Welcome

Welcome to our exhibition regarding emerging proposals for Fraser Range.

The information on these exhibition We value your feedback, so please boards has been prepared to give do take the time to fill in one of the you an insight into our thinking and feedback forms available today or the approach we have taken on this visit the Fraser Range website to let important site. Please do speak with a us know what you think. member of the team if you have any Thank you. questions or queries and they will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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National Regional Property Group is a based developer, which specialises in sustainable and high-quality residential schemes.

Based on The Hard, the team have the city, with their recent project, decades of experience working on the ‘Hotwalls Studios’ achieving complex and challenging sites, such many nominations and winning the as Fraser Range. They are passionate prestigious Portsmouth Society ‘Best about bringing the site back to Conversion’ 2017 award. This project beneficial use, while also recognising has successfully transformed a and preserving elements of its history. scheduled ancient monument and one the most historic and loved areas An experienced team of consultants of the city into a local meeting place has been brought together to work on and arts centre. The lead architect for the scheme, to ensure that this iconic Fraser Range has also worked on all Portsmouth site is developed in the four of the Solent sea forts. best possible way.

Macgregor Smith is an award-winning ERMC is an award-winning, local landscape practice based in the building design consultancy who World Heritage City of Bath. have been appointed as principal architect for the Fraser Range Their reputation for delivering the development project due to their highest quality work stems from extensive experience working with their dedicated team of enthusiastic Solent fortifications and local designers – as broad thinkers and heritage projects. collaborative workers, they have a flair for imaginative thinking and creating They have worked on the sensitive successful, inspiring places. conversion of a number of award- winning local heritage projects in

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Fraser Range is a key part of Portsmouth’s proud Naval history.

It was previously used as both a towers. The consent was dependent Royal Naval gunnery range and on agreeing infrastructure costs research centre but has been and maintenance of sea defences, deemed surplus to requirements and something which was never sadly, fallen into disrepair. achieved, and so the application was subsequently withdrawn in Fraser Range was used to train the 2011. Sadly, since the site has been Royal Navy throughout the Cold War derelict, it has become a target for in the use of various armaments and persistent anti-social behaviour. the site’s 4.5in guns were often heard across the city. In late 2017, National Regional Property Group became the The gunnery range closed in the developers for the site when it 1980s, at which point it became an was purchased from QinetiQ and Admiralty Research Establishment have been working on proposals to concerned with Civil Marine radar. present to the public, to develop the QinetiQ purchased the site in 2001, site for residential use. before subsequently closing the site permanently in 2006. National Regional Property Group is passionate about preserving not only In 2005 QinetiQ was granted the key historic buildings, but also conditional consent for the provision the Royal Naval heritage of the site. of 131 units across three residential

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Fort Cumberland Road

The Fraser Range site, in Eastney, is in the far south-east of and comprises approximately 11.4 acres.

The site is bordered to the north- The first wooden and earthwork west by a Site of Importance for Fort Cumberland was originally Nature Conservation (SINC), to the partly within the site, and as such a north by Fort Cumberland (which is large area in the centre and east of a Scheduled Ancient Monument), to the site is protected by Scheduled the east by The Solent, to the south Monument status and cannot have by Eastney Beach and to the west by any further development in it. Fort the Leisure Park. Cumberland and Eastney Beach are also both SINCs. It is a complex site with several constraints. It also represents a The views from Fort Cumberland fantastic opportunity to regenerate to the Solent Forts also need to be a derelict site with a development of protected and along the beach there exceptional quality, allowing public are a series of listed World War II era access around the island and to concrete “tank traps”, which while Langstone Harbour for the first time falling outside of this application do in memory. The sea defences, which need to be considered as part of are integral to the development, will it. The site is also close the Solent protect the site, Fort Cumberland, European Maritime Sites. and crucially, other homes on the Eastney peninsula.

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coast – it is vital that we put in place substantial coastal defences. Our engineers have analysed the

Section B-B wave data close to the site, which Section has allowed us to consider the site

A-A in three elements: the west, centre and the east of the site. The wave To develop this site and to ensure patterns are complex due to the the ongoing protection of the surrounding geography, harbour and existing buildings, new homes, ongoing beach erosion. In simple Fort Cumberland and rest of the terms, it is relatively calm in the west Eastney peninsula – in line with the of the site and becomes more severe Eastern Solent Coastal Partnership’s along the east of the site, where ongoing plans to protect Southsea’s there is less beach.

