Planning in Fareham

Community and Leisure Facilities

Development proposals for new or extended community and leisure facilities will be supported where they meet the following criteria: a) It is demonstrated that there is a need for the facility that cannot be met by existing facilities elsewhere; and b) Appropriate consideration has been given to the shared use, re-use and/or redevelopment of existing buildings in the local community; and c) The proposals represent the provision of facilities that are of equal or better quality and function to existing facilities being replaced; and d) The site is accessible and inclusive to the local communities it serves. Where proposals for community and leisure facilities are considered to be main town centre uses, and are proposed outside of the identified centres, Policy R2 shall apply. Development proposals that would result in the loss of community or publicly owned or managed facilities will be permitted where: i. The facility is no longer needed and no alternative community use of the facility is practical or viable; or ii. Any proposed replacement or improved facilities will be appropriate to meet the communities' needs or better in terms of quality, function and accessibility.

High Quality Design and Place Making

Development proposals and spaces will be of high quality, based on the principles of urban design and sustainability to ensure the creation of well designed, beautiful and safe quality places. Development proposals will be permitted where compliance with the following key characteristics of high quality design, has been demonstrated: i. Context - where proposals appropriately respond to the positive elements of local character, ecology, history, culture and heritage; and ii. Identity - where proposals create places that are attractive, memorable, distinctive and of strong character; and iii. Built form - where proposals create a three-dimensional pattern or arrangement and scale of development blocks, streets, buildings and open spaces, that are coherent, attractive and walkable; and iv. Movement - where proposals create attractive, safe and accessible corridors that incorporate green infrastructure and link with key services and facilities along existing and future desire lines, which promote social interaction and activity; and v. Nature - where proposals positively integrate existing and new habitats and biodiversity within a coherent and well managed, connected structure; and vi. Public spaces - where proposals create public spaces that are attractive, safe, accessible and provide a focus for social interaction, and promote healthy activity and well-being; and vii. Uses - where proposals provide or are well related and connected with, a mix of uses that provide the day to day needs of users; and viii. Homes and buildings - where proposals provide a variety of dwelling sizes and tenures, have sufficient space and are well related to public space; and ix. Resources - where proposals reduce the use of natural resources, conserve and enhance and integrate habitats and ecosystems and are adaptable over time, minimising waste; and x. Lifespan - where proposals are designed and constructed to create enduring high-quality buildings, spaces and places that are attractive and functional, which weather well and can be adapted to users' needs with efficient management and maintenance.

Ensuring Good Environmental Conditions

Development must ensure good environmental conditions for all new and existing users of buildings and external space. Development proposals, including changes of use, will be permitted where they: a) Do not have an unacceptable adverse impact on the environmental conditions of future occupiers and users or on adjacent/nearby occupants and users through ensuring appropriate outlook and ventilation and providing adequate daylight, sunlight and privacy; and b) Do not, individually, or cumulatively, have an unacceptable adverse environmental impact, either on neighbouring occupants, adjoining land, or the wider environment; and c) Can demonstrate that the future occupants and users of the development site will not be unacceptably adversely impacted from existing activities in the surrounding area.

Coordination of Development and Piecemeal Proposals

Where proposals come forward that are part of a wider development site, supporting information will be expected to demonstrate that the proposal will not prejudice the appropriate development of the adjoining site(s) in accordance with Local Plan policies, and that the proposal maximises place-making opportunities. Development proposals that prevent or limit the potential for appropriately developing an adjoining site, or which do not maximise connectivity, permeability and efficiency opportunities or address mitigation and infrastructure needs relating to the wider development, will not be permitted. Where piecemeal development could delay or prevent the comprehensive development of a larger site, a legal agreement will be sought, to ensure that any permitted development does not prejudice the development of adjacent land. Applications which seek to evade infrastructure provision (including affordable housing) by not fully maximising the use of the site or by putting forward piecemeal development will not be supported.

Strategic Policy E1: Employment Land Provision

From 2021 to 2037, provision of approximately 122,000 sq. m. of new employment floorspace will be supported. The following sites, as shown on the Policies map, are allocated for employment uses: • Faraday Business Park, Daedalus • Swordfish Business Park, Daedalus • Solent 2, Whiteley • Land North of St Margaret's roundabout, Titchfield • Land at Military Road, Wallington • Little Park Farm, Segensworth West • Standard Way, Wallington

Faraday Business Park

Development in addition to that permitted by outline planning permission shall be granted where proposals meet the following site-specific requirements: a) Proposals shall contribute towards the delivery of a minimum of 65,100 sq.m of employment floorspace and ancillary uses in line with the Daedalus Vision including R&D, convenience, childcare and education and training of pilots (in addition to the 28,000 sq.m already permitted); and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Broom Way; and c) Proposals shall have no adverse impacts on the existing or future viability of Solent Airport; and d) New buildings and extensions shall be of high-quality design and where appropriate, in keeping with the style and appearance of existing development; and e) Proposals shall meet the requirements of Policy NE5 for Solent Waders and Brent Geese, and f) The scale, form, massing and layout of development to be specifically designed to respond to nearby sensitive features such as adjacent supporting sites for Brent Geese and Waders; and g) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and h) Ensures adequate surface water drainage is provided on site and addressed through a Drainage Strategy; and i) Traffic increases are minimised through the provision of new and improved walking and cycling connectivity. j) Contamination assessments (in accordance with Policy D2) shall be carried out prior to the commencement of development of each individual parcel; and k) Consultation with Historic England on an assessment of the historic significance of any buildings to be lost, and l) Consideration of the need for future access to existing underground wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes shall be considered in design and layout; and m) The site is within a Minerals Consultation Area. Minerals extraction may be appropriate, where environmentally suitable, subject to confirmation of the scale and quality of the resource; and, n) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Swordfish Business Park

a) Proposals shall contribute towards the delivery of 12,800 sq.m of employment floorspace and ancillary uses in line with the Daedalus Vision including R&D, convenience, childcare and education and training of pilots (in addition to the 22,000 sq.m already permitted); and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Gosport Road; and c) Proposals shall have no adverse impacts on the existing or future viability of Solent Airport; and; d) New buildings and extensions shall be of high-quality design and where appropriate, in keeping with the style and appearance of existing development; and e) New buildings and extensions on the western boundary of the site will have regard to the scale of surrounding residential land uses, and f) Proposals shall meet the requirements of Policy NE5 for Solent Waders and Brent Geese, and g) The scale, form, massing and layout of development to be specifically designed to respond to nearby sensitive features such as adjacent supporting sites for Brent Geese and Waders; and h) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and i) Ensures adequate surface water drainage is provided on site and addressed through a Drainage Strategy; and j) Traffic increases are minimised through the provision of new and improved walking and cycling connectivity, and k) Contamination assessments (in accordance with Policy D2) shall be carried out prior to the commencement of development of each individual parcel; and l) Consultation with Historic England on an assessment of the historic significance of any buildings to be lost, and m) Appropriate utilities and services shall be provided for; and n) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Solent 2

a) The quantum of employment floorspace shall be broadly consistent with the indicative site capacity; and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Rookery Avenue; and c) Development will be required to demonstrate how it complies with Strategic Policy NE1 with regards to impacts on the local ecological network. Proposals will be required to demonstrate how they will protect existing woodland and avoid habitat severance on site and include appropriate mitigation and compensation for any loss of protected trees. Where impacts cannot be avoided or adequately mitigated, a comprehensive compensation package should be required that addresses the loss of all priority habitat on site; and d) In accordance with Policy NE6, proposals shall be informed by a comprehensive tree assessment which identifies protected and important trees and incorporates their retention (in sufficient space) within the development layout. Where the loss of protected trees cannot be avoided, appropriate mitigation and compensation should be identified; and e) Provision of a noise assessment that identifies appropriate mitigation to address noise from the M27; and f) Provision of site drainage details, showing how the small watercourse on the site will be incorporated and managed within development proposals; and g) Proposals shall identify and incorporate new and improved pedestrian and cycle links to both Gull Coppice local centre and Swanwick Station; and, h) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Land North of St Margaret's Roundabout, Titchfield

a) The quantum of employment floorspace shall be broadly consistent with the indicative site capacity; and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Cartwright Drive; and c) If for Industrial use, provision of a noise assessment that identifies appropriate mitigation to address noise impact on neighbouring residential properties; and d) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Land North of Military Road, Wallington

a) The quantum of employment floorspace shall be broadly consistent with the indicative site capacity; and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Military Road; and c) Provision of safe pedestrian and cycle connections to connect to local network; and d) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Little Park Farm, Segensworth West

a) The quantum of employment floorspace shall be broadly consistent with the indicative site capacity; and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Little Park Farm Road; and c) Provision of safe pedestrian and cycle connections to connect to local network; and d) Proposals must not have an unacceptable adverse impact on the environmental conditions of the adjacent existing residential properties and adjoining land, including a retained access during construction; and e) Provision of satisfactory ecological strategy including a comprehensive mitigation and enhancement strategy; and f) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions in accordance with Policy NE6; and g) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Standard Way, Wallington

a) The quantum of employment floorspace shall be broadly consistent with the indicative site capacity; and b) Primary vehicular access shall be obtained from Military Road; and c) Provision of safe pedestrian and cycle connections to connect to local network; and d) Infrastructure provision or contributions shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4.

Existing Employment Areas

The existing Employment Areas (as shown on the Policies map) will be protected for existing and new office, general industrial and storage and distribution employment uses. Proposals for the extension of new buildings and intensification of land for employment uses within an existing Employment Area will be supported where it can be demonstrated that: a. It would facilitate the creation of additional employment floorspace; and b. The development complies with Policy TIN1 and provides acceptable levels of parking. Proposals that will result in the loss of land and/or buildings to uses other than employment within an Existing Employment Area will be permitted where policy requirements are demonstrated together with the following: i. The proposals are not for residential development; and ii. All appropriate alternative forms of employment use have been dismissed as unsuitable or unviable; and iii. It can be clearly demonstrated that the land or building is not fit for purpose and modernisation or redevelopment for employment uses would be unviable; and iv. The proposals are accompanied by details of marketing of the vacant site/building covering a period of not fewer than twelve months; and v. Where proposals are for 'main town centre uses', such as retail and leisure facilities, but excluding offices, a full sequential assessment will be required as part of a planning application.

