this area through habitat and landscape improvement. This would include natural barriers between the development and existing residential areas in the form of green spaces.
Improved road access – The provision of a new first access route to the new facility, with a new connection to the existing Solent Gateway, would allow us to divert vehicles that currently need to drive through Marchwood in order to get to Solent Gateway and instead enable them to access the existing facility on a direct connection from the A326.
A new community green space – Through a major new country park and additional environmental enhancements which, combined, would be equivalent to the size of over 300 football pitches (this number is indicative and based on our current estimates at this early stage of our proposals). It would also provide opportunities for new and improved cycle and walking routes, connecting Marchwood and Hythe.
The public consultation is running from 16 September – 13 October, here are the details for the in-person events.
| Location | Date | Time |
| Marchwood Village Hall, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4SX | Wednesday 24 September 2025 | 3pm to 8pm |
| City Cruise Terminal Arrivals Lounge, Western Docks, Southampton, SO15 1BS Enter via Dock Gate 10 and follow signs for City Cruise Terminal. Parking available on the day. A member of port staff will be present to assist. | Thursday 25 September 2025 | 10am to 3pm |
| Marchwood Village Hall, Marchwood, Southampton, SO40 4SX | Friday 26 September 2025 | 3pm to 8pm |
| Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall, West Street, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6AA | Tuesday 30 September 2025 | 3pm to 8pm |
| Hythe & Dibden Parish Hall, West Street, Hythe, Southampton, SO45 6AA | Friday 3 October 2025 | 3pm to 8pm |
| West Totton Community Centre, Hazel Farm Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 8WU | Saturday 4 October 2025 | 2pm to 5pm |
We are also holding two webinars, hosted via Zoom, at 6pm on Wednesday 1 October and Wednesday 8 October 2025. If you would like to join us for one of these webinars, please visit our website: solentgateway2.co.uk to register.
Please submit your feedback using the following methods:
- In-person: Complete a feedback form and hand it to a member of our team at a consultation event – or post it into the feedback box at an event.
- Online: Complete a feedback form online by visiting solentgateway2.co.uk or use our interactive map that allows you to leave comments at specific geographical locations.
- Email: Send your response to contact@solentgateway2.co.uk.
- Post: Write to us with your feedback or post your feedback form to us at FREEPOST SGTWO (you don’t need a stamp).
