Design and Access Statement NEWLANDS LAND SOUTH OF LONGFIELD AVENUE, FAREHAM

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Project Ref: 149/DAS Status: PLANNING Issue/Rev: 3 Date: Feb 2015 Prepared by: Nathan Edwards Checked by: Nathan Edwards

Based on original Design and Access Statement prepared by Nathan Edwards on behalf of FPCR Environment and Design Ltd. Original material used with permission and thanks to FPCR. SECTION 1 - Existing Situation - Access and Circulation INTRODUCTION Environmental / Services The Stubbington Bypass Methodology • Air Quality • Noise and Vibration Streets and Spaces Our Vision • Services Design and Safety: Creating Why South Fareham Existing Situation - Access and Safer Places Movement Design Summary Parking • A Bypass for Stubbington Pedestrian and Cycle Links SECTION 2 - SECTION 3 - CONTEXT EVALUATION Appearance of Development

Planning Policy Context Physical and Environmental Design and Safety: Creating Considerations Safer Places National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Access Considerations Landscape Strategy (includes offsite strategy) Local Planning Context Social and Neighbourhood Considerations • Fareham Local SECTION 6 - PHASING Development Framework Evaluation • The South Hampshire Strategy SECTION 7 - • The Green Infrastructure SECTION 4 - SUSTAINABILITY Strategy for PUSH CONSULTATION • Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs) Post Application Consultation

Existing Situation - The People SECTION 5 - of South Fareham DESIGN PRINCIPLES

• Socio Economics Our Proposals

Existing Situation - Local Design Objectives Facilities Design Evolution Existing Situation - The Site and its Wider Context The Proposed Scheme

Existing Situation - Green Parameters Plan Infrastructure Illustrative Masterplan • Vegetation and Open Space • Ground Conditions Amount, Use and Scale • Agriculture and Soil Resources Layout and Character • Heritage Broadlaw and New High Street Existing Situation - Character Bishopsfield Road South • Landscape Resources and Visual Amenity Longfield Avenue and Urban • Strategic Gap Interface

Existing Situation - Townscape Peak Lane and rural Interface Character

• Wider Context • Local Context Contents There is a demonstrable need for new housing in the Fareham Borough, including affordable housing. The development will make a valuable contribution towards meeting this identified need. Located close to a range of services and facilities and accessible by a variety of modes of transport, the provision of new housing, a health centre, school, local shopes, care home, pub and public open space at Newlands will be truly sustainable. Newlands will provide jobs and homes for local people, families and business leaders. INTRODUCTION - PAGE 6

-1- Introduction This Design and Access Statement accompanies the Outline Planning Application made by Hallam Land Management Ltd (HLM) for the development of land to the south of Longfield Avenue and Rowan Way in Fareham, Hampshire (‘Newlands’).

The application seeks outline Methodology 1.4 The Masterplan permission with all matters outlines the design principles reserved apart from access for a 1.2 Design and Access which will ensure that the new residential led development Statements (DAS) are development is capable of of up to 1,100 units, a new required by the Planning and providing: healthcare facility, a primary Compulsory Purchase Act school, a care home, local shops, 2004. The purpose of this • A high quality sustainable a public house/restaurant, Green document is firstly, to provide neighbourhood which Infrastructure to include public information concerning accommodates a range of open space, equipped areas of the design evolution of the house types and tenures play, Sustainable Drainage development; secondly, to • An urban realm which Systems (SuDS), tree, hedge outline the broad design draws upon the best and shrub planting, meadows, principles that have led to the examples of local structural woodland planting, form and type of development distinctiveness from allotment gardens and permissive proposed and thirdly to set the Fareham, Stubbington and footpaths and cycleways. The application site in context with the wider area in order to application proposes the creation its surroundings. create a distinctive and of new primary and secondary appealing place to live. vehicular accesses from Longfield 1.3 This statement includes • A layout which maximises Avenue, along with associated a Parameters Plan (illustrated accessibility for all in the improvements to the existing on page 80), which underpins widest sense; and Longfield Avenue/Bishopsfield the Illustrative Masterplan • A masterplan which Road junction and carriageway; (illustrated on pages 83) protects and enhances the primary access from Peak Lane, a which in turn encapsulates Site’s landscape character new access to Newlands Farm and the disposition of land uses, and visual amenity access to the development via a development block structure, and which improves new Stubbington Bypass. building heights, street layout, connectivity and enhances indicative plot arrangement the bio-diversity of the 1.1 Besides access, all and landscape structure. Site with new green other matters are reserved infrastructure. for subsequent approval. The location of the Site is illustrated in Figure 01. INTRODUCTION - PAGE 7

1.5 This DAS has been prepared to be compliant “A Design and Access Statement Design and Access Statements with the Department of must: must also explain the applicant’s Communities and Local approach to access and how Government (DCLG) (a) explain the design principles relevant Local Plan policies have publication “Guidance on and concepts that have been been taken into account. They Information Requirements and applied to the proposed must detail any consultation Validation” (March 2010), and development; and undertaken in relation to access Section 2 of DCLG Circular (b) demonstrate the steps taken issues, and how the outcome of 01/2006; “Guidance on to appraise the context of the this consultation has informed the Changes to the Development proposed development, and how proposed development. Applicants Control System” which the design of the development must also explain how any specific remains in force. takes that context into account. issues which might affect access to the proposed development have 1.6 The key purpose of the A development’s context refers to been addressed.” DAS is to explain the design the particular characteristics of process, which has led to the application site and its wider 1.7 This document should the vision and application setting. These will be specific to be read in conjunction with proposals. The DAS follows the circumstances of an individual the Planning Statement (PS), the approach that is contained application and a Design and the Transport Assessment (TA) within National Planning Access Statement should be and Travel Plan (TP), the Flood Practice Guidance (NPPG), tailored accordingly. Risk Assessment (FRA), the which came into force on 6th Environmental Statement (ES), March 2014. Paragraph 031 the Statement of Community states that: Engagement (SCE) and other supporting documentation that accompanies the application.

Figure 01: Site Location

A3057 Winchester

A272

A3090 South Downs Romsey National Park Eastleigh A3

M27 A32 A3090

New Forest Totton National Park Southampton Hedge End Horndeane A31 Swanwick Waterlooville M27 Locks Havant Hythe Heath A337 FAREHAM

A35 Portchester M275 Portsmouth Stubbington A32 Harbour Blackfield Portsmouth Gosport

South Hayling Cowes

Ryde Our Vision “The happiness of any society begins with the well being of the families that live in it.” (Kofi Annan). Newlands will deliver a new, truly sustainable 21st Century neighbourhood for south Fareham with family provision at its heart.

Newlands Will:

create a distinctive new, mixed use, sustainable neighbourhood for south Fareham, designed to the highest quality with the potential to make a valuable contribution towards meeting the 1 identified housing needs of the borough.

seize the opportunity to assist the delivery of a new bypass for Stubbington; in doing so it will help to alleviate local congestion and unlock the Solent Enterprise Zone at the Daedalus Airfield site, currently hampered as a result of 2 constraints to the local road infrastructure.

aim to help realise Fareham Borough Council’s aspiration to regenerate the Broadlaw Walk local shopping area to the north of the Site as a result of additional services and townscape enhancements designed to promote the vitality 3 and viability of the area as a whole.

create new site wide Green Infrastructure that will deliver significantly in excess of the 40% target promoted by Natural England and will go a significant way to addressing an identified deficit in existing accessible green space in the vicinity of the Site. Well planned green space will strengthen the physical and visual separation 4 of Fareham and Stubbington, and in doing so help to preserve their respective identities in perpetuity.

provide jobs and homes for local people, families and business leaders within a neighbourhood designed for the 21st Century including the provision of affordable housing, lifetime homes and opportunities for 5 car share.

INTRODUCTION - PAGE 10

Why South Fareham

1.8 Development at Newlands will ensure that Both the South Hampshire Newlands should be considered access to the Solent Enterprise Strategy and the adopted Core for the following key reasons: Zone is delivered via public Strategy recognise that there / private partnership as part is a considerable demand for ONE: of the Newlands proposals, a recreational activities within There is a demonstrable need truly sustainable development the South Hampshire area for new housing in the Fareham for which there is a clear and and that in particular south Borough, including affordable identified need. west Fareham suffers from an housing. The development will identified shortfall in natural make a valuable contribution THREE: greenspace. Newlands provides towards meeting this identified Newlands will continue to for up to 75.52ha of Green need. assist in the regeneration of the Infrastructure (GI) which is Broadlaw Walk local shopping well in excess of the 40% target As discussed in more detail area through the delivery of a required by Natural England. in the Planning Statement new healthcare centre, primary accompanying the application, school and public house / family FIVE: the Council does not have a restaurant, alongside townscape Newlands will provide jobs and five year supply of land for improvements including new homes for local people, families housing as required by the paving and street furniture. and business leaders. National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), and HLM The Broadlaw Walk local The adopted CS notes therefore submits that the level shopping area has suffered at paragraph 2.20 that the of housing growth currently considerable neglect over the affordability of homes is an being planned for by the years as a result of successive issue in the Borough, with the Council is significantly below retail closures, dated and average house being 7 and a actual requirements, thereby deteriorating building fabric half times the average wage further exacerbating the issue and high levels of social of full time workers in the of the five year housing land deprivation in the surrounding Borough. supply across the Borough. area. Recent figures from the CLG TWO: A £15 million regeneration live tables show a significant Newlands will assist with the project jointly funded by the increase in the number of delivery of the Stubbington Homes and Communities households on the Council’s Bypass, which will reduce traffic Agency, First Wessex and housing waiting list; at 2012, and ease congestion through Fareham Borough Council was 2,113 households were on the Stubbington, providing a more kick started in the 1990’s and register. This represents a 187% direct, clearer and legible route has subsequently delivered increase since 2005, when between the Solent Enterprise 83 new flats, five houses, six there were 735 households on Zone and Gosport to the south, as retail units and a community the list. well as the A27 and areas to the centre. Despite this Broadlaw north and west of Fareham. Walk still suffers from a There is undoubtedly an negative image and a lack of increasingly acute affordability Paragraph 8.5 of the South specific services such as local problem in the Borough that Hampshire Strategy is clear healthcare provision. will only be solved by the that enhanced access to the delivery of additional housing Solent Enterprise Zone is Newlands will inject new life provision at a large scale to a priority. Some transport and vitality into Broadlaw Walk widen choice and opportunity interventions to facilitate this with new services and targeted are underway however further townscape enhancements SIX: funding will be necessary to seeking to visually lift the area The Site is wholly sustainable. enable the Enterprise Zone to and improve its wider appeal be fully realised. for inward participation and The Site is located close to a investment. range of services and facilities Paragraph 2.12 of the adopted and is accessible by a variety of Core Strategy is clear that the FOUR: modes of transport. Both these Enterprise Zone is a potential Newlands will provide a elements will only be further significant employment site significant quantum of public enhanced and improved and that the opportunities open space which will make a as a result of the Newlands afforded by it are a key factor notable contribution towards development. in shaping development in the meeting an identified deficit in Stubbington area. the vicinity of the site. INTRODUCTION - PAGE 11

Quality Housing

Accessible Open Space

Biodiversity Gain

Regenerate Broadlaw Walk

Stubbington Bypass INTRODUCTION - PAGE 12

Design Summary

1.9 Proposed development 1.12 New local facilities, 1.18 Housing will range in at Newlands comprises namely a healthcare centre, height and density across of a new residential led primary school, a care home, the site. Properties will be development of up to 1,100 local shops and a pub / family primarily between 2 - 2.5 units, a new healthcare facility, restaurant are to be provided storeys, although some 3 storey a primary school, a care close to existing facilities properties are proposed to the home, local shops, a public within Broadlaw Walk in order north. Similarly, housing will house/restaurant, Green to build on existing services range in density from 25-30 Infrastructure to include and assist in the continuing dwellings per hectare (dph) to public open space, equipped regeneration of the area. the north, west and south, to areas of play, Sustainable 35 - 40 dph in the north and Drainage Systems (SuDS), tree, 1.13 These new buildings are north east, reflecting the wider hedge and shrub planting, to be designed to complement context. meadows, structural woodland one another, announce arrival planting, allotment gardens to the site, provide active 1.19 Access will be taken and permissive footpaths and frontages to the proposed new from Longfield Avenue, Peak cycleways. The application ‘High Street’ and visually lift Lane and via a proposed new proposes the creation of the wider area whilst being Stubbington Bypass to the new primary and secondary accessible to all. south of the Site. vehicular accesses from Longfield Avenue, along with 1.14 Alongside housing and 1.20 New junctions will be associated improvements to local facilities extensive areas carefully designed to be easy the existing Longfield Avenue/ of open space are proposed. to navigate and provide a Bishopsfield Road junction and These include a linked chain of sense of arrival to the Site. carriageway; primary access parks, greenways, allotments, Furthermore, in combination from Peak Lane, and access new habitat creation and with townscape enhancements, to the development via a new equipped children’s play areas. new access points will seek to Stubbington Bypass. The Site’s Green Infrastructure visually lift the surrounding sets the development within area and effectively integrate 1.10 The development seeks an attractive environment the Site with Fareham. to provide a truly sustainable within which people will want new neighbourhood for to live, work and play, whilst 1.21 The Hierarchy of streets Fareham designed for the 21st strengthening the Strategic has been designed to provide Century. Buildings will be Gap between Fareham and a clear and legible network modern, innovative and energy Stubbington in perpetuity. which permeates through the efficient. The development’s Site and provides easy access street pattern and block 1.15 The Site’s Green to all parts of the development. structure reflects the distorted Infrastructure includes A ‘High Street’ is proposed to grid of south Fareham, with Sustainable Drainage to link the Site with Broadlaw courts providing a modern ensure surface water flows Walk, from which Estate Roads take on traditional 1960s, 70s are mitigated, while new tree, will provide access east and and 80s cul-de-sacs. woodland, hedges, meadow west into the development. and wetland will maximise Side Roads and Courts will 1.11 Individual buildings habitat connectivity and then provide a finer grain within Newlands will reference enhance Site wide biodiversity. of access into individual local detailing and materials development blocks. but will not comprise of a 1.16 Newlands seeks to pastiche of what has gone provide a choice of new 1.22 Existing Public Rights of before, instead buildings will housing for young couples Way through the development be designed to be innovative, and families starting on the will be retained and enhanced focusing on Lifetime Home housing ladder, as well as a as well as extended via a standards, sustainable design higher percentage of three and network of new permissive and promoting community four bedroom houses for those footpath and cycleways. interaction. people with growing families. 1.23 HLM believe that the 1.17 Newlands also seeks development will take circa 7 to provide for professional years to construct following a people who want larger houses planning consent and will be with good access to the Solent subdivided into 6 phases with Enterprise Zone and the the delivery of local facilities local road network. Finally, a by the end of Phase 3. and a percentage of housing will be bypass link between Gosport designed for the elderly. Road and Peak Lane by Phase 5. INTRODUCTION - PAGE 13

1.24 The design for Newlands has been informed by the following 6 key objectives:

ONE: Who are we providing for? Newlands will provide a choice of high quality, flexible accommodation.

TWO: Green Infrastructure Led Design Newlands will make the most efficient and effective use of land. Newlands will provide an open, accessible and engaging green infrastructure which helps to manage the transition between urban and rural areas, develops wildlife corridors, creates a network through which people can move freely, increases opportunities for recreation and which strengthens the Strategic Gap between Fareham and Stubbington in perpetuity.

THREE: A High Quality Community Core that Builds on Broadlaw Walk’s Existing Offer. Newlands seeks to create a new 21st Century neighbourhood, with new local facilities linked to and complementing existing services within the Broadlaw Walk local shopping area.

FOUR: Creating a Sense of Place Newlands has been designed to physically and visually link with the existing urban edge of Fareham. Newlands will be designed to reflect building heights, densities and the street pattern from the surrounding area.

FIVE: Connectivity is Key Newlands will provide safe links to the wider network, and will encourage the use of public transport links in order to support non-car transport. Newlands seeks to create a new 21st SIX: Sustainable Design – Creating a 21st Century Century neighbourhood for South Neighbourhood. Newlands will promote the Fareham. highest quality sustainable design. -2- Context

“... without ‘context’ there can be no real knowledge, only data. This is the one thing that overarches every field of endeavour and every area of expertise, which is why it remains the Key to Everything.” ( Jim Kirwan) CONTEXT - PAGE 15

Planning Policy Context

2.1 There is a wealth of • The National Planning • Manual for Streets – (DfT design documentation and Policy Framework (NPPF) 2007) core reading, which provides • National Planning Policy • Manual for Street II - (DfT a rich source of best practice Guidance (NPPG) 2010) design guidance for new • Saved Policies of the • The Urban Design development. The National Fareham Borough Local Compendium – (HCA Planning Policy Framework Plan Review 2000 2000) (NPPF) and By Design • Fareham Local • Actions for Housing are some of the principal Development Framework, Growth – (CABE 2007) documents, which have been Shaping Fareham’s Future: embraced as part of the design Core Strategy (adopted strategy. August 2011) • The Fareham Local 2.2 An assessment of relevant Development Framework: planning policy is set out in Development Sites and the Planning Statement, which Policies Plan (emerging) accompanies the planning • The South Hampshire application. This section Strategy (SHS) (October focuses on the planning 2012) policies and guidance most • The Green Infrastructure relevant to ‘design and access’. Strategy for PUSH ( June 2010) (GISP) 2.3 The following documents • Crime Reduction Through have particularly influenced Design (2000) (SPD) the masterplanning team in • Open Space (March 2002, their approach to the design of edited 2012) (SPD) this development: • Residential Car Parking Standards (November 2009) (SPD) • Creating Successful Masterplans – (CABE 2004) • Better Neighbourhoods: Making Higher Densities Work – (CABE 2005) • Providing Accessible Natural Greenspace in Towns and Cities –(English Nature 2006) • Car Parking: What Works Where – (HCA 2006) CONTEXT - PAGE 16

National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)

2.4 The NPPF sets out • Aim to achieve high the Government’s planning quality inclusive design policies for England. This for buildings, public provides a guidance for and private spaces, the preparation of Local and the wider area Development Plans and is a that will function well material consideration in the for the lifetime of the determination of Planning development. A strong Applications. At the heart of sense of place creates the statement is a presumption attractive places to live in favour of sustainable work and visit: scale, development. massing, density, height, layout, materials and 2.5 The Framework contains landscape help relate the following guidance that development to the local is specifically relevant to the area and respond to local design and access components character. of new development: • To identify opportunities • Where opportunity for the incorporation of permits the inclusion low carbon or decentralised of sustainable transport energy supply where modes within development viable. which seek to protect existing provisions and 2.6 The NPPF contains facilities. Priority should the following policies, be given to pedestrian relevant to the design and and cycle movement, with access components of new access to high quality development: public transport giving people a real choice about how they travel.

• Development should be located and designed to be safe and secure, with consideration given to the needs of people with disabilities. Street clutter and conflicts between road users, pedestrians and cyclists should be minimised where ever possible.

• To create sustainable, inclusive, mixed communities with a housing mix based on demographic and market trends, the community’s needs and local demand.

• Environments should be safe and accessible. Legible routes and high quality public and open space encourage active use of public areas where crime and disorder and the fear of crime do not undermine the quality of life. CONTEXT - PAGE 17

Section 4 Promoting Sustainable “…Planning policies and decisions “Although visual appearance and Transport should aim to ensure that the architecture of individual developments: buildings are very important ”Decisions should take account of factors, securing high quality whether: • will function well and add to and inclusive design goes the opportunities for sustainable the overall quality of the area, beyond aesthetic considerations. transport modes have been taken not just for the short term Therefore, planning policies up depending on the nature and but over the lifetime of the and decisions should address the location of the site... safe and development; connections between people and suitable access to the site can • establish a strong sense of places and the integration of new be achieved for all people; and place, using streetscapes and development into the natural, improvements can be undertaken buildings to create attractive built and historic environment.” within the transport network and comfortable places to live, (para 61) that cost effectively limit the work and visit; significant impacts of the • optimise the potential of “Permission should be refused for development.” (para 32) the site to accommodate development of poor design that development, create and fails to take the opportunities “developments should be located sustain an appropriate mix of available for improving the and designed where practical to uses (including incorporation character and quality of an area give priority to pedestrian and of green and other public and the way it functions.” (para cycle movements, and have access space as part of developments) 64) to high quality public transport and support local facilities facilities; create safe and secure and transport networks; “Applicants will be expected to layouts which minimise conflicts • respond to local character work closely with those directly between traffic and cyclists or and history, and reflect the affected by their proposals to pedestrians; avoid street clutter... identity of local surroundings evolve designs that take account consider the needs of people and materials, while not of the views of the community. with disabilities by all modes of preventing or discouraging Proposals that can demonstrate transport” (para 35) appropriate innovation; this in developing the design of • create safe and accessible the new development should be Section 6 Delivering a wide environments where crime looked on more favourably.” (para choice of high quality homes and disorder, and the fear 66) of crime, do not undermine “To deliver a wide choice of quality of life or community high quality homes,... and create cohesion; and sustainable, inclusive and mixed • are visually attractive as a communities, local planning result of good architecture authorities should: and appropriate landscaping. - plan for a mix of housing (para 58) based on current and future • “Planning policies and demographic trends, market decisions should not attempt trends and the needs of different to impose architectural styles groups in the community...” (para or particular tastes and they 50) should not stifle innovation, originality or initiative Section 7 Requiring good design through unsubstantiated “The Government attaches great requirements to conform to Local importance to the design of the certain development forms or built environment. Good design styles. It is, however, proper is a key aspect of sustainable to seek to promote or reinforce development, is indivisible local distinctiveness.” (para from good planning, and should 60) contribute positively to making places better for people.” (para 56) CONTEXT - PAGE 18

Local Planning Context Fareham Local 2.7 The Development Development Plan for Fareham Borough Policy DG4: Site Characteristics Framework, Shaping Council currently consists “Development will be permitted, Fareham’s Future: Core of the Saved Policies of the provided that it: Fareham Borough Local (A) retains any important historic Strategy (adopted August Plan Review 2000 and the features on the site; 2011) adopted Core Strategy (B) does not detract from the August 2011. The emerging natural landform of the site; 2.9 Adopted in August 2011 Development Sites and (C) retains areas or features of the Core Strategy details Policies Plan and the South landscape or nature conservation the Council’s objectives Hampshire Strategy (SHS) value; and policy requirements to (October 2012) are material (D) respects views into and out of shape development across planning considerations, as the site; and the Borough up to 2026. Of are a number of adopted (E) takes proper account of any note is paragraph 3.2 which Supplementary Planning contamination of the land.” outlines the following vision Documents (SPDs). for Fareham: Policy C17: Sites of Nature Saved Policies of the Conservation Value “Fareham Borough will offer a Fareham Borough Local “Development which would high quality of life to all residents Plan Review 2000 adversely affect non-designated and be an attractive, safe and sites or features of nature pleasant place to live, work and visit. It will be sustainable and 2.8 The Local Plan Review, conservation value will not increasingly prosperous, with low which became operative be permitted unless, where levels of crime and unemployment on 23rd March 2000, was possible, provision is made to and good access to community prepared for the period to offset the adverse impact. Where facilities, jobs, leisure, shops, 2006 and has been replaced appropriate, a legal agreement open space and services. Fareham in part by the adopted CS. will be sought to secure the will remain a free standing Many of the policies do replacement of habitats or features settlement.” however remain ‘saved’ until lost to development.” they are replaced by relevant 2.10 Of particular relevance to documents within the Local Policy C18: Protected Species design and access is the policy Development Framework. Of “Development which would CS17 concerning High Quality relevance to issues of design adversely affect species, or their Design (see blue box right). and access are the following habitats, protected by the Habitats saved policies: Regulations 1994, the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 or other 2.11 Also of relevance to legislation will not be permitted design and access are the unless measures can be undertaken following policies: which prevent harm to the species or damage to the habitats. Where Policy CS4: Green appropriate, a permission will be Infrastructure, Biodiversity conditioned or a legal agreement and Geological Conservation sought to secure the protection of - concerns the protection the species or their habitats. “ of habitats , woodland and trees, the enhancement of these features through the establishment of Green Infrastructure networks. and the provision of ‘appropriate access to greenspace for informal recreation’.