Boatyards

The following existing boatyards (as shown on the Policies map) will be retained for marine related employment uses unless it can be demonstrated that such uses are no longer financially viable: a. Eastlands Boatyard, Coal Park Lane, Swanwick b. RK Marine, Bridge Road, Swanwick c. Swanwick Marina, Bridge Road, Swanwick d. Universal Marina, Crableck Lane, Sarisbury Green e. Stone Pier Yard, Shore Road, Warsash f. Wicor Marine, Cranleigh Road, Portchester g. Lower Quay, Fareham The extension and intensification of existing boatyards will be permitted where it relates to boat building, repair, maintenance, fitting out or other ancillary uses. Proposals must demonstrate that they do not cause unacceptable harm to: i. safety and ease of navigation on the river or have a detrimental impact on the nature conservation, landscape or heritage value of the River Hamble; and ii. public access along or to the coast.

Solent Airport

The area defined as Solent Airport (as shown on the Policies map) will be retained for airport related uses to support aviation activities, unless it can be demonstrated that such uses are no longer financially viable.

Renewable and Low Carbon Energy

Proposals for the delivery of renewable and low carbon energy (excluding wind turbines proposals) and the associated infrastructure will be supported provided they have avoided or mitigated any adverse impacts on: a) The character and sensitivity of the surrounding landscape and designated landscape features; and b) Designated and undesignated heritage assets; and c) Ecology, including designated biodiversity and geodiversity sites, priority habitat and species and ancient woodland (including veteran trees) and the flight paths of birds and bats (where appropriate); and d) Water quality and water resources (including groundwater) e) The environmental conditions (including air quality, shadow flicker, waste, odour and noise) of local residents and businesses; and f) Traffic arising from the construction, decommissioning and maintenance of the infrastructure and/or, where appropriate, the transportation of fuel. Proposals for renewable and low carbon energy requiring mitigation for any identified adverse impacts will need to be accompanied by a fully costed management and maintenance plan for the lifetime of the development. Proposals will only be supported where the benefit of the development clearly outweighs the harm caused by the development. All proposals should, where possible, be resilient and ensure they are safe from future impacts as a result of climate change by avoiding areas of flood risk both now and in the future. Proposals for solar energy development should have due regard to the areas identified as being least constrained, shown within the Renewable and Low Carbon Energy Study. Proposals outside of these areas will be required to provide suitable justification to demonstrate their suitability. Proposals shall demonstrate that the site will be reinstated to an acceptable use appropriate for the area should the development cease to be operational.

Climate Change

The Council promotes mitigation and adaptation to climate change through: a) A development strategy that minimises the need to travel by allocating sites and generally directing development to locations with better services and facilities, or where they are capable of being improved. b) Ensuring allocations in this Plan have taken account of climate change through the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment level 1 and 2 and through the sequential testing of sites, and the provision of a development management policy that ensures applications factor in climate change in their flood risk assessments. The Council supports developments that will: c) Integrate Green and Blue Infrastructure into the design of developments through approaches such as mandatory biodiversity net gain which will help to reduce CO2 concentrations and mitigate the urban heat island effect, and the use of Sustainable Drainage Systems which helps reduce the risk of flooding. d) Adopt higher water efficiency standards to contribute to alleviating water stress and consumption across the Borough. e) Support the reuse and use of sustainably sourced materials and supporting the integration of energy efficiency, exceeding Building Regulations requirements, renewable and low carbon technologies into residential and commercial developments of all sizes.

Coastal Change Management Areas (CCMAs)

Planning applications for development within the Coastal Change Management Area, as shown on the Policies map, will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that it will not result in an increased risk to life or to any property. This must be demonstrated through the submission of a Coastal Change Vulnerability Assessment which is proportionate to the scale and cost of the development and the level of impact from and to coastal change. Proposals for new residential dwellings or for the conversion of existing non-residential buildings to residential use, will not be permitted in the Coastal Change Management Areas. Any activities that would involve forms of excavation shall be avoided within the Hook Park to Meon Shore Coastal Change Management Area, unless it can be demonstrated, through the submission of a Coastal Change Vulnerability Assessment that it will not result in an increased risk to life or significantly increase the risk to any property. Proposals for new or replacement coastal defence schemes will only be permitted where it can be demonstrated that the works are consistent with the relevant Shoreline Management Plan and that there will be no severe adverse impact on the environment, the England Coast Path, and the rights of way network. Essential infrastructure that requires a coastal location and/or proposals may be permitted provided there are clear plans to manage the impacts of coastal change, and it will not have an adverse impact on rates of coastal change elsewhere.

Development in the Countryside

Proposals for development in the countryside, which is defined as land outside the Urban Area boundary as shown on the Policies map, will be supported where the proposal: a) Is for development associated with an existing lawful dwelling, or b) Is proposed on previously developed land and appropriate for the proposed use, or c) Is for retail, community and leisure facilities, tourism or specialist housing where it can be demonstrated that there is a local need for the facility that cannot be met by existing facilities elsewhere; or d) Is for a new or replacement building, conversion and/or extension within an existing educational facility (as identified on the Policies map) and would not result in the loss of playing fields and/or sports pitches unless it can be demonstrated that these facilities are no longer required or they can be adequately replaced elsewhere on site or, e) Is for housing development either allocated or compliant with one of the following policies; HP1, HP2, HP4, HP6 or HP11, or f) Is for employment development compliant with one of the following policies: E1 or E5, or g) Is for a new small-scale employment development to convert or extend an existing building, or replace a redundant or derelict structure, or h) Provides infrastructure that meets an overriding public need. or i) Can demonstrate a requirement for a location outside of the urban area. In addition, proposals will need to demonstrate that they; j) Protect and enhance landscapes, sites of biodiversity or geological value and soils, and k) Recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside and, if relevant, do not significantly affect the integrity of a Strategic Gap, and l) Maintain the character of the undeveloped coast, and m) Demonstrate a preference for the development of poorer quality agricultural land rather than that of higher quality.

Solent Waders and Brent Geese

Core Areas Development on 'Core Areas' (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where it can be clearly demonstrated that criteria a is not feasible or practicable, a suitable, readily available replacement site which conforms entirely to the specific requirements for the Solent Waders and Brent Geese species concerned and is satisfactorily agreed by the Council in consultation with other appropriate bodies is provided and its management secured for the lifetime of the development. Secondary Support Areas Development on 'Secondary Support Areas' (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where either: c) Adequate on-site mitigation is provided; or d) A suitable replacement habitat is provided on a like for like basis broadly close to the site; or e) Where it can be demonstrated that compliance with either criteria c and d is not appropriate, a smaller suitable habitat replacement area is agreed and secured in perpetuity through a costed Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and a financial contribution (consistent with the approach taken to mitigating and off-setting adverse effects on the Solent Wader and Brent Geese Network) is provided towards a suitable identified site for Solent Waders and Brent Geese. Low Use Development on Low Use Sites (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where: f) On site mitigation is provided which is agreed by the Council; or g) Where it can be demonstrated that criteria f is not appropriate, off-site enhancement and/or a financial contribution (consistent with the approach taken to mitigating and off-setting adverse effects on the Solent Wader and Brent Geese Network) is provided towards a suitable identified site for Solent Waders and Brent Geese. Candidate Sites Development on Candidate Sites (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where: h) Consecutive surveys are undertaken to determine the classification of the site; and the above requirements are met according to the status of the site which must first be established and agreed with the Council. Indirect effects Indirect effects to a Solent Wader and Brent Geese site from development proposals shall be avoided or (where this not feasible or practicable) a suitable package of mitigation measures should be agreed and secured.

Managing Flood Risk and Sustainable Drainage Systems

Planning permission will be granted where: a) The proposal meets the sequential and exception tests as set out in the NPPF; and b) The proposal does not prejudice land required for current or future flood management, including natural floodplains; and c) The development will be safe over its lifetime, taking into account the increased risk of flooding due to climate change and without increasing flood risk elsewhere; and d) Any proposed flood protection, prevention and resilience measures address the specific requirements of the site and are appropriate to the character and biodiversity of the area; and e) Run-off rates from proposed development do not exceed existing run-off rates; and f) Onsite surface water run-off is managed as close to the source as possible; All major developments that are required and minor developments that are encouraged to incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems shall ensure that: i. They are designed to have regard to the CIRIA C753 SuDs Manual or equivalent national or local guidance and strategies; and ii. Surface run-off rates do not exceed existing run-off rates for brownfield sites, and mirror greenfield rates for greenfield sites; and iii. Priority is given to SuDS which mimic and reflect natural drainage processes; and; iv. Details for future maintenance over the lifetime of the development shall be included with the proposal.

Water Quality and Resources

The Council together with its partners will seek to improve water quality and manage the use of water resources by ensuring development proposals provide for the satisfactory supply and disposal of surface and wastewater. Development proposals must not be detrimental to the management and protection of river, coastal and groundwater (including Source Protection Zones). Opportunities to enhance these resources in line with the Water Framework Directive (WFD) objectives will be supported. To minimise impact on the water environment and adapt to climate change, all new dwellings shall achieve as a minimum the Optional Technical Housing Standard for Water efficiency of no more than 110 litres per person per day. Development that achieves a higher technical standard of 100 litres per person per day, including the use of grey water recycling, will be supported.

Protection and Provision of Open Space

Development on open space will be permitted provided: a) The open space, or the relevant part, is clearly shown to be surplus to local requirements and will not be needed in the long-term; or b) The loss of open space is to be replaced by at least equivalent or better in terms of quantity, quality and accessibility and there will be no overall negative impact on the provision of open space; or c) The development is for alternative sports and recreational provision, which meets locally identified needs and clearly outweighs the loss of the current or former use. Residential development will be required to provide open and play space to meet the needs of new residents, having regard to any relevant standards, or provide an offsite contribution towards improving the quantity or quality of existing open spaces. Where possible, development shall address any additional identified deficiencies in quantity or quality of open space highlighted within the most recent Open Space study.

Local Green Space

Proposals that protect or enhance Local Green Space designations as shown on the Policies map or designated through future Neighbourhood Plans, will be permitted. Appropriate forms of development that would be permitted within Local Green Spaces are: a) The construction of new buildings or facilities (in connection with the existing use of land) for: outdoor sport or recreation; allotments; cemeteries and burial grounds or community uses; b) The extension or alteration of an existing building provided it does not result in disproportionate additions relative to the original building; c) The re-use or replacement of existing buildings, provided that a new use does not conflict with the reason for designation of the Local Green Space and any replacement building is not materially larger than the existing building; and d) The carrying out of engineering or other operations required for public safety or to provide essential infrastructure.