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against a storm that is severe enough to happen once in 200 years. For the central and eastern elements,

Section D-D Section C-C we will be maintaining the existing coastal wall whilst providing additional climate change protection, with defences integrated within the To ensure that we propose and build landscaping of the site. a coastal defence scheme which is a long-term sustainable solution, we We are also considering the use of a will design it to allow for sea levels rock revetment in the western third predicted in the year 2120. We then of the site, which would be hidden design a scheme which could defend beneath the beach.

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KEY Blocks 2 and 5 are existing buildings which will be restored and converted into ‘loft style’ apartments Blocks 3, 4 and 6 will consist of new-build apartments; 1A, B, and D, and 7A and B will be 2, 3 and 4 bedroom houses Block 1C will consist of new build apartments on the ground and first floor Building 9 is to be converted into a house, with 8 as an ancillary building

8 9 1A 1D 3 1B 2 7A 1C 7B 4 5

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KEY We are proposing a high-quality residentialBlocks 2 an d 5 a re ex isting buildingswhich will be restored an d conve rtedinto ‘loftstyle’apa rtme nts; Blocks3, 4 an d 6 will consistofnew -build apa rtme nts; development, which responds to the immediate1A,B, and D, an d 7A an d B will be 2, 3 an d 4 bedr oo mhouse s; Building 9 is to be converted into ahouse,with 8 asan anci llarybuild ing. surroundings as well as its distinct history.

There will be significant landscaped on the site, as well as a number of areas across the site, and a footpath houses. will go along the front of the There will be a range of one to four- development, allowing the public bedroom homes across the site, with access around to the east of Portsea 49 homes in the converted buildings Island and north to Langstone Harbour. and 81 homes in new buildings – Three of the existing buildings 130 in total. We will be providing will be retained and converted to approximately 200 parking spaces on apartments, with the remaining poor- the site, along with 268 cycle spaces. quality buildings being demolished. There will also be ecological features The other homes will be provided by built into the fabric of the buildings, a series of new apartment buildings, where appropriate. in keeping with the existing buildings

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Our proposals seek to renovate and convert the two larger buildings on the seafront into ‘loft style’ apartments, along with the conversion of a smaller building into a private residence.

Alongside this, we are proposing to and a coastal walk which will adjoin create three further apartment blocks the Southern Water facility to the and some separate homes. east, allowing the local community improved access to the Eastney The proposed new buildings will be Waterfront. of a form and design which reflect the military history of Fraser Range Months of design work and and its historical association with in-depth discussions with the city’s the adjacent Fort Cumberland. The Conservation Department have led arrangement of new buildings will to these proposals. We are proposing allow the development more visual a combination of high-quality permeability when viewed from the contemporary window frames, facing Fort, and new sympathetic design brickwork in a mixture of colours and elements include strong pedestrian finishes incorporating those currently links with the Fort itself. on site, and contrasting high-level cladding. This provides an attractive All of the homes will enjoy fully development which will help meet glazed frontages maximising views the city’s strategic delivery of homes. and a sea front adapted to produce Where appropriate, we will be adding a modern but appropriate design for ecological features into the fabric of its historic setting. This will create a the buildings. contemporary waterfront destination

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FORT CUMBERLAND ROAD

Revised proposed cross section S1 KEY Proposed land boundary

Footpath

Carriageway

Foot/cycle path 3.0m 5.5m

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SECTION OF FOOT/CYCLE WAY TO BE SHARED SURFACE TO ALLOW HGV TO TURN IF GATE IS CLOSED

CHANGE OF LAND OWNERSHIP BOUNDARY

Site Access Impact to local network

To cater for the needs of the We have undertaken an assessment development the existing access road on the potential impact of this would be widened to accommodate development on the local highway two-way widths. In addition to this network. The site would have there would be a 3.0m shared foot/ historically generated some traffic cycle way from the junction with associated with the previous Fort Cumberland Road into the site. employment. Where the site access road joins This assessment shows that where Fort Cumberland Road, the existing change in peak hour flow is greater junction will be retained, although the than 10%, these were quiet residential access into the informal parking areas roads that currently have low vehicle will be closed and relocated along movements. The remaining junctions the improved site access road. resulted in increases of less than Predicted vehicle movements 4% meaning the Fraser Range development has no material impact The following table summarises the on the local highway. predicted vehicle trip generation for 150 homes for the morning peak hour, afternoon peak hour and daily periods. The development is for 130 homes, and as such this is above what would take place.

