A prominent building in Basing View is back under the control of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council following a lease surrender agreed with the AA.
Fanum House has been under a 99-year lease from the council with the AA since it opened as the headquarters in 1973.
Following negotiations, the remaining 46-year lease was surrendered to the council on December 31 2025.
A spokesperson for the Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council said: “We are actively exploring opportunities for the long-term future of Fanum House, as part of our ambition to fast-track improvements at Basing View and Basingstoke town centre.
“Following Cabinet’s decision in December 2025, we’ve launched the search for a strategic partner as part of a new partnership to unlock major new investment. Once a partner has been selected, we will work with them to explore options for the site, which could include opportunities for a mix of high-quality office space, educational facilities and new homes.”
The site has previously been discussed for a university campus or for demolition.
The 18-storey tower was put on the market in February 2023 by the council and the AA but received little interest.
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After assessing Fanum House as no longer fit for purpose, the AA moved into neighbouring PLANT in October 2024.
The building has not been used as an office since, although it was used as the site of Spider-Man: Brand New Day filming in September 2025, bringing film stars Tom Holland and Michael Mando to Basingstoke.
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