Biodiversity Net Gain

The development of one or more dwelling or a new commercial/leisure building should provide at least 10% net gains for biodiversity from the existing baseline value of the site and should be maintained for a minimum of 30 years.

Recreational Disturbance on the Solent Special Protection Areas (SPAs)

Planning permission for proposals resulting in a net increase in residential units will be permitted where a financial contribution is made towards the Solent Recreation Mitigation Strategy. In the absence of a financial contribution towards the Solent Recreation Mitigation Strategy, proposals will need to avoid or mitigate any 'in combination' negative effects from recreation through a developer-provided package of measures for the lifetime of the development.

Water Quality Effects on the Special Protection Areas (SPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Ramsar Sites of the Solent

Planning permission will be granted where the integrity of the designated sites is maintained, having regard to the effect of nutrients on the designated sites arising from increased wastewater production.

Solent Wader and Brent Goose Sites

Sites which are used by Solent Waders and/or Brent Geese (as shown on the Policies map) will be protected from adverse impacts commensurate to their status in the hierarchy of the Solent Wader and Brent Geese Network. Core and Primary Support Areas Development on 'Core and Primary Support Areas' (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where: a) The proposal has avoided or adequately mitigated impacts on-site; or b) Where it can be clearly demonstrated that criteria a is not feasible or practicable, a suitable, readily available replacement site which conforms entirely to the specific requirements for the Solent Waders and Brent Geese species concerned and is satisfactorily agreed by the Council in consultation with other appropriate bodies is provided and its management secured for the lifetime of the development. Secondary Support Areas Development on 'Secondary Support Areas' (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where either: c) Adequate on-site mitigation is provided; or d) A suitable replacement habitat is provided on a like for like basis broadly close to the site; or e) Where it can be demonstrated that compliance with either criteria c and d is not appropriate, a smaller suitable habitat replacement area is agreed and secured in perpetuity through a costed Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan and a financial contribution (consistent with the approach taken to mitigating and off-setting adverse effects on the Solent Wader and Brent Geese Network) is provided towards a suitable identified site for Solent Waders and Brent Geese. Low Use Development on Low Use Sites (as shown on the Policies map) will only be permitted where: f) On site mitigation is provided which is agreed by the Council; or g) Where it can be demonstrated that criteria f is not appropriate, off-site enhancement and/or a financial contribution (consistent with the approach take

Trees, Woodland and Hedgerows

Development will be permitted which: a) Retains protected trees, hedgerows and woodland and non-protected trees, hedgerows and woodland, particularly those which have high amenity value; or b) Where there is clear justification for their removal, provides for the suitable replacement (in terms of number, species and size) of trees, woodland and hedgerows; and c) In either case and where practicable, provides for new and suitable trees, woodland and hedgerows. The removal of protected trees, groups of trees (including veteran trees), woodland (including ancient woodland) or hedgerows will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.

New Moorings

New moorings will be permitted provided that they are located outside of the Mooring Restriction Areas (as shown on the Policies map) and they would not have an adverse effect on the integrity of internationally designated sites. Within designated Mooring Restriction Areas, the replacement or relocation of existing moorings will be permitted where there are no alternative locations outside of these areas and provided that they neither: a) Impede the movement of craft or otherwise compromise navigational safety on the river; nor b) Disrupt existing recreational users or areas where there is existing or proposed public access; nor c) Adversely affect the nature conservation, landscape or heritage value.

Air Quality

Major development shall minimise emissions and contribute to the improvement of local air quality through the delivery and/or enhancement of Green Infrastructure. Minor development should reduce its impacts on air quality. Development which may be affected by poor local air quality will be permitted where no unacceptable harm is likely to be caused to its occupants or visitors. Excluding the land within the Welborne Plan, development will be permitted where it: a) Demonstrates good practice and principles of design, minimising emissions and contributing to the reduction of transport impacts on local air quality; and b) Where relevant, positively contributes to the delivery of the Council's Air Quality Action Plan by mitigating any identified effects of development on air quality within Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs) and/or any Clean Air Zones.

Green Infrastructure

Development of one or more new dwellings or a new commercial/leisure building shall provide or contribute to Green Infrastructure (GI). Development proposals that reduce the quality of the existing GI network will only be permitted where suitable mitigation is identified and secured. Development that directly impacts upon, or is adjacent to proposed GI projects that are included within the PfSH Green Infrastructure Strategy/Implementation Plan or Fareham Borough Infrastructure Delivery Plan should not prevent its future delivery and provide a physical connection to the proposed GI Project. Exceptions will only be permitted where: a) Suitable alternative GI provision of equivalent benefit is provided as part of the development; or b) A financial contribution is secured for suitable alternative GI provision by the relevant authority.

Landscape

Areas of Special Landscape Quality have been identified in the Borough and are shown on the Policies map. Development proposals shall only be permitted in these areas where the landscape will be protected and enhanced. Development in the countryside shall recognise the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside, paying particular regard to: a) Intrinsic landscape character, quality and important features; b) Visual setting, including to/from key views; c) The landscape as a setting for settlements, including important views to, across, within and out of settlements; d) The landscape's role as part of the existing Local Ecological network; e) The local character and setting of buildings and settlements, including their historic significance; f) Natural landscape features, such as trees, ancient woodland, hedgerows, water features and their function as ecological networks; and g) The character of the Borough's rivers and coastline, which should be safeguarded. Major development proposals must include a comprehensive landscaping mitigation and enhancement scheme to ensure that the development is able to successfully integrate with the landscape and surroundings. The landscaping scheme shall be proportionate to the scale and nature of the development proposed and shall have regard to the enhancement opportunities specified in the Council's Landscape Sensitivity Assessment.

Protection of Nature Conservation, Biodiversity and the Local Ecological Network

Development will be permitted where: a) Designated international, national sites and local sites of nature conservation value are protected and enhanced, reflecting their status in the hierarchy of nature conservation designations; and b) Protected and priority habitats and species, including breeding and foraging areas are protected and enhanced; and c) Proposals do not prejudice the Ecological Network or result in its fragmentation. Development within the Borough whose primary objective is to conserve and enhance biodiversity (including the Local Ecological Network), geodiversity and natural resources through restoration, re-creation or management will be supported.

Conservation Areas

Development affecting a Conservation Area (as identified on the policies map) should preserve or enhance the special architectural, historic character or appearance of Conservation Areas by: a) Taking account and sensitively responding to the relevant Conservation Area Character Appraisal and Management Strategy; and b) Retaining buildings, groups of buildings, historic street patterns and other features, including trees, landscape features and architectural details, which make a positive contribution to the character or appearance of the Conservation Area; and c) Ensuring the design of all development, within the Conservation Area, or within its setting is of high quality which responds appropriately to the special architectural, historic character or appearance of the area and surrounding buildings in terms of scale, height, layout, design, detailing and materials; and d) Protecting open spaces and views, in and out of the area which are important to the character and setting of the area; Proposals which would result in the loss of a building or other structure which makes a positive contribution to the significance of the Conservation Area will also be considered against the criteria e-i set out in policy HE3: Listed Buildings and Structures and/or their Settings. Proposals which would cause substantial harm to the significance and character of a Conservation Area will not be permitted unless it is demonstrated that the harm would be outweighed by substantial public benefits. Where proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the significance and character of the Conservation Area, the identified harm will be weighed against the public benefits to be gained.

Listed Buildings and Structures and/or their Settings

Where a development would affect a listed building/structure and/or its setting, proposals should preserve or enhance any features of special architectural or historic interest they possess, proposals must demonstrate sufficient understanding of and respond to the historic environment by ensuring that: a) Proposals to alter or extend listed buildings/structures, are accompanied by a Heritage Statement, which provides sufficient detail and is proportionate to the proposal and describes: 1. the significance of any heritage assets affected, including any contribution made by their setting; and 2. the principles of the proposal and its impact on the special interest and significance of the building; and 3. why the works proposed are desirable or necessary and demonstrate how the public benefit of the works outweighs any harm; b) Proposals are of a well-considered design which ensure that any development is appropriate in terms of style, scale, density, height, materials, architectural features and detailing; and c) Changes of use are compatible with and respect the special architectural or historic interest of the heritage asset or its setting and; d) Demolition of structures within the curtilage of a listed building are supported by robust evidence demonstrating that the structure is beyond meaningful use or repair or is not of special architectural or historic interest as a structure ancillary to the principal listed building. Great weight will be given to the conservation of listed buildings/structures (the more important the asset, the greater the weight will be). Proposals which would cause substantial harm to or the total loss of the listed building/structure will be refused unless it can be demonstrated that such a proposal would provide substantial public benefits which would outweigh the harm caused to the listed building/heritage asset. Where total or partial loss of a listed building/structure is to be permitted, the Council may require that: e) A scheme for the phased development and redevelopment of the site providing for its management and treatment in the interim is submitted to and approved by the Council. A copy of the signed contract of the construction work must be deposited before construction commences; f) Where practicable, the listed building/structure is dismantled and rebuilt or removed to a site previously approved; g) Important features of the listed building/structure are salvaged and re-used; h) There is an opportunity for the appearance, plans and particular features of the listed building/structure to be measured and recorded; i) Provision is made for archaeological investigation by qualified persons and excavation of the site where appropriate. Where proposals would cause less than substantial harm to the significance of the heritage asset, the identified harm will be weighed against the other public benefits to be gained. Proposals will be assessed in accordance with the NPPF and the Council will give great weight to the desirability of preserving the listed building/structure, its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest.

Archaeology

Development which would result in harm to the significance of a Scheduled Monument or other nationally important archaeological site will not be permitted unless the tests set out in the NPPF are met. Applications for development on sites where archaeological remains may be present must be accompanied by an initial desk-based assessment of the archaeological value in the site. Where that initial assessment indicates that significant archaeological remains are or may be present, an archaeological field evaluation will be required. The evaluation should define: a) The character, importance and condition of any archaeological deposits or structures within the site; and b) The likely impact of the proposed development of these features; and c) The means of mitigating the impact of the proposed development. Where important archaeological remains are found to exist, and can justifiably be left in situ, their protection will be required by planning condition or legal agreement. Where such remains cannot reasonably be protected in situ, a full archaeological investigation of the site including archaeological recording, formal reporting and publication of the findings, and archiving of the recovered material in a suitable repository, will be required in accordance with a scheme of work to be agreed in writing with the Council prior to the commencement of any works.

