Agenda and minutes

There were no apologies of absence.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the meeting held on 19 July 2016.

It was AGREED that the minutes of the Planning and Development Policy Development and Review Panel meeting held on 24 May 2016 be confirmed and signed as a correct record.

There were no Chairman’s announcements.

To receive any declarations of interest from members in accordance with Standing Orders and the Council’s Code of Conduct and disclosures of advice or directions received from Group Leaders or Political Groups, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution.

There were no declarations of interest made at this meeting.

To receive any deputations of which notice has been lodged.

There were no deputations made at this meeting.

To receive a presentation from the Head of Planning Strategy and Regeneration on the outcomes of recent parking survey work undertaken for Fareham Town Centre, which will inform the preparation of the Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Vision.

The Panel received a presentation from the Transport Planner (Planning Strategy and Regeneration) which provided information on the outcome of a recent survey undertaken on parking provision for the town centre, which will be used to inform the preparation of the Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Vision, and sought member’s views on the results of the survey.

The presentation provided information on:

·         The survey objectives

·         The current parking provision in the town centre

·         The methodology used for the survey

·          The outcome and results summary for the inner stay car parks

·         The outcome and results summary for the outer stay car parks

Members commented on the lack of signage and visibility of both the Fareham Shopping Centre Multi Storey car park and Lysses car park, and suggested that this is likely to be a significant reason as to why these car parks are underutilised. 

It was also suggested that the loss of the Osborn Road Multi Storey car park would reduce the visitor attractiveness of the town centre, as it is significant in terms of parking numbers. However, it was also noted that this car park is in need of modernisation, with better sized parking bays and a more attractive appearance.

Lastly it was noted that a parking behaviour survey is planned to be undertaken in order to gain a better understanding as to why people choose to use one car park over another.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)  the Transport Planner (Planning Strategy and Regeneration) be thanked for his informative presentation; and

(b)  Officer’s note Member’s comments when preparing the Fareham Town Centre Regeneration Vision.

To receive a presentation from the Head of Planning Strategy and Regeneration on the outcomes of recent parking survey work undertaken for Portchester District Centre, which will inform the preparation of the Portchester District Centre Regeneration Vision.

The Panel received a presentation from the Transport Planner (Planning Strategy and Regeneration) which provided information on the outcome of a recent survey undertaken on parking provision for the Portchester District Centre, which will be used to inform the preparation of the Portchester District Centre Regeneration Vision, and sought member’s views on the results of the survey.

The Survey provided the following information:

·         The methodology used for the survey

·         The dates of when the survey took place

·         Analysis of the occupation levels of the short stay car parks

·         Analysis of the occupation levels of the long stay car parks

The Panel enquired as to whether there was any data collected on the misuse of the car parks in respect of cars parking for longer periods than is permitted. The Transport Planner informed the Panel that he did not currently have this information but that he would liaise with the Head of Parking and Enforcement and would advise members accordingly.

The Portchester Ward Councillors’ in attendance informed the Panel that all of the car parks within the District Centre were well used especially on a Wednesday which is the Portchester Market Day, and that this often results in complaints from the public who have difficulty in finding available spaces.

It was AGREED that:-

(a)  the Panel thank the Transport Planner (Planning Strategy and Regeneration) for his informative presentation; and

(b)  that Officers note Members comments on the results of the survey when preparing the Portchester District Centre Regeneration Vision.

To consider a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation, which reviews the Panel’s Work Programme for 2016/17.

The Panel considered a report by the Director of Planning and Regulation which invited members to review the Panel’s work programme for 2016/17.

It was AGREED that the Panel:-

(a)  agree the proposed Work Programme for 2016/17, as set out in Appendix A to the report;

(b)  noted the outcomes from matters considered at the Panel meeting on 19 July 2016, as set out in Appendix B to the report; and

(c)  noted the Planning and Development Executive Portfolio work programme for 2016/17, as set out in Appendix C to the report.