2013
Portsmouth secures £48.75 million of funding from central government. 31.5 hectares of land is transferred from the MoD to the council to support regeneration at Tipner West and Horsea Island East.
2015
A team of experts begins to look in detail at the options for the site. Environmental and technical surveys begin.
2016
Engagement with Natural England, the Environment Agency, DEFRA, the British Marine Federation, Queen's Harbour Master, the Royal Navy, Crown Estates and other stakeholders begins.
2019
Residents are invited to a series of public exhibitions about the options for Tipner West and businesses are invited to an industry day about the opportunities at Tipner West.
2021
Research is carried out showing appetite among the marine and maritime sector for new facilities at Tipner West. Portsmouth City Council decides to revisit alternative options for the regeneration of the existing landmass only.
2022
A new Local Plan for Portsmouth will come into effect. This will set out the council’s approach to development across the city, including its preferred approach for Tipner West and Horsea Island East.