Locally Listed Buildings and Non-designated Heritage Assets

Non-designated heritage assets recorded on the Council's list will be protected from development that would unacceptably harm their architectural and historic interest, and/or setting taking account of their significance. Development proposals which would affect the significance of a non-designated heritage asset, including any contribution made by its setting, must include the following, in a manner proportionate to the asset's significance: a) A description and assessment of the significance of the asset, including its setting, to determine its architectural, historical or archaeological interest; and b) A description of the impact of the proposed works on the significance and special character of the asset; and c) Justification for the works, especially if these would harm the significance of the asset or its setting. The effect of an application on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset will be taken into account in determining applications. In considering applications that directly or indirectly affect non-designated heritage assets, a balanced judgement will be made, having regard to the scale of any harm or loss and the significance of the heritage asset. Non-designated heritage assets of archaeological interest, which are demonstrably of equivalent significance to scheduled monuments, will be considered subject to the policies for designated heritage assets. The Council will consider whether spot-listing is warranted, as appropriate.

Heritage at Risk

Development affecting heritage assets that are deemed at risk by national heritage at risk registers will be supported where the proposals constitute the optimum viable use, consistent with the conservation of the heritage asset. Where a proposed development would conflict with other policies in the Plan, but would secure the conservation of a heritage asset, the Council will consider whether the benefits of conservation would outweigh any harm caused from departing from other policies. The extent of any such enabling development should be no greater than necessary to make the conservation of the heritage asset viable.

Historic Environment and Heritage Assets

All development should seek to conserve and enhance the historic environment and heritage assets, in line with local and national policy. The Council will take appropriate positive steps to conserve and enhance the Borough's historic environment and heritage assets.

Broad Location for Housing Growth

a) New development should demonstrate a quality of design that responds sensitively and positively to the existing townscape, providing a variable and interesting form that will enhance the area as the focal point and gateway to Fareham; and b) New development should respect generally established building heights and shall not result in a negative impact on the preservation and enhancement of the High Street Conservation Area in line with Policy HE2; and c) Proposals should protect and consolidate retail uses and ensure a mix of commercial leisure and retail operators creating a variety of uses to ensure an interesting streetscape and vibrant uses during the day and evening; and d) Proposals will be expected to deliver vibrant, high quality outdoor public spaces including a new town square, linked by pedestrian spaces to other key town centre destinations.

Crofton Conservatories

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Maytree Road unless a suitable access from West Street can be designed; and c) The provision of new homes will comprise high quality apartments that include individual balconies (minimum of 2m2 in size) and roof gardens in lieu of communal open space where necessary; and d) Development should be between 3 and 4 storeys and shall front West Street and Maytree Road and suitably address the corner. The West Street and Maytree Road frontages will have sufficient set back to provide robust structural planting and a privacy threshold; and e) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Magistrates Court

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Trinity Street and there is potential to utilise the Council's car park to the north to improve development capacity; and c) The provision of new homes should comprise a mix of high-quality apartments. Individual balconies (minimum of 2m2 in size) and roof gardens will be provided in lieu of communal open space where necessary, and d) Development should be between 3 and 4 storeys and shall front Trinity Street with sufficient set back to provide robust structural planting and a privacy threshold; and e) Development parking could be delivered using undercroft and other land efficient arrangements to maximise housing delivery in this accessible location and without creating an unacceptable ground floor street environment; and f) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land adjacent to Red Lion Hotel, Fareham

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access shall be focused on Bath Lane; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 3 storeys; and d) Provision of a heritage statement (in accordance with Policy HE3) that assesses the potential impact of proposals on the conservation and setting of the Grade II Listed Red Lion Hotel; and e) The location of the development in relation to the A27 and nearby commercial uses will mean that a noise and air quality assessment will be required and a noise buffer is maintained between the A27 road and the development site; and f) A Contamination Assessment demonstrating no unacceptable adverse impacts on future occupiers and users of the development shall accompany any application; and g) Part of the access to the development could be at risk of future flooding as a result of climate change. A Flood Risk Assessment is required. Appropriate measures shall be put in place to manage potential future flood risk and ensure safe access to the site or an area of safe refuge in times of any predicted flood. Such measures shall be retained and maintained thereafter throughout the lifetime of the development; and h) A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

97-99 West Street, Fareham

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The mixed-use development should seek to enhance the vitality and viability of the local centre in accordance with policy R1; and b) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 3 storeys; and d) Proposals should ensure the provision of good environmental conditions in line with Policy D2; and e) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Portland Chambers, 66 West Street (upper floors)

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Proposals shall only involve the conversion of the upper part of the existing building into residential accommodation and shall support the vitality and viability of centres as set out in Policy R1; and c) Proposals shall preserve or enhance the Grade II Listed Building and shall provide a Heritage Statement in accordance with policy HE3 that assesses the potential impact of the proposals on the conservation and setting of the building; and d) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Housing Allocation - Greenaway Lane

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield, with the potential for 1,000 dwellings, subject to consideration of the impact on the character of Greenaway Lane; and b) The provision of vehicular highway access between development parcels without prejudice to adjacent land in accordance with Policy D3; and c) The provision of a continuous north - south Green Infrastructure Corridor between the northern and southern site boundaries that is of an appropriate scale to accommodate public open space, connected foot and cycle paths, natural greenspace and wildlife habitats that link the two badger setts and other species, and east-west wildlife corridors. Highway cross-over points shall be limited in number and width and include wildlife tunnels where necessary; and d) The provision of pedestrian and cycle connectivity between adjoining parcels, as well as providing connectivity with Warsash Road and nearby facilities and services; and e) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 2.5 storeys, except for buildings which front onto Greenaway Lane, Lockswood Road and Brook Lane where building heights shall be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys. In very limited circumstances, a 3 storey form can be acceptable within the central part of the site(s) away from the surrounding road network, having regard to Policy D1; and f) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with policy NE6; and g) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and h) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3. In addition, the following site-specific infrastructure will be required: i. Two junior football pitches on-site; and ii. Off-site improvements to existing sports facilities

Funtley Road South

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed should be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Funtley Road; and c) Building heights are limited to primarily 2 storeys with 2.5 storeys in appropriate locations; and d) Safe pedestrian and cycle crossing points across Funtley Road and connectivity with the existing footpath/bridleway network in the vicinity of the site and eastwards towards the centre of Funtley village in order to maximise connectivity to nearby facilities and services; and e) The creation of a vehicular loop road on the site, allowing for pedestrian and cycle permeability across the site; and f) Proposals shall take account of the site's landscape context by incorporating view corridors from Funtley Road through to the public open space allocation to the south of the residential allocation. The view corridors should form part of the on-site open space and should incorporate pedestrian and cycle links, whilst vehicular crossing of links should be limited; and g) The existing woodland on-site shall be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions or prevent damage to any nearby dwellings, roads, footpaths or other infrastructure; and h) A landscape buffer shall be incorporated between development and the Great Beamond Coppice SINC to the east of the site; and i) The provision of a building/ buildings for community uses, located in an accessible location to enable a range of uses for both existing and new residents; and j) The site is identified as a mineral safeguarded site (brick clay is likely to underlay site). A Minerals Assessment will be required prior to any development in accordance with the Hampshire Minerals and Waste Plan (2013); and k) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Moraunt Drive

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Moraunt Drive; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) A flood risk assessment is required. The southern section of the site is below the threshold of 5m above Ordnance Datum (AOD) which means with predicted sea level rise this area could become at risk of future flooding from tidal sources; and e) The scale, form, massing and layout of development to be specifically designed to respond to nearby sensitive features such as Portsmouth Harbour SPA and adjacent supporting sites for Brent Geese and Waders; and f) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and g) Retain and reinforce existing boundary vegetation to minimise any visual impacts to Wicor Path and neighbouring residents; and h) The design of the scheme should allow for a safe pedestrian and cycle connectivity with the Wicor Path Public Right of Way in the south of the site and with Seafield Road to the east of the site; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3. In addition, the following site-specific infrastructure will be required: i. Enhancements to Orchard Grove / Commodore Park public open space to the immediate south and west of the site and retention in perpetuity.

Hunts Pond Road

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Hunts Pond Road; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The provision of a pedestrian and cycle connectivity with Hunts Pond Road and the adjoining recreation ground; and e) Boundary trees and hedgerows on the eastern boundary of the site should be retained and incorporated within the design to provide a buffer to the priority habitats and in accordance with Policy NE6; and f) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3. In addition, the following site-specific infrastructure will be required: i. Enhancements to Hunts Pond Road Recreation Ground. ii. A contribution to the delivery of supporting infrastructure and building alterations at Jubilee Practice in line with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan.

