Decision details

To seek approval to proceed with the development of the site of the former Hampshire Rose Public House and No 2 Fareham Park Road and to include provision for the scheme within the Capital Programme.

In November 2014, the Council acquired the site of the former Hampshire Rose Public House at 96 Highlands Road and in May 2015 purchased the adjacent site of 2 Fareham Park Road.  Work has progressed to prepare concept designs for the combined site taking into account the financial viability and planning policy considerations.

Two concept designs have been worked up, for schemes which would deliver between 18 and 21 flats, depending on the layout and quantity of amenity and parking space provided on the development.

RESOLVED that the Executive:

(a)       agrees in principle with the development of the site of the former Hampshire Rose Public House and No 2 Fareham Park Road for affordable housing;

(b)       approves a capital budget of up to £2,850,000 for the implementation of the development; and

(c)       agrees, in principle, that Aspect Building Communities Ltd should be the preferred method of delivery for the site.