CS15 Sustainable Development and Climate Change - concerns the direction of development to locations with sustainable transport options, access to local services and where there is a minimum negative impact on the environment. CONTEXT - PAGE 19

CS16 Natural Resources and Policy: CS17 High Quality Design Renewable Energy “All development, buildings and In addition new housing will be - concerns the safeguarding spaces will be of a high quality required to: of natural resources through of design and be safe and easily energy efficiency, passive solar accessed by all members of the • secure adequate internal design and water conservation, community. and external space, dwelling the reduction of carbon mix, privacy, and sunlight emissions, pollution and waste Proposals will need to demonstrate and daylight to meet the though orientation, layout, adherence to the principles of requirements of future design and material selection; urban design and sustainability occupiers. to help create quality places. In CS18 Provision of Affordable particular development will be Housing designed to: - concerns the provision of • respond positively to and Demonstration of adherence to the 40% affordable housing in a be respectful of the key principles must be set out within mixture of dwelling types, sizes characteristics of the area, design and access statements, and/ and tenures, on all schemes including heritage assets, or where relevant, design codes, that can accommodate 15 or landscape, scale, form, briefs, frameworks or masterplans more dwellings. spaciousness and use of and to include a contextual external materials, analysis….” Policy: CS21 Protection and • provide continuity of built Provision of Open Space form, a sense of enclosure with “New housing should seek to - concerns the safeguarding active frontages to the street achieve the Lifetime Home and enhancement of and safety of the public realm, standard from 2013. Prior to existing open spaces and the • ensure permeable movement 2013, the Council will encourage establishment of networks patterns and connections to developers to meet the lifetime of Green Infrastructure to local services, community home standard having regard to add value to their wildlife facilities, jobs and shops, the viability of the proposal.” and recreational functions. • create a sense of identity and Proposals for new residential distinctiveness and one that is development will be permitted legible, Fareham Local provided that, where existing • enable and/or encourage a provision is insufficient to mix of uses and diversity in an Development provide for the additional area, Framework: Submission population, public open space • ensure that the public realm version of the is provided as follows: has pedestrian priority, is Development Sites and • Parks and Amenity Open safe, secure, functional and Policies Plan. Space 1.5 ha / 1,000 accessible, and is constructed population of quality materials and well 2.12 The Council submitted • Outdoor Sport – 1.2 ha / maintained, the Local Plan Part 2: The 1,000 population • enable buildings to provide Development Sites and Policies • Children’s Play Equipment flexible accommodation, Plan to the Secretary of State – 14 pieces of equipment which can be adapted to suit for Communities and Local per 1,000 1-12 year olds all members of a community Government on 23 June 2014 • Youth Facilities – 1 throughout their lifetime, with the Examination in Public youth facility/MUGA per • provide green infrastructure, closed at the end of November settlement area including landscaping, open 2014. As such, the Plan is a spaces, greenways and trees material consideration in any Policy: CS22 Strategic Gaps within the public realm, and planning application being - treats land within a • provide appropriate parking submitted to Fareham Borough Strategic Gap as countryside. for intended uses taking Council. As such development will account of the accessibility not be permitted where and context of a development 2.13 Once adopted, the it significantly affects the and tackling climate change. policies and proposals integrity of the gap and the within the Plan will form physical and visual separation part of Fareham’s statutory of settlements. development plan and replace all remaining saved policies in the Fareham Local Plan. CONTEXT - PAGE 20

The policies of relevance ...New development must also Policy 12: Housing type and to design and access are as be accompanied by investment tenure follows: in transport and other - concerns the need to plan for infrastructure. In short, South a range of high quality housing Policy DSP2: Design Hampshire seeks development which caters for a spectrum of “All new development in the which is sustainable – in social, needs such as families, older Borough should be consistent environmental and economic people and, executives etc. with the principles set out in terms.” (para 1.6) Core Strategy Policy CS17: In particular this policy seeks High Quality Design, and the to strive for a mix and balance Design Supplementary Planning 2.15 Under Section 1.7 the of housing types with over 30% Document. “ SHS goes on to list a series of of new properties to provide spatial planning objectives – of for family homes and 30- Policy DSP4: Impact on Living relevance are the following: 40% comprising of affordable Conditions homes (subject to viability). “Development proposals should • Ensure a diverse range of high ensure that there will be no quality new housing including Furthermore this policy seeks unacceptable adverse impact upon affordable housing which to ensure a range of affordable living conditions or neighbouring is focused on meeting the housing types and tenures with development, by way of the loss of needs of the economy and the around two-thirds of homes sunlight, daylight, outlook and/or resident population; being for rent and about privacy.” • Conserve the unique natural one-third being intermediate features and man-made housing. Indeed this policy heritage of South Hampshire’s seeks to encourage a growth in The South Hampshire countryside, coast and built private rented housing across Strategy (SHS) (October environment, as part of the region. the area’s attractiveness to 2012) residents and entrepreneurs; Finally this policy seeks to • Maintain local distinctiveness plan for a predicted increase 2.14 As discussed in more and sense of place by in elderly people by making detail in the Planning requiring development to provision for a range of Statement accompanying the be appropriately located, accommodation including application the SHS does not and to be of a high quality purpose-built properties and form part of the statutory and design so that it creates by seeking to ensure that Development Plan, but guides quality places; larger developments include the Partnership for Urban • Encourage and enable South accommodation which is South Hampshire authorities Hampshire to become more suited to older people. (PUSH) in the preparation of sustainable and resilient to their development plans and climate change, by balancing Policy 14: Green Infrastructure provides a framework within economic growth with - concerns the planning which issues of cross boundary social and environmental and provision of connected strategic significance can considerations, by more networks of multi-functional be explored. All of the land prudent use of natural green spaces, including within the Fareham Borough resources, and by reducing existing and new green lies wholly within the PUSH human impact on the infrastructure, designed to boundary. The following is of environment. deliver the widest range of relevance to this Design and environmental, social and Access Statement. 2.16 The following policies economic benefits. are of relevance to matters of “South Hampshire needs to design and access: Policy 18: Energy be an exciting and rewarding - concerns the reduction of place to live and work, with the Policy 5: Quality Places energy consumption through availability of good facilities and - concerns the adoption of energy saving measures within people able to live in pleasant, existing buildings and a target well-designed environments. “a design-led multi-disciplinary of 20% of all electricity to be This includes communities culture which plans, designs and generated from renewable having a feeling of place, shaped manages new and existing places sources by 2020 across South by the facilities and services in an integrated way to achieve Hampshire as a whole. on offer, by the local character, high quality outcomes”. culture and heritage, and by the local environment, supported ”take opportunities to improve by investment in community the quality and management of development and social cohesion... existing places and to ensure that streets are designed sensitively”

CONTEXT - PAGE 21

The Green Infrastructure Strategy for PUSH ( June 2010) (GISP)

2.17 Published by UE “Objective 6: Protect and enhance 2.19 The Site falls within an Associates on behalf of PUSH the unique quality, diversity and area identified as The Urban the purpose of the GISP was to: distinctiveness of the subregion’s Realm and its setting. (Area landscape and heritage.” 4). Within this area Objectives “…identify existing green 1-3, 12-13 and 16- 18 are noted infrastructure (GI), consider what “Objective 7: Maintain and where as of particular relevance, necessary improve the identity and enhancements or introductions namely conserving existing character of settlements in urban should be made, and to GI infrastructure, developing and rural locations.” recommend how the Strategy GI to assist in the reduction might be delivered.” (para E1.2). “Objective 8: Create, maintain and of carbon emissions and promote a network of high quality, improving health and well 2.16 UE establish the multifunctional, interconnected being through GI provision. following vision statement at routes...” Para 5.2.4 notes the following Para E1.3; of relevance; “Objective 9: Address deficiencies “The vision for the Strategy in access to greenspace through “The focus of GI in this area will is: To provide a long term creation of new or enhanced be generally of a local nature framework (to 2026) to shape recreation sites at all scales, ensuring that existing greenspace and enhance an integrated and enabling use by all sectors of deficits are addressed, street society...“ multifunctional green network trees are encouraged to green of south Hampshire’s distinctive the environment and combat “Objective 10: Increase natural local environments to ensure they climate change effects, and that can adapt to climate change and storage capacity, reduce the run-off rate of storm water and increase sustainable urban drainage are managed and valued as part onsite water purification and is widespread. The provision of sustainable, prosperous and infiltration...” of allotments and maximising healthy lifestyles.” use of existing allotments are “Objective 11: Promote river further key components of green 2.18 With this in mind the corridor management to provide infrastructure in this area.” GISP establishes a series multifunctional benefits for flood of objectives to guide the defence, recreation, landscape and 2.20 The GISP goes on management of existing GI biodiversity.” to establish sub regional and the creation of new GI initiatives. The Site falls networks. “Objective 12: Maximise the GI within the Country Parks and contribution to mitigating urban Woodlands Initiative Area and “Objective 1: Ensure the design of temperature...” the Greener Urban Design existing and new workplaces leads Initiative Area. The main aims “Objective 13: Facilitate reduced to diverse and attractive green of these areas is to focus on GI carbon emissions and contribute environments...” hubs identified as ‘generally to the development of south Hampshire’s low carbon economy.” large, robust sites regularly “Objective 2: Complement the used by various different resources of existing visitor “Objective 14: Promote the visitors’, to provide new destinations, facilitate increased opportunity to support locally woodlands as well as increasing tourism opportunities and grown products such as food, the size and capacity of enhance the visitor economy.” biomass and construction existing sites, provide for materials.” smaller scale, local green “Objective 3: Promote businesses infrastructure delivery in and and markets that provide low “Objective 15: Promote, increase around the built environment carbon, multifunctional and and raise awareness of commercial and focus on increasing the cost effective delivery of Green activities, such as farming and level of street tree planting Infrastructure... “ forestry...” to adapt to climate change, enhance local neighbourhoods, “Objective 4: Conserve and enhance “Objective 16: Use GI as a resource improve air quality and existing biodiversity...” for improving the physical and increase biodiversity. mental well-being of the population “Objective 5: Contribute to the of south Hampshire.” mitigation of the impacts of growth on European sites using buffer “Objective 17: Promote the health zones, providing alternative and well being benefits of GI.” recreation destinations and reducing the effects of coastal squeeze by providing new habitat sites.” CONTEXT - PAGE 22

Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs)

Crime Reduction Open Space (March Through Design (2000) 2002, edited 2012) (SPD) (SPD)

2.21 Adopted in February 2.22 Adopted in March 2002, 2.23 Based on 1100 units 2000, this document sets updated annually on 1 April. the Former 6 acre standard out design requirements This document outlines now published by Fields In and principles for suitable detailed guidance and provides Trust (FIT), requires the crime prevention measures, a methodology concerning development to provide for a encouraging creative designs the provision, retention and minimum of 7.08ha of open which balance the need to maintenance of Open Space space divided as follows: prevent crime with safe high across the Borough. quality environments. The • Outdoor Sport - 4.05Ha following bullets under Para “The Borough Council’s Open • Children’s Playing Space - 27 Page 5 of the SPD are of Space Standard of 2.8 hectares 2.02Ha relevance to design and access: (Ha) per 1,000 population • Other Outdoor is based upon advice from Recreational Space - 1.01Ha Design Principles for Crime PPG17 “Sport and Recreation”, Reduction and Community Safety: C1/97, the Hampshire County Structure Plan 2000, the NPFA • “The number of people using “Six Acre Standard” and local the area should be maximised circumstances.”(Para 13) through a mix of uses and activities; • Building design should deter PleaseFAREHAM refer OPENto the followingSPACE 2.8Ha/1,000 population split criminal and anti-social tableSTANDARD recreated from the SPD: into activity; • Public and private spaces Outdoor Sport 1.6Ha/1,000 population split should have clearly defined into: boundaries • Opportunities for the Pitches - 1.2Ha/1,000 observation of criminal population; and and anti-social behaviour should be maximised Security Other Outdoor Sports measures should be an Facilities 0.4Ha/1,000 integral part of the design; population • Footpaths and cycleways should be designed to maximise their use and Children’s Playing Space 0.8Ha/1,000 population split prevent opportunities for into: concealment; • Landscape design should Equipped Children’s prevent opportunities for Play space - 0.2Ha/1,000 concealment and access to population; and property; • Lighting should deter Informal Play space criminal and anti-social 0.6Ha/1,000 population. behaviour while minimising Other Outdoor Recreational 0.4Ha/1,000 population light pollution; Space • Buildings, signs and public spaces should be designed to minimise the opportunities for vandalism and graffiti.” CONTEXT - PAGE 23

Residential Car Parking Standards (November 2009) Design (SPD) Not yet (SPD) published.

2.24 Adopted in November 2009, this document sets out the 2.26 A Design SPD is being expected standards and requirements for provision of parking for produced by Fareham new residential developments as follows: Borough Council to promote and provide guidance to Car Parking Spaces Cycle Parking Spaces achieve high quality for new provided per dwelling provided per dwelling development in accordance with a core principle of the On-plot/ Shared/ Individual Communal National Planning Policy Allocated allocated Storage Storage Framework and to supplement Parking Parking policies in the Core Strategy Spaces Spaces which seeks to achieve high 1 Bed 1 0.75 1 1 quality design. At the time of writing, the SPD has yet to 2 Beds 2 1.25 2 1 be formally adopted by the 3 Beds 2 1.75 2 1 Council, which was timetabled to be consulted on during 4 Beds+ 3 2.25 2 1 Autumn 2014. Consultation is intended to be held in early 2015.

2.25 Also of relevance are the following Key Requirements identified in the SPD:

Key Requirement 2: Key Requirement 5: “Residential development that “Garages will not normally provides less than the standards count towards overall parking set out in this document will only provision. Garages will only count be considered acceptable in areas towards overall parking provision of high accessibility or for specific where developers can demonstrate types of residential development that they represent the only that create a lower demand for means of parking a car. In such parking.” cases, garages must have a clear, unobstructed internal dimension Key Requirement 3; of 6m x 3m, must have entrances “Residential Developments will of an acceptable size and with be expected to take account of sufficient space provided for the the demand for visitor parking opening and closing of garage and provide spaces accordingly. doors. Fareham Borough Council In areas where over 50% of the will seek to condition such garages spaces are allocated, an extra to be retained for use as parking 0.2 spaces per dwelling should be spaces only.” provided.” Key Requirement 7: Key Requirement 4: “All new developments must “10% of all parking spaces provide appropriately located and in residential developments designed cycle parking...” must be suitable for disabled users. Disabled spaces must be Key Requirement 8: 3.6m wide in unallocated and “All new developments should communal parking areas. In the follow the design principles and case of private driveways, if a guidance set out in the Residential width of 3.3m is not provided Car Parking Standards SPD. from the outset, provision should Justification for parking and be made so spaces can be enlarged layout proposals should be at a later date.” included within a Design & Access Statement or Transport Assessment.” CONTEXT - PAGE 24

EXISTING SITUATION

The People Of South Socio Economics Fareham

2.31 An assessment of the 2.27 The Vision for the Site 2.29 To the north and north likely significant effects of the has been informed from east of the Site there is a shift Proposed Development has the earliest stage by the from middle income family been undertaken in relation Census data for the locality, housing and those with strong to Socio Economic Impact. the Nomis Official Labour local roots, i.e. those who This has been informed by a Market Profile and Mosaic UK have lived most of their lives review of publicly available geodemographic classification in the area, to social housing information, such as from the data of UK households. This comprising predominantly Office for National Statistics, has helped the team establish of residents with sufficient Census and NHS. a clear picture of the likely income to afford a ‘right lifestyles of people in the area, to buy’ scheme and elderly 2.32 As a consequence of and a greater understanding people reliant on state support. the proposals, the Proposed of the people who will want to Social housing / housing for Development will provide live at Newlands. the elderly tends to be focused around the Broadlaw Walk employment during the construction phase at an 2.28 To the north west area and further east toward average of 262 jobs per annum. of the Site the data would Newgate Lane. These latter The Proposed Development suggest that the majority two groups are less reliant on will help meet housing need of households comprise of car travel and more reliant on and support the increase of couples with young families, access to local facilities and bus economically active aged middle income families, links. residents. This will help professional people and to a meet local economic growth lesser extent couples / young 2.30 In Stubbington to the aspirations. singles with no dependants. south of the Site the census The majority of households data would suggest that 2.33 The impact on are dependent upon the car for the majority of households existing education and work or as a means to access comprise of middle income healthcare facilities would facilities (often area wide) such families intermingled with be negligible and minor as retail outlets, healthcare professional people, those that beneficial, respectively due or recreation, particularly have strong local roots and a to the inclusion of a 2.5 form those that cater for families. high percentage of the active entry primary school and Couples with young children elderly. healthcare facility within consider access to local schools the Proposed Development. and nursery’s particularly Furthermore beneficial effects important. Similarly young are anticipated through the couples with no dependants generation of employment in or young singles look for local the healthcare facility, care opportunities for leisure and home, flexible retail units, social interaction such as the primary school and pub/family Gym and or public houses etc. restaurant. CONTEXT - PAGE 25

FIGURE: 02

PEOPLE OF SOUTH FAREHAM Mosaic Public Sector Groups

KEY CONTEXT - PAGE 26

Evaluation: Who are we providing for?

2.34 Newlands will provide 2.38 The proposed residential homes for local people, with an development at Newlands emphasis on family housing, seeks to provide for the housing for professionals such following groups identified in as business leaders / Captains the Mosaic Map, Figure 02: of Industry, housing for the active elderly and affordable • Couples with young homes with a choice of size children (3-4 bed) and tenure. • Couples and young singles (2 bed) 2.35 The adopted Core • Middle income families Strategy notes at paragraph (3-4 bed) 2.20 that the affordability • Successful Professionals of homes is an issue in the (4-5 bed) Borough, with the average • Residents with strong local house being 7 and a half times roots (2-3 bed) the average wage of full time • Active elderly (2 bed) workers in the Borough. As • Elderly people reliant on at June 2010 there were 1,901 state support (2 bed) people on the housing waiting • Residents with sufficient list. Newlands will deliver up to income in right to buy 40% affordable to help cater for social (2-3 bed) this need. 2.39 As a working assumption 2.36 In addition consultation to assist the preparation of with the MOD has highlighted the Parameters Plan and a growing need for family Illustrative Masterplan, the housing for MOD personnel in following housing mix is the area. The MOD has moved proposed for Newlands: in recent years from the provision of accommodation • 2 bed flats = 5% within their base of operations 55 units or MOD owned housing towards owner occupied • 2 bed houses = 25% accommodation within the 275 units local community. • 3 bed houses = 40% 2.37 HLM will continue to 440 units explore the option of first refusal housing for MOD • 4 bed houses = 25% personnel and / or dedicated 275 units MOD housing at the Reserved Matters stage. • 5 bed houses = 5% 55 units CONTEXT - PAGE 27

Feed Lauren and catch up

on some ironing and TV

Drop in at the new pharmacy prescription I keep forgetting about whilst she has a nap

on the way back to pick up a

Collect Jake with a small detour via the play area to play on the swings It was raining yesterday and so Jake asks if there are any ducks on the temporary ponds. He loves nature and climbing ‘big’ trees near the house. Carry on towards Fareham and the shops off Bishopsfield Phil arrives home early as a surprise Road. So convenient We decide to have an alfresco meal Phil heads to work at the Family Restaurant. They have great mid week food offers.

Put the children to bed Couples

Walk Jakehelps to pushthe school his sister’s gates, pram he with young spends Janetmost daysworks working freelance from so she Some quiet children time to relax

to get everyone out the door the home office The household is up, military operation

Arrive home and find Janet is having coffee with a close friend and my son is taking football training at the local pitch, so I slip into the kitchen to start cooking The drizzle persuades me to use the car Quickly pop to the allotment to check

Call in at the doctors to see if Iand can change the new Stubbington Bypass to get to

my appointment. It is so reassuring and for slug damage and see if any of the work at the Solent Enterprise Zone. I cycle regulars are about. Always a friendly convenient to have a local GP again most days and have never felt fitter face down there. The weather has cleared and the Successful sunsets over always a treatOxley’s Coppice Quick shower then Professionals lap andBump we sitin onto Ethela favorite on my last are

breakfast with a paper bench and catch up

A brisk circular walk using my favourite footpath route

A light lunch

We head over to the allotment for a spot of weeding

Have breakfast before feeding the birds in the garden Cook a meal using some of the veg from the allotment Active TV for an hour then a few Elderly pages from a gardening book I borrowed from a nice new chap at the allotment

FIGURE: 03

‘A DAY IN THE LIFE’ Predicted Site Use

NTS CONTEXT - PAGE 28

EXISTING SITUATION

Local Facilities

2.40 A good mix of education, retail, leisure and recreation services, facilities, amenities and public transport opportunities are located within walking and cycling distance, as shown on Figure 04. Of particular significance are the selection of shops and amenities on Broadlaw Walk to the northeast of the Application Site and Fareham town centre within walking and cycling distance.

2.41 An analysis of local facilities by type indicates that:

• Newlands is well provided for in terms of local convenience shops / post offices. The closest being no more than 500m or a 6 minutes walk from the Site. • Newlands is also situated FIGURE: 04 a short bus journey from Fareham Town Centre, LOCAL FACILITIES | NTS with bus stops available to the north on Longfield KEY Avenue/Rowan Way and to the south on Peak Lane Application Boundary Fareham Town Centre (Stubbington). • A variety of both primary Doctor Surgery Supermarket and secondary education providers lie within Dental Surgery Local Convenience / walking /cycling distance Other Retail to the north and south of Newlands. Pharmacy Post Office • Health care provision would appear to be lacking Nursery Bank with only two doctor £ surgeries within the wider Infant Schools Place of Worship area, one to the north west in Titchfield and Primary Schools the other to the south in Community Centre Stubbington. The closest surgery is 2400m or a 30 Junior Schools Library minute walk from the Site. • The closest pharmacy lies Secondary Schools Public House to the north of the Site within 500m / 6 minute College Leisure / Recreation walk. • The closest dentist lies Bus Route Open Space 1300m or a 16 minute walk. CONTEXT - PAGE 29

Evaluation: A High Quality Community Core that Builds on Broadlaw Walks Existing Offer.

2.42 Newlands seeks to create a new 21st Century neighbourhood to the south of Fareham, with new housing to the east centred around ‘Bishopsfield Road South’ - a planned extension into the site of the existing Broadlaw Walk local shopping area to the north. ‘Bishopsfield Road South’ seeks to build upon the existing services available in Broadlaw Walk and provide a core of community facilities and employment opportunities in order to complement the work of First Wessex in the ongoing regeneration of the area.

2.43 At the heart of the proposals a new healthcare centre is planned, including a GP surgery and flexible consulting rooms for visiting healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists and chiropractors. A new elderly care home is also planned, alongside a small arcade of local shops, a new two form entry primary school and a pub/family restaurant. FIGURE: 05

A COMMUNITY CORE

NTS

KEY

Application Boundary

Links to Broadlaw Walk - Extend High Street Into and Through The Development Provide Additional New Facilities Including New Healthcare Centre CONTEXT - PAGE 30

1. Wallisdean Infant School 2. Crofton Anne Dale Infant School 8 3. Crofton Hammond Infant School 5 6 4. Peel Common Infant School 1 5. Titchfield Primary 7 6. Heathfiield School 400m 400m 7. St Francis School 9 8. St Judes Catholic Aided Primary School 400m 400m 9. Redlands Primary School 800m 10. Meoncross School 800m 800m 11. Woodcot Primary School 400m 12. Ranvilles Junior School 13. Wallisdean Junior School 800m 14. Crofton Anne Dale Junior School 800m 15. Crofton Hammond Junior School 16. Peel Common Junior School 17. Fareham Academy 400m 400m 18. Crofton Secondary School 19. Baycroft School 11 10 20. Fareham College 800m 800m 400m 400m 2

4 3

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FIGURES: 06 and 07 12 13

EDUCATION ISOCHRONE 400m NTS 17 400m 400m 800m KEY 400m

800m

Application Boundary 800m

Nursery

Infant Schools

Primary Schools

800m Junior Schools 800m 400m Secondary Schools 400m 14 18 800m College 400m 19 16 15 Education CONTEXT - PAGE 31

800m

£

400m

£ FIGURE: 08 800m

RETAIL ISOCHRONE 400m NTS £ 400m KEY 800m 400m 800m

Application Boundary 800m Fareham Town Centre 400m 800m Supermarket 800m Local Convenience / Other 400m Retail £ Post Office £ £ Bank

800m 800m Retail 800m800m 800m 400m

400m 400m

800m 800m FIGURE: 09 400m 400m HEALTH CARE ISOCHRONE 800m NTS 800m KEY 800m

Application Boundary 400m Doctor Surgery

400m 800m Dental Surgery

Pharmacy Health Care CONTEXT - PAGE 32

EXISTING SITUATION

The Site and its Wider Context

2.44 The Application Site comprises a total of 114ha of Rowan Way land located to the south of Oxleys Coppice Broadlaw Walk / Longfield Avenue, Rowan Way, Bishopsfield Road Templemere and Harcourt Ranvilles Lane Longfield Avenue Road, south Fareham. Peak Existing Watercourse Lane cuts through the Site in Peak Lodge a north to south orientation Peak Lane linking Fareham and Stubbington respectively. As a consequence the Site is The Piggeries divided into two distinct yet Newlands Farm interlinked parcels. Titchfield Road HMS Collingwood 2.45 To the west of Peak Lane the Site is predominantly flat with a gentle fall to the location of approved south from circa 10m Above Stubbington solar farm Ordnance Datum (AOD) to c. 3m AOD, centred along an existing watercourse to the south, (refer to Figure 11).

2.46 The Site comprises of Newgate three field compartments, Lane the northern most fields Gosport Lane wrap around Oxleys Coppice, a small ancient and semi- natural woodland locally Solent Enterprise Zone protected as a Site of Interest for Nature Conservation (SINC). To the west the Site FIGURE: 10 borders Ranvilles Lane, a former through route between AERIAL PHOTOGRAPH Stubbington and south west Fareham, now closed to NTS vehicular traffic. To the south the Site is defined by existing Application Boundary hedge field boundaries and the line of an existing public right of way linking Peak Lane with Ranvilles Lane. 2.49 To the north the Site is 2.50 To the south the Site defined by intermittent hedge does not follow an existing 2.47 To the east of Peak Lane and mature tree planting boundary given that the the Site roughly comprises along Longfield Avenue. To landscape is largely open and of 4 field compartments with the east the Site is defined undefined. The boundary sections of an additional three by the existing security instead flanks the existing fields to the south and south fencing associated with HMS buildings which make up east. Collingwood, the headquarters Newlands Farm and passes for the Royal Navy’s largest to the north of existing 2.48 As with land to the west training establishment. glasshouses on the edge of of Peak Lane the Site appears Boundary fencing is visually Stubbington before tying into predominantly flat with a permeable and as such views existing hedge planting to the gentle fall south from circa through fencing to residential east of Peak Lane. 10m AOD to 6m AOD, (refer to and administrative buildings Figure 11). are possible. In the interests of security HLM have been advised that a minimum stand off from HMS Collingwood of 30m will be required. CONTEXT - PAGE 33

2.51 Further to the south east the site boundary extends 10m AOD south of HMS Collingwood between the Peel Common 10m AOD Waste Water Treatment Works (SWTW) and Crofton Secondary School. Boundaries along this section of the Site 3m AOD are either open and contiguous with adjacent field areas or are defined by the tree and shrub planting and / or fencing of the SWTW, Crofton School and housing along Marks Road and Spencer Court respectively.