Beacon Bottom West

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Beacon Bottom; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The provision of a pedestrian and cycle link on Beacon Bottom Road to the south of the site; and e) The design of the scheme should allow for a potential strategic pedestrian/ cycle link between Beacon Bottom and Botley Road; and f) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

69 Botley Road

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Botley Road; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The design of the scheme should allow for a potential strategic pedestrian/cycle link between Beacon Bottom and Botley Road; and e) An ecological and mitigation strategy is required; and f) The design and layout shall retain boundary trees and hedgerows on the western boundary of the site to provide a buffer to the adjacent woodland and associated species and in accordance with Policy NE6; and g) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

399-403 Hunts Pond Road

Proposals will be granted planning permission provided they meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Noble Road; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Provide an appropriate buffer between the development and Kites Croft Local Nature Reserve; and e) The design of the scheme should demonstrate how overhead electrical powerlines will be positively taken into account in the layout of the site; and f) Avoids development and points of access in the eastern side of the site within Flood Zones 2 and 3. A full Flood Risk Assessment is required; and g) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Wynton Way

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Wynton Way; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Proposals shall consider a pedestrian/cycle connection through the site from Wynton Way to St Columba Church of England Primary School; and e) Improve the access road from Wynton Way up to an adoptable standard, allow for access to the Day Centre and for the provision of rear access to properties fronting Hillson Drive; and f) Existing trees should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions or prevent damage to any nearby dwellings, roads, footpaths or other infrastructure and in accordance with Policy NE6; and g) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Stubbington Lane

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from northern end of Stubbington Lane, to allow for sufficient frontage spacing from Sea Lane; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Proposals shall allow for safe pedestrian/cycle access onto Sea Lane and Stubbington Lane; and e) A Contamination Assessment demonstrating no unacceptable adverse impact on future occupiers and users of the development shall accompany any application, in light of the site's proximity to Solent Airport; and f) A noise assessment demonstrating no unacceptable adverse impact on future occupiers and users of the development shall accompany any application, in light of the site's proximity to Solent Airport; and g) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including to health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

335-357 Gosport Road

a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Gosport Road; and c) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Proposals shall allow for the safe access for pedestrian/cycle connectivity onto Gosport Road; and e) The retention of the access ramp leading to the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) platforms; and f) Details are submitted to demonstrate how the gas main is being taken into account in the layout of the site; and g) A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) shall be provided which includes the consideration of impacts on the surface water pathway to Portsmouth Harbour; and h) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Beacon Bottom East

a) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and c) The provision of vehicular access should be from Beacon Bottom; and d) The design of the scheme should allow for a potential strategic pedestrian/cycle link between Beacon Bottom and Botley Road; and e) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and f) A Heritage Statement providing details on the potential impact of proposals on the conservation and setting of the locally listed building in accordance with Policy HE5; and g) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Rookery Avenue

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Proposals should take account of context of this site being countryside settlement edge and woodland; and c) The development should front the woodland and open space; and d) Primary vehicular access should be from Rookery Avenue; and e) Residential building heights should be a maximum of 2 storeys; and f) The site is situated adjacent to Gull Coppice (South-western remnant) Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) which is also listed on Natural England's Ancient Woodland Inventory as semi-natural ancient woodland. Proposals should seek to enhance the Gull Coppice SINC and provide a 15m buffer between the development and the SINC, and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

3-33 West Street

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on West Street; and c) The proposal should support the regeneration of Portchester Precinct with improvements to the appearance of buildings and encouraging footfall to the retail units within the centre; and d) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 2 additional storeys in addition to the existing building (maximum of 4 storeys); and e) A flood risk assessment is required (The site is below the threshold of 5m above Ordnance Datum (AOD) which means with predicted sea level rise this area could become at risk of future flooding from tidal sources) and appropriate mitigation measures included in the design of the properties; and f) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and g) The location of the development above commercial uses will mean that a noise and air quality assessment will be required; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land East of Church Road

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Church Road; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) In line with Policy NE1, an ecological survey and assessment must be undertaken to demonstrate that proposals will protect and enhance Warsash Common LNR, land south of Dibles Road SINC or any identified protected species. Ecological mitigation for the site-specific construction and operational impacts of a development proposal for this allocation will need to be drawn up in detail at the planning application stage, and accompanied where necessary by a project-level HRA; and e) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and f) Provide future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Housing Allocation - Southampton Road

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway accesses should be focused on Segensworth Road and Southampton Road; and c) The provision of a north – south shared public space which incorporates the provision of a LEAP (Local Equipped Area of Play) (enhanced to include equipment for older children) and a Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA); and d) A 15m wide unlit buffer to the Sylvan Glade SINC, which is linked to the central open space by 10m wide green corridors, which have minimal highway crossover points; and e) A scheme which is comprised predominantly of smaller dwellings in the form of apartment blocks and terraced town houses in order to deliver the indicative capacity identified for the site; and f) The height of buildings should be limited to a maximum of 4 storeys, except for buildings which front onto Southampton Road and Segensworth Road where building heights will be limited to a maximum of 3 storeys; and g) The provision of pedestrian and cycle connectivity between adjoining parcels as well as safe pedestrian/ cycle crossing points of Southampton Road, safe and accessible walking/ cycling routes to local schools, Sylvan Glade SINC, Jacaranda Close open space and nearby facilities in Park Gate; and h) The provision of vehicular highway access between individual development parcels without prejudice to adjacent land in accordance with Policy D3; and i) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and j) Provide future access to the existing underground wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and k) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and l) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3. In addition, the following site-specific infrastructure will be required: i. Building alterations at Jubilee Practice in line with the Infrastructure Delivery Plan. ii. Provide appropriate mitigation measures towards the protection and enhancement of Kites Croft Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) located to the south of the site.

33 Lodge Road

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Lodge Road; and c) Opportunities should be sought to provide a continuation of the east/west greenway (pedestrian and cycle link) to ensure permeability through the development to increase accessibility to the Crispin Close/St Joseph Close open space and provide connections to the wider Western Wards greenway network; and d) Building heights shall be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and e) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and f) Further ecological surveys may be required to assess whether protected species and habitats are present on site and a detailed scheme of biodiversity enhancements should be submitted to indicate a net gain in biodiversity; and g) As there is potential for previously unknown heritage assets (archaeological remains) on site, an Archaeological Evaluation will be required; and h) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Hammond Industrial Estate

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Stubbington Lane; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2.5 storeys; and d) Scale and mass shall respond to the character of the street scene; and e) The proposals in terms of height and overlooking will need to consider the impact on neighbouring residential properties; and f) A noise assessment demonstrating no unacceptable adverse impact on future occupiers and users of the development shall accompany any application, in light of the site's proximity to Solent Airport; and g) A Contamination Assessment demonstrating no unacceptable adverse impact on future occupiers and users of the development shall accompany any application, in light of the site's proximity to Solent Airport; and h) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and i) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and j) A landscaping scheme which considers the amenity of the neighbouring residential properties shall be provided; and k) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health and transport for example, shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Egmont Nursery, Brook Avenue

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Brook Avenue; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and e) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land East of Bye Road, Swanwick

a) The provision of land for self and custom build housing, to include the provision of serviced plots; and b) The quantum of housing proposed is broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and c) Primary highway access should be focused from Bye Road; and d) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 2.5 storeys; and e) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and f) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land South West of Sovereign Crescent

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on The Florins leading off Sovereign Crescent; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Proposals should take account of the sewers running through the site; and e) Proposals should take account of the two SINC's located either side of the site. To mitigate the impacts of the development, a 15m buffer should be incorporated into proposals along the north-eastern and southern boundary of the site. To provide connectivity between the two buffers, a 9m wildlife corridor should run along the centre of the site linking them; and f) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Former Scout Hut, Coldeast Way

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Montefiore Drive; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The provision of a Heritage Statement providing details of the potential impact of the proposals on the conservation and setting of the locally listed historic park and garden in accordance with Policy HE5; and e) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land at Locks Heath District Centre

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Centre Way; and c) Building heights should be compatible with the existing shopping centre composition and should generally be no greater than 3 storeys; and d) Private amenity space is required, where ground floor communal space is limited, this could include internal glazed balconies, external balconies and terraces; and e) The retention of existing trees on the northern and southern boundaries of the site should be considered in line with Policy NE6; and f) Pedestrian links to shopping centre are retained and enhanced where appropriate; and g) Reconfiguration of car parking needs to consider requirements and functions of the existing shopping centre; and h) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Former Locks Heath Filling Station

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Centre Way; and c) Building heights, scale and mass should be compatible with the existing shopping centre composition and should generally be no greater than 3 storeys; and d) External communal space is provided; and e) Protect existing trees and landscaping in accordance with Policy NE6; and f) Reconfiguration of car parking needs to consider requirements and functions of the existing shopping centre; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

68 Titchfield Park Road

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary vehicular access should be from Titchfield Road; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The proposals should consider the impact on amenity of neighbouring properties to the north of the site; and e) An arboricultural impact assessment and method statement will be required to determine the impact of the development on protected trees in accordance with Policy NE6; and f) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land at 51 Greenaway Lane

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Development will need to demonstrate in terms of built form, access and layout how it sits and links with the Policy HA1; and c) Primary vehicular access is likely to be through the development area south of Greenaway Lane but other alternative access points will be considered; and d) Building heights should be a maximum of 2.5 storeys; and e) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Housing Allocation - Downend Road East

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) A design and layout that takes account of the site's constraints and context, in particular the site's landscape setting on Portsdown Hill and the potential presence of Palaeolithic archaeological remains; and c) Primary highway access shall be focused on Downend Road; and d) A network of interconnecting green and public access corridors throughout the site incorporating existing ecological and archaeological features and allowing only minimal highway cross over points (kept minimal in width); and e) The provision of pedestrian and cycle connectivity from the site to Downend Road, The Thicket and Upper Cornaway Lane; and f) Buildings heights limited to a maximum of 2.5 storeys, except for buildings which front onto the site access or perimeter, where heights will be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and g) Proposals should ensure the creation and enhancement of ecological corridors; and h) The design of the development should take into account the close proximity to the waste transfer station with the potential for odour; and i) A robust archaeological survey of the site to determine the Palaeolithic potential at the site, with areas identified as having high potential being designed within areas of open space or green corridors; and j) A Neighbourhood Equipped Area of Play (NEAP) on-site within an accessible location; and k) Highway improvements to facilitate the development including: i. A pedestrian footway or footbridge over the existing Downend Road bridge and connections and improvements to wider pedestrian and cycle networks at The Thicket and Upper Cornaway Lane; and ii. Provision of pedestrian and cycle links to the A27 Bus Services and future Rapid Transit connecting Fareham Town Centre and railway station, Portchester, Portsmouth and local employment hubs; and iii. Improvements to the Downend Road, A27 and Shearwater Avenue junction. l) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3, including contributions towards improvements at Delme Roundabout.

Land west of Northfield Park

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focussed on the western boundary of Northfield Park; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 1 storey; and d) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and e) The lighting scheme on the eastern and southern boundaries should be designed to minimise the impacts on wildlife, particularly bats; and f) Reptile receptor areas including along the eastern and southern boundary will be required. This grassland buffer should be fenced off and managed; and g) Provide connections to existing adjacent footpaths, connecting the site to the wider network; and h) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health and transport for example, shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

22-27a Stubbington Green

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Building heights should be limited to 2 storeys; and c) The location of the development above commercial uses will mean that a noise and air quality assessment will be required; and d) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land South of Cams Alders

a) The quantum of housing shall be consistent with the indicative yield of 60 dwellings, being a mix of sheltered housing and affordable residential; and b) Development will be required to demonstrate how it complies with Policy NE1 with regards to impacts on the SINC, including the provision of appropriate mitigation where required; and c) Retention and strengthening of the existing tree lined buffer around the perimeter of the site, as well as strengthening woodland links and green corridor network through to Fort Fareham to the south west; and d) The provision of appropriate pedestrian and cycle links to the Bus Rapid Transit stop on Redlands Lane; and e) Building heights should be limited to 2 to 3 storeys; and f) Proposals shall have regard to the principles set out in the Fareham Housing Greener Policy; and g) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and h) Provision of a heritage statement (in accordance with Policy HE3) that assesses the potential impact of proposals on the significance of Fort Fareham and its setting together with an archaeological assessment (in accordance with Policy HE4) and a scheme of mitigation to off-set any harm to the setting of the monument.; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health and transport for example, shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3; and j) Vehicular access to the western part of the site shall be from Trafalgar Court turning head and to the eastern part via Palmerston Drive.