Arrivals Departures Two-way AM Peak (8-9) 25 58 83 PM Peak (5-6) 56 31 87 Daily application 372 394 766

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KEY

4 Approximate site boundary Land west of Site of Importance of Fort Cumberland SINC Nature Conversion (SINC) 4 Summary note reference

1 Fort Cumberland SINC

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6 Key 5 Approximate Site Boundary Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)

4 Summary Note Reference 2 7 Eastney beach SINC 5

Ecological Constraints and Opportunities Summary Notes

1. Maintain ecological connectivity of habitats within site to adjacent areas: for the benefit of botanical diversity, bats, birds, reptiles and invertebrates. 2. Recreational strategy to include promotional of sustainable coastal access through provision of new pathway linking into Natural ’s coastal access strategy. Need to balance coastal access requirements with those of minimising disturbance to wintering birds within the European designated areas. Wintering bird data 2016-2017 provides important data to help focus recommendations in this regard. 3. Loss of small strip of SINC considered unlikely to be significant to overall interest of SINC. 4. Opportunities to manage and/or enhance the Fort Cumberland SINCS as part of the proposed scheme development. 5. Opportunities to recreate the conditions necessary for the development of saline-influenced botanical communities within the proposed scheme design. Potential conflict between sea defence requirements and saline influence required for botanical communities – needs to be considered through detailed design. 6. Loss of features used in buildings by low numbers of bats and by protected breeding birds (black redstart) will be balanced by the provision of new roosting opportunities for bats and nesting opportunities for birds within the scheme. 7. Opportunity for brown roof provision to provide conditions suitable for botanical communities suited to the coastal environment, opportunities for invertebrates associated with those botanical communities and foraging opportunities for birds and bats. 8. Options to replicate fine mosaic habitats within the landscape proposals will be explored.

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The site is close to several designated0 areas of nature conservation interest.

These are mainly designated for their These identified ecological features marine and intertidal habitats and are ongoing considerations for the species associated with them; the emerging scheme design and notably wintering birds. construction programme. The impacts upon designated areas, habitats and Surveys have also identified that species because of the development the site supports common lizard, will be explored in full within the breeding birds including Black Environmental Statement, including redstart, roosting bats (common both direct and indirect effects. pipistrelle), notable vegetation communities and notable Working with the other specialists invertebrate species. within the design team, avoidance, mitigation and compensation The site does not support wintering measures will be identified. This way bird activity associated with the significant residual ecological effects designated sites itself. Our surveys can be avoided and measures to have identified intertidal habitats improve the environment for various nearby (Lock Lake and Milton Lake) species will be identified. that are used by wintering birds. In addition, Brent geese have also been recorded at high tide on the grass to the north of Fort Cumberland.

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Ecological Opportunities

Land Art Opportunities Ecological spine between new residential buildings Outer Boundary Gateway

Ecological Opportunities Shingle/Dune Including Wetland Paving Landscape Type 3 Paving Type 2 Sheltered Public Space Paving Check Point Existing road Look-out Following existing footprint Type 1 Location Space Internal Sheltered Public Space Boundary/Gateway

The landscaping of Fraser Range is integral to producing an outstanding development which suits its environment, respects its heritage and incorporates the coastal defences.

A key benefit from the development of providing connectivity between of the site would be the opening of the designated areas around the a coastal path linking the western site and, where possible, to secure footpath to the south eastern corner biodiversity gains. of the Eastney peninsula and north to In the centre of the site there will Langstone Harbour. be a semi-natural landscape, with The walkway would sit alongside a shingle bank, which protects the the sea wall, giving walkers easy view from Fort Cumberland to the access to the beach. The landscape Solent Forts. Towards the east of the architects are working closely with development, where the old artillery our ecologists to ensure that we testing was carried out, there will preserve and introduce carefully be a viewing platform, which offers protected habitats. These will include views out to the Solent and to Fort a mosaic of habitat types suited to Cumberland. the coastal environment, with the aim

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Many thanks for taking the time to attend our exhibition today.

Your views are important to us and and other key individuals and we would appreciate it if you could organisations. take the time to let us know what The deadline for comment is you think, so that they can be taken Tuesday 20th February. into consideration as we finalise the application. Next Steps You can make your views known in the following ways: The timings below are only indicative at this stage: • Complete one of our feedback forms and leave it with us today February Consultation and • Email [email protected] to March reviewing feedback

• In writing to “Freepost March Submit planning CONSULTATION REPLY” to April application

• By calling us on 0800 689 5209 July to Application determined Over the coming weeks we will August by Portsmouth review the feedback we receive, City Council in advance of submitting our final Late Start on site and plans to Portsmouth City Council, 2018 developing in phases, alongside a summary of the with completion comments made by local residents expected in 2022

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