Issue details

To seek endorsement and a recommendation to Council to approve the Welborne Plan for “Publication” for representations and subsequent submission to the Secretary of State for independent Examination.

The Welborne Plan is the third of three documents that comprise the Fareham Local Plan.  It sets out the Council’s approach to the development of a new community at Welborne. It builds upon the policy contained in the Core Strategy and will guide delivery of the new community.

The Plan comprises a Strategic Framework setting out the key parameters for the development of Welborne, including the provision of approximately 6,000 homes, employment, retail, and community facilities, substantial open space and key infrastructure.  The framework has been developed in the light of a substantial evidence base, including the development of a concept masterplan and other associated documents and information including the sustainability appraisal, habitat regulations assessment, public consultation comments from July 2012 and June 2013 and the Welborne Standing Conference. The Government’s planning policy context for the Plan is provided by the National Planning Policy Framework.

Once adopted, the policies and proposals will form part of Fareham’s statutory development plan.  It will be a key document in the future planning of the area, and in the determination of planning applications.