2.52 Besides boundary hedge and tree planting there are few other features of note within the Site. Two small artificial fishing ponds are located to the south east in the vicinity of Newlands Farm, the larger of which is raised behind a planted bund. To the west of Peak Lane a small watercourse passes through the Site from the southernmost tip of Oxleys Coppice in a south easterly direction to meet an existing field ditch flanking boundary hedge planting before continuing south towards Stubbington and a second 6m AOD field ditch follows the line of an existing track providing access to Newlands Farm to the immediate east of Peak Lane.

2.53 A large derelict pig shed FIGURE: 11 between Newlands Farm and the existing fishing ponds is TOPOGRAPHY of note. Given this building’s scale, lack of screening and NTS poor state of repair it appears incongruous within the KEY landscape and visually detracts from the wider area. 14m - 16m AOD 5m - 7m AOD

11m - 13m AOD 2m - 4m AOD

8m - 10m AOD AOD = Above Ordnance Datum CONTEXT - PAGE 34

EXISTING SITUATION - GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

Water Environment

2.54 Brookbanks Consulting Engineers have undertaken a Flood Risk Assessment (FRA) to establish the likely significant effects of the Development in terms of flood risk, water quality and water resources. This has been informed by desk studies, site surveys and consultation with statutory bodies including the Environment Agency and Southern Water.

2.55 In terms of flood risk from surface water, the Site lies within Flood Zone 1; being an area of Low Probability of flooding, outside both the 1 in 100 and 1 in 1,000 year flood events on the River Meon. The Site does however suffer from periodic water logging due to poor infiltration.

2.56 Assessments completed within the FRA also find the land to lie in an area that has a Low Probability of flooding from most other sources from mechanisms such ground water, sewer and artificial water bodies. It is concluded that the Application Site is suitable for development from a flood risk viewpoint.

FIGURE: 12 2.57 As noted at Paragraph 2.51 the Site has very few VEGETATION AND WATERCOURSES watercourses. To the west a small watercourse flows from NTS Oxleys Coppice in a south westerly direction towards KEY the River Meon. Besides this a small number of field ditches Application Boundary collect and convey surface water runoff towards this river Existing Trees and Hedgerows system.

15m Standoff from Oxleys Coppice - 2.58 The drainage proposals SINC / Ancient Woodland for the Site contained within Existing Fishing Ponds the FRA outline the viability of the Site to employ and Existing Watercourses and Ditches manage storm water by way of a Sustainable Drainage System (Suds)management train and ensure peak discharges from the developed land are reduced to circa 68% below the appraised baseline rates. CONTEXT - PAGE 35

Vegetation and Open Space 2.65 Five common species 2.63 A total of one hundred 2.59 FPCR Environment and of bat were recorded within and twenty eight individual Design Ltd have undertaken the Site. Areas of higher trees, twenty one groups of a full ecological assessment activity included around trees, three woodlands and and arboricultural assessment Oxleys Coppice, tree groups/ twenty three hedgerows to assess the effects of linear features along the were surveyed as part of the Development on the Site Site’s northern boundary arboricultural assessment. and surrounding area. The and around the fishing The majority of the individual assessment has been informed lakes to the south. Breeding trees and tree groups were by a comprehensive desk study birds species recorded found along the northern and suite of ecological surveys. were abundant, common or boundary with the highest numerous breeding species number being along Longfield 2.60 At the time of writing the within the county and none Avenue. Remaining trees tend majority of the Site was under were recorded in exceptional to cluster around internal arable cultivation consisting numbers. of large monoculture hedgerows with the southern compartments, with narrow boundary containing the field margins around the smallest number of individual Ground Conditions Site’s perimeter comprising trees. Trees comprised of common and wide spread predominantly of mature 2.66 Brookbanks Consulting species. To the west of Peak English oak and common Engineers have undertaken Lane an area of uncultivated ash. The positioning of new an assessment of the likely ‘set aside’ land was of note built development within significant effects of the albeit dominated by common the existing field parcels will Proposed Development in grassland species. result in minimal tree loss. relation to ground conditions Furthermore sympathetic and contamination. 2.61 Oxleys Coppice to the routing of new roads and north west is designated paths will result in minimal 2.67 No land uses have been as a Site of Importance for loses, albeit some tree loss identified from the historical Nature Conservation (SINC) would be inevitable in order site mapping that are either and an Ancient Semi Natural to facilitate access to the significant or significantly Woodland (ASNW). This Site. Overall tree losses for a close to the Site to pose a woodland coppice, assessed scheme of such size are low. A potential contaminative threat. as being of County Level total of six individual trees and conservation value, comprises a single tree group will need 2.68 A review of readily of a mixture of semi mature to be removed as part of the available environmental data, and young tree species with a proposed layout. including historical mapping good understorey. and statutory registers does 2.64 Due to the dominance not identify any former land 2.62 Twenty three hedgerows of arable land within the Site, uses that are potentially were present within the Site. wildlife was restricted largely contaminative or likely to be These were considered to be to the Site’s boundaries. A prohibitive to the Proposed relatively diverse, with the good population of common Development. majority scoring between lizards and slow worms, moderate to moderate to protected under the Wildlife high value in accordance with & Countryside Act 1981 (as Hedgerow Evaluation Grading amended) were recorded (HEGS). As such the Site’s within narrow field margins, hedgerows comprise Habitats with the majority identified of Principal Importance to the Site’s north eastern under Natural Environment boundary. and Rural Communities Act (NERC) and were assessed as being of local conservation value. CONTEXT - PAGE 36

Agriculture and Soil Resources

2.69 Reading Agricultural Consultants have undertaken an assessment of the likely significant effects of the Proposed Development in relation to soil resources and agricultural land. This has been informed by existing Agricultural Land Classification data and by a survey which was restricted due to the abnormally dry conditions at the Application Site.

2.70 The majority of the Site is likely to be classified as best and most versatile agricultural land in Grades 2 and 3a. This agricultural land will be permanently lost, with no scope to mitigate this loss.

2.71 Soils in areas of the Application Site not proposed for built development will remain in-situ and the adoption of a Soil Resources Plan and good practice guidance will protect those soils which are to be displaced. A Soil Resources Plan would include the most appropriate and sustainable after uses for displaced soils on-site.

2.72 The Proposed Development will be well FIGURE: 13 contained within existing development and open space AGRICULTURE AND SOIL RESOURCES and its construction will not affect the continued operation NTS of adjacent agricultural land holdings. The continuation Study Area of agriculture within the Site during the construction of Grade 2 the Proposed Development may be feasible using normal Grade 3a good practice environmental management. Grade 3b CONTEXT - PAGE 37

FIGURE: 14 Heritage

HERITAGE ASSETS 2.73 CgMS have undertaken 2.75 Should archaeological NTS a desk based assessment to remains be present, they may be impacted by earthmoving Study Area establish the likely significant historic environmental effects operations such as topsoil stripping, cutting foundations, Designated Assets of the proposed development on the Site and wider area. and the construction of Scheduled Monument infrastructure. However, on the present evidence, it is Conservation Area 2.74 The assessment has established that the western considered unlikely that such remains, if present would be Listed Building edge of the Site has some potential to have Bronze of more than low sensitivity. A programme of archaeological Non-Designated Assets Age remains and that the works is proposed as Monument remaining majority of the Site has little archaeological mitigation of this potential impact. Find Spot potential. The Site is located on the coastal plain, which is 2.76 Newlands will have no Historic Building known to have been occupied in prehistoric and Roman direct or indirect impacts on times, the presence of remains any designated heritage assets, Historic Park and Garden from these periods cannot such as listed buildings, or therefore be entirely ruled out. their settings. Historic Rural Settlement CONTEXT - PAGE 38

EXISTING SITUATION - CHARACTER

Landscape Resources and Views Visual Amenity 2.79 Although Newlands 2.82 Those areas which Landscape Character lies within an open farmland will experience the greatest landscape, the Site is generally visual effects as a result of well contained, to the north the Proposed Development 2.77 Newlands sits within and east, by settlement comprise: the flat open coastal plain along the edge of Fareham landscape, interspersed by and development at HMS • residential receptors and occasional hedgerows, trees Collingwood, respectively. road users; and woodland. By merit of From these localities partial • residential receptors its location adjacent to the and open views are solely to the east within HMS edge of Fareham the Site’s obtained from close proximity. Collingwood; character is heavily influenced Views from the west are • individual residential by the adjoining settlement filtered by vegetation along receptors close to the including views towards built the western boundary, and Application Site, including development on the edge of as a result of the area’s flat Newlands Farm to the Fareham, HMS Collingwood topography, are limited to south, and Peak Lodge, to the east, Peak Lane which close distance views or partial which is enclosed by the passes through the Application middle distance views from Proposed Development; Site and passing traffic the B3334, Titchfield Road and • users of the existing public along Longfield Avenue and properties scattered along this right of way network Rowan Way to the north. As road. which passes through the a consequence the landscape Proposed Development; is considered to have a lower 2.80 The south is more and sensitivity to development open, with open and partial • road users which lie than farmland further to the views obtained across adjacent to the Application south and west and capacity longer distances. However Site and which are directly to successfully absorb and the village of Stubbington, affected by the proposed contain well designed new and surrounding vegetation Stubbington bypass. development with sensitive restricts views from further screening and structural afield, with the longest views 2.83 Landscape proposals planting. obtained from the south-east such as strategic woodland from local footpaths, and planting, the provision of open 2.78 Although the land subject restricted to the eastern part space through the west and to development will change in of the Application Site. Views south of the Application Site character, the key landscape from the edge of Stubbington and alongside the proposed features that contribute to are possible towards the Stubbington Bypass, as well it’s landscape’s value will eastern part of the Application as the careful design of the be retained and enhanced. Site however views are development, will significantly Further beneficial landscape partially screened by existing reduce the effect on these change will be apparent glasshouses to the north of receptors. including improvements Stubbington, Newlands Farm in landscape quality and and intervening boundary associated improvements vegetation. in Green Infrastructure across the Site, including the 2.81 The Newlands Site creation of a multifunctional is often viewed in the network of recreation and context of surrounding habitat opportunities linking built development, such as the existing settlement edge Fareham, HMS Collingwood and Proposed Development and scattered properties, farm with the wider countryside. buildings and horticultural In this context, the change glasshouses; particularly from in character from semi-rural the south, where views are farmland landscape on the more open in character and edge of settlement, to a more stretch over longer distances. urban character as a result of This results in an urbanising development is considered influence on the character of appropriate. the Application Site. CONTEXT - PAGE 39

FIGURE: 15

EXTRACT FROM LANDSCAPE ASSESSMENT - LANDSCAPE CHARACTER

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Application County Landscape Character Borough Landscape Character Boundary Area 9F: Gosport and Site = Area 7: Fareham/ Fareham Coastal Plain Stubbington Gap.

Area 3E: Meon Valley Sources: County Landscape Character Area 9E: Chilling Hampshire County Character Assessment - Bronwich and Locks Interactive Map (2012) Heath Coastal Plain Fareham Borough Character Assessment Area 2E: Forest of Bere (1996) East Area 8I: Portsdown Hill Open Downs CONTEXT - PAGE 40 CONTEXT - PAGE 41

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Strategic Gap

2.84 The land subject to proposed development is currently defined within the Fareham Local Development Framework, (August 2011) as forming part of the Meon Strategic Gap (Policy CS22). As such the Site makes a contribution towards the Gap function i.e. the physical and visual separation of settlements, on land between Fareham and Stubbington.

2.85 The provision of green infrastructure throughout the Site, including the creation of a multifunctional network of recreation and habitat opportunities linking the proposed development with the wider surroundings, will improve the condition and quality of the landscape between Fareham and Stubbington, enhancing local landscape character.

2.86 Furthermore the Meon Gap will continue to perform its key function of FIGURE: 17 physically separating Fareham and Stubbington. Through STRATEGIC GAP the sensitive introduction Source: of structural woodland Illustration 1: Fareham Borough Gap Review (October 2012) planting and areas of open space through the south of NTS KEY the Application Site, placed in trust and maintained as such in perpetuity by HLM, the visual and physical Application Boundary separation between Fareham and Stubbington can be Strategic Gap maintained. By creating a permanent attractive Local Gap settlement edge to Fareham the separate identities and character of Fareham and Stubbington will be enhanced and a robust definitive boundary will be formed that minimises the risk of future coalescence between the two settlements. CONTEXT - PAGE 43

Evaluation: Green Infrastructure Led Design

2.87 The Site’s existing landscape structure of trees, hedgerows and ditches have been degraded over the years through intensive farming practices and neglect. These now appear gappy or in places have been completely denuded. In turn habitats are fragmented and isolated and the landscape feels bland and exposed. The masterplan seeks to retain and enhance existing landscape features and to supplement these with a framework of additional new planting to help restore the landscape’s former grain and quality. These assets will be used as the basis for Newlands Green Infrastructure and will help to define the extents of development.

2.88 The Site’s Green 2.91 The site’s Green Infrastructure will ensure that Infrastructure will create a Newlands is able to create an number of habitats which open, accessible and engaging were previously poorly environment which not only represented or absent. A helps to manage the transition Green Infrastructure and between urban and rural Biodiversity Management areas but which also develops Plan (GIBMP) will ensure that wildlife corridors, creates a new and existing habitats will network through which people increase biodiversity, through can move freely, increases successful and sustained opportunities for recreation management. and contributes to carbon offsetting. 2.92 The mitigation and FIGURE: 18 enhancement measures 2.89 Structural woodland proposed within the GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE planting will be introduced to development will ensure that the south in order to increase existing fauna such as reptiles, NTS | KEY tree coverage across the area, have habitats to sustain a screen development and break favourable conservation status Application Boundary up views between Fareham into the future, but also that and Stubbington. Large green the variety of habitats will Extend Existing Vegetation fingers will also be introduced encourage a wider range of to Create a new Network of through the development in a wildlife species which are Green Infrastructure north to south orientation to currently absent. help break up the development Provide New Accessible and maximize connectivity 2.93 The Green Infrastructure Public Open Space (Arrow between Fareham and open will substantially increase Denotes Provision to Help countryside to the south. linear features, woodland Meet Local Deficit compartments, species rich 2.90 Open spaces will be grassland and aquatic habitats, Links to Green Infrastructure planned to ensure that space is this variety of habitats will for existing residents readily accessible to all parts attract a wider range of wildlife of the development as well as species. for existing residents in both Fareham and Stubbington. CONTEXT - PAGE 44

EXISTING SITUATION FIGURE: 19

EXISTING DENSITY Townscape Character NTS

Wider Context KEY

1 Circa 28 dwellings per hectare (dph) 2.94 Originally known by the 2.98 Buildings within these name of Ferneham the town areas tend to be laid out in 2 Circa 35 dph is documented as far back as either a perimeter block the late 11 Century and the / distorted grid pattern or Circa 31 dph Norman invasion. arranged around cul-de sacs. 3 Many of the streets within “Fareham’s location was this period such as Arundel 4 Circa 34 dph determined by the ford of Drive or Nicholas Crescent Fareham Creek at the top of for example curve and arc 5 Circa 16 dph Portsmouth Harbour. The ford whereas older development was also the location of the to the east tends to be more 6 Circa 20 dph Bishop of Winchester’s mills; the rectilinear in arrangement. foundations of these mills were subsumed in the A27 near the 2.99 In more recent years railway viaduct.” the town has experienced successive small infill (Wikipedia Nov 2013) developments such as Furzehall Avenue for example 2.95 The town grew slowly which comprise a wide mix of up to the mid 20th Century, housing styles and materials. however during the 1960’s including brown brick, white and 1970’s Fareham saw a render, faux timber and rapid expansion both west and render. south in response to allocated development within the South 2.100 An urban renewal Hampshire Structure Plan. initiative began in 1999, renovating the town centre 2.96 Housing within and historic buildings to Fareham’s historic core include a new entertainment typically comprises of 2 storey and shopping complex. terraced, large detached villas and semi-detached properties 2.101 Figures 19 to 21 illustrate in rusty red brick with slate the existing townscape roofing. Many of these character surrounding the Site buildings include prominent along with typical building yellow stone corner stone to street relationships, storey work and banding across the heights, boundary treatments principal building frontage. and development densities. Gardens tend to be small and are clearly defined with a mix Density of low walling (some with flint detailing) and hedge planting. 2.102 Figure 19 illustrates a representative sample 2.97 Properties within areas of different development constructed in the 1960’s and densities from around the 70’s tend to be laid out in a proposed Newlands site. As pattern typical of the period, one can see from this figure comprising predominantly existing development to the of semi-detached brick built north of the Site tends to properties set back from the average at between 32- 35 street behind modest front dwellings per hectare (dph) gardens. A higher proportion whereas development to the of these properties utilise south within Stubbington mixed building materials such tends to be of a lower overall as hanging tile and brown density of around 20dph. pantile roofing.

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1-3 Fareham South Western Suburbs 5 6 7 8 4-13 Fareham South Terraces, Court and Former Council Housing

14-15 Fareham South Military and Industry

14-20 Stubbington North Suburbs 9 10 11 12

20-28 Stubbington Central Suburbs

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Pictures have been selected to depict the typical character of each area. Local variations are evident within each given area and the boundaries between areas tend not to be definitive. 17 18 19 20 1. Ranvilles Lane 2. Glenbrook Walk 3. Sandringham Close 4. Sharpness Close 5. Clee Avenue 6. Scafell Avenue 7. Helsby Close 8. Bishopsfield Road 9. Fairfield Road 10. Holmesfield Avenue 21 22 23 24 11. Longfield Avenue 12. Fort Fareham Road 13. Nelson Court 14. Fort Fareham Industrial Estate 15. HMS Collingwood 16. Summerleigh Walk 17. Sumar Close 18. Pembury Road 19. Mark Tey Road 20. St Marys Road 25 26 27 28 21. Ennerdale Road 22. The Croft 23. Pinewood Close 24. Metcalfe Avenue 25. Queens Crescent 26. Southways 27. East House Avenue 28. Marks Road B D A E C

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• 2 storey semi-detached housing; • Buildings in red brick with white/brown timber panel cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Driveways and/or front gardens to front of housing at 5-9m deep; • 2m footpath to carriageway; • Occasional parking on street; • Boundary predominantly low/medium - fencing or hedgerows.

Area 2: Duncans Drive, looking west at Middle Mead.

AREA 3 SANDRINGHAM ROAD B LOOKING NORTH • 1-2.5 storey detached buildings; • Buildings predominantly brown brick or white rendered; • Roofs vary; • Gravelled front yards with parking at 5-11m deep; • No parking on street; • 2m footpath with 2-3m grass verge to carriageway; • Boundary tall - hedgerows or brick wall with hedgerow.

Area 3: Sandringham Road, looking north at A27.

AREA 6 SCAFELL AVENUE LOOKING EAST • 2 storey semi-detached housing; • Buildings in red brick with C timber panel cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Driveway and lawns to front of house at 6m deep; • 2m footpath with 2-3m grass verge to carriageway; • Occasional parking on street; • Boundary low/medium - various including precast concrete walls, hedgerows and post and rail.

FIGURE: 21a TYPICAL TOWNSCAPE CHARACTER all figures are estimates only. Area 6: Scafell Avenue, looking east. CONTEXT - PAGE 49 AREA 7 BLAVEN WALK LOOKING EAST D • 2 storey terraced housing; • Buildings in yellow bricks with timber panel cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Front gardens are 6m deep; • 3m footpath as only front access; • Parking/garages at back; • 4m grass verge to side of terrace; • Boundary low - picket fencing, post and rail and hedgerows.

Area 7: Blaven Walk, looking east at Barnfield Court.

AREA 8 BISHOPSFIELD ROAD E LOOKING SOUTH • 2-4 storey terraced housing and apartment blocks; • Buildings predominantly brown brick with timber panel cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Front gardens at 5-6m deep; • Bay parking on street; • 2m footpath to carriageway with occasional 2-3m grass verge; • Boundary medium/tall - hedgerow, timber board fence and brick wall.

Area 8: Bishopsfield Road, looking south at A27.

AREA 9 CAMBRIAN WALK LOOKING SOUTH • 2 storey terraced housing; • Buildings in yellow brick F with render or timber panel cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Front gardens at 4m deep; • Parallel 2m footpaths as only front access; • Centred lawn between footpaths as communal space; • Housing groups centred around communal courts to back with garages; • Frequent parking on street; • Boundary low/medium - various including precast concrete walls, hedgerows and post and rail. Area 9: Cambrian Walk looking south at Longfield Avenue. CONTEXT - PAGE 50 AREA 10 ST MICHAELS GROVE G LOOKING NORTH • 2 storey semi-detached housing; • Buildings in rendered brick in varying colours with ceramic tile cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Predominantly driveways to front of house at 4m deep; • Frequent parking on street; • 2-3m footpath to carriageway; • Boundary low - brick wall or timber panel fencing.

Area 11: St Michaels Grove, looking north at Highfield Ave.

AREA 11 EASTFIELD AVENUE LOOKING H NORTH • 1 storey detached bungalows; • Buildings in rendered brick; • Roofs and gables are concrete tiles; • Driveway and/or garden to front of house at 4m deep; • 2m footpath to carriageway; • Occasional parking on street; • Boundary low - brick wall or hedgerows.

Area 10: Eastfield Avenue, looking north at Fairfield Ave.

AREA 19 PEMBURY ROAD LOOKING SOUTH ! • 1-1.5 storey detached housing; • Buildings in red brick with white/brown timber horizontal panelling to front; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Driveway and front gardens at 8m deep; • 2m footpath to carriageway; • Occasional parking on street; • Boundary varies, low to tall - brick walls, timber board fencing and hedgerows.

FIGURE: 21b TYPICAL TOWNSCAPE CHARACTER all figures are estimates only. Area 19: Pembury Road, looking south at Windermere Avenue. CONTEXT - PAGE 51 AREA 20 MARKS TEY ROAD LOOKING J EAST • 2-2.5 storey detached housing; • Buildings in brown brick with high quality detail - exposed timber beams and stone cladding with brick corners; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Driveways are 5m deep with garages to side of buildings; • High quality front gardens at 7m deep; • 2-3m footpath to carriageway; • Boundary soft and low - shrubs and planting beds.

Area 20: Marks Tey Road, looking east at Titchfield Road.

AREA 22 ENNERDALE ROAD LOOKING K SOUTH • 2 storey semi-detached buildings; • Buildings in brown brown brick with timber panel cladding features; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Driveways at 9m deep with garages to side of buildings; • Front lawns at 13m deep; • 2m footpath to carriageway; • Occasional parking on street; • Boundary predominantly none, occasional medium height hedgerows.

Area 22: Ennerdale Road, looking south at Darren Close

AREA 27 SOUTHWAYS LOOKING SOUTH • 2 storey semi-detached L housing; • Buildings in rendered brick with feature corners; • Roofs are concrete tiles; • Driveways and front gardens at 10m deep; • 2m footpath to carriageway; • Occasional parking on street; • Boundary low/medium - various including brick walls, picket fence, timber board, post and rail and hedgerows.

Area 27: Southways, looking south at E House Avenue. CONTEXT - PAGE 52

Townscape Character -

Local Context

2.103 To the north of the 2.106 Buildings are typically Site in Fareham the townscape constructed in yellow bricks character of the area broadly with timber weatherboarding splits into two distinct areas. and concrete roof tiles. Front For the purposes of this gardens are nominally 6m Design and Access Statement deep with many sharing these areas have been termed garages to the rear. Boundaries the Fareham South Western tend to be low, picket style Suburbs and the Fareham fencing, post and rail and / or South Terraces and Courts hedgerows. Given the broadly Area. uniform appearance of streets and spaces across this area 2.104 The First of these the townscape is generally areas - The Fareham South unremarkable and in places Western Suburbs (areas 1 blank gables and long extents to 3 on Figure 20) typically of rear garden fencing result in comprises 2 to 2.5 storey, with bland frontages. buildings in brown and red brick, white/brown timber 2.107 To the south of the weatherboarding and concrete Site in Stubbington the area roof tiles. Housing is typically broadly splits into two distinct detached and semi-detached areas. These areas have been with modest driveways and / termed the Stubbington North or front gardens to a depth of Suburbs and the Stubbington 5-11m. Housing typically fronts Central Suburbs. the street and is arranged around a distorted grid with 2.108 The Stubbington some cul-de-sac areas around North Suburbs (areas 14 to the periphery. Occasional 20 on Figure 20) comprise parking on street and varied 1-2.5 storey typically boundary treatments, typically detached housing, with a high comprising of low/medium percentage of these properties fencing or hedgerows help built as bungalows. Buildings to give this area an intimate are predominantly red brick character. with white/brown timber horizontal panelling to the 2.105 The Fareham South front of some. The majority of Terraces and Courts Area housing have driveways and (areas 4-13 on Figure 20) front gardens at around 8m in tends to display a much depth and occasional parking greater spectrum of house on street is of note. Boundaries types, style and densities. vary considerably from low to Much of the housing across tall brick walls, timber fencing these areas comprise former and hedgerows. council housing arranged in terraces or linked courts. 2.109 The Stubbington Buildings are predominantly Central Suburbs (areas 20 to 2 storeys in height although 28 on Figure 20) are similar in some 3 storey properties are many respects to housing to evident across the areas as are the north however densities flatted development around tend to be slightly higher, Bishopsfield Road which there are a greater proportion provide notable examples. of semi-detached houses and buildings tend to be 2 storey in height. Most have driveways at around 9m in depth with garages to the side of buildings. CONTEXT - PAGE 53

Evaluation: Creating a Sense of Place

2.110 The masterplanning of Newlands is based upon a thorough and sensitive design response to the site’s landscape and townscape context, in particular its relationship between the existing urban edge of Fareham to the north and the more open countryside to the south.

