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Welcome to our event

Welcome to the second exhibition of our proposals for the development of land off Romsey Avenue, Portchester. 120 DWELLINGS GRANTED UNDER FULL PLANNING PERMISSION P/17/1170/RM On 7th September 2017 we presented our initial ideas for the site and since then we’ve been busy amending and re-designing the scheme to take your comments, and a change in local planning policy, into account. KEY FACTS This is an opportunity for you to view and comment on our amended • Foreman Homes will shortly be submitting a • Located to the south of Romsey Avenue, proposals. ‘hybrid’ planning application for residential the proposed site extends to an area of development to Fareham Borough Council 12.5 hectares (30.8 acres). (FBC). A ‘hybrid’ application is one that • We propose to develop up to 225 homes seeks outline planning permission for amongst areas of open space. The site one part and full planning permission for would be accessed from Romsey Avenue. another part of the same site. • Local and site specific features have • We have chosen this type of application to informed our approach to development ensure that, should planning permission proposals. On-going dialogue with technical Google maps aerial view be granted, we can begin to deliver specialists, FBC and stakeholders, such as housing straight away and in doing so the local community, continue to shape our actively contribute to Fareham’s land aspirations. Comments and suggestions supply deficit. received will inform our planning application. Land off Romsey Avenue, Portchester PO16 9SZ foremanhomes.co.uk

WHY HERE? The site offers numerous benefits for development with Information a range of local facilities and amenities on its doorstep including; schools, convenience stores to the east, links to the M27 and public transport connections. Land off about the site Romsey Avenue has many characteristics making it ideal for a sustainable and attractive extension to the Land off Romsey Avenue offers a great residential area. Immediately adjacent to the urban opportunity to create high quality living settlement boundary the site is bordered to the north by environment within Portchester. The existing housing, by land with 120 dwellings granted full site covers an area of 12.5 hectares permission to the east, and existing housing to the west. The development would, therefore, be well related to its and will accommodate up to 225 surroundings. homes and areas of open space. Aerial view from Google Maps

KEYKEY FACTS FACTS

• The significance of green spaces, accessible natural space and gardens has been of paramount concern throughout the evolution of the scheme design.

• Facilities and services are within close proximity to the site, whilst an array of shops at Portchester Precinct