THE FUTURE OF AND HORSEA INITIAL CONSULTATION SUMMARY

Tipner and Horsea Island represent TIPNER WEST AND HORSEA ISLAND the largest area of undeveloped and CURRENTLY INCLUDES: underused land in the city. We have ú considered the potential for developing ú MOD firing range, Harbour school and this specific area as part of the local National Seamanship Training centre ú plan for . This summary sets ú Grade II listed buildings at Tipner, out the main consultation points and and DDay slips at Horsea questions. Before we take this initial CITY DEAL DEVELOPMENT PLANS (2013) thinking any further, we need your views. FOR HORSEA ISLAND INCLUDED: Our vision sets out the potential use for ú the area, however there are a number of ú A new motorway junction issues and challenges that would need and Park and Ride facility ú addressing before we could continue with ú A new country park ú this plan. Please let us know anything ú A new bridge linking Port we have missed or haven’t identified Solent to Tipner. correctly, in the online or paper survey. For further information read the complete consultation document, search Tipner on portsmouth.gov.uk or copies are avaliable in libraries, community centres, and housing offices in the city. COUNTRY PARK POND

BOAT BREAKERS

DEFENCE DIVING SCHOOL LAKE PORTSMOUTH PARK & RIDE HARBOUR CRUISING CLUB

FIRING MARITIME RANGE VOLUNTEER HARBOUR SERVICE SCHOOL M275 STRATEGY PLAN

The thinking about how the site could be laid out is at an early stage, but to help this consultation this diagram gives a broad mixture and layout of uses which could be put on the site.

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A. Employment, with supporting residential B. Marine Employment, including supporting residential C. Community Uses, including school and local retail D. Residential E. Residential F. Housing, Employment & Habitat Creation Proposed new road No through route for private vehicles Indicative potential land reclamation* Maximum extent of the area under consideration * This is a best guess at the area that could be reclaimed and further work would need to be carried out to identify the exact location. WHAT IS THE SUPER PENINSULA?

Portsea Island is made up of a number of areas of land that have been reclaimed over the years. The ‘Super Peninsula’ would continue this trend.

BENEFITS CHALLENGES ú ú ú Could address the impacts of climate ú Significant ecological impact change (sea level rise) on sensitive requires careful thought ú ecological areas, through funding ú Increases the technical a variety of mitigation measures ú challenges of project delivery ú More homes to meet the city’s needs ú ú ú Increased infrastructure needed ú A deep water frontage for marine to support a larger development and maritime industries ú ú A more balanced community, by enabling a better mix of homes, jobs and facilities - with less need to travel CONSULTATION QUESTIONS

Answer these questions on the online survey by searching Tipner on portsmouth.gov.uk or complete a paper form

1. Do you agree with the description do you think of the potential of the area? Would you describe advantages and impacts as anything differently? described in this document? 2. Do you agree with the main 5. Do you agree with the summary of issues and challenges described issues to be considered in more detail? in this document? What would Have we missed anything? Would you describe differently? you describe anything differently? 3. Do you agree with the proposed 6. Do you have any comment on the Vision for the Tipner Strategic Strategy Plan at this stage? Development Area? 7. Do you have any other 4. What do you think of the Super comments at this stage? Peninsula concept? What VISION A COHESIVE NEW NEW EMPLOYMENT COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES

A self-contained, safe, pedestrian New businesses in the area that support focused neighbourhood. The majority the neighbourhood. Creation of a new of places are walkable including schools centre for maritime excellence making and shops, creating a reduced need for the most of the waterfront location and cars. access to deep water. A WIDE RANGE OF INTEGRATED HOUSING TYPES OPEN SPACES

Housing should be mixed so there is Designed to integrate into the visually a sense of community with affordable sensitive landscape, with recreational housing fully integrated. Where possible spaces that enhance the biodiversity, housing should have views over the including paths around the harbour. waterside. Creating a sense of place and community with facilities to meet the needs of all who will live there. VISION POSITIVE REDUCED ENVIRONMENTAL FLOOD RISK IMPACT Designed to include measures that Positive impact on the local and reduce the flood risk and ensure good wider environment that mitigates drainage, whilst also improving the site and compensates for any negative visually and improving biodiversity. environmental impacts. The development meets requirements of the Habitats WELL THOUGHT OUT Directive and the Conservation of DEVELOPMENT Species and Habitats Regulations 2017 and seeks to make a positive contribution which includes two spaces and routes for A development that is a real asset to nature alongside uses for people. the city that has provided everyone the opportunity to have their say. Using these views to ensure all aspects are considered before a plan is put in place that will create a framework for the future development. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES A RICH HISTORY EMPLOYMENT NEEDS

The site currently has a few uses that The marine and maritime industries are need considering and a number of listed a key area for economic growth in the buildings that need protecting. The area Solent region, with potential to develop is also visually sensitive, with views of in this area. Over the next 20 years their the area from Portchester Castle and requirements may change and the area . There is an opportunity needs to be flexible enough so that it to reflect the rich history in any future can adapt. The site could also provide a designs of the site. deep water access and be important for maritime industries. LIMITED HOUSING SITES ENVIRONMENTAL NEEDS 17,260 dwellings needed in the city by 2036 as calculated by Government. We Sea levels are rising and the habitat for need to consider all options across the migrating birds may be lost over time. city and this site could create 2,200 There is an opportunity to investigate dwellings, including the ones on the the potential for creating new spaces reclaimed land. that improve this area for both for wildlife and community wellbeing. ISSUES AND CHALLENGES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT TESTING VIABILITY

The harbour is a protected area and Testing whether an option is both viable any changes to the site will have and deliverable will require thorough environmental impact. This is the investigation and evidence gathering habitat for a range of protected birds. to take this scheme forward to the next Environmental and ecological impact stage of consultation. assessment will be required before any development takes place. SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT

The area is next to the M275 motorway and the new motorway junction. There is a need to ensure Tipner and Horsea are accessible with a range of integrated travel options. Cycling and walking are also important and that means good, safe links to the rest of the city are needed. WHAT’S NEXT?

Your views will play a central role in how or if this development progresses. The feedback from this consultation will be reviewed to ensure we have not missed anything and all the challenges and issues will be investigated. A few of the areas we already plan to investigate include: ú ú ú Environmental impacts and gains ú Relocation of Harbour School ú ú ú Justification and location ú Capacity and requirements of marine employment of infrastructure ú ú ú Need for Housing and how to ú Contamination of the land create a thriving community ú ú ú Review financial viability ú Exact location and extent and deliverability. ú of any land reclamation ú Land ownership and assembly

This full review will lead to a detailed plan being developed based on the findings. This will be considered as part of the overall city Local Plan that looks at what the city needs as a whole. Later this year we will hold further consultations to help develop the detailed options of any plans.

HOW TO CONTRIBUTE

We are holding the following staffed You can also contribute by: exhibitions to explain the consultation ú ú ú searching for Tipner at ú Mountbatten Centre - www.portsmouth.gov.uk Function Room, Alex Way to locate the online survey ú PO2 9QA, Wednesday 27 ú sending a completed February, 2:00 -8:00pm ú form to planningpolicy@ ú Port Solent Boardwalk - portsmouthcc.gov.uk ú First floor, unit adjacent to ú sending a paper repsonse Wetherspoons PO6 4TP, Saturday form to Planning Policy, 9 March, 12:00 - 4:00pm Civic Offices, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, PO1 2AL

Responses to consultation should be made by 25 March.