2.111 Maintaining the physical and visual separation of the two settlements is of paramount importance and as such the design of Newlands has sought to respond by focusing development to the north and east whilst buffering development to the south and west with extensive new green infrastructure, including structural woodland planting and a mosaic of both formal and informal open spaces. It is the team’s firm belief that this approach not only acts to integrate the development into its setting but as new planting matures will strengthen the visual separation of Fareham and Stubbington, thereby helping to preserve their respective identities.

2.112 To the north the development has been designed to physically and FIGURE: 22 visually link with the existing Development to Reflect Local Townscape Character urban edge of Fareham. The SENSE OF PLACE design includes new tree and hedge planting to soften views NTS | Key Potential Area to Accommodate toward new built development, Development. townscape enhancements along Longfield Avenue, Bishopsfield Application Boundary Strengthen and Preserve the Road, Peak Lane and new Strategic Gap in Perpetuity junction improvements to readdress their priority by helping pedestrians and cyclists move more freely 2.114 New development will 2.115 Buildings will also north to south and east to west, also reflect the local street be designed to reflect local without significant detriment pattern utilising a distorted materials with red and brown to traffic flows. grid with some clusters around brick, tile, weatherboarding more private cul-de-sac’s or a etc. Buildings will not however 2.113 New development will more modern interpretation mirror local housing style as be designed to reflect building thereof. many of the areas surrounding heights and densities with the Site now appear dated. housing up to 3 storeys close to Housing will instead be Bishopsfield Road / Broadlaw designed for the 21st Century Walk reducing in height south with energy efficiency and and west reflecting housing in lifetime home standards in areas 1-3 and 14-20. mind. CONTEXT - PAGE 54

EXISTING SITUATION - ENVIRONMENTAL / SERVICES

Air Quality Noise and Vibration

2.116 An Air Quality 2.120 A Noise Assessment 2.125 With respect to potable Assessment has been prepared has been prepared by Acoustic water and sewage, Portsmouth by Acoustic Air Consultants Air Consultants to assess the Water operates a network to assess the effects of effects of Development on the of water supply mains that development on the Site and Site and on the surrounding provide supplies to the wider on the surrounding area. area. areas of Fareham. Along Rowan Way and Longfield Avenue to 2.117 The baseline 2.121 The baseline noise the north there are numerous conditions over the Site conditions over the Site water supply mains present. are suitable for residential are suitable for residential A mains sewer bisects the Site development since all current development and relevant from the north west to the national and local air quality noise standards for new south east. This connection standards criteria are met on residential development would will need to be retained in the Application Site. be readily achieved by way of situ and incorporated into the routine design measures. Site’s infrastructure. 2.118 There would be the potential for some temporary 2.122 There would be 2.126 Portsmouth Water are effects due to dust emissions temporary minor noise effects currently completing their during the initial construction for some existing dwellings assessment of the existing phases, most particularly for located around the Site during network within the vicinity existing dwellings located the construction phase, of the Site, this will confirm towards the northeast but such effects would be whether the existing network boundary of the Site, but such mitigated through appropriate has sufficient capacity to effects would be mitigated controls agreed with FBC. supply the development and through appropriate controls Controls are anticipated if there is a requirement for such as dampening down of to include measures such any reinforcements. It is likely areas to suppress dust. All such as the selection of quiet that a number of points of measures will be agreed with plant, sensitive location and connection will be taken from Fareham Borough Council screening of any noisy plant the 8” and 12” mains along (FBC). and limiting of any noisy Rowan Way and Longfield activities to daytime hours. Avenue respectively. The 2.119 Traffic generated by water supply mains within the Proposed Development 2.123 Traffic generated by the existing highways may would have a minor adverse the Proposed Development require some protection works, impact upon the local air would have a minor noise subject to the final site access quality of existing people impact upon existing receptors proposals. adjacent to Rowan Way and adjacent to Bishopsfield Road, Peak Lane. The same effects Peak Lane and Rowan Way, 2.127 With respect to arise in conjunction with other although these changes would electricity supply Scottish cumulative developments, lie below the 3 decibel noise and Southern Electric (SSE) however in every case relevant threshold typically used to operate a network of low air quality criteria continue define a perceptible noise and high voltage electricity to be met at all existing and change. that provides a service to the proposed dwellings. residential properties in the vicinity of the Site. Within Services the proposed development area, there are 33kV overhead 2.124 A utilities assessment cables bisecting the site and has been prepared by along the eastern boundary, Brookbanks Consulting as well as 11kV overhead Engineers to assess the cables to the south of the site. potential impact of Supply assessments predict development on existing an electrical demand of circa service provision in the 3,400 kW being required for area and to identify any the site. It is anticipated that factors limiting or restricting connections will be taken from development within the Site. the existing 33kV network within the Site. CONTEXT - PAGE 55

2.128 These connections will provide a supply to a number of onsite substations which will distribute low voltage supplies to the proposed development parcels. A total of 6 new substations will be required onsite to distribute supplies to the individual properties. Discussions with SSE confirm that existing 33Kv Cables within the Site will be diverted underground through the development once onsite proposals have been finalised.

2.129 With respect to gas mains Southern Gas Networks (SGN) have been consulted regarding the location and capacity of their existing network in the vicinity of the site. Supply assessments predict a peak gas load of circa 3308m3/hr will be required for the site. It is anticipated that a number of points of connection will be taken from the existing low pressure mains along Longfield Avenue to the north of the Site and that some protection works may be required, subject to the final site access proposals.

2.130 The incumbent telecommunications provider is British Telecom (BT). The primary routes for telecommunication cables within the vicinity of the Site are along Peak Lane and Longfield Avenue. As BT FIGURE: 23 has network infrastructure running within the existing KEY SERVICES WITHIN THE SITE highways adjacent to the NTS site, it will be a straight forward task of providing KEY onsite communication ducts Application Boundary Southern Water Foul distributing services into the Sewer development from the existing Southern Surface Water infrastructure. 33Kv Overhead Power Lines Sewer 11Kv Overhead Power Lines CONTEXT - PAGE 56

EXISTING SITUATION

Access and Movement

2.131 A Transport Assessment 2.135 Two access points are 2.140 To the north between (TA) has been prepared by sought between the Site and Hollam Drive and Harcourt Transport Planning Associates Longfield Avenue. The first Road, Ranvilles Lane (TPA) as part of the planning to form a new junction with comprises of an illuminated application. The TA concludes Bishopsfield Road and the residential road, between 4 that there are no valid highway second between Bishopsfield and 5 metres in width. To or transport reasons, which Road and Peak Lane. the south of Harcourt Road, should prevent the delivery of alongside the Site, Ranvilles Newlands and that the Site is 2.136 The Site is located Lane becomes an unlit narrow suitable for the uses proposed on both sides of Peak rural lane (3-4m wide) which and provides a number of Lane. Peak Lane runs on an connects to Stubbington benefits and opportunities to approximate north-south further to the south. A gate improve the existing transport orientation providing a local across the carriageway on the infrastructure and promote access between Stubbington edge of Fareham prevents sustainable travel within the and Fareham. Peak Lane is traffic passing between area as a whole. approximately 7.3 metres wide Fareham and Stubbington in the vicinity of the Site, it is along this route. Consequently Vehicular Access / Junctions unlit and has an unrestricted the section of Ranvilles speed limit. Peak Lane is also Lane that passes the Site is 2.132 Longfield Avenue used as a bus route. predominantly used by walkers borders the northern boundary and cyclists. of the Site. To the west 2.137 A combined footway/ Longfield Avenue terminates cycleway is provided along 2.141 New permissive footpath in a roundabout junction with the eastern side of Peak Lane and cycle links between the Peak Lane / Rowan Way and in the vicinity of the Site, development and Ranvilles to the east it provides access separated from traffic via Lane are proposed. to Newgate Lane (B3385) and a grass verge. No footway Davis Way, which subsequently currently exists on the western Pedestrians and Cyclists provides access to the Newgate side of the carriageway. Lane retail and industrial 2.142 Footways / cycleways estate to the east. 2.138 Two access points are currently provided on are sought between the Site both sides of the carriageway 2.133 Longfield Avenue and Peak Lane via a new of Longfield Avenue in the provides access to the roundabout junction enabling vicinity of the Site, separated residential areas to the north access to development to both from the road by grass verges. of Longfield Avenue and to the the east and west. The combined footway and Broadlaw Walk local shopping cycleway to the south of area via a junction with 2.139 Rowan Way leads Longfield Avenue continues Bishopsfield Road. In addition from Peak Lane in the east south along the eastern side Longfield Avenue provides to Ranvilles Lane in the of Peak Lane. This cycleway access to HMS Collingwood west via Hollam Drive. It is forms part of the local barracks to the north east of approximately 7 metres wide, SUSTRANS network. the Site. illuminated and subject to a 40mph speed limit. A single 2.143 A continuous footway 2.134 Longfield Avenue emergency only / footpath and / cycleway is located on the comprises a single carriageway cycle link is proposed. between northern side of Rowan Way / that is approximately 7 metres Rowan Way and Newlands. Hollam Drive / Ranvilles Lane wide in the vicinity of the Site. between Peak Lane and the It is illuminated, is subject to A27 with connections into the a 30 mph speed limit, is not residential areas to the north currently used for on street west of Peak Lane. parking and is used as a bus route. CONTEXT - PAGE 57

Existing Public Transport

2.144 Existing pedestrian 2.148 Bus services provide 2.152 The Bus Rapid Transit and cyclist links are available the principal form of public (BRT) scheme between from the development site transport in the vicinity of Fareham and Gosport opened to the Enterprise Zone. The Site, of which the primary bus in 2012. It is located to the routes on Gosport Road to service operator is ‘First in east of the Site and comprises the south of the Site comprise Hampshire’. Phase 1 of the proposed South pedestrian and cyclist shared East Hampshire wide BRT links separated from traffic via 2.149 The closest existing scheme. The BRT scheme a grass verge. A toucan crossing bus stops for north and provides a more efficient and is also available to the south of southbound travel are comfortable service via low- Mark’s Road which would link located on both sides of the emission buses. The scheme the development site to the carriageway on Bishopsfield has brought back into use a Enterprise Zone. Road, to the immediate north disused public transport route of the Site (approximately as a new, dedicated bus and 2.145 Situated to the north of 415 metres from the centre of cycle only corridor for reliable the development site within the Site). There are also bus and frequent bus travel for the the existing residential areas, stops located at the following area. is a good pedestrian and locations: cycle network. This network 2.153 Using the new busway, is generally characterised • Rowan Way (approximately buses are able to avoid by housing estate footways 470 metres from the centre congested parts of the highway and also segregated off- of the Site); network including the A32 so road pedestrian and cycle • Longmynd Drive that passengers can benefit paths, which are generally (approximately 680 metres from reliable journey times illuminated, adequately from the centre of the Site); and can plan their onward signposted, and considered to • Longfield Avenue travel connections. be secure. (approximately 780m from the centre of the Site); and Highway Safety 2.146 Situated approximately • The A27 (approximately 4.3 kilometres to the south one kilometre from the 2.154 The TA notes that the of the Site is National Cycle centre of the Site). majority of the accidents Network 2 (NCR2). This can recorded in the vicinity of be accessed via the pedestrian the Site over a three year and cycle network in 2.150 Fareham Railway Station period, occurred as a result Stubbington. The wider route is located approximately 1.9 of driver error or temporary links Dover with Cornwall, kilometres to the northeast misjudgement for example connecting major towns and of the Site. Rail services when overtaking. Based on cities including Portsmouth, from Fareham connect to the analysis there does not Southampton, Brighton, regional destinations including appear to be a particular Folkstone, Bournemouth, Southampton and Portsmouth. area or location which shows Dorchester and Plymouth. a particular highway safety 2.151 The service frequency problem or pattern as the 2.147 The existing track between these destinations is incidents occurred at a variety access between Peak Lane considered good with weekly of times, were caused by a and Newlands Farm and the half hourly services during variety of reasons and over a boundary of HMS Collingwood the day and evening periods, three year period do not show is classed as a Public Right Of plus half hourly services on that any one particular area is Way (PROW) on the public Saturdays, and approximately of concern. record. This surfaced track every three hours on Sundays. gives way to an unsurfaced PROW running parallel with the eastern boundary to meet Longfield Avenue to the north. A second unsurfaced PROW passes from Peak Lane to Ranvilles Lane to the south of the Site. CONTEXT - PAGE 58

2.155 It is considered that the levels of vehicle trips and the proposed junction arrangements will not have a material impact on local highway safety, but that the arrangements will be beneficial with modern junctions and measures to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian and cycle journeys.

2.156 As noted above it is proposed that the development site will be accessed from several junctions on Longfield Avenue, Peak Lane and the Stubbington Bypass. The TA confirms that the junctions have been assessed as being appropriate to accommodate the levels of vehicular traffic and pedestrian and cyclist movements associated with the development.

2.157 The TA also considers that the forecast traffic trips associated with the proposed development will not have a severe impact on the operation or safety of the existing local highway network.

Travel Plan

2.158 A Travel Plan (TP) for the proposed uses on the site has also been prepared by TPA. The TP has the key objective of minimising the proportion of journeys made to the site by car, particularly single occupancy trips. The TP contains preliminary targets for travel to the site by all modes of transport and identifies a comprehensive set of measures will be FIGURE: 24 implemented for the various land uses, with monitoring EXISTING HIGHWAYS and remedial actions as appropriate to encourage an Image Top: Longfield Avenue emphasis in sustainable travel Image Centre: Peak Lane behaviour. Image Bottom: Junction of Rowan Way with Peak Lane and Longfield Avenue. CONTEXT - PAGE 59

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A Bypass for Stubbington

2.159 A bypass for Stubbington has been on the drawing board for some 20 years. Questions regarding the delivery of the Solent Enterprise Zone and recent public engagement concerning the realisation of a Bypass have once again brought the delivery of this route to the fore.

2.160 Newlands has been carefully planned to ensure that a Bypass may be finally realised. HLM propose to provide some of the necessary land (i.e. within the application boundary) for the Bypass and as appropriate through private funding secured through the development of Newlands, build this important link within land they control.

2.161 By assisting the delivery FIGURE: 26 of the Stubbington Bypass, Newlands offers the real STUBBINGTON BYPASS opportunity to help reduce OPTIONS traffic and ease congestion through Stubbington and NTS | KEY provide improved access between the Solent Enterprise Hampshire County Council Zone and Gosport to the south (HCC) Option 1 (Blue) and the A27 and areas to the HCC Option 2 (Green) north and west of Fareham. HCC Option 3 (Red) 2.162 At present, access to Daedalus and Gosport from the west is constrained, HCC Preferred Alignment which results in the Gosport peninsula, including Stubbington village, being subjected to significant 2.164 The Stubbington Bypass 2.165 The proposed route of traffic movements, a sizeable would be of clear benefit to the bypass is as promoted proportion of which are from Stubbington, Gosport and the by HCC. As part of this HGV’s. These movements, Local Enterprise Zone. This application, the bypass is and their resultant delays would result in wider benefits proposed to be constructed to journey times, are not to local residents, pedestrians, between Gosport Road and only unsafe, but they are cyclists and public transport Peak Lane in the north, linking unsustainable. users within the Stubbington through the development, until area which could include: such time as HCC can link 2.163 It is acknowledged the bypass to Peak Lane via a that without intervention, • a clear and legible route to new roundabout junction, or these problems are only the Enterprise Zone and until the bypass is completed. set to continue, and will be Gosport; The aspiration is for the exacerbated by the increase • relief on existing roads, final link between Peak Lane in vehicular movements such as Longfield Avenue and Titchfield Road being associated with future planned which would enhance the completed towards the end of housing growth across the sub- pedestrian and cyclist the construction programme, region and the creation of new environment; and which would be subject to a jobs, a significant proportion • a more direct link for bus separate planning application of which will be located within services, pedestrians and or delivered separately by the Solent Enterprise Zone cyclists. HCC. located at Daedlus. CONTEXT - PAGE 61

Evaluation: Connectivity is Key

2.166 Physical links between 2.171 Measures proposed as Newlands and the surrounding part of the development, area are an important including a Travel Plan, component of the schemes pedestrian crossings and Green design. Road and footpath Corridors for pedestrian and links need to be designed to cycle use, will ensure the Site, ensure that people may freely the local community and local move where they need to facilities and amenities are without coming into conflict accessible by non-car modes of and / or resulting in undue transport. disruption to the existing network. The design will ensure that movement between Newlands and both Fareham and Stubbington is made as easy and as safe as possible.

2.167 New road junctions will link Newlands with Longfield Avenue and Peak Lane to the north and the proposed Stubbington Bypass to the south. Similarly new pedestrian and cycle links crossing Longfield Avenue, Peak Lane and the proposed Stubbington Bypass are proposed. Crossings will be carefully located and well signed to ensure their safety.

2.168 Existing Public Rights of Way will be retained and enhanced and wherever practicable these will be extended with further permissive routes.

2.169 To the north proposed new townscape enhancements around Longfield Avenue and Bishopsfield Road seek to improve links between Newlands and Fareham FIGURE: 27 and to create a new urban square, adjacent to the site CONNECTIVITY access, which physically and visually links the Site with the NTS | KEY Broadlaw Walk local shopping area. Application Boundary

2.170 The proposed layout Proposed Stubbington Bypass of the development will be designed sympathetically Potential For a Future Link to Titchfield Road to include public transport improvements thereby Proposed New Access Points Between the Site and Adjacent ensuring a good level of Highways accessibility to and from the Extend Existing Public Rights of Way With New Network of Site for non-car modes of Permissive Footpaths and Cycleways transport. CONTEXT - PAGE 62

Evaluation: Creating a 21st Century Neighbourhood

2.172 The development will 2.177 The scheme will be comprise of high quality developed to embrace the housing, catering for an twelve Building for Life 12 increasingly ageing population criteria developed by CABE and those that work from and the Home Builders home (i.e. buildings for life). As Federation. These criteria such the development seeks to embody the vision of what new respond to current conditions housing developments should and future needs, with the be: attractive, functional and overall aim of providing a high sustainable. The Building quality environment in which for Life criteria are used to to live and play. evaluate the quality of schemes against this vision. 2.173 Rather than attempt to imitate existing built development within its immediate context, the design will be informed and inspired by the character and detail found within the wider town and through reference to exemplar schemes such as Hanham Hall in Bristol or Temple Avenue by Richards Partington Architects (refer to Figure 28).

2.174 Newlands will not seek to recreate, or generate a pastiche of what has gone before, but instead will look towards contemporary sustainable design solutions which effectively integrate into the existing fabric of Fareham by way of referencing common building materials, layout and street hierarchy. FIGURE: 28

2.175 Housing will be HIGH QUALITY designed to the current SUSTAINABLE HOUSING standard or higher and all commercial/social buildings NTS will be designed to a minimum standard of BREEAM Very Image Top: Hanham Hall - Good. Bristol by Barratt Homes

2.176 Housing should include, Image Centre: Temple Avenue at a minimum, on plot by Richards Partington micro power generation and Architects there will be a commitment to ongoing exploration of Image Bottom: Building by appropriate sustainable W3 Architects illustrating the technologies throughout use of low emissivity glazing. the detailed design of the development. CONTEXT - PAGE 63

Newlands will not seek to recreate, or generate a pastiche of what has gone before, but instead will look towards contemporary sustainable design solutions which effectively integrate into the existing fabric of Fareham. EVALUATION - PAGE 64

-3- Evaluation

The evaluation of the site and its context has identified key on-site and off-site features which have helped to inform the decision making process and the continuing evolution of the development proposals.

In summary the site has very Landscape Hydrology few physical constraints to 3.3 Although the land subject 3.6 The Application Site lies development of the type proposed, to development will change in within Flood Zone 1; being those that do exert an influence character, the key landscape an area of Low Probability are as follows: features that contribute to of flooding. Poor infiltration this landscape’s value will does result in a tendency for Physical and be retained and enhanced. fields to become waterlogged. Environmental A Sustainable Drainage System 3.4 To the south the site (SuDS) is proposed to manage Considerations does not follow an existing and mitigate surface water boundary given that the flows. It is predicted that Topography landscape is largely open and new drainage across the Site 3.1 The Site has a gentle undefined. New boundary will result in a 68% reduction fall from north to south of planting is an essential in overland flows and as a between 16m AOD to c3m component to define the consequence significantly AOD. extent of development and reduce the risk of flash soften views from the south. flooding. Agriculture 3.2 The Site comprises Best 3.5 The Site is currently 3.7 Existing fishing ponds and Most Versatile farmland defined within the Fareham within the Site will be retained. ranging from Grade 2 in the Local Development centre to 3a to the north, Framework, (August 2011) Ecology east, west and south and 3b as forming part of the Meon 3.8 Oxleys Coppice is to the south and south east. Strategic Gap (Policy CS22). designated as a Site of Farmland will inevitably Proposals will maintain the Importance for Nature be lost as a consequence of physical and visual separation Conservation (SINC) and development however soils of Fareham and Stubbington as an Ancient Semi Natural may be retained and reused through a mosaic of open Woodland (ASNW). A across the Site’s Green spaces and structural woodland minimum standoff of 15m will Infrastructure. planting. be implemented between the Coppice and any development. EVALUATION PAGE 65

3.9 In addition new fencing Townscape - Density Access Considerations and additional tree and shrub 3.15 Existing development to planting will act to buffer the the north of the Site averages a 3.21 The TA concludes that woodland and restrict access. density of between 32-35dph, there are no valid highway whereas development to the or transport reasons, which 3.10 A total of 128 individual south within Stubbington tends should prevent the delivery of trees, 21 groups of trees, 3 to be of a lower overall density Newlands and that the site is woodlands and 23 hedgerows of around 20dph. Newlands suitable for the uses proposed. are present within the site. will respect this reduction in Where practicable these will be density from north to south. 3.22 Two access points are retained and enhanced to form sought between the Site and the basis of the Site’s Green Townscape - Character Longfield Avenue. The first Infrastructure Network. 3.16 To the north the to form a new junction with townscape character of the area Bishopsfield Road and the Existing Development broadly splits into two distinct second junction between 3.11 A large derelict pig shed areas. Buildings to the north Bishopsfield Road and Peak between Newlands Farm and typically comprise between 2 Lane. the existing fishing ponds is to 3 storey, detached and semi- of note. Given this building’s detached properties, with some 3.23 One access point is scale, lack of screening and taller flatted blocks. Buildings sought between the Site and poor state of repair it appears are typically in brown, red Peak Lane which will provide incongruous within the and yellow brick and arranged access to both the east and to landscape and visually detracts around a distorted grid with the west via a new roundabout from the wider area. This some cul-de-sac areas. junction. building is to be demolished as part of the proposals. 3.17 Given the broadly 3.24 One access is proposed uniform appearance of streets to the development via the Contamination and spaces across this area proposed Stubbington Bypass. 3.12 No land uses have been the townscape is generally to the east of Peak Lane. identified from the historical unremarkable and in places site mapping that are either blank gables and long extents 3.25 New permissive footpath significant or significantly of rear garden fencing result in and cycle links are proposed close to the Site to pose a bland frontages. across the development, north potential contaminative threat. to south and east to west. 3.18 To the south of the site in Services Stubbington the area broadly 3.13 There are no limiting splits into two distinct areas. factors with respect to These areas typically comprise connections to the existing a range from 1 to 2.5 storey network. A foul sewer crosses detached housing, with a high the site from north west percentage of these properties to south east. This sewer built as bungalows. and it’s easement are to be incorporated into the Site’s 3.19 New development will infrastructure. Existing be designed to reflect building overhead cables are to be heights, densities and the undergrounded and / or local street pattern utilising a diverted as appropriate. distorted grid. Buildings will also be designed to reflect local Heritage materials but will not however 3.14 In terms of archaeology mirror local housing style as the western edge of the Site many of the areas surrounding has some potential to have the site now appear dated. Bronze Age remains, however the remainder of the Site has Air Quality and Noise little archaeological potential. 3.20 Baseline conditions indicate that the Site is suitable for development. EVALUATION - PAGE 66