Corner of Station Road, Portchester

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Station Road; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 3 storeys; and d) Avoid residential development within Flood Zone 2; and e) Replacement landscape planting should be provided in the development to compensate for the loss of vegetation on the site; and f) Development will need to take account of the outlook and privacy of potential occupiers of any new buildings. Amenity for future residents will also need to be carefully considered given the proximity of the A27 and roundabout; and g) A flood risk assessment is required. (The site is below the threshold of 5m above Ordnance Datum (AOD) which means with predicted sea level rise this area could become at risk of future flooding from tidal sources); and h) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and i) Development will be required to be set back from the A27 to allow for sufficient sight lines for vehicles entering the roundabout from Station Road and to provide land for sewage line easement, and j) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health and transport for example, shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Assheton Court

a) The quantum of housing shall be consistent with the indicative yield of 60 sheltered housing units; and b) Building heights shall be mainly three storeys and shall not exceed four storeys; and c) Proposals shall have regard to the principles set out in the Fareham Housing Greener Policy; and d) A flood risk assessment is required (The site is below the threshold of 5m above Ordnance Datum (AOD) which means with predicted sea level rise this area could become at risk of future flooding from tidal sources) and appropriate mitigation measures included in the design of the properties; and e) Adequate surface water drainage, identified through a Drainage Strategy, shall be provided on site; and f) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the nearby Solent Wader and Brent Goose designation; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health and transport for example, shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

12 West Street, Portchester (upper floors)

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Building heights shall be to a maximum of 4 storeys; and c) Primary vehicular access should be focused on Castle Street; and d) A flood risk assessment is required (the site is below the threshold of 5m above Ordnance Datum (AOD) which means with predicted sea level rise this area could become at risk of flooding from tidal sources) and appropriate mitigation measures included in the design of the properties; and e) Proposals should ensure the provision of good environmental conditions in line with policy D2; and f) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land to rear of 195-205 Segensworth Road

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Segensworth Road; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and e) An arboricultural impact assessment and method statement will be required to determine the impact of the development on protected trees; and f) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

76-80 Botley Road

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) The mixed-use development should seek to enhance the vitality and viability of the local centre in accordance with policy R1; and c) Proposals should ensure the provision of good environmental conditions in line with policy D2; and d) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and e) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Menin House, Privett Road

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Privett Road; and c) Building heights shall be a maximum of 4 storeys; and d) An appropriate ecological buffer shall be incorporated between development and the Henry Cort Copse SINC to the west including the woodland to the south; and e) Retention of mature trees along the southern boundary to ensure east-west habitat connectivity is maintained and in accordance with Policy NE6; and f) Proposals shall have regard to the principles set out in the Fareham Housing Greener Policy; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land north of Henry Cort Drive

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Henry Cort Drive; and c) The development provides replacement, improved community facilities and open space to the south of Henry Cort Drive in accordance with policy R4 and NE10; and d) The mature trees along the northern and southern boundaries of the site shall be retained and incorporated within the design in accordance with Policy NE6; and e) Proposals shall have regard to the principles set out in the Fareham Housing Greener Policy; and f) Building heights should generally be limited to 2 storeys; occasional 3 storeys within roofs or set-back arrangements, can be acceptable having regard to Policy D1; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Redoubt Court, Fort Fareham Road

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access shall be from Fort Fareham Road; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2 to 2.5 storeys; and d) A 15m wooded buffer along the south-eastern boundary shall be incorporated into the proposals to reduce impacts on Fort Fareham SINC and an appropriate landscape buffer along the southern boundary with Longfield Avenue shall be provided; and e) Proposals shall have regard to the principles set out in the Fareham Housing Greener Policy; and f) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land west of Dore Avenue, Portchester

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Dore Avenue; and c) Proposals shall have regard to the principles set out in the Fareham Housing Greener Policy; and d) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land at Rookery Avenue, Swanwick

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be from Rookery Avenue; and c) Building heights should be a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) Proposals should take account of the woodland to the west of the site by incorporating a 3m buffer between development and the western boundary of the site. e) Proposals should ensure the provision of good environmental conditions in line with Policy D2 and mitigate against the effects of motorway traffic on the development by: • undertaking a noise assessment. • orienting the development so as to shield the rear gardens from unacceptable levels of noise; and f) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example should be considered in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land east of Crofton Cemetery and west of Peak Lane

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be via Peak Lane; and c) Development shall only occur on land to the south of Oakcroft Lane, avoiding areas which lie within Flood Zones 2 and 3, retaining this as open space; and d) Land to the north of Oakcroft Lane shall be retained and enhanced to provide Solent Wader & Brent Goose habitat mitigation in accordance with Policy NE5; and e) The scale, form, massing, and layout of development to be specifically designed to respond to nearby sensitive features such as neighbouring Solent Wader and Brent Goose sites; and f) Building heights should be a maximum of primarily 2 storeys with 2.5 storeys in appropriate locations; and g) A network of linked footpaths within the site and to existing PROW shall be provided; and h) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals and in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and i) Provision of a heritage statement (in accordance with policy HE3) that assesses the potential impact of proposals on the conservation and setting of the adjacent Grade II* and Grade II Listed Buildings; and j) As there is potential for previously unknown heritage assets (archaeological remains) on the site, an Archaeological Evaluation (in accordance with policy HE4) will be required; and k) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and l) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

Land South of Longfield Avenue

a) The quantity, layout and nature of housing and other land uses shall be in accordance with the agreed HA55 Masterplan and Supporting Principles in Appendix D of this Plan. A Design Code will be required by the Council to inform detailed design at the reserved matters stage; and b) The built form, its location and arrangement will maximise the open nature of the existing landscape between the settlements of Fareham and Stubbington, limiting the effect on the integrity of the Strategic Gap in line with DS2 through appropriate design including the absence of visually intrusive physical barriers and structures to ensure acceptable noise levels within dwellings; and c) No development shall take place to the west of Peak Lane, this land being used solely for the purposes of environmental mitigation; and d) The development shall provide compact, walkable, landscaped, low speed and low trafficked neighbourhoods with a mix of high quality new homes and public spaces that create attractive places where pedestrian movement is prioritised and residents can safely walk to local shops, cafes, community spaces, sports, recreation and health facilities; and e) Primary highway access will be from Longfield Avenue and Peak Lane; with no direct access on to the Stubbington Bypass; and f) Pedestrian and cycle links will be provided through to the Rapid Transit bus services and a network of linked footpaths within the site and to existing PROW shall be provided to connect to Fareham Town Centre and rail station, other settlement centres, facilities and services and employment hubs; and g) Publicly accessible and managed green infrastructure shall be provided throughout the site incorporating existing and new ecological features which retain and link existing Public Rights of Way to create high quality, attractive and functional parkland, natural greenspace and sports facilities providing opportunities for health, recreation, play, learning, movement and wildlife and to act as a reasonable alternative to recreation on the New Forest and Solent SPAs; and h) Land to the west of Peak Lane shall be retained, enhanced and managed to provide sufficient Solent Wader & Brent Goose habitat to mitigate the development in accordance with Policy NE5; and i) A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided. j) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3. In addition, the following site-specific infrastructure will be required: A 2-form entry Primary School and early-years childcare infrastructure (as identified by the Local Education Authority); and A mixed-use local centre in the region of 1,500 sq.m. to comprise flexible commercial floorspace, with residential above, that meets the day to day needs of the neighbourhood, together with community and health space; and A 4ha sports pitch hub to include changing rooms, community space and essential parking; and An Extra Care Scheme of between 50 – 100 units.

Land west of Downend Road

a) The quantity of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield with delivery phased to link with the development at Downend Road East (HA4); and b) A design and layout that has regard to the HA56 Indicative Framework Plan that takes account of the site's constraints and context, in particular the site's landscape setting on Portsdown Hill the Downend Chalk Pit SSSI and the potential presence of Paleolithic archaeological remains; and c) Primary highway access should be from the A27 (link to Junction 11) and Downend Road, both of which will require new junctions into the site and will be connected via a primary street network that is designed to 30mph maximum speed, gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists and of a form that minimises a physical and visual severing of development; and d) Provide high quality pedestrian and cycle links to the A27 Rapid Transit corridor (via Downend Road and Paradise Lane) connecting to Fareham Town Centre and railway station, Portchester, Portsmouth and local employment hubs, including a safe pedestrian priority crossing of Downend Road north of the existing Downend Road bridge; and e) The design of the development should be informed by a full archaeological assessment (in accordance with Policy HE4); and f) Include natural greenspace to provide a variety of linked habitats and biodiversity, providing opportunities for health, recreation, learning and movement; and g) Demonstration that the development will have no adverse impacts upon groundwater in respect of its location partially in a Groundwater Source Protection zone 3; and h) A Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP) to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and i) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3. In addition, the following package of site-specific infrastructure will be required: Off-site highway improvement and mitigation works including contributions towards improvements at Delme Roundabout (unless otherwise funded); and A 2-form entry Primary School and early-years childcare infrastructure (as identified by the Local Education Authority); and A local centre to comprise flexible commercial floorspace including a convenience store and community facilities; and Outdoor sports and playing pitches (approximately 1.44ha) accessible for use by the primary school; and Open space in addition to the sports provision (a Multi-Use Games Area, a Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (NEAP)).