Social and Evaluation FIGURE: 29 Neighbourhood ENVIRONMENTAL Considerations 3.32 The site provides an excellent opportunity for CONSIDERATIONS development which integrates NTS 3.26 A good mix of education, well with the existing area. retail, leisure and recreation The site has no overriding KEY services, facilities, amenities environmental or physical and public transport Application Boundary constraints and provides opportunities are located the opportunity to establish within walking and cycling a sustainable development Topography - slight fall from north distance, however access to which is both physically and to south 16m AOD to 3m AOD. local healthcare provision visually well contained. The would appear to be lacking. Existing Trees and Hedgerows following objectives are a direct result of the evaluation 3.27 There is a local need for of baseline data, the site’s 15m Standoff from Oxleys Coppice family housing, affordable context, constraints and - SINC / Ancient Woodland housing, executive housing opportunities and as a result and housing to cater for an Existing Fishing Ponds of consultation responses: ageing population. Existing Watercourses and Ditches 3.28 Development will Objectives involve a change of use from 33Kv Overhead Power Lines open fields to an urban ONE: environment. Who are we providing for? 11Kv Overhead Power Lines 3.33 Newlands will provide a 3.29 The public footpaths choice of high quality, flexible Southern Water Foul Sewer around the site are currently accommodation to meet the used informally by walkers needs of the local population, Southern Surface Water Sewer such as dog walkers and including provision of up to as a consequence there 40% affordable housing. may be a perceived loss of amenity associated with the 3.34 Newlands will provide development of the site. homes for local people, with an emphasis on family 3.30 Although partially housing, housing for screened views across the professionals such as business site from existing residential leaders, housing for the properties adjacent to the Site active elderly and affordable are possible and as such there homes with a choice of size may be a perceived loss of and tenure. Furthermore the amenity associated with the opportunity of dedicated development of the site. housing for MOD personnel will be explored. 3.31 There is a recorded lack of accessible open space TWO: in South and south west Green Infrastructure Led Fareham. Design 3.35 Newlands will make the most efficient and effective use of land which is well related to its surroundings and which does not compromise the amenity of existing residents or the integrity of surrounding sites with local designations. Existing landscape features will be retained, enhanced and supplemented with a framework of additional new planting to help restore the landscape’s former grain and Strategic Gap quality. Grade 2 Grade 3a Grade 3b EVALUATION - PAGE 68

3.36 The Site’s Green 3.40 Buildings will be FIGURE: 30 Infrastructure will ensure that designed to reflect local Newlands is able to create an materials but will not mirror OPPORTUNITIES open, accessible and engaging local housing style as many of NTS environment which helps to the areas surrounding the site manage the transition now appear dated. Housing KEY between urban and rural will instead be designed for areas, develops wildlife the 21st Century with energy corridors, creates a network efficiency and lifetime home Application Boundary through which people can standards in mind. move freely, increases Links to Broadlaw Walk - Extend opportunities for recreation FIVE: the High Street Into and Through and which strengthens Connectivity is Key The Development the Strategic Gap between 3.41 Newlands will provide Fareham and Stubbington in safe pedestrian / cycle links Provide Additional New Facilities perpetuity. to the wider network, and will Including New Healthcare Centre encourage the use of public THREE: transport links in order to Extend Existing Vegetation to A High Quality Community support non-car transport. Create a new Network of Green Core that Builds on and Infrastructure Complements Broadlaw Walk’s 3.42 Newlands will adopt Provide New Accessible Public Open Existing Offer. shared surface design Space (Arrow Denotes Provision to 3.37 Newlands seeks to strategies to enable all Help Meet Local Deficit create a new 21st Century road users to access the neighbourhood, with new development safely, whilst housing to the east centred creating an attractive, peaceful Development to Reflect Local around ‘Bishopsfield Road and pedestrian priority Townscape Character South’ - a planned extension environment for residents into the site of the existing Potential Area to Accommodate Broadlaw Walk local shopping 3.43 Newlands will ensure Development. area. ‘Bishopsfield Road access for all is considered at South’ seeks to build upon every level of design. Strengthen and Preserve the the existing services available Strategic Gap in Perpetuity in Broadlaw Walk and 3.44 New road junctions will provide a core of community link Newlands with Longfield Proposed Stubbington Bypass facilities and employment Avenue and Peak Lane to opportunities in order to assist the north and the proposed Potential For a Future Link to the work of First Wessex in Stubbington Bypass to the Titchfield Road the ongoing regeneration of south. New pedestrian and the area. At the heart of the cycle links crossing Longfield Proposed New Access Points proposals Newlands creates Avenue, Peak Lane and the Between the Site and Adjacent the opportunity to provide a proposed Stubbington Bypass Highways new healthcare centre, a new are proposed. Crossings will Extend Existing Public Rights primary school and a pub/ be carefully located and well of Way With New Network family restaurant. signed to ensure their safety. of Permissive Footpaths and Cycleways FOUR: 3.45 Existing Public Rights Creating a Sense of Place of Way will be retained and 3.38 Newlands has been enhanced and wherever High Quality Sustainable Housing designed to physically and practicable these will be visually link with the existing extended with further urban edge of Fareham. The permissive routes. design includes new tree and hedge planting, townscape SIX: enhancements along Longfield Sustainable Design – Avenue and Peak Lane and Creating a 21st Century new junction improvements. Neighbourhood. 3.46 Newlands will promote 3.39 Newlands will be the highest quality sustainable designed to reflect building design, creating a ‘place’ which heights and densities from the is both safe and attractive and surrounding area. Newlands which establishes a desirable will also reflect the local street setting, enhancing the quality pattern. of life, health and social well- being. Couples with young children

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-4- Consultation

Hallam Land Management have sought to maintain a dialogue with the local authority, stakeholder groups and the public in the development of proposals for Newlands and are committed to continuing consultation as the scheme develops.

4.1 In May 2007, First 4.3 In response to the issues 4.4 Following feedback Wessex (previously known identified by First Wessex, HLM reviewed their proposals as Portsmouth Housing HLM hosted a community culminating in a second two Association) held a public consultation event held on day public consultation event consultation into proposals the 8th February 2012 at the held on the 10-11th October for development at Broadlaw Wallisdean Junior School. 2013 at the Fareham Leisure Walk. Key issues raised by the HLM sought to continue the Centre. community included a lack of debate, discuss the issues facilities for young people, a and determine whether 4.5 Building on the ideas need for more family houses, there was an opportunity developed in 2012 with a lack of community facilities, to work together with the respect to development that a clear demand for play areas local community to generate meets local need and assists including a toddlers area, a further investment in this part in the regeneration of the kick about space and a teen of Fareham. Development Broadlaw Walk local shopping shelter. Other issues included proposals sought to deliver a area, HLM sought to outline concerns over the limited bus mixed use scheme including their emerging development service to the town centre at affordable, family and proposals including the weekends, no direct cycle link retirement housing, new provision of a bypass for to the centre and a lack of employment opportunities, Stubbington and extensive doctor and dentist surgeries. a new doctor’s surgery, open open space provision. space and allotments on land 4.2 Whilst the development to the north east of the Site. 4.6 The event included at Broadlaw Walk is making The exhibition displayed 8 presentations to key a significant contribution exhibition boards providing stakeholder groups including to improving the area, background information and local Councillors, the the size and nature of this visuals outlining development County Highways Authority, development, means it is opportunities, see Figure 31. representatives of Wallisdean simply not possible to meet Junior and Wallisdean Primary all of those requirements School and the M.O.D. identified by the community, alongside open sessions with particularly new areas of the wider public. open space, kick about areas, a teen shelter and new health facilities. CONSULTATION - PAGE 71

4.7 The exhibition displayed 9 exhibition boards providing background information and visuals showing the emerging proposals for the Newlands development, see Figure 32. Both consultation events were attended by representatives of the client and consultant team who were on hand to answer questions.

4.8 The Statement of Community Involvement (SCI) that accompanies the application sets out more detail regarding these consultation events and outlines both consultee responses to the proposals and the way in which the scheme has been changed to address feedback.

4.9 It is anticipated that if the application is granted outline consent, then a further round of public and stakeholder consultation will be undertaken via a series of workshops and / or meetings in order to develop a Design Code aimed at steering the detailed design of the development and ensuring that Newlands delivers a high quality environment for all. It will be essential that the development of a Design Code for Newlands has both public and local authority ‘buy in’ to realise this ambition.

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION BOARDS FEBRUARY 2012

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PUBLIC CONSULTATION BOARDS OCTOBER 2013

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Post Application Consultation

4.10 HLM submitted a planning Fareham Borough Council application for development Urban Design Officer at Newlands in February 2014. The contents of this amended 4.14 Consultation with the 4.15 HLM have also Design and Access Statement Urban Design Officer at responded by including a small combines the information FBC raised two fundamental arcade of local shops and a care contained within the original concerns with the proposals as home along the High Street to application alongside proposed submitted, these are quoted as increase its functionality as a alterations to the proposals, follows: visitor destination. following constructive post application consultation with “The absence of a true heart to the 4.16 Open spaces and the pub Fareham Borough Council and settlement, which would help to / family restaurant originally Hampshire County Council, create a better sense of place. Whilst proposed to the south of the into a single consolidated attempting to link with Broadlaw bypass have been brought to document. Walk is appropriate in the context the north as a consequence of of seeking to create a ‘High Street’, realigning the Bypass further 4.11 Post application it will in reality result in a fractured to the south. The realignment discussions between HLM linear run of uses lacking the of the proposed Bypass / their consultant team, cohesiveness of a normal centre. I has been drawn to reflect Fareham Borough Council and would advocate that the school and Hampshire County Council’s Hampshire County Council health centre be ‘anchored’ by a new preferred alignment. continue to inform proposals public park that could be shared for the site. with residents on the north side 4.17 Minor comments raised of Longfield Avenue, and that the by the Urban Design officer 4.12 Meetings took place in restaurant is moved north to the other including street cross sections, June 2014 and December 2014 community services” depth of private frontages, with planning and design concerns over parking for officers at Fareham Borough “The placement of two significant, terraced housing etc have all Council to discuss the principle open space and sports pitches been addressed within the of the development in terms of at the periphery of the site and current proposals. its location and its integration in part on the south side of the with the existing settlement, bypass. This results in isolated Hampshire County Council ecological considerations and spaces that are hidden from Highways viability. sufficient natural surveillance, further from residents and 4.18 HLM have undertaken 4.13 In addition several dangerous for many users to cross a series of meetings with meetings have been held the bypass.(assuming free flow representatives from HCC in between November 2014 is required for strategic traffic order to discuss and January 2015 with HCC movements).” to discuss the routing and • the alignment and extent of configuration of the bypass, 4.14 In order to address these the proposed Stubbington internal road alignments, issues HLM have sought to Bypass; proposed junctions and redesign the ‘High Street’ to • the number of access streetscape enhancements include a larger civic square points proposed onto the along Longfield Avenue, at the junction of Longfield Bypass; Bishopsfield Avenue and Peak Avenue and Bishopsfield Road • Newlands proposed Lane and highway capacity and and have relocated the primary internal road modelling. school opposite the health configuration; centre in order to anchor this • a set of agreed parameters space. In addition the High for strategic highway Street has been modified to modelling in order to include a linear ‘Ribbon Park’ predict the impact of the linking the civic square in the proposals with and without north to a broader area of open the Bypass; and space including playing fields • the conceptual design of and adventure play to the streetscape enhancements south. along Longfield Avenue and Bishopsfield Road. CONSULTATION - PAGE 75

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POST APPLICATION DESIGN AND ACCESS ISSUES

KEY Fareham Borough Council Hampshire County Council

A The need for a “true heart to the settlement” C The need to realign the proposed Bypass to necessitating the redesign of the High Street, accord with HCCs preferred alignment. the inclusion of additional facilities and the The need to realign the internal road layout relocation of the primary school. D to limit the number of proposed crossroads B The need to relocate open space and the and provide a more direct link to Peak Lane. pub / family restaurant to the north of the proposed Bypass and link this more E The need to reposition playing fields to the effectively with the High Street. west and include some parking for their wider use.

E The need for greater clarity regarding proposed streetscape enhancements along Longfield Avenue and Bishopsfield Road. -5- Design Principles

“The Government attaches great importance to the design of the built environment. Good design is a key aspect of sustainable development, is indivisible from good planning, and should contribute positively to making places better for people.” (NPPF Para 56) DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 77

Our Proposals

5.1 This section sets out the • To deliver a high quality • To establish a legible rationale which has informed “place” which is sustainable, environment, with a the design of the masterplan. safe, and attractive; The choice of interconnecting It considers the inherent and layout illustrated on the attractive streets and underlying characteristics masterplan and described pedestrian routes of the site and how these in further detail within this which provide excellent should shape and structure DAS provides a high quality connectivity through and the development. Overlying built and landscaped design around the site. this, the process considers that incorporates Best • To ensure well designed the location and extent of the Practice principles. Using pedestrian / cycle links built development and Green as a reference the core with Fareham to the north, Infrastructure. design texts of the NPPG Stubbington and the Solent and “Manual for Streets I Enterprise Zone to the Design Objectives and II”. south and to the wider • To deliver a mix of housing countryside. 5.2 The vision responds (including affordable • To enhance the townscape to current conditions and housing) - up to 1100 along Longfield Avenue future needs, with the overall new dwellings, offering and Bishopsfield Road aim of providing a high 2-5 bedroom properties, with an emphasis on quality environment. There comprising of a range of regulating traffic speeds are a number of key design house types from linked and improving pedestrian objectives which inform the terrace houses to detached linkage north to the south Illustrative Masterplan and properties. in order to help integrate which are explained in detail • To assist with the Newlands into the existing in the DAS: provision of a Bypass for settlement edge. Stubbington. • To adopt inclusive design, • To provide an integrated by making the place network of public open accessible for all. spaces and new play • To promote sustainability facilities which meet the and reduce energy needs of the development consumption. and help provide for a deficit of open spaces in south Fareham. • To strengthen the physical and visual integrity of the gap between Fareham and Stubbington • To enhance site wide biodiversity. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 78

Design Evolution

5.3 Having gained a good understanding of the existing site and place, through the various environmental and technical studies, it is possible to formulate an appropriate masterplan response.

5.4 The Masterplan process seeks to achieve an optimum solution that minimises potential adverse effects on the environment whilst delivering a responsive layout, which maximises environmental, social and community benefits. The development proposals have evolved over time through a series of iterations. This process seeks to minimise any adverse environmental impacts whilst maximising economic, social and sustainability benefits. The following plans illustrate the schemes evolution and development;

Original Concept Plan

5.5 HLM originally engaged with the public and various stakeholder groups such as First Wessex, the Princes Trust and the leadership of Wallisdean Junior School etc in (February 2012). At this time the plans sought to respond to the regeneration proposals for the Broadlaw Walk local shopping area, led by First Wessex, which were ongoing FIGURE: 34 at the time. Proposals were limited in scale and scope to ORIGINAL CONCEPT PLAN 350 residential units, a care home, an Enterprise Hub, a new healthcare centre, allotments and associated green infrastructure to the east of Peak Lane. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 79

Consultation Masterplan

5.6 Feedback from our original consultation event was mixed. Underlying all responses was surprise that further development would be required in the Borough over and above development at Welbourne.

5.7 Clear messages highlighted the local need for a healthcare centre but concerns were raised in relation to the delivery of additional shops and/or community facilities given potential competition between the development and Broadlaw Walk. Furthermore there were concerns that an Enterprise Hub would compete with the Solent Enterprise Zone to the south and additional new housing would increase pressure on local roads already perceived to be heavily congested.

5.8 HLM determined to undertake further technical work in relation to economic testing, transport and objectively assessed housing needs in order to determine whether the proposals should be developed further. These studies indicated that Fareham Borough Council’s strategic development area to the north of the town at Welbourne was failing to deliver for planned growth and that the delivery FIGURE: 35 of the Solent Enterprise Zone was being held back as CONSULTATION MASTERPLAN a result of restrictions within the existing highway network. Moreover, consultation with 5.9 As a consequence HLM 5.10 During the development the leadership at Wallisdean developed proposals, for up of this Masterplan a number School concluded that the to 1550 houses, a healthcare of different Bypass scenarios student role was in decline and centre, primary school, pub/ were explored, examining the school’s sustainability was family restaurant, Stubbington alternative alignments for in question. Bypass, allotments and this route. The team selected associated green infrastructure an alignment which they on land to the east and west of considered balanced housing Peak Lane. Proposals sought need against environmental to continue to support the considerations such as regeneration of Broadlaw Walk the preservation of the whilst delivering a Bypass for gap between Fareham and Stubbington, unlocking the Stubbington and impact on Enterprise Zone and assisting landscape features etc. Wallisdean school with a planned influx of new family housing. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 80

5.11 In response to pre application consultation the scheme was changed as follows:

1. The pub was relocated to 7. The number of access the north of the bypass so points between the bypass as to ensure new residents and the development was can access the pub without reduced from 5 to 3 in the need to cross the order to address concerns bypass. regarding road safety and conflicts between Bypass 2. An additional playing users and resident traffic. field was been added to the north of the existing 8. Additional hedge / tree ponds and the open space planting was included to modified in this vicinity the east of Stubbington in to provide additional open the vicinity of the Gosport space to the north east. Road Link to address This was to ensure that a concerns regarding views playing field is accessible of the Bypass in this area. for both existing and proposed residents to both 9. Play areas were slightly the east and west of Peak adjusted to ensure that all Lane without the need to parts of the development cross the bypass. fall within 400m of an equipped site. – The play 3. The allotments were area closest to Oxleys moved south from their Coppice was relocated in existing position and the consultation with the teams buffer along the western ecologist given concerns edge of Oxleys Coppice regarding noise disturbance strengthened. The etc. allotments were moved in response to questions about 5.12 Please refer to Figure 36 access and concerns that local roads to the north for the Application Masterplan would have been used for parking. A new dedicated area for allotment parking was also indicated on the masterplan.

4. A dedicated new access to Newlands Farm was provided as the existing track was severed by the bypass.

5. Existing public rights of way have been more clearly defined.

6. Additional ponds were added to provide dedicated drainage to the Bypass. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 81

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APPLICATION MASTERPLAN

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Final Masterplan

5.13 In response to consultation received from Fareham Borough Council and Hampshire County Council during the application process the proposals have been updated as follows:

1. The alignment of the 7. Additional playing fields bypass has been changed have been added to the to reflect Hampshire south east to include a County Councils (HCC) small dedicated car park. preferred alignment. As a consequence the playing 8. The allotments have been fields previously proposed relocated to the east of to the south of the bypass Peak Lane in order to bring have been brought to the these closer to the heart of north and now feature as the development. a destination at the end of the High Street. 9. Development either side of Peak Lane has been scaled 2. The High Street has back resulting in an overall been redesigned in order reduction in proposed to promote pedestrian housing from 1550 to 1100 priority and to extend units. the public square against Longfield Avenue south 10. Playing fields to the into the development. west of Peak Lane have been relocated closer to 3. Additional uses are proposed housing and proposed along the High are to include a small Street to include a small dedicated car park. arcade of shops and a care home. 11. Further discussions with HCC concerning 4. The proposed school has streetscape enhancements been relocated further along Longfield Avenue to the north opposite the and Bishopsfield Road are health centre and adjacent ongoing. Current proposals to Longfield Avenue. The include a reduction in school and health centre the carriageway width, a are to be configured in wider combined footway order to frame the public and cycleway adjacent the square proposed between carriageway to the south them. of Longfield Avenue, the inclusion of courtesy 5. To the east of Peak Lane pedestrian crossings, the internal highway enhanced road and footway network has been materials and street tree reconfigured to eliminate planting. multiple crossroads and to create a more direct link to Peak Lane.

6. The number of access points proposed between the development and the bypass have been reduced from 3 to 1. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 83

The Proposed Scheme

Parameters Plan and Illustrative Masterplan

5.14 The development 5.19 At this stage, the final proposals are illustrated by the mix of market and affordable Parameters Plan (Figure 37) homes has not been fixed. which identifies the amount The final mix will be subject of built development, and the of further discussion with distribution of land uses. the Local Authority and will therefore be subject of a 5.15 In accordance with reserved matters application. DCLG publication “Guidance The form and layout of the on Local Information development will reflect the Requirements and Validation” principles established in this (2010) an Illustrative Design and Access Statement. Masterplan (Figure 38), has also been prepared, the purpose of 5.20 As a working assumption which is to demonstrate the to assist the preparation of the general design principles that Illustrative Masterplan and could be adopted for the new Parameters Plan, the following residential development, and mix of dwelling types has been how the development could be adopted: laid out within the parameters illustrated on the Development Dwelling Type Floor Area (m2) Masterplan. Average Number 2 Bedroom Flat 82 55 (5%) 5.16 The Illustrative 2 Bedroom Houses 80 275 (25%) Masterplan indicates the principles of urban structure 3 Bedroom Houses 96 440 (40%) and urban grain, i.e. the framework and the layout 4 Bedroom Houses 125 275 (25%) of streets and routes, the 5 Bedroom Houses 167 55 (5%) location, arrangement and design of the development Total 1100 (100%) blocks, plot arrangement, and green infrastructure. The plan provides an approximate Quantum of Development location of buildings across the site, and how the built form could relate to the streets/ 5.21 The development 5.22 An average density of public realm. will comprise a variety 32.5 dwellings per hectare of dwelling types from reflects Government guidance Quantum of Development and detached and semi-detached and the need to use land Mix of uses housing to small groups of efficiently and are comparable terrace accommodation, to existing densities across the 5.17 In summary the amount apartments and cottages. urban edge of south Fareham. of development proposed on The main objective is for the Housing will be designed to the Site is up to 1100 dwellings, development to offer a range maintain good permeability with a mix of dwelling types of accommodation with a ensuring that all residents have from 2 bed apartments to 2-5 choice of houses to provide for easy access to Bishopsfield bedroom houses, with up to single occupancy and family Road South, internal Estate 40% being affordable. This mix accommodation. This will Roads, the public right of way is further complemented by a foster a wide demographic and network and to accessible carehome on 0.5ha. a mixed community. public open space.

5.18 Alongside new housing, the proposed development includes a new primary school on 2.8ha, a new healthcare centre on 0.4ha, flexible retail space on 0.18ha, and a pub / family restaurant on 0.5ha. FAREHAM

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PARAMETERS PLAN

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Application redline - total Existing woodland retained Alignment of Proposed area = 114ha (including and protected with 15m Stubbington Bypass - Stubbington Bypass and buffer. assumes alignment follows access junctions). the Councils preferred route. Existing ponds retained. Land within the applicants Indicative route for primary control road infrastructure - exact routing of internal Proposed Primary Vehicular infrastructure subject to Access from Longfield agreement. A1 Zone for proposed Avenue / Junction with residential development A1- Bishopsfield Road. A9, including internal road Indicative circulation links infrastructure and incidental Proposed Secondary Access across Green Infrastructure green spaces = c34.1ha - up to from Longfield Avenue. - exact routing of internal 1100 dwellings @ an average infrastructure subject to Proposed Primary Access density of 32.5 dwellings per agreement. from Peak Lane. hectare (dph). Existing Public Rights of Way Proposed Access from retained and enhanced. B Zone for proposed Stubbington Bypass. healthcare facility = 0.4ha. Proposed Emergency Access Proposed new access to Newlands Farm. Zone for proposed primary from Rowan Way. C school = 2.8ha. PARAMETERS SCHEDULE D Zone for proposed flexible retail units / apartments = up Zone Zone Density Height Building Gross Floor to 6 no. occupying 0.18ha. Area Range Storey Height above Area (sq.m) (Max) existing levels E Zone for Care Home = 0.5ha. (Max) A1 4.4ha 25-35 dph 2.5 9.5m n/a A2 2.3ha 25-35 dph 2.5 9.5m n/a F Zone for proposed Pub / A3 2.7ha 30-35 dph 3.0 9.5m n/a Restaurant = 0.5ha A4 2.5ha 30-40 dph 2.5 9.5m n/a A5 4.6ha 25-35 dph 3.0 9.5m n/a A6 5.7ha 30-35 dph 3.0 9.5m n/a Zone for proposed Green A7 3.9ha 25-35 dph 2.0 11m n/a Infrastructure. Includes A8 3.9ha 30-40 dph 3.0 9.5m n/a Public Open Space, equipped A9 4.0ha 25-35 dph 2.5 11m n/a childrens play areas, B 0.4ha n/a 3.0 12.5m c.1600 Sustainable Drainage (SuDS), C 2.8ha n/a 2.0 9m c.2800 tree, hedge and shrub D 0.18ha n/a 2.0 9.5m c.450 (ground planting, meadow creation, floor only) wetland, permissive paths E 0.5ha n/a 2.0 9.5m c.3800 and cycleways (c75.52ha). F 0.5ha n/a 2.0 9m c.550 Zone for proposed structural G 1.0 n/a n/a n/a n/a

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Application redline - total Proposed Playing Fields for Indicative route for internal area = 114Ha (including formal recreation. Stubbington Bypass). road infrastructure - exact routing of internal 6 Allotment gardens, including Land within the applicants infrastructure subject to gated car parking area - circa control agreement. 1ha / 80 plots. Proposed permissive Existing and proposed tree Built Development footpaths / cycleways. and hedgerow planting. Total = 38.48ha Existing lengths of hedgerow Existing footpaths are to be and hedgerow trees are to be Residential Development in a retained along their original retained where practicable mix of size and tenure. Circa alignment and enhanced and used as the basis for the 34.1ha, 1100 dwellings @ an with new surfacing and site’s Green Infrastructure average of 32.5 dwellings per signage. hectare (dph). network. Potential bypass link between 1 Healthcare Facility providing Proposed structural Titchfield Road and Peak for a GP surgery and flexible woodland planting Lane and between Peak Lane treatment rooms for visiting comprising blocks of native and the site - to be subject professionals such as Physio- deciduous broadleaved to a separate planning therapists, Chiropractors woodland. application at a later date etc - circa 0.4ha including 9 Proposed new access to dedicated car parking. Oxleys Coppice retained and brought under active Newlands Farm. 2 management. the coppice is 10 Two Form Entry Primary Demolition of the Piggeries to include a minimum buffer School - circa 2.8ha including within Newlands Farm. car parking and outdoor play of 15m to development. space. 11 Proposed Offsite woodland Land Subject to permission 3 Flexible Retail Space for up creation. for the construction of a to 6 shops - circa 0.18ha Solar farm Historic field boundaries to 4 Care Home - circa 0.5ha be restored. including car parking and private gardens Existing field boundaries to 5 be enhanced. Public House / Family Restaurant - circa 0.5ha including car parking and Access and Circulation outdoor seating area. Proposed Primary Vehicular Access from Longfield Green Infrastructure - circa Avenue / Junction with 75.52ha (excluding allotments) Bishopsfield Road.

Public open space, including Proposed Secondary Access grassland and meadow areas from Longfield Avenue. for informal recreation and bio-diversity enhancement, Proposed Primary Access includes specimen tree from Peak Lane. planting and seating areas. Proposed Access from Sustainable Drainage System Stubbington Bypass. (SuDS) including attenuation basins, wetland and swales. Emergency Access from Rowan Way. Equipped adventure play 7 area catering for all ages Alignment of Proposed (includes 1 no. N.E.A.P and Stubbington Bypass. multiple L.E.A.Ps and L.A.Ps) N

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Amount, Use and Scale FIGURE: 39

5.23 The outline planning Building on Broadlaw’s PROPOSED DENSITY AND SCALE application covers a existing Offer: NTS total area of 114 hectares (including land required 5.27 The development offers KEY for the implementation and the potential to create a new screening of a new bypass to ‘High Street’, extending the DENSITY Stubbington). In summary existing local shopping area 35 - 40 dwellings per hectare (dph) the amount of development at Broadlaw Walk into and proposed within the site is as through the development. follows: 30-35 dph 5.28 Anchoring the site Residential Land adjacent to Longfield Avenue 25-30 dph / Bishopsfield Road a new 5.24 The development healthcare centre (0.4ha) and provides a total of 34.1 a primary school (2.8ha) are SCALE hectares for residential proposed. These buildings development, providing and adjacent hard paved Maximum 3 storeys up to 1100 dwellings. The public square seeks to provide development will provide a landmark adjacent to the for a broad mix of dwellings Site’s main entrance and will Maximum 2.5 storeys and house types, ranging help to physically and visually from 2 bed apartments to 2-5 tie Newlands with Broadlaw Maximum 2 storeys bedroom houses, offering a Walk further to the north. mix of market housing from first time homes to larger 5.29 The Health Centre is family homes. planned to comprise a single Non-residential use building with a gross internal 5.25 Typically housing area of up to 1600 sq.m, density helps to determine constructed to a maximum the character of the height of 3 storeys (12.5m) streets, the design of the and arranged with a public development blocks and frontage and private parking the types of houses. An for staff and patients to the appropriate density level, rear. given the surrounding urban edge, is thought to equate 5.30 A contemporary new to an average net density of Primary School (2.8ha) between 32-33dph. is proposed opposite the healthcare centre. New 5.26 Density across the buildings are to be laid out to development will vary with provide an active frontage to lower densities to the south the proposed ‘High Street’. and west opposite open space and higher densities 5.31 New school buildings to the north and north will be contemporary in east adjacent Bishopsfield design comprising of a Road South (within the maximum 2 storeys in height development) and Longfield (9m) and up to 2800 sq.m Avenue to the north. Lower total gross internal area. density areas will typically comprise detached and semi-detached housing and cottages with front and rear gardens arranged to either front the street or within informal clusters around a court. Higher density areas will typically front the street and include more linked properties including some modern terraced housing and apartments.

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Green Infrastructure:

5.32 Anchoring the ‘High 5.38 Integral to the scheme is 5.43 The development seeks Street’ at its southern end a a broad network of public open to extend and enhance new public house / family spaces, including ‘Greenways’, existing hedgerows, trees and restaurant is proposed (0.5ha). linear parks, structural woodland blocks with new At a maximum of 2 storeys landscape, a meadow mosaic native broadleaved (9m) and up to a total gross and habitat areas (75.52ha). tree, shrub and hedgerow internal floor area of up to planting. Proposed new habitat 550 sq.m. this use seeks to 5.39 These areas combine areas include the creation of capitalise on both existing to create a robust Green woodland understorey and and proposed residents in and Infrastructure which builds transitional edge planting that around the Site. upon the Site’s existing natural blend into meadow grassland, assets and offers betterment along with habitat ponds and 5.33 Along the southern in terms of bio-diversity wetland areas. This diverse edge of Fareham buildings enhancement, public amenity mosaic of habitats will bring are predominantly 2 storeys and flood storage. Section 5 both biodiversity and public in height with a number of provides further details with amenity benefits to the wider taller houses and flats at 2.5 regard to the Site’s Green area. and 3 storeys in key locations Infrastructure design. on corners or concentrated 5.44 A series of both around the Broadlaw Walk 5.40 Public open space will permanently wet and area. To the south buildings include formal footpaths, areas seasonally wet ponds and within Stubbington tend to of amenity mown grass and basins along the southern be 2 storeys in height with a species rich flowering meadow edge of the development will greater number of bungalows grassland. These spaces will provide both surface water evident across the area. provide for both formal sports attenuation (SuDS) and wetland and informal recreational habitat. 5.34 To reflect local activities alongside additional character buildings within the habitat to enhance site wide Meeting Our Objectives development will range from biodiversity. a maximum of 3 storeys to 5.45 The development the north and north east down 5.41 Integral to the layout mix and distribution of to 2 storeys to the south and are a number of equipped landuses have been developed west. The height of buildings is children’s play areas, designed specifically to meet Objective indicated on Figure 39. to be of sufficient size to offer One, namely: toddler, child and teenage 5.35 Buildings will be play provision. Play spaces will “Newlands will provide a designed to have a variation comprise a Neighbourhood choice of high quality, flexible in their height from ground Equipped Area for Play accommodation to meet the needs to ridge or eaves heights. The (N.E.A.Ps) located adjacent of the local population, including arrangement of buildings playing fields to the south and provision of up to 40% affordable within a plot and subtle a number of Locally Equipped housing.” changes in height will create Areas for Play (L.E.A.Ps). All a varied roofline across the proposed housing will fall and Objective Two; development and add visual within 400m of an equipped interest along the streets. play space. “Newlands will make the most efficient and effective use of 5.36 Building footprints vary 5.42 Newlands will make land which is well related to its considerably between a 2 bed provision for circa 80 new surroundings and which does and a 5 bed unit therefore the allotment plots with associated not compromise the amenity of upper and lower limits are car parking and tool storage existing residents or the integrity defined as falling between (1.0ha). of surrounding sites with local 6-11m in width and 6-11m front designations. Existing landscape to back. features will be retained, enhanced and supplemented 5.37 New buildings will have with a framework of additional a good sense of proportion, new planting to help restore the both in their mass and their landscapes former grain and elevation i.e. the positioning of quality.” windows and doors, the use of chimneys etc. 5.46 Refer to Sections 1 and 3 for further detail concerning our objectives. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 91

The development provides Anchoring the site adjacent to A contemporary new Primary a total of 34.1 hectares for Longfield Road / Bishopsfield School (2.8ha) is proposed, residential development, Road, a new healthcare centre is positioned opposite the providing up to 1100 dwellings. proposed (0.4ha). healthcare centre.

Up to 6 flexible retail units Positioned close to the Anchoring the ‘High Street’ at (0.18ha), complementing the healthcare centre and local its southern end a new public existing provision on Broadlaw shops, a care home (0.5ha) house / family restaurant is Walk, will be accessible for new providing up to 80 beds is proposed (0.5ha). and existing residents. proposed.

Integral to the scheme are a Proposed habitat areas include Integral to the scheme is a broad number of equipped children’s the creation of woodland network of public open spaces, play areas, designed to be understorey and transitional including ‘Greenways’, linear of sufficient size to offer edge planting that blend into parks, structural landscape, a toddler, child and teenage play meadow grassland, along with meadow mosaic and habitat provision. habitat ponds and wetland areas. areas (75.52ha).

Newlands will make provision A series of both permanently for circa 80 new allotment plots and seasonally wet ponds and with associated car parking and basins along the southern edge tool storage (1.0ha). of the development will provide FIGURE: 40 surface water attenuation (SuDS) and wetland habitat. MIX OF USES PROPOSED DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 92

Layout and Character FIGURE: 41

5.47 There are no definitive LAYOUT - FRONTAGE AND CORNER PLOTS best practice dimensions for development block size Linked dwellings provide a continuous or form. For the most part frontage along main routes development blocks will be arranged to ensure public frontages and secure private rear gardens.

5.48 The arrangement of buildings within development blocks is defined largely by their plan form, height, and scale. To maintain good legibility and permeability the block arrangement will be subdivided by a choice of interconnecting streets and pathways. This will create a human scale and finer pedestrian grain to the development.

5.49 Best practice advocates that a mix of both wide and narrow frontage plan forms should be used. Wide frontage buildings will allow for a greater opportunity of variation along the street, whilst a narrow frontage approach will establish a run Key Buildings wrap around Landmark features such as of linked dwellings and corners and terminate vistas specimen tree planting aids continuous frontages. orientation

Corner Plot Arrangements Landmark Features

5.50 How streets interconnect 5.51 Landmark features or 5.53 Other distinctions will be or development blocks change points of focus allow users achieved by the careful use of direction are critical to orientate themselves, building height and mass. A components of ‘the place’. Best creating an easily navigable limited number of taller 2.5 practice examples follow the and distinctive environment. - 3 storey buildings, if well principle of a continuous built Appropriate features or points located, can add prominence frontage and/or focal building of focus include public squares, within a street of 2 storey or space ‘wrapping’ around a pocket parks, prominent buildings. The subtle use of corner. This provides a positive buildings, street trees, public materials and colour will also definition to the street and art, and smaller items such as achieve this affect. avoids ‘weak’ ill-defined edges. street furniture. In addition, this provides 5.54 Streets that lead to opportunities for landmark 5.52 The use of landmarks landmarks will be a key design buildings that terminate or such as a building projecting principle. Given the Site’s help frame views along the onto the street, or a gable wider context streets will be street. end facing onto the street in laid out in a distorted grid with an otherwise straight line of landmarks at key intersections buildings will provide identity of blocks as well as building within the layout. groups. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 93

FIGURE: 42

LAYOUT - VISTAS

Key buildings such as the school will be used to terminate views and act as landmarks within the streetscene

Development blocks are laid out in an informal distorted grid.

Housing will actively front Linear ‘Greenways’ help to emphasis key open spaces vistas with avenue tree planting

Views and Vistas

5.55 The detailed block and 5.57 More intimate, glimpsed, street layout will be arranged or framed views will also so that it comprises a series of enrich the scheme. This will attractive views and vistas. This be achieved, for example, by will add a certain character and including a street tree within charm to the development, and the view that is framed by a respond to traditional building group, or a building place making principles. line which deliberately restricts Furthermore views and vistas and then suddenly channels a help to reinforce and create a view to a landmark building. legible environment which is easy to navigate. 5.58 The detailed design will also include subtle variations 5.56 The street and in the building line, in terms of development blocks within scale, height, and set back of the Site will provide a varied buildings from the footway. sequence of connecting views This will be supplemented by (short or long), which lead quality materials and landscape or draw the eye from one treatment which will produce feature to another. The use an attractive street. of the distorted grid with offset junctions will help to encourage views towards landmark buildings, open spaces, street trees and the wider countryside. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 94

Street Frontage Peak Lane North FIGURE: 43

5.59 To define the boundaries 5.64 This area comprises PROPOSED CHARACTER between private and public of predominantly 2 to 2.5 spaces, all dwellings will have storey housing at an average NTS | KEY some form of private frontage. density of between 30 to These will tend to be small 35dph. Housing will be largely arranged to form perimeter along the ‘High Street’ and Peak Lane North Estate Roads, approximately 2 blocks with modest public metres in depth, whilst in front gardens defined by Side Streets, and Courts there hedgerows and low fencing Peak Lane South will be the opportunity for and larger private gardens increased frontages. to their rear. Housing will Newlands Central Belt typically comprise semi- 5.60 It is important that detached and detached Newlands South frontages are not excessive dwellings with individual and and that buildings still relate shared garaging. and interact with the public Bishopsfield South realm. In general, the use of 5.65 This area will include a smaller private frontages with mix of 2, 3 and 4 bed housing Longfield South larger rear gardens should be providing accommodation the predominate theme along for young couples, small to the main routes and around medium sized family groups public spaces, with larger front and professionals. gardens used to define corners or vistas along Side Streets Peak Lane South and within Courts. 5.66 This area will be similar 5.61 Frontages will be defined in style to the Peak Lane North by the use of consistent area however housing will boundary treatments, which comprise almost exclusively reflect the local vernacular of 2 storeys and will be laid and will be kept clear by the out at an average density of provision of bin storage to the between 25 to 30dph, befitting side or rear of plots. its transitional role between urban and rural areas. Character 5.67 Housing will be arranged 5.62 Figure 43 illustrates in a mix of perimeter blocks one possible distribution of and Courts with both large proposed character areas public front and rear gardens across the development. defined by hedgerows and low The boundaries between fencing. Housing will typically areas of differing character comprise detached properties are rarely definitive and and cottages with individual as such one character area garaging. tends to blend with the next. This is particularly true as a 5.68 This area will include 2 common palette of materials, and 3 bed housing but will also architectural styles and see a higher overall percentage detailing will be utilised to of 4 and 5 bed houses, tie different areas together, providing accommodation for and promote a sense of unity families and professionals. across the Site.

5.63 A common palette of materials and detailing etc, used to develop Site unity will be balanced with the need for variety to create visual interest, aid Site legibility, i.e. enabling people to quickly identify where they are and to avoid monotonous, bland environments.

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Bishopsfield South Newlands Central Belt FIGURE: 44 5.69 This area comprises 5.73 Forming a wide central of predominantly 2 to 3 band across the development LAYOUT - CHARACTER / storey housing at an average this area seeks to provide a HOUSING density of between 35 to transitional character between 40dph. Housing will be largely the Bishopsfield South and arranged to form perimeter Longfield South Areas to the blocks around streets forming north east and the, Peak Lane a more regular grid pattern. Areas and Newlands South Housing will have small public areas towards the west and front gardens defined by a south respectively. mix of low railings, walls and ornamental shrub planting. 5.74 As a consequence the Private gardens will be street pattern varies between a included to their rear. more regular grid to the north and a distorted grid to the 5.70 Housing will typically west. Housing ranges between comprise small runs of 2 and 2.5 storeys with a mix of modern terraced housing, both apartments and housing semi-detached housing and to cater for all needs. some apartments with the occasional detached house in 5.75 Front gardens vary in key locations. Garaging will size and boundary treatment typically be on plot or within albeit hedges and low walling shared garaging. are favoured.

5.71 This area will include Newlands South a mix of 2 bed apartments, 2 and 3 bed houses and an 5.76 This area is similar in occasional 4 bed unit in key character to the Peak Lane locations. Given that this South Area in that it will housing lies close to both predominantly comprise existing and proposed facilities almost exclusively of 2 storeys properties seek to provide and will be laid out at an accommodation for young average density of between couples, mixed family groups 25 to 30dph, befitting its and the active elderly. transitional role between urban and rural areas.

Longfield South 5.77 Housing will be arranged in a mix of perimeter blocks 5.72 This area will be similar and Courts with both large in character to the Bishopsfield public front and rear gardens South area however there defined by hedgerows and low will be a greater emphasis walling. Housing will typically on the use of semi-detached comprise detached properties Image Top: Linked dwellings housing in place of terraces, and cottages with individual will be used to emphasise the inclusion of a greater garaging. important road frontages and number of 4 bed units and the open spaces. introduction of some hedged 5.78 This area will include 3 boundaries fronting public and 4 bed housing but will also Image Top Centre: Prominent open spaces. see a higher overall percentage detached properties will be of 5 bed houses, providing used to mark key corners and accommodation for families vistas within lower density and professionals. areas.

Image Bottom Centre: Taller 3 storey houses and apartments will be used sparingly within the Bishopsfield South and Longfield South Areas.

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FIGURE: 45 Bishopsfield and Longfield South - More regular grid, typically smaller LAYOUT - CHARACTER housing arranged in perimeter blocks

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Broadlaw Walk and New High Street

5.82 HLM maintain that in 5.79 Development Objective 5.80 Development Objective order to assist with the further Three states: Four states: regeneration of the Broadlaw Walk local shopping area “ Newlands seeks to create a new “Newlands has been designed one must improve both its 21st Century neighbourhood, with to physically and visually link desirability, its accessibility new housing to the east centred with the existing urban edge of and its public image. around ‘Bishopsfield Road South’ Fareham. The design includes - a planned extension into the site new tree and hedge planting, 5.83 In response to of the existing Broadlaw Walk townscape enhancements along consultation a new healthcare local shopping area. ‘Bishopsfield Longfield Avenue and Peak Lane centre is proposed. The Road South’ seeks to build upon and new junction improvements.” proposed health centre is to sit the existing services available opposite a new primary school in Broadlaw Walk and provide 5.81 These two objectives in order to anchor the Site a core of community facilities in combination have steered alongside Longfield Avenue and employment opportunities the design of Newlands and and to frame and define an in order to assist the work of informed the manner in which open paved square which in First Wessex in the ongoing new development has been turn provides both a sense of regeneration of the area. At the planned to link and relate to arrival to Newlands as well as a heart of the proposals Newlands the existing urban edge of physical link north to Broadlaw provides the opportunity to Fareham. Walk. provide a new healthcare centre, a new primary school, local shops, a care home and a pub/family restaurant.”

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LAYOUT - CONNECTING NEWLANDS TO BROADLAW WALK

A new healthcare centre and primary school Existing planting along Longfield act as landmarks to announce arrival to the Avenue retained and supplemented site and actively front the High Street. with additional specimen tree planting.

A tree lined avenue defines Bishopsfield A new ‘Squareabout’ or shared surface, paved Road South - the new ‘High Street’ - junction is proposed at the intersection of Longfield providing an attractive entrance to the Site Avenue, Bishopsfield Road and the Site entrance. whilst softening views towards new housing The ‘Squareabout’ leads to a wide paved plaza leading further to the south. into Newlands. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 99

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LAYOUT - A NEW PUBLIC SQUARE 5.84 This paved square is primarily designed for School Bishopsfield Road South Health centre pedestrians and cyclists and as such will include seating, specimen tree planting and cycle stands. This space will also comprise a shared surface enabling the free movement of vehicles into and out of the site. This new ‘civic square’ and its associated townscape improvements will visually lift the area, slow traffic along Longfield Avenue and improve pedestrian circulation. New A tabled, high quality paved signage will also announce ‘Squareabout’ marks the A ‘civic’ square or plaza extends ones arrival at both Broadlaw junction of Longfield Avenue, from the junction south into Walk and Newlands. Bishopsfield Road and the Newlands. This shared surface entrance to Newlands. 5.85 Moving into the provides and attractive setting development an extension to new buildings and maintains of Bishopsfield Road, vehicle movements whlist termed the ‘High Street’ or promoting pedestrian priority. ‘Bishopsfield Road South’, links both proposed new residents, Broadlaw Walk and existing residents with a new arcade of flexible retail units, School a care home, a pub / family restaurant and new playing fields and play space. Healthcentre

5.86 Bishopsfield Road Shops South is designed to include dedicated on street parking, pick up and drop off parking to the school and healthcare centre, space for bus stops, and the opportunity to create a small car share scheme. Pull in parking to include spaces for car 5.87 Situated immediately to share the south of the health centre a small arcade of shops extends the High Street south into Newlands. These facilities seek 5.88 Like the health centre 5.89 The shops themselves to build on and support the the arcade of shops is to sit will be flexible and / existing retail offer available opposite the school in order to or modular, in that the within Broadlaw Walk. Shops define the extents of the High development has the potential that may compete with those Street. Between the school to deliver up to 6 small retail available in Broadlaw Walk will and the shops the High Street units, or indeed a fewer be discouraged. will comprise of a shared number of larger units. surface, including pull in car Apartments will be provided parking, denoted by a subtle above the shops providing change of surface material, and both activity and security out punctuated by specimen tree of retail hours. All servicing and shrub planting. Bollards will be to their rear. will be used to prevent vehicles getting too close to the shops 5.90 Should these shops not and will allow shoppers space prove to be in demand the to gather and move freely. scheme has been designed for easy conversion of this building into housing. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 100

FIGURE: 48 Bishopsfield Road South LAYOUT - BISHOPSFIELD ROAD SOUTH 5.91 To the south of the shops and the school the character of the High Street is to change from a shared surface, largely paved ‘urban’ environment to a greener more suburban character with a greater emphasis on linear open space, Shops a wide tree lined street and residential housing set back behind low hedgerows. School

5.92 Along the central section of Bishopsfield Road South the route is designed to pass along a broad tree lined corridor with its northern and southern carriageways separated by a Area transitions into a broad Shared surface between landscaped central reservation tree lined route with its school and shops - punctuated providing seasonal interest northbound and southbound by specimen trees and shrub through flowering species carriageways separated by a planting and bulb planting. Regular landscaped central reservation crossings ensure east to west movement remains free and A linear park runs unobstructed. alongside Bisophsfield Road South. 5.93 Running alongside the carriageway a linear or ‘Ribbon’ park carries a A meandering path meandering walkway from the connects the busy shoping busy shopping area and civic area to the north with square to the north along a open space to the south leafy greenway towards open parkland and formal sporting Housing actively areas to the south. Punctuating fronts this route, this route the care home acts set back behind as a landmark building, aiding hedgerows orientation and extending the influence of Broadlaw into the care home Newlands development.

5.94 The care home is located so as to front open parkland and green ways to the south A pub / family and west respectively and to restaurant anchours side on to the High Street to the High Street at the east. It is anticipated that its southern end a bus stop will be located in close proximity to this building for easy access north towards Fareham.

5.95 Further south the High Street narrows, with the carriageway adopting a more traditional appearance. At the end of this route a pub / family restaurant anchors Bishopsfield Road South and in turn fronts open playing fields and an adventure play area.

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Longfield Avenue and Urban Peak Lane / Rural Interface Interface 5.99 Figure 50 illustrates the 5.96 To the west of Bishopsfield manner in which Newlands seeks Road, up to and including the to provide an effective interface existing roundabout junction of between new development to Longfield Avenue with Peak Lane the south of Fareham with open and Rowan Way, targeted townscape countryside leading up to and enhancements are proposed. wrapping around Stubbington to the These include the new specimen south. tree planting to create a tree lined avenue along this existing route, 5.100 Development Objective Two new footway surfacing and a suite states: of new street furniture, including “The Site’s Green Infrastructure will lighting and signage. ensure that Newlands is able to create an open, accessible and engaging 5.97 The final detail of these environment which helps to manage enhancements are to be agreed with the transition between urban and rural the County Highways Authority and areas, develops wildlife corridors, Fareham Borough Council through creates a network through which people a reserved matters application and can move freely, increases opportunities Section 278 agreement. for recreation and which strengthens the Strategic Gap between Fareham and 5.98 On arrival from the north, Stubbington in perpetuity.” north east and north west (refer to Figure 49).: 5.101 A robust new landscape structure of woodland planting, • The existing edge of Fareham meadows, parkland, wetland, and will appear softened by new allotments will form a mosaic street tree planting and visually of spaces to the south of the lifted by new paving, lighting Site. In combination this Green etc. Infrastructure will strengthen • Existing boundary planting to wildlife corridors, diversify existing the north of the Site will be habitats and retain and extend retained and brought under existing public rights of way. active management. • New development to the south 5.102 On arrival from the south: of Longfield Avenue will face Longfield Avenue but will be • Open views north towards set back from the carriageway, Fareham will become thereby creating a linear park increasingly screened and between existing and proposed softened over time as new development. planting establishes. The • This linear park will be same planting will screen punctuated by new pedestrian views towards the proposed / cyclist crossings linking Stubbington Bypass. Newlands with Fareham. • Peak Lane will retain its rural character on approach to Fareham up to a new junction proposed with the Stubbington Bypass. • Views of the existing piggeries (derelict and neglected) will be replaced with woodland planting. • Ones sense of separation between Fareham and Stubbington will be enhanced. Country Park Enhance Townscape New Health Centre Arrival from the north from Arrival

Pub / Family Restaurant Care Home New Health Centre New School Street Trees

FIGURE: 49

LONGFIELD AVENUE AND URBAN INTERFACE

Linear Park and Civic Square Playing Fields Structural Woodland Arrival from the south from Arrival

Allotments and Community Gardens Formal Sports Provision Adventure Play New Cycle Links

FIGURE: 50

PEAK LANE AND RURAL INTERFACE

Formal Sports Provision Fareham Screened New Wetland DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 106

Access and Circulation FIGURE: 51

5.103 The development • Parking and landscape ACCESS AND CIRCULATION proposal seeks to establish features which do not NTS an interconnecting series of allow vehicles to clutter spaces, designed to create a or block the roadways, KEY high quality development obstruct pedestrian which is in keeping with its circulation or drive Proposed Stubbington Bypass surroundings, these include: too close to residential properties shall be Bishopsfield Road South - High Street • The primary site access considered such as off Longfield Avenue is bollards, seats, and Estate Roads - Main Distributor designed to be open and planting etc; • Within the Site access welcoming through the Side Streets - Minor Distributor use of a new urban square, points for vehicles and high quality paving framed pedestrians should be by an arc of specimen tree clear, unobstructed and Lanes and Courts planting; well signed; • This access will lead into • To manage the use of Route of temporary Bypass a wide avenue to include a signage, landscaping or linear park including street street furniture so that Road downgraded to bus only link tree planting set within these elements are visually when Bypass is completed and hedge and shrub planting. integrated and attractive traffic no longer passes through the This access has been rather than creating development termed ‘Bishopsfield Road clutter. Signage should be South’ or the High Street’. mounted at lower levels, From this route access into ideally not more than 1.2 Primary Access from Longfield the health centre, school, metres high so that this is Avenue shops, care home and pub visible to pedestrians and Secondary Access from Longfield / family restaurant will be motorists alike; Avenue direct and welcoming. • To ensure no lengths of carriageway allow drivers • The High Street will be Primary Access from Peak Lane designed to accommodate to believe they have all types of traffic priority, and subsequently Access via Proposed Bypass including buses. achieve unacceptable speeds, dimensions across • Leading off the High Emergency Services Access from the carriageway should Street the Estate Roads Rowan Way will include street tree be adequate to encourage planting to aid orientation slow moving through and block paved and / or traffic whilst also allowing Titchfield Link tabled junctions in order sufficient access for service (subject to a separate application) to visually lift these key and emergency vehicles; locations; • Existing Rights of Way • Side Roads will distribute are to be retained and traffic into each enhanced with new development block. surfacing and signage; These roads will vary in • New permissive footpaths width depending upon and cycleways are to their location, utilising a create a network of routes palette of surface materials north to south and east to and furniture such as west throughout the Site, lighting and seating to aid linking key features of the orientation. Site such as the school, • Within the Courts a pub / restaurant, play areas seamless block surface etc and connecting with through the use of wider public rights of way. permeable block work will help to create a more pedestrian orientated and attractive streetscape and permit the attenuation of surface water;

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The Stubbington Bypass

5.104 HLM have explored several alternative routes for the bypass (refer to Figure 52). In summary these include:

Route A: Restricts available land for development placing the viability of delivering a Bypass in question. Route B: HLMs original application opted for this alignment which was routed to the north of Peak Lodge as this route enables development to the north east in land considered to be the least sensitive to development whilst restricting development along the Peak Lane corridor. Route C: Routed to the south of Peak Lodge this option follows the line of HCCs preferred alignment following public consultation.