Housing Allocation - Warsash Maritime Academy

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative yield, including conversion of the building currently known as the Shackleton building to flats; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Newtown Road; and c) The height of new buildings should be limited to a maximum of 4 storeys, and d) The provision of pedestrian and cycle connectivity within the site and to Newtown Road, as well as providing connectivity with nearby facilities and services; and e) The principal site frontage to Newtown Road on the eastern side of the site shall be well landscaped and carefully designed to minimise the sense of immediate development in order to respect the surrounding residential character in this location; and f) Provision of a heritage statement (in accordance with Policy HE3) that assesses the potential impact of proposals on the significance of the Grade II Listed Buildings and their setting; and g) There is a binding agreement that will deliver an appropriate re-use of the listed buildings within a phased programme of works linked to the delivery of residential development; and h) The scale, form, massing and layout of development to be specifically designed to respond to nearby sensitive features such as the Solent & Southampton Water SPA; and i) A Construction Environmental Management Plan to avoid adverse impacts of construction on the Solent designated sites shall be provided; and j) All trees are subject to an Area Tree Preservation Order and should all be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions, subject to agreement with the Council and in accordance with Policy NE6; and k) Boundary trees and hedgerows on the western boundary of the site should be retained and incorporated within the design to provide a buffer to the priority habitats; and l) Future access to the existing underground water and wastewater infrastructure for maintenance and upsizing purposes; and m) A flood risk assessment is required. Development shall avoid current flood zones 2 and 3. The southern section of the site is below the threshold of 5m Above Ordnance Datum (AOD) which means with predicted sea level rise this area could become at risk of future flooding from tidal sources; and n) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3; and o) No development should be located to the west of the listed buildings.

Heath Road

Proposals should meet the following site-specific requirements: a) The quantum of housing proposed should be broadly consistent with the indicative yield; and b) Primary highway access should be focused on Heath Road; and c) Building heights should be limited to a maximum of 2.5 storeys, except for next to existing dwellings where building heights will be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The provision of a pedestrian and cycle connectivity within the site and to Heath Road and Centre Way, including the potential provision of a greenway route to the Locks Heath Centre, Monterey Drive and Raley Road; and e) Proposals must respond to a proposed sewerage easement to demonstrate the future maintenance and upsizing of Southern Water sewerage infrastructure crossing the site; and f) Existing trees subject to a Tree Preservation Order should be retained and incorporated within the design and layout of proposals in a manner that does not impact on living conditions and in accordance with Policy NE6; and g) Infrastructure provision and contributions including health, education and transport for example shall be provided in line with Policy TIN4 and NE3.

New Residential Development

Residential development within the Urban Area boundary, as shown on the Policies map, will be supported in principle. Residential development in locations outside of the Urban Area boundary will be permitted where one of the following applies: a) It involves a conversion of an existing non-residential building where: 1) the building is structurally sound and capable of conversion without the need for significant extension, alteration or rebuilding; and 2) evidence has been provided to demonstrate that no other suitable alternative uses can be found, and conversion would lead to an enhancement to the building's immediate setting. b) It is for a replacement dwelling which is of an appropriate character to the location. c) It has been demonstrated that there is an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently at or near their place of work. d) It accords with Policies HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP6.

Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople

The Plan will meet the need for three Gypsy and Traveller pitches as identified in the Gypsy and Traveller Accommodation Assessment. Site HA45 is allocated for three pitches to meet this need. Proposals for additional Gypsy, Traveller and Travelling Showpeople sites, pitches or plots will be permitted where: a) The site has access to shops, schools, community, and health facilities by sustainable modes of transport such as public transport, on foot or by cycle; and b) Proposals avoid the loss of mature trees and do not result in unacceptable impacts on biodiversity, the living conditions of residents and on the landscape character, historic environment, or the rights of way network within the surrounding area; and c) It is not located in areas at high risk of flooding; and d) It is not located in open countryside away from settlements, unless it complies with Policy DS1; and e) Adequate and appropriately scaled on-site facilities are provided for parking, safe and convenient access to highway, sufficient storage, play and residential amenity and appropriate essential services (water supply, power, drainage, sewage disposal and waste disposal facilities and recycling facilities). Loss of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople sites Planning permission will not be granted for the loss of Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople sites pitches or plots unless there is no genuine need or likely future need for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople sites in the locality, or there is replacement provision and other policy requirements are met.

Exception Sites

The development of Rural Exception Sites will be permitted where: a) All dwellings are affordable (as defined in the NPPF); and b) The affordable delivery is not meeting the affordable housing need and the development is relative in scale to the shortfall; and c) The development is located adjacent to, and well related to, the existing urban area boundaries; and d) The affordable rent products will be brought forward by, and will be managed by, a not for profit social housing provider who is regulated by Homes England; and e) The affordable housing meets the local needs of the adjacent settlement. The development of Entry-Level Exception Sites suitable for first time buyers (or those looking to rent their first home) will be permitted where: i. The site is adjacent to existing settlements; and ii. All dwellings are affordable (as defined in the NPPF), and a range of affordable tenure types, including those that are suitable for first-time renters or buyers are provided; and iii. The site is less than 1 hectare or relative in scale (does not exceed 5% of the size of the adjacent settlement); and iv. It can be demonstrated, based on an up to date local housing needs assessment, that the need for the housing proposed will not be met through the allocations in the Plan or development with extant planning permission.

Adaptable and Accessible Dwellings

Development proposals for all new dwellings shall provide: a) At least 15% of all new dwellings at Category 2 standard; and b) On schemes of over 100 dwellings (gross), at least 2% of market housing and 5% of affordable housing shall be provided as Category 3 properties.

Older Persons and Specialist Housing Provision

Development will be permitted for new, or extensions and additions to existing, older persons' and specialist housing in the Urban Area boundary where: a) Sufficient parking and services are available to fulfil the needs of residents, visitors and any care and servicing in

Internal Space Standards

All new dwellings, including subdivisions and conversions shall meet as a minimum the nationally described (internal) space standards (or future equivalent) as set out in the government's housing technical paper: 'Technical housing standards – nationally described space standard' (2015).

Housing Provision

Strategic Policy H1: Housing Provision The Council will make provision for at least 9,560 net new homes across the Borough during the Plan period of 2021-2037, phased as follows, • At least 420 dwellings (averaging 210 dwellings per annum) between 2021/22 and 2022/23, • At least 9,140 dwellings (averaging 653 dwellings per annum) between 2023/24 and 2036/37. Housing will be provided through; • 141 dwellings completed in 2021/22 • An estimated 5,291 homes on sites that already have planning permission, including at Welborne Garden Village; • An estimated 321 homes on sites with resolutions to grant planning permission as of 01 April 2022; • Approximately 2,711 homes on sites allocated in policies HA1, HA3, HA4, HA7, HA9, HA10, HA12, HA13, HA15, HA17, HA19, HA22-HA24, HA26-HA56; • Approximately 684 homes on specified brownfield sites and/or regeneration opportunities in Fareham Town Centre, as identified in policies FTC5-9 and BL1; • An estimated 1,120 homes delivered through unexpected (windfall) development.

Rear of 77 Burridge Road

Planning permission shall be granted provided that detailed proposals meet the following site-specific requirements: a) Commitment to implement a Biodiversity Mitigation and Enhancement Plan detailing how the remaining Site of Importance for Nature Conservation designation will be protected and enhanced for biodiversity net gain, b) The layout of the pitches and amenity buildings, whether communal or individual, shall be of a high quality, well landscaped design, c) All buildings to be single storey to be ensure no harm to the character of the area

New Residential Development

Residential development within the Urban Area boundary, as shown on the Policies map, will be supported in principle. Residential development in locations outside of the Urban Area boundary will be permitted where one of the following applies: a) It involves a conversion of an existing non-residential building where: 1) the building is structurally sound and capable of conversion without the need for significant extension, alteration or rebuilding; and 2) evidence has been provided to demonstrate that no other suitable alternative uses can be found, and conversion would lead to an enhancement to the building's immediate setting. b) It is for a replacement dwelling which is of an appropriate character to the location. c) It has been demonstrated that there is an essential need for a rural worker to live permanently at or near their place of work. d) It accords with Policies HP2, HP3, HP4, and HP6.

Ancillary Accommodation

The provision of ancillary accommodation will be permitted, provided that: a) It is within the curtilage of the principal dwelling; and b) It is proportionate in size to the principal dwelling; and c) It is of a design and structure that is in keeping with the existing dwelling and respects the character of the local area; and d) There is no boundary demarcation or sub-division of curtilage areas between the principal dwelling and ancillary accommodation; and e) Adequate car parking spaces are provided for both the residents of the principal dwelling and the ancillary accommodation within the dwelling curtilage, in accordance with the Policy TIN1.

Development Proposals within Solent Breezes Holiday Park

Within the Solent Breezes Holiday Park (as shown on the Policies map), planning permission or proposals to vary conditions on existing permissions, will not be granted to allow the occupation of any existing chalets or caravans on a permanent basis. To ensure this, all permissions will be subject to holiday occupancy conditions, including maximum occupancy of 10 months in a calendar year. Permissions will only be granted for holiday occupation provided all the following criteria are met: a) The holiday accommodation is of a high standard and appropriate for the time of year proposed to be used; and b) It can be demonstrated how the prevention of accommodation for permanent residential use will be managed, monitored and enforced, to be agreed between the Council and site/property owner or operator in advance; and c) The submission of a Coastal Change Vulnerability Assessment that identifies that the proposal will result in no increased risk to life or significant increase in risk to property.

New Small-Scale Residential Development Outside the Urban Areas

New small-scale housing development outside the Urban Area boundary, as shown on the Policies map, will be permitted where: 1) The site is within or adjacent to existing areas of housing; or 2) The site is well related to the settlement boundary; and 3) The site is within reasonable walking distance to a good bus service route or a train station as well as safe walking and cycling routes that connect to a local, district or town centre; and 4) It comprises development that does not adversely affect the predominant development form of the area, taking particular account of: a. building line and scale of adjacent dwellings; b. plot size and proportion, c. site coverage/ratio, d. space between dwellings, e. landscape and views through to countryside beyond; and 5) It comprises development: a. Of not more than 4 units; and b. Where the design and external appearance of each dwelling is demonstrably different, unless a terrace or semi-detached form is appropriate; and c. That does not extend the settlement frontage.

Change of Use to Residential Garden Land

A change of use of land outside of the Urban Area boundary to residential garden will be permitted where: a) It is in keeping with the character, scale, and appearance of the surrounding area; and b) It will not detract from the existing landscape; and c) It respects the views into and out of the site. Proposals that include new boundary treatments must ensure that it is appropriate, and in keeping with the character of the surrounding area.

Five-Year Housing Land Supply

If the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year supply of land for housing against the housing requirement set out in Policy H1, additional housing sites, outside the Urban Area boundary, will be permitted where they meet all of the following criteria: a) The proposal is relative in scale to the five-year housing land supply shortfall; b) The proposal is sustainably located adjacent to, and well related to, the existing urban area boundaries, and can be integrated with the neighbouring settlement; c) The proposal is sensitively designed to reflect the landscape character and setting of the settlement, is of a scale proportionate to its setting and recognises the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside and, if relevant, does not significantly affect the integrity of a Strategic Gap; d) It can be demonstrated that the proposal is deliverable in the short term; and e) The proposal would not have any unacceptable environmental amenity or traffic implications.

Provision of Affordable Housing

Sites that can accommodate 10 or more dwellings or sites with an area of 0.5 hectares or more shall provide: a) In the case of greenfield sites 40% of dwellings as affordable housing; and b) In the case of brownfield sites 35% of dwellings as affordable housing; and c) In the case of sites located within the defined Fareham town centre boundary, 20% of dwellings as affordable housing. The affordable housing must be provided in accordance with the following proportions: i. At least 10% as Social Rent; and ii. At least 55% as Affordable Rent; and iii. At least 10% of the overall housing provision on site to be provided as Affordable Home Ownership. iv. The mix of property size and type should reflect the local need and the site characteristics. The Council will only accept affordable housing provision off site or an appropriate financial contribution in lieu where it is robustly justified and where it contributes to the objective of mixed and balanced communities. All Affordable Rent provision shall have rents and service charge at no more than 80% of market rent or the relevant Local Housing Allowance, whichever is the lower. The Viability Study concludes that affordable housing is not viable for older persons and specialist housing. Therefore, Policy HP5 does not apply to specialist housing or older persons housing.

Older Persons and Specialist Housing Provision

Development will be permitted for new, or extensions and additions to existing, older persons' and specialist housing in the Urban Area boundary where: a) Sufficient parking and services are available to fulfil the needs of residents, visitors and any care and servicing intended to be provided on site; and b) Accommodation is provided in sustainable locations having regard to accessibility, local services, community integration and safety, and to the need for staff and services to access the accommodation; and c) An appropriate provision of amenity space is provided having regard to the needs of the potential users. New older persons or specialist housing shall be provided within the Urban Area boundary unless it can be demonstrated, based on an up to date alternative sites assessment provided by the developer, that the need for the housing proposed cannot be met elsewhere.

Self and Custom Build Homes

Proposals that provide for self and/or custom build homes within the Urban Area boundary, as defined on the policies map, will be supported in principle. On sites of 40 dwellings or more (gross), 10% of the overall dwellings shall be provided through the provision of plots for sale to address local self or custom build need. Such provision shall: a) be provided as serviced plots; and b) ideally be provided in grouped plots; and c) ensure design parameters are in place to provide a framework that takes account of the existing and emerging built form; and d) ensure design parameters are in place that ensure no significant detrimental impact on the amenity of existing, and potential neighbouring, self or custom build plots arises. Plots which are marketed appropriately but not sold within 12 months of initial promotion, may be developed for housing other than as self and/or custom build homes. Sites that appear to have been subdivided for the purposes of application submission so as to avoid the 40 dwelling threshold, or sites that feature as part of cluster of adjoining development sites, shall be considered cumulatively and if progressed on an individual basis 10% of dwellings shall be provided in accordance with this policy. Where a site's size and density make it unsuitable for self/custom build provision, exemption from the policy will be considered on an individual basis. For example, where the sites' housing type or mix would not meet the needs identified by the Council's Self and Custom Build Register. For sites where housing delivery will come through multiple phased applications, each phase will be expected to meet the 10% policy requirement unless there is clear evidence of lower demand. In such instances the delivery requirement for self and custom build homes will be considered on an individual basis.

Housing Provision

The Council will make provision for at least 9,560 net new homes across the Borough during the Plan period of 2021-2037, phased as follows: • At least 420 dwellings (averaging 210 dwellings per annum) between 2021/22 and 2022/23, • At least 9,140 dwellings (averaging 653 dwellings per annum) between 2023/24 and 2036/37. Housing will be provided through: • 141 dwellings completed in 2021/22 • An estimated 5,291 homes on sites that already have planning permission, including at Welborne Garden Village; • An estimated 321 homes on sites with resolutions to grant planning permission as of 01 April 2022; • Approximately 2,711 homes on sites allocated in policies HA1, HA3, HA4, HA7, HA9, HA10, HA12, HA13, HA15, HA17, HA19, HA22-HA24, HA26-HA56; • Approximately 684 homes on specified brownfield sites and/or regeneration opportunities in Fareham Town Centre, as identified in policies FTC5-9 and BL1; • An estimated 1,120 homes delivered through unexpected (windfall) development.

Infrastructure Delivery

Developments (excluding householder applications) will be required to provide and contribute towards the delivery of new or improved infrastructure, or other mitigation, to mitigate the impacts of the development. Planning permission will be granted where: a) The new or improved infrastructure will be delivered at a rate, scale and pace taking account of phasing on larger schemes; or b) The new or improved infrastructure will be provided on-site as an integral part of the development, unless the nature of the provision is better provided off-site through the process of developer contributions.

Development in Strategic Gaps

In order to prevent the coalescence of urban areas and to maintain the separate identity of settlements, Strategic Gaps are identified as shown on the Policies map between the following areas: 1) Fareham / Stubbington and the Western Wards (Meon Gap) 2) Fareham / Bridgemary and Stubbington / Lee-on-the-Solent (Fareham-Stubbington Strategic Gap) Development proposals will not be permitted where they significantly affect the integrity of the gap and the physical and visual separation of settlements or the distinctive nature of settlement characters.

Out-of-Town Proposals for Town Centre Uses

Proposals for main town centres uses outside of the Borough's centres or parades will be permitted where they can demonstrate there is no significant harm, to the centres and parades where: a) the proposal meets a demonstrable need for the use in the proposed location, a full sequential test has been carried out demonstrating that there are no sites in the centres or parades that are available, suitable or viable; and b) appropriate levels of parking are provided; and c) the site is located inside the defined urban area and is accessible, particularly by public transport; and d) the scale and design of the buildings are appropriate to their surroundings in line with Policy D1; and e) the proposal would not have any unacceptable environment, amenity or traffic implications in line with Policy D2. Where a proposal for main town centre use over 500 sq.m (gross), or an extension which increases overall floorspace beyond 500 sq.m (gross) is proposed outside of the defined retail centres, an impact assessment shall be carried out in accordance with the NPPF in order to demonstrate that there is no significant adverse effect on the vitality or viability of existing or proposed retail centres and parades.

Local Shops

Outside the defined retail hierarchy, where planning permission is required, the change of use of local convenience shops from retail to non-retail uses will be permitted where: a) There is an existing alternative local shop that can conveniently serve the area or; b) The proposals are accompanied by details of marketing of the vacant site or building covering a period of not fewer than twelve months. The provision of new local shops to meet the day-to-day shopping needs of the local community either within the urban area or in areas of new residential development, will be permitted provided that they are of appropriate floorspace scale.

Retail Hierarchy and Protecting the Vitality and Viability of Centres

The retail hierarchy (as shown on the Policies map) in Fareham Borough is set out in table 7.1. Where planning permission is required, main town centre uses, as defined in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), will be permitted within the defined town, district and local centres and small parades in accordance with the retail hierarchy, provided that they: • are designed at a scale and character which reflects the role, function and distinctive qualities of the centre; and • support or improve the centre's vitality and viability; and • contribute to meeting the identified retail floorspace need in the Borough as set out in table 7.2. Any proposals for retail uses should be directed to the Primary Shopping Area. Any development that would significantly harm the vitality and viability of a defined centre or small parade will not be permitted. Proposals shall seek to enhance the vitality and viability of all centres or parades by: - a. retaining an active shop window display and offer a direct service to the public; and b. maximising opportunities for the efficient use of upper floors through either the conversion to residential use or the provision of other main town centre uses; and c. where possible, provide outside tables and seating (including covered seating areas) in pedestrianised areas of the town and district centres, where appropriately designed. Changes of use at any of the centres or small parades will be permitted where any proposed increase in the retail offer provides, or can be served by existing, satisfactory parking provision arising from the needs of the proposal. Proposals that will result in the expansion of existing local centres or parades will be permitted providing that the proposal is of an appropriate scale and physically adjacent to the existing centre or parade and are in accordance with the retail hierarchy.

Safeguarded Routes

Development will not be permitted: Where proposals may compromise the ability of the Highway Authority to deliver public transport highway interventions at the safeguarded locations as shown on the Policy map at: Delme Roundabout, the A27 from Delme Roundabout to Portsmouth boundary, Quay Street Roundabout and Fareham Bus Station.

Sustainable Transport

New development should reduce the need to travel by motorised vehicle through the promotion of sustainable and active travel modes, offering a genuine choice of mode of travel. Development will be permitted where it: a) Contributes to the delivery of identified cycle, pedestrian and other non-road user routes and connects with existing and future public transport networks (including Rapid Transit), giving priority to non-motorised user movement; and b) Facilitates access to public transport services, through the provision of connections to the existing infrastructure, or provision of new infrastructure through physical works or funding contributions; and c) Provides an internal layout which is compatible for all users, including those with disabilities and reduced mobility, with acceptable parking and servicing provision, ensuring access to the development and highway network is safe, attractive in character, functional and accessible.

Highway Safety and Road Network

Development will be permitted where: a) There is no unacceptable impact on highway safety, and the residual cumulative impact on the road networks is not severe; and b) The impacts on the local and strategic highway network arising from the development itself or the cumulative effects of development on the network are mitigated through a sequential approach consisting of measures that would avoid/reduce the need to travel, active travel, public transport, and provision of improvements and enhancements to the local network or contributions towards necessary or relevant off-site transport improvement schemes.

Safeguarded Routes

Development will not be permitted: Where proposals may compromise the ability of the Highway Authority to deliver public transport highway interventions at the safeguarded locations as shown on the Policy map at: Delme Roundabout, the A27 from Delme Roundabout to Portsmouth boundary, Quay Street Round