5.105 As part of this application, a large section of the bypass is proposed to be constructed between Gosport Road and Peak Lane (north), initially linking through the development until such time as the bypass may be completed to Peak Lane (south) and Titchfield Road. The carriageway will comprise of a single carriage with a footway FIGURE: 52 and cycleway alongside the northern carriage. To the south STUBBINGTON BYPASS - SITE BASED ALTERNATIVES the bypass will be framed and screened by hedge and tree ROUTE A ROUTE B planting set back from the road via a wide grassed verge. To ROUTE C - (HCCs Preferred Route) the north a mosaic of habitats, through which the footway / cycleway will be routed, provide a varied and attractive transition between the Bypass and development to the north.

5.106 Until such time as the bypass is completed the route is proposed to pass through the development. On completion this temporary alignment will be downgraded to include changes to junction priority, additional tree planting and the creation of new verges and / or build outs to narrow the ARTISTS IMPRESSION OF THE BYPASS carriageway and create a more intimate character akin to an Estate Road (See Figure 58). DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 109

Stubbington Bypass - Section

varies 2m 7.3m 3m 2m varies 3m varies A A Woodland Carriageway Woodland Woodland

Grass Footpath Grass Footpath verge verge

Stubbington Bypass - Plan

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STUBBINGTON BYPASS (South of Development) - PLAN AND SECTION DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 110

Streets and Spaces FIGURE: 54 • Maximise connectivity to 5.107 To maintain good Fareham, Stubbington and ACCESS AND CIRCULATION legibility of the site, the wider area; Proposed Bishopsfield Road / appropriate to the scale of • Design a street pattern Longfield Avenue Junction the proposed development, a which reflects local simple street hierarchy is to be morphology and place NTS used. making character, with main streets (Estate Roads) KEY 5.108 Access off the existing providing access to a hierarchy of descending highway network will be Primary Access from Longfield routes. These follow a provided from Longfield Avenue Avenue and Peak Lane. The progression of street and carriageway widths, plot primary site access will form New ‘Squareabout’ - raised block sizes, building types and A1 a new high quality block paved square with block paved relationship to the street; paved square / junction roundabout in a contrasting colour • Utilise the local street with Longfield Avenue and gives priority to all traffic. Bishopsfield Road (Refer to pattern or ‘Urban Grain’ Figure 54). to create well-connected B Paved square with trees in tree functional layout which grilles and seating visually ties 5.109 Secondary access points ensures all desire lines Bishopsfield Road / Broadlaw Walk will be taken from Longfield are fully appreciated and with proposed Bishopsfield Road Avenue, to the west of the considered within the South (High Street) leading into primary access, and both east scheme; the development. and west from Peak Lane via • Promote a street pattern a new roundabout junction which is easy to navigate C Pedestrian/cycle crossings over (Refer to Figure 55). whilst providing priority each arm of the junction. to pedestrian movements; D Paved square extends into the 5.110 One access point into • Provide a choice of development and links into the development is also integrated routes for all. proposed new Health centre. proposed via a new priority This should include a T junction with the proposed clear, easy-to-use network E New hedge planting to soften and Stubbington Bypass to the of streets and footpaths screen the rear of existing garages. south of the Site. This junction connecting to existing will include a ghost right turn networks, and proposed lane to prevent traffic turning local facilities/public open right into the development spaces etc; obstructing traffic along • Promote ready the main carriageway. A accessibility for the needs pedestrian refuge will also be of those with impaired included to enable pedestrians mobility and elderly to cross safely. residents, and; • Encourage the control of 5.111 Streets within the vehicle speeds and guide development will be built to movement through good an adoptable standard. urban design. Explore local examples such as restricted 1 Junction of College Road and 5.112 The hierarchy of streets forward visibility, narrow Guthrie Road Clifton, Bristol before and the size and arrangement street widths, frequent works. of development blocks and connections, changes in direction, changes in Junction of College Road and open spaces is a connected 2 design discipline addressing surface treatment and tight Guthrie Road Clifton, Bristol After the need to meet the junction radii. works. - Carriageway has been following: tabled and block paved, priority has been removed and street furniture has been enhanced.

3 Chester Road / London Road / Park Lane junction in Poynton (part of the Poynton town centre scheme by Hamilton Baillie Associates and others).

4 A section of Park Lane at the Poynton site. E Bishopsfield Road

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ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

Proposed Peak Lane Junction

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A1 New ‘Squareabout’ - raised block paved square with block paved roundabout in a contrasting colour gives priority to all traffic.

B Pedestrian/cycle crossings over each arm of the junction.

C Existing hedgerows retained and enhanced.

D New footway / Cycleway along the western side of Peak Lane routed within the site.

E Existing footway / cycleway (Sustrans Route) retained. G Estate Road

Stubbington Bypass

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ACCESS AND CIRCULATION

Proposed Stubbington Bypass Junction

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F1 Priority T Junction with right turn refuge to ensure the flow of traffic along the bypass remains free from obstruction.

G Pedestrian/cycle route to the north side of the bypass. Crossings are to be provided at dedicated points via a central pedestrian refuge. All crossing are to be well signed.

H South side of the carriageway is to comprise meadow grassland and woodland planting. Woodland is to be set back from the carriageway to ensure forward visibility is not impeded. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 114

FIGURE: 57 - THE HIGH STREET The High Street

5.113 ‘Bishopsfield Road South’ or the ‘High Street’ provides the principal access to the Newlands development and a key north to south link through the Site. This route links Newlands with south Fareham and in particular to the Broadlaw Walk local Shopping Area to the north.

5.114 The High Street provides direct access to new healthcare facilities, a school, local shops, care home and pub / family restaurant which in turn seek NORTH: A paved plaza extends south into the development to build upon the regeneration from Longfield Avenue. A proportion of this paved space will work already taking effect comprise a shared surface with vehicle routes and parking within the Broadlaw area. denoted by contrasting materials.

5.115 The High Street forms a curving central spine through the development. From this route Estate Roads provide east to west access into proposed new residential areas.

5.116 The High Street will:

• Facilitate access to the Newlands development via a wide, open, pedestrian friendly and attractive route that is well landscaped, including avenue tree planting • Provide direct access to new local facilities CENTRAL: Shared surfacing to the north transitions into including some pull in a linear or ‘ribbon’ park with meandering footway and parking for pick up and avenue tree planting along the west side of the High Street drop offs, along with space and a segregated carriageway with central verge to the east. for a potential car share Multiple crossings ensure connectivity east to west. scheme; • Provide space for buses, including bus stops; • Include focal dwellings and buildings which will punctuate junctions and serve to aid visual progression along the road; • Road width varies with the carriageway becoming segregated to include a central grassed verge along the central section of the route. A 2m wide footway is to be included both sides of the High Street albeit not always alongside the carriageway. Where the SOUTH: To the south the ribbon park meets the care home corridor width permits a before widening out into a larger public park and playing ribbon park the footpath is fields fronted by the pub / family restaurant. The carriageway to be routed through green converges and the road narrows. space. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 115

Estate Roads Estate Roads (Primary Routes) - Typical Section 5.117 The Illustrative Masterplan includes Estate Roads leading into the Verge with tree planting and development from Peak Lane, pull in car parking Longfield Avenue and from the High Street’, looping east and west and connecting the Front Front ‘High Street’, proposed local Garden Garden facilities, public open spaces and each residential block. 2m 2m 2m 6.5m 2m 3m 2m 5.118 The street width will B B typically be around 6.5m, Footpath Carriageway Footpath / Cycleway allowing for local variations for street widening and narrowing at key points. Dedicated on street car parking will be Estate Roads (Primary Routes) - Typical Plan provided in addition to the main carriageway. These parking areas will be subtly demarcated and softened with Front garde street trees and shrub planting. B Footways of around 2 metres in width will be provided on Footpath either side of the carriageway. Verge In addition space is available Car Parking for mown grass verges, avenue tree planting and a suite of street furniture to break up the uniformity of the street. Carriageway

5.119 Along Estate Roads the Verge principal building design is for Footpath a mix of narrow and wide plan dwellings with linked houses Front garden and detached dwellings. All buildings will be orientated within the plot to actively face B the street, private frontages will tend to be small. FIGURE: 58

5.120 The occasional use of ESTATE ROADS a deeper building line will be used to create a larger public space. Other key spaces such as incidental greens or squares will be created along the Estate Roads, for instance at intersections with Side Streets, or Greenways. These spaces will typically be framed and well enclosed by linked buildings and will provide scope for landmarks such as street trees. At each point that a greenway is to cross an Estate Road the road surface will be tabled and a change in material will denote the crossing. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 116

Side Streets Side Street - Typical Section

5.121 Side Streets are secondary in character to the Estate Roads and as such the design Variations along the building line principle for these streets is to be more informal in character. They will display a narrower Front Front street width and a greater mix Garden Garden of house types and variety of plot arrangements, albeit with commonality in detailing and materials. The carriageway varies 2m 5.5m 2m varies will typically be 5.5 metres in C C Footpath Carriageway Footpath width, with footways of around 2 metres in width.

5.122 Good street enclosure will be maintained with a building Side Street - Typical Plan line of dwellings and frontages. Small private frontages will still be the key theme, although some occasional deeper C setbacks should be provided.

Front garden 5.123 Parking will typically be on plot, via garages parking Footpath bays, and some use of integral garaging.

Carriageway 5.124 There will be mix of both ‘narrow plan’ and ‘wide Footpath plan’ dwellings. There will be Verge palette of house types defined by detached, semi detached dwellings, and some linked Front garden dwellings. To create a more informal building line, some dwellings should be oriented C in their plot so that they are slightly offset from the street FIGURE: 59 edge. This will provide a contrast from the Estate Roads SIDE STREETS and if carefully designed will define more intimate spaces, establish gateway buildings and create a visually appealing street character. To reinforce character, Side Streets could include the use of distinct single tree species. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 117

Courts Entrance to a Court - Typical Section

5.125 In general, Courts will be located off the Side Streets, although occasionally one may enter a Court from an Estate Road. Courts will be designed predominantly with lower density building arrangements. The building line will have a more informal appearance with a variation in plot arrangement.

5.126 The Courts will be based on organic groupings with a greater proportion of detached wide plan dwellings and the varies 2m 4.5m 2m varies use of a higher percentage of D D garages. Buildings will either be Carriageway arranged within deeper Front Garden Front Garden plots with larger front and rear gardens or in some Footpath Footpath circumstances will open directly onto the Court with Entrance to a Court - Typical Plan no front garden other than a demarcated threshold and maintenance strip. D 5.127 A sense of enclosure will be achieved by the careful positioning of dwellings within Front garden the plot, and the use of side walls, garages and street trees. Footpath 5.128 To provide distinction and character within the layout, Carriageway Courts will be designed as a shared surface route, with a Footpath seamless ‘at grade’ surface. This will encourage slower vehicular speeds and reinforce the Front garden principle of creating ‘streets for people’. D 5.129 Street design will be based on accessibility and movement for pedestrians and FIGURE: 60 cyclists, rather than vehicles. Shared surfaces will need to be COURTS well defined so that they are easily understood by all. These Lanes spaces will be designed around the Home Zone. With regard 5.130 Like Courts Lanes 5.131 Low hedge planting to the use of the term ‘Home comprise of shared surface acts to define the edge of a Zone’ these will be designed routes, fronted by organic Lane against open space and in accordance with the Manual groupings of semi and detached maintain a sense that these for Streets to create shared houses. Housing will however routes are semi private. surfaced streets which slow only front onto one side of traffic and create attractive a Lane, being open on the 5.132 Road widths are typically environments in which to live. opposite side to greenways and 4.5 to 5m in width. public parks. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 118

Design and Safety: Creating Safer Places

5.133 A desirable place to live, Lighting • Estate Roads, Side Streets work and play, which is safe and Courts and Parking and secure, is fundamental. 5.137 The National List of provision for the school, This will be achieved by the Local Requirements requires: health centre and pub way the development is laid / family restaurant will out and by the street, block and “proposals involving the provision be lit to ensure adequate plot design. of publicly accessible or visible security and safety is developments, in the vicinity maintained. Broader public 5.134 Buildings will be located of residential property, a listed open spaces, including the to actively face streets and building or a conservation area, allotments and parkland public areas in order to or open countryside, where will remain unlit to ensure promote 24 hour surveillance, external lighting would be light spill is kept to a and to encourage safer places. provided or made necessary by the minimum. Public areas such as the streets development, should be required and play area will be designed to be accompanied by details of Calming Traffic so that they are safe, easily external lighting and the proposed accessible and attractive to use. hours when the lighting would be 5.140 The control of vehicle switched on. speed will be guided by 5.135 All users will be These details shall include a the layout of streets and considered as part of an layout plan with beam orientation development blocks, and not, inclusive design approach. It and spillage and a schedule of the for example, by highway led is important that there is good equipment in the design.” approaches such as speed surveillance of public spaces humps, chicanes, or excessive by a number of properties and 5.138 Given that the scheme signage. Newlands will buildings, and that barriers, is for an outline application follow a best practice place- blank walls and ‘dead ends’ and as such the detailed making approach, which is to are avoided Locating windows layout is indicative with full design the layout by ‘vehicle and doors on corners, or gable details of lighting equipment tracking’. In short, the design ends is a key principle, and not yet known we would arrangements of buildings occurs within the local context. anticipate that full details are have priority and define Across the whole development to be provided via subsequent the spaces and streets. The careful attention will be paid reserved matters applications. carriageway is then ‘plotted’ to designing out crime through through the resulting spaces. the layout, and promoting 5.139 Street Lighting will privacy and security. however be guided by the Public Transport following principles: 5.36 This will be achieved by: 5.141 The ‘High Street’ and • The development will Estate Roads will be designed • High quality active streets; include a range of measures to accommodate public bus • The position of buildings which would control provision. This will ensure to the front of the plot, the use of artificial light regular services that connect and; without detriment to the Newlands to the local service • Well located windows and lighting task. The need for centres including Fareham doors that survey public lighting would be carefully Town Centre to the north and spaces. assessed and all lighting Stubbington to the south. would be designed in accordance with guidance 5.142 There will be a number issued by the Institute of of well positioned public Lighting Engineers (ILE) bus stops within the Site, to in order to prevent light include the ‘High Street’ and pollution; associated school, healthcare • Use will be made of light centre and local shops. A bus fittings that reduce light stop will also be positioned emitted upwards and in close proximity to the care towards wildlife corridors home with a stop including etc, with all lighting fitted elevated kerbing designed for with light sensors which easy access for the elderly. All triggers lighting to switch new dwellings will be located on or off as required, and; within 250 metres of an existing or proposed bus stop. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 119

Parking

5.143 The development seeks 5.148 Garages and parking 5.153 The calculations below to accord with guidance spaces should be set back are for illustrative purposes to concerning parking to meet from the main building line, ensure that sufficient space for site demand and ensure there allowing motorists to safely parking is considered. is no risk of overspill onto “pull in” off the carriageway. surrounding streets. Parking is • School delivering up to discussed in more detail within Residential On-Street Parking 2800sqm and circa 90 the Transport Assessment members of staff (circa 35- included as part of the 5.149 Some on-street parking 40 teachers) = accordingly 1 application. will be provided. This will be space per teaching member carefully located within the of staff plus 2 spaces per 3 5.144 For residential areas, layout. Inclusion of some on- non-teaching staff would parking and visitor parking street parking will positively equate to approximately allocation, the Masterplan assist with traffic calming and 50- 60 spaces. accords with Fareham Borough provide activity within the • Disabled parking should be Council’s Residential Car street. counted as 5% of the above Parking Standards (November allocation or a minimum of 5.150 The use of street trees 1 space. 2009) (SPD) (Refer to Section to define parking areas and • Health centre delivering 2.23 and 2.24). This SPD to soften the view of parked approximately 8 consulting sets out the parking space vehicles will be used where rooms within a building provision for new residential appropriate. Views of vehicles up to 420sq.m set within areas within the Borough. should however not obscure a 0.25ha plot = circa 40 surveillance so as not to attract parking spaces based on 5 5.145 Parking provision for crime. Accessibility and safety spaces per consulting room. the school, healthcare centre for pedestrians and cyclists is • Local Shops delivering and pub / family restaurant paramount, and large ranks of up to 550sq.m set within will satisfy the standards as parked vehicles should be a 0.18ha plot = 15 spaces defined by Hampshire County avoided. On street parking may based on 2 spaces per shop, Council’s (HCC) Parking be found principally along 1 dedicated disabled space Strategy and Standards SPD Bishopsfield Road South and and two spaces for car club (2002) and HCC’s On-Site the Estate Road. / car share vehicles. School Parking Guidelines • Care home delivering up to (2013). Terraced Housing 80 beds within a 0.5ha plot = 27 spaces based on one 5.146 The following 5.151 Pressure for on-street third of the bed capacity considerations have guided the parking is generally at its or 20 staff spaces, 5 Masterplanning process: greatest alongside terraced visitor spaces and 2 spaces housing. Whilst terrace for visiting health care • Avoid parked vehicles housing will be used sparingly professionals. dominating the street within Newlands some modern • Family Pub delivering up to scene; terracing is advocated. To 550sq.m set within a 0.4ha • Consider highway safety alleviate potential parking plot = 90 spaces based on within residential areas; issues in these areas, occasional 1 space per 5sqm of dining • Maximise natural breaks in a run of terraces area/bar area/ dance floor surveillance and security, are proposed to allow for (circa 450 sq.m). and; communal off road parking • Allow access to parking within what would have been Cycle Parking spaces and mobility for all an individual housing plot, • users. perpendicular to the main 5.154 Every residential dwelling street. will have access to safe and Residential On-Plot Parking secure cycle parking. It is Non Residential Parking assumed that oversized garages 5.147 Residential parking is (a minimum size of 6mx3m) generally located to the side or 5.152 Non Residential parking, will provide suitable cycling rear of dwellings with a garage i.e. parking for the proposed parking. For dwellings without and/or parking bay provided. school, health centre and garages secure facilities will be Larger 4 and 5 bedroom pub / family restaurant is to provided within gardens. dwellings feature double be provided within car parks garages and/or wider driveways that should be accessible, use 5.155 Commercial cycle that can accommodate two+ high quality materials and be parking provision will be cars. attractively landscaped. secure, located in a convenient position and covered where appropriate. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 120

Pedestrian and Cycle FIGURE: 61 Links ACCESS AND CIRCULATION - 5.156 Published best 5.158 The development Footpaths and Cycleways practice identifies five main will encourage sustainable requirements for pedestrian methods of transport. The NTS routes, and wherever possible majority of local facilities Application Boundary these should be adhered to and trips are located within when planning for pedestrians convenient walking distance. within the proposed All trip ends are located within Existing Public Rights of Way - development: reasonable cycling distance, as Retained and enhanced such, walking and cycling trips • Convenience – follow are a realistic alternative to Existing SUSTRANS Route - desire lines without any the use of a car. Existing local Retained and enhanced along undue deviation from amenities are discussed in Longfield Avenue route more detail in Chapter 2. • Connectivity – link multiple origin and 5.159 The masterplan allows Proposed footpaths and cycleways destinations for walking and cycling • Conviviality – be pleasant connections from Newlands New Pedestrian / Cycle access to to use to the north and west via Newlands • Coherence – be made multiple points along legible through paving Longfield Avenue, Peak and/or signage Lane and Ranvilles Lane. • Conspicuousness – To the south new links are promote security and proposed to connect into the safety allowing pedestrians existing Public Right Of Way to see and be seen by network, and proceed down others. to the Enterprise Zone and Gosport Road via the footway Pedestrian Linkages / cycleway proposed alongside the Stubbington Bypass. 5.157 The ‘Guidance for Cycle Audit and Cycle 5.160 In addition it is the Review’ (The Institution of intent (albeit not subject of Highways and Transportation, this application) to enhance 1998) determines five main the footpath network, on requirements for cycle routes. land under the Applicant’s It is highly crucial that these Control, between the Site and requirements are recognised Stubbington and to the east if the promotion of cycling between Stubbington and the to the site as a viable and proposed Bypass. attractive alternative to car use is to be successful: 5.161 Uncontrolled pedestrian crossings are proposed • Coherence – continuous across the bypass via and to a consistent pedestrian refuges within the standard carriageway. Furthermore • Directness – closely follow pedestrian connections are desire lines as much as proposed to the north, linking possible with the Broadlaw Walk local • Attractiveness – in shopping area and existing bus aesthetic as well as stops in the vicinity. objective terms • Safety – designed to minimise risks for cyclists and others • Comfort – well maintained smooth dry surfaces, flush kerbs and gentle gradients.

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Appearance of Development

Local Character

5.162 The Site is situated 5.168 Housing within the • Avoid visual clutter through between Fareham and Newlands development will the careful siting of Stubbington, as such seek to create a new 21st lighting, signage and street development should Century neighbourhood furniture. Where possible, reflect elements of local for Fareham. Housing will lighting and signage should distinctiveness from both be designed to the current either be combined or areas. standard or higher and as attached to buildings. A such the design of individual co-ordinated approach to 5.163 As discussed on Pages 44 buildings will be developed street furniture should be to 52 the townscape character in consultation with the local implemented across the of existing development across authority, drawing upon development as this will south Fareham changes when exemplar schemes across the help to provide a ‘Sense of travelling west to east. The country such as Hanham Hall Place’. common building materials in Bristol, the Miller Zero are red, yellow and brown development in Basingstoke or 5.171 As noted above it brick with occasional white and the Clay Fields development in is the intention for new brown weatherboarding and Elmswell Suffolk for example housing to meet or exceed white render and white painted (refer to Figures 28 and 62). current standards. This is brick. Roofs tend to comprise further referenced within pantile in grey. Fenestration is 5.169 It is anticipated that the the Sustainability Statement typically uPVC predominantly final composition of building supporting the planning finished in white with a lesser detail and material will be the application. extent in brown. subject of reserved matters applications in due course. 5.172 With regard to ensuring 5.164 Building styles vary that this is achieved in a significantly and tend to reflect 5.170 Although not an manner appropriate to the the period within which they exhaustive list the following Site and in keeping with the were constructed. design themes will be adopted principle that development for the site: will not comprise a pastiche 5.165 Road layout tends to of traditional styles simply follow a distorted grid with • A core palette of red and retrofitted with photo voltaic some cul-de-sacs and internal yellow brick will be used as arrays or banks of micro wind courts. the main building material turbines, a Design Code is with alternative subtle suggested. This will set out the 5.166 The detailed elements brick hues used in brown design standard that will need of building elevation and for occasional detailing; to be reached with regard to materials, surface treatments, • The occasional use of building heights, the use of street furniture, and boundary rendered elements [white] materials and the manner in treatments have a considerable and timber cladding at which sustainable technologies impact on the character and key locations within the are to be used. quality of a place. Small often development to help incidental features, contribute provide visual landmarks; School, Healthcare Centre and positively to the character of • Roof materials should Shops the environment. comprise a grey finish; • Well-proportioned 5.173 The proposed new elevations and fenestration Residential school, health centre and with window openings arcade of shops are key positioned to provide a 5.167 It is the intention that elements of the scheme. good sense of scale; development should not These buildings provide a • Panel doors with small attempt to imitate existing core of activity along the window details finished built development but instead ‘High Street’, they help to link in a small palette of should take cues from the the development north into complimentary colours; surrounding vernacular. The Fareham, seek to assist in the • The use of low boundary site specifically does not continuing regeneration of walling finished in brick, seek to recreate, or generate Broadlaw Walk and provide low fences and hedge a pastiche of what has gone landmarks announcing arrival planting for private before, but it should reference to the Site. and reflect common building frontages. materials, layout and street hierarchy. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 123

5.174 Design strategies to be adopted for commercial built development:

• These buildings are to read as a suite of buildings. Each is to be designed according to its purpose utilising common materials, elevational treatments and architectural detailing; • Materials are to comprise predominantly red or yellow brick and weather- boarding with accents in white render; • Buildings are to reference recent developments at Broadlaw Walk including flatted development which includes monopitch roofs, timber cladding and accents in blue; • Opportunities should be explored for green roofs; buildings which capitalise on positive solar gain, roof venting, and other sustainable technologies. Flat roof buildings should be avoided; • Buildings are to be designed to positively and pro actively front and face the ‘High Street’ and Longfield Avenue. Car parking, play space and servicing areas should be well screened to the rear; and • Car parking should be well planted and utilise complimentary surface materials to break up their scale. Large bland areas of parking are to be avoided.

Pub / Family Restaurant and Care home

5.175 The pub / family restaurant and care home are to be designed according to their purpose. These buildings will reflect the site’s transitional nature between urban and rural environments. The use of a greater FIGURE: 62 proportion of timber may be considered appropriate. APPEARANCE - Green = Good Examples | Red = To Be Avoided DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 124

Landscape Strategy FIGURE: 63 (includes offsite strategy) GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE 5.176 A high quality Green • Provide accessible green Infrastructure is an essential space for both proposed NTS | KEY component of Newlands. The new residents as well as rational is to establish an existing people and in attractive, safe and enduring doing so help to meet Existing Features landscape that will provide a the deficit of open space A Existing Woodland Retained and rich and diverse setting for across the area; Buffered (minimum 15m) new development, maximising • Provide a range of open Existing Ponds Retained bio-diversity and public space (size and type) B amenity whilst protecting the for informal recreation, inherent qualities of the Meon gathering and quiet Exiting Public Right of Ways Gap. contemplation; Retained and Enhanced. • Retain and extend existing 5.177 The existing landscape Public Rights of Way On site of hedgerows and trees diversifying routes east to will be supported by a west and north to south; Proposed ‘Greenways’ network of proposed new • Soften and screen the Green Infrastructure which proposed Stubbington Mosaic of Informal Meadow includes new broadleaved Bypass and help to Grassland, Wetlands and woodland, trees, hedgerows, integrate this route into Broadleaved Woodland allotments, areas of parkland, the landscape; Formal Sports / Playing Fields conservation grassland, and • Provide townscape wetland habitats. In the long enhancements along term this will significantly Longfield Avenue and Adventure Play Area (N.E.A.P) enhance the Site’s landscape Bishopsfield Road in the and bio-diversity by form of new paving, street Proposed Equipped Children’s Play diversifying the area’s tree furniture and avenue tree Areas (L.E.A.Ps) structure, framing and / planting; or screening views between • Provide attractive Proposed Allotments Fareham and Stubbington and entrances to the Site where by providing increased habitat it meets Longfield Avenue creation and connectivity. and Peak Lane; Bishopsfield Road South Avenue • Provide space for Planting 5.178 All existing vegetation children’s play which New public plaza / civic square to be retained within the is safe, accessible and at the junction of Newlands with development area will be fully engaging; Longfield Avenue and Bishopsfield protected during construction • Provide allotment plots Road. by the guidance set out in BS for residents and the 5837: ‘Trees in Relation to wider community, helping Streetscape enhancements along Construction’. to boost community Longfield Avenue and Bishopsfield interaction and promote Road 5.179 The development more sustainable ways of includes a significant amount living; Proposed Sustainable Drainage of Green Infrastructure, which • Deliver SuDS that System (SuDS) - Attenuation Ponds serves both the development integrates with the wider and the wider community. In landscape and provides Off site total circa 75.52ha of Green natural drainage, new Historic Hedgerow Recreation Infrastructure is proposed. marginal wetland and Extended New Hedgerow / This equates to circa 66% of and pond habitat and Hedgerow Tree Planting the total site area. improvements to water quality; 5.180 The landscape strategy • Where practicable planting for the site seeks to: will be based on local species and will adopt • Deliver Green forestry methods to ensure Infrastructure into the rapid establishment; and heart of the development; • Diversify site wide habitat • Maintain a physical and through the creation visual gap in perpetuity of areas of new native between Fareham and woodland, meadow Stubbington; grassland, ponds and wetlands. A

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Arrival

5.181 The entrances into 5.186 Larger spaces may 5.188 In addition both existing Newlands will be designed provide an opportunity to and proposed hedge planting to provide a strong visual plant larger trees such as oak will be actively managed statement and to announce and chestnut. Over time as to an appropriate height to arrival to the development. they mature, these trees will act ensure good surveillance. In Access points will typically as landmark features, and the certain areas where space is be flanked by open space detailed design will consider available and depending upon including native hedge using greenway trees to help the detailed housing layout, planting, specimen tree create potential views and there will be scope for some planting and a mix of amenity vistas within the layout. hedgerows to grow tall and and wildflower grassland. wide, to encourage habitat 5.187 Greenways will include diversity. The ‘Greenways’ a number of logical and direct connections to the streets and Bishopsfield Road South 5.182 Passing through the development blocks. This will core of Newlands both north help enhance accessibility and 5.189 To the north of to south and east to west an provide seamless movement Bishopsfield Road South interconnected network of routes throughout the a new paved plaza / civic linear greenspaces provide development. Buildings will square marks the entrance access to open space for both face and survey the Greenways to Newlands and seeks to existing and proposed new to provide active surveillance physically connect the site with residents. and encourage their safe use. Broadlaw Walk further north. This plaza transitions into a 5.183 Incorporating the Site’s linear ‘ribbon park’ similar in existing hedgerows as the design to the greenways except basis of their framework the that this park runs alongside Greenways comprise corridors Bishopsfield Road South ranging from 15-20m in width rather than fully segregating up to parkland areas over pedestrians and vehicles as 50m in width. Greenways the Greenways seek to do. As routed north to south tend to a consequence Broadlaw is be larger than routes passing FIGURE: 64 directly linked to the wider east to west. Furthermore countryside via interlinked the north to south routes LAYOUT - GREENWAYS open spaces. widen as they progress south thereby facilitating access between Fareham and Stubbington whilst maximising opportunities for open recreation space between the development and wider countryside to the south.

5.184 Greenways provide car free pedestrian and cyclist circulation, important wildlife corridors, linear spaces along which swales may be routed for surface water drainage, equipped children’s play spaces alongside formal and informal recreation space.

5.185 Greenways include the provision of new specimen trees, small woodland groups, hedgerow planting, amenity grassland and conservation meadow seeding. Greenway routed through the development - provides traffic free circulation and space for informal recreation and play. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 127

Equipped Children’s Play Spaces

5.190 Newlands will provide children’s play space in the form of a Neighbourhood Equipped Area for Play (N.E.A.P) / adventure play area adjacent to the south and a number of Locally Equipped Areas for Play (L.E.A.Ps) distributed throughout the Greenways around the Site. No proposed residential unit will lie in excess of 400m from an equipped site (refer to Figure 65).

5.191 The N.E.A.P will comprise of both fixed equipment as well as materials such as boulders, logs, sand and sculptural landform in order to provide the opportunity for natural play.

5.192 It is essential that the detailed design creates safe and attractive spaces. All buildings and dwellings will be positioned to face onto play areas, so that they are actively surveyed. Inclusive design approaches will be adopted to ensure that each play area and its surroundings provide usable space for all. FIGURE: 65 Allotments EQUIPPED PLAY PROVISION 5.193 Allotments are intended for the benefit of residents and NTS | KEY the wider community, helping to integrate the development 400m Diameter Isochrone into the social fabric of the - N.E.A.P wider area. 400m Diameter Isochrone 5.194 Approximately 80 new - L.E.A.P allotment plots are proposed to the east of Peak Lane, to include gravelled car parking, a mains water supply and a secure tool and equipment storage unit. DESIGN PRINCIPLES - PAGE 128

The ‘Parks’ The Offsite Planting

5.195 Arrayed around the 5.200 In addition to the 5.202 To the north west southern boundary of the Site planting proposed within of Stubbington additional and to the south and west of the redline HLM proposes to riparian planting, is proposed Oxleys Coppice a linked chain restore the landscape of the along the watercourse between of public parks are proposed. wider strategic gap, within land the Site and Titchfield Road. under the applicants control, Additional meadow seeding 5.196 Parkland is to be laid out through the restoration and Specimen field trees are for both formal and informal and replanting of historic also proposed. recreation to include sports hedgerows lost or neglected pitches and a cricket wicket. through farm intensification.

5.197 The location of these 5.201 To the east of areas has been carefully Stubbington additional planned so as to ensure their broadleaved woodland accessibility to the widest blocks in keeping in scale number of people possible. and character with woodland Parkland to the north west may across the area are proposed to be readily accessed by new increase tree coverage across development to the west of the area. Peak Lane as well as existing residents to the south west of Fareham. Parkland to the south of the ‘High Street’ is located so as to be accessible from existing residents within both Fareham and Stubbington and parkland to the east is readily accessible from new development to the east of Peak Lane and south east Fareham.

5.198 Each of the three key areas for formal sports provision is to include an informal area of car parking in order to ensure that these areas may be accessible to the widest number of people, including visiting teams / organisations.

5.199 Alongside formal sports provision the parkland area will provide space for seating, informal play and opportunities for community orchard planting and other organised community activities.

FIGURE: 66 Access to Formal Sports Areas ACCESS TO FORMAL SPORTS Informal Area for Car NTS | KEY Parking School playing fields

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Formal Sports Provision

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Hardworks Drainage Management and Maintenance

5.203 The streets and roads 5.209 Proposals have been 5.211 The future management within the scheme will all be developed to inform the and maintenance is yet to designed and constructed to an strategic drainage network be agreed. However, the adoptable standard using across the development. options available are to commonplace materials such Surface water will be transfer the open space to as a tarmac road surface attenuated on-site using a the Local Authority, to the and concrete kerbing. At key SuDS Management Train Parish Council or to establish junctions however the road approach and discharged to a management company. In surface may be tabled, i.e. the existing the watercourse either case, a financial payment raised to the same level as the to the south west of the Site would be made for the future adjacent footway and surfaced at flow rates and volumes not management of the Green in high quality block paving. exceeding the flow rates and Infrastructure. volumes from the undeveloped 5.204 Courts will also be block Greenfield site. It is predicted 5.212 All open space areas paved using a contrasting that this system will result in a will be designed and materials to the Estate Roads 68% betterment in the overland implemented to an adoptable and Side Streets in order flow of water and a reduction standard regardless of to aid orientation and identity. in flood potential for existing which organisation takes on residents within Stubbington to the responsibility for their 5.205 Footpaths through public the south of the Site. aftercare. Where it is intended open spaces will be formed in that landscaping, or open space water bound gravel to a 5.210 SuDS features also remains in private ownership, minimum dimension of offer excellent opportunities the Local Authority will 2m width. Footpaths along to create wetland habitats, require proof that its future the proposed Stubbington reed beds and areas of management and maintenance Bypass will be 3m in width permanent open water. The is secured. to ensure safe shared use by SuDS provision is surrounded both pedestrians and cyclists. by a mosaic of open spaces 5.213 HLM propose that all Footpaths along all other featuring permanent ponds and open space forming an integral routes will be 2m in width. large areas that will be sown part of the gap between with a species rich wildflower Newlands and Stubbington is Softworks and grass to maximise the to be placed in Trust or similar areas floristic diversity and legal mechanism, preventing 5.206 Planting throughout enhance biodiversity. any future development on the public open spaces and this area, thereby preserving around the Site’s periphery will the gap between Fareham and comprise predominantly of Stubbington in perpetuity. native species agreed through discussion with the Local Authority’s Landscape Officer and/or Parks Department.

5.207 Species will include, but not be limited to – oak, ash, hornbeam, London plane, Scots pine, field rose, field maple, wild cherry and hawthorn, guelder rose, blackthorn, hazel and holly.

5.208 Meadow and wetland species similarly are to be agreed with the Local Planning Authority but should as a minimum seek to meet local BAP guidelines. Specimen street trees will include a mix of native and ornamental species to promote biodiversity and offer seasonal interest and robustness. Allotments

Formal Sports Provision Informal Open Space

Wildflower Meadow

New Broadleaved Woodland

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MAINTAINING A STRATEGIC GAP PHASING - PAGE 132

-6- Phasing

In planning this scheme it is important to ensure that the delivery of the Site may be effectively managed.

6.1 In this respect some 6.4 It is anticipated that preliminary work has been Newlands will be delivered completed on the phasing in 6 phases, which from the of the proposed scheme grant of planning permission which demonstrates that to completion is likely to take the implementation of 7 years to complete. Phasing is Newlands could be effectively anticipated as follows; managed over a period of time to provide a flexible Phase 1: 2016 - 2017 Phase 5: 2020-2021 and responsive supply of • 90 dwellings completed. • 150 dwellings completed development land and • Health Centre completed. • Open space and allotments the timely delivery of Site • Flexible retail units provided infrastructure. completed. • Temporary Bypass link created to Peak Lane 6.2 Land is available for Phase 2: 2017 - 2018 development now and as • 190 dwellings completed. Phase 6: 2021 - 2022 described throughout this • Townscape improvements • 110 dwellings completed. report there are not considered along Longfield Ave • Open space and playing to be any significant / Bishopsfield Road fields provided. environmental constraints completed. • Country Park adjacent precluding development being Ranvilles Lane. brought forward. Phase 3: 2018-2019 • 300 dwellings completed 6.3 Figure 69 demonstrates • 2 Form Entry primary that the site may be delivered school (completed to shell through a phased release and core). of development parcels. • Bypass within application The exact disposition of site completed - to include development parcels and adjacent woodland planting the quantity of employment and Green Infrastructure. floorspace and / or residential • Care home completed. units capable of delivery in any • Pub / Family Restaurant given phase remains flexible and playing fields in order to respond to market completed. demand. Phase 4: 2019-2020 • 260 dwellings completed. • Open space provided. PHASING - PAGE 133

All dimensions to be verified on site. Do not scale this N LEGEND drawing. All discrepancies to be clarified with project Next Steps Landscape Architect. FAREHAM Application redline This drawing is the property of FPCR Environment and Design Ltd and is issued on the condition it is not reproduced, retained or disclosed to any unauthorised person, either wholly or in part without written consent of FPCR Environment and Design Ltd. 6.5 LandFollowing within the applicants an control outline Ordnance Survey material is used with the permission of Oxleys Coppice consent HLM suggest that The Controller of HMSO, Crown copyright 100018896. Phase 1: 2016 - 2017 the quality• 90 dwellings ofcompleted. the detailed • Healthcentre completed. design• Flexible for retail Newlands units completed. could be effectivelyPhase 2: 2017 -realised 2018 by way of • 190 dwellings completed. • Townscape improvements along a DesignLongfield Code, Ave completed. required via a

planningPhase 3: 2018-2019 condition. A Design • 310 dwellings completed. Code• 2would Form Entry primary provide school design (completed to shell and core). certainty• Bypass within and application would site ensure completed - to include adjacent that Newlandswoodland planting anddelivers Green an Infrastructure. • Pub / Family Restaurant and attractiveplaying fields high completed. quality place, based on best practice urban Phase 4: 2019-2020 • 260 dwellings completed. design• Open principles. space provided.

Phase 5: 2020-2021 6.6 • 150A dwellingsDesign completed Code would • Open space and allotments provideprovided. detailed urban design Phase 6: 2021-2022 guidance,• 110 dwellings without completed being overly • Open space and playing fields prescriptive,provided. We anticipate • Country Park Adjacent Ranvilles that a Lane.steering group, to include members of the Local authority, will be set up to agree the scope and extent of STUBBINGTON codes for the Site, to include a mechanism enabling the codes established for the development to be reviewed by a steering group over the NEWLANDS lifetime of the development’ LAND SOUTH OF LONGFIELD AVENUE, FAREHAM

G 19.11.2014 Amended in accordance with scheme revisions FPCR s construction in order that itF 26.09.2014 Amended in accordance with scheme revisions FPCR E 16.01.2014 Redline altered in accordance with Client instruction FPCR D 09.11.2013 Oxleys Coppice removed from the redline area FPCR C 30.10.2013 Pub moved from phase 5 to phase 3 FPCR B 27.10.2013 Redline Added FPCR may adhere to best practice, A 25.10.2013 Amended in accordance with client comments. FPCR - 15.10.2013 First issue for comment. FPCR keep pace with current trends,rev date revision by masterplanning environmental assessment landscape design technological advances and urban design FPCR Environment and ecology Design Ltd architecture Lockington Hall arboriculture Lockington Government Policy. Derby DE74 2RH fpcr t: 01509 672772 f: 01509 674565 e: [email protected] w: www.fpcr.co.uk

6.7 By way of an example aclient HALLAM LAND MANAGEMENT LTD

project Design Code may cover the Newlands Land South of Longfield Avenue, Fareham following matters: drawing title ANTICIPATED PHASING

scale drawn date • Architectural and NTS @ A1 FPCR September 2014 drawing number revision sustainable construction 3748-PL-04 G principles; \\Fpcr-vm-04\projects\3700\3748\LANDS\InDesign\3748-2-L-04 Phasing.indd • Lifetime Homes Standards FIGURE: 69 / Code for Sustainable Construction Standards / PHASING PLAN BREEAM; • Building design based on NTS | KEY type and usage, building Application Boundary Phase 5 heights, massing, materials and detailing; • Development block form Phase 6 Land within the applicants and scale; control • Character of the Phase 1 Bypass within application development – streets, boundary street types and street Phase 2 Completed Bypass subject materials; to a separate application • Parking principles - Time frame to be (including cycle and visitor Phase 3 determined parking) • Public open space; Phase 4 On completion of the • Pedestrian and cycle links; Bypass this Temporary • Lighting; Link is to be downgraded • Drainage; and • Mechanisms for review and necessary revision. etc -7- Sustainability

“Sustainable Development is about positive growth – making economic, environmental and social progress for this and future generations”. (Ministerial Forward NPPF 2012) SUSTAINABILITY - PAGE 135

7.1 There are three 7.3 In response: 7.5 It is the intention of HLM dimensions to sustainable to deliver a highly sustainable development: • Newlands is available for development at Newlands development. and as such Carbon Green “Economic - contributing to • Newlands offers a Consulting have considered building a strong, responsive suitable, sustainable and sustainability in the context and competitive economy, by economically attractive of the NPPF, Fareham Local ensuring that sufficient land of location for a mixed use Development Framework the right type is available, in scheme. Core Strategy (2011) Policies, the right places and at the right • There are no overriding PUSH Policy Framework, time to support growth and constraints to the delivery PUSH Green Infrastructure innovation and by identifying of the scheme and the Implementation Framework and coordinating development development partnership (2012), South Hampshire requirements, including the is confident that Newlands Strategy (October 2012), and provision of infrastructure; is both economically viable Part L1A Conservation of Fuel and deliverable. and Power in New Dwellings Social – supporting strong, October 2010 vibrant and healthy communities 7.4 Carbon Green Consulting by providing the supply of housing Ltd have been appointed required to meet the needs of by HLM to undertake a present and future generations; Renewable Energy Assessment and by creating a high quality and Sustainability Statement built environment, with accessible to demonstrate the energy local services that reflect the efficiency and sustainability community’s needs and support its measures that may be health, social and cultural well- employed on the Proposed being; and Development as required by Fareham Borough Council. Environmental – contributing to protecting and enhancing our natural, built and historic environment; and as part of this, helping to improve biodiversity, the prudent use of natural resources to minimise waste and pollution and mitigate and adapt to climate change including moving to a low carbon economy.” (Paragraph 7 NPPF 2012)

7.2 The National Planning Policy Framework 2012, paragraphs 159 and 173 set out further tests in terms of availability, suitability and economic viability. SUSTAINABILITY - PAGE 136

Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency

7.6 An energy strategy 7.9 Orientation and layout • Visits will be made to each has been developed which will have a significant effect home by energy advisers addresses all aspects of on reducing the heating after a month’s occupation. the energy efficiency and and cooling requirements generation for Newlands. The in the Development. As far Water Consumption target is for at least 10% of the as practicable all living and energy needs to be met from working areas will be laid out 7.12 Measures will be taken on-site renewable energy to be south facing, ensuring to minimise water use, with sources. solar gain is maximised during a target 105 litres per day per winter. Units will be designed person. This can be achieved 7.7 On-site renewables may to include high window to wall through the use of low flow take the form of on plot micro- ratios and roof lights where taps, showers and aerators, dual generation photovoltaics, wood feasible, to increase internal flush toilets and low volume pellet boilers, gas CHP, VRF day time natural light and baths, where applicable. Each heat pump heating systems reduce the requirement for unit will be fitted with main etc. HLM will continue to artificial lighting. drainage fed water buts for explore renewable technologies rainwater storage. and agree an approach with Thermal Mass Fareham Borough Council 7.13 Grey and rainwater as part of detailed Reserved 7.10 The proposed new handling equipment for Matters Applications. development will make reintroduction into toilets will provision for maximising be considered at the Reserved Passive Design thermal mass in all building Matters stage. designs demonstrated by 7.8 Reducing the overall the use of heavier weight Sustainable Drainage Systems demand for regulated energy building materials such as (SuDS) (energy used for heating, masonry (brick and block) or lighting and hot water) by the design of thermal mass 7.14 SuDS are an approach building warm, draft free into lighter weight structures to drainage which seeks to homes is a primary focus for (timber frame). This will enable decrease the amount of surface all new developments. The storage of solar heat energy water runoff and/or divert it new development at Newlands in summer, reducing the risk for other purposes, thereby is no exception. The building of overheating and ensure a reducing the contribution designs for the proposal at more comfortable internal it makes to sewer discharge Newlands will employ energy temperature. and flooding. SuDS can efficiency features across also improve the quality of the Development, including Behavioural Change runoff, preventing pollutants high levels of insulation in from entering the drainage all elements (floors, walls, 7.11 Most of the variation system and provide landscape, ceilings) to minimise energy between new homes in the amenity and biodiversity requirements. These will efficiency of their use of benefits. adhere to current Fabric energy is due to occupant Energy Efficiency Standards, choices. Therefore, it is 7.15 In developing the which were introduced in April expected that the following proposals for Newlands, 2014. measures will be implemented SuDS will be incorporated at Newlands to influence this into the design through new behaviour: attenuation basins and swales to collect water and convey it at • Residents will be provided a regulated outfall to the local with information on EU watercourse network. energy labelling for white goods, including estimates Green Roofs of typical annual energy costs for each grade of 7.16 Green roofs will be efficiency. considered, where viable, • Residents will be provided at Reserved Matters for the with energy display devices school and healthcare centre with simple default displays (where shallow pitched roofs including traffic light allow). indicators and information on the cost of energy used. SUSTAINABILITY - PAGE 137

Materials and Waste

7.17 In the design process, materials and systems will be selected that include an environmental assessment using the BRE Green Guide to Specification for Buildings. Wherever possible ‘A or A+ Rated’ materials will be considered. These selections will include evaluations of cost and performance as well as environmental considerations. Preference will be given to the use of local materials and suppliers, where viable, to reduce the transport distances and to support the local economy. Newlands is available for development.

Storage of Waste Newlands offers a suitable, sustainable 7.18 Provision will be made for the internal and external and economically attractive location for a storage of general household mixed use scheme. waste and recyclable waste. Internal recycling bins will be provided as will external space in accessible locations. South Fareham currently benefits from Local Authority Waste and recycling services.

Composting

7.19 Composting facilities will be supplied for each dwelling to accommodate recycling of green and garden waste. In addition, these facilities should be made available for proposed new local facilities (i.e. the school, health centre and pub / family restaurant), where appropriate. Communal or community composting will be encouraged across the Development. SUSTAINABILITY - PAGE 138

Ecology and Green Infrastructure Security

7.20 Newlands will be 7.24 Whether it is for leisure 7.28 The Proposed designed to maximise the or utility purposes, the Development will be designed ecological value of the Site. decision to walk is affected by to ensure that residents feel It is anticipated that green the five ‘C’s which highlight safe and secure, where crime corridors will link the Proposed the need for walking conditions and disorder, or the fear of Development to the Site’s to be: crime, does not undermine existing Green Infrastructure quality of life or community which in turn will be enhanced • Connected - Extent cohesion. with new habitat creation. The of connectivity to key Proposed Development will ‘attractors’ e.g. public incorporate a high level of transport, homes, and Green Infrastructure which will workplaces. include informal wildflower • Convenient – Ability to grassland, native hedgerows compete with other modes and woodland. and options e.g. by creating, promoting and improving Adaptable Buildings and pedestrian priority, journey Lifetime Homes and route ambience. • Comfortable –Quality of 7.21 The proposal routes and surrounding acknowledges the need to spaces and features incorporate design features including maintenance, that will create a flexible landscaping, conveniences blueprint for accessible and including toilets and adaptable housing and working seating. environments on the Proposed • Convivial – Pleasantness Development. . interacting with environment and other Private or shared space users of the spaces / routes. • Conspicuous – Extent of 7.22 The Proposed invitation and safety e.g. Development will comprise signage, mapping, lighting, a variety of densities of visibility, and surveillance. residential units all of which will have access to clearly 7.25 The Proposed defined private amenity space Development will develop as well as open space for public the existing infrastructure to amenity. ensure there is good access bus services as a result of service Alternative modes of Transport diversions into and through the development. All residential 7.23 Walking forms an properties will be located essential part of most journeys, within 250m of a bus stop. ranging from just a few metres to the car park or public Cycling transport stop, to several miles. It can form whole journeys 7.26 Cycle routes will from origin to destination be a feature of the new or just a small part at either development offering end or along the way, such as both access to the natural changing from a bus to train. environment as well as access points which link routes to Fareham Town Centre, to the north, and to the Solent Enterprise Zone to the south.

7.27 A Travel Plan will be developed to consider optimising alternative sustainable modes of transport for the Proposed Development. SUSTAINABILITY - PAGE 139

There are no overriding constraints to the delivery of the scheme and the development partnership is confident that Newlands is both economically viable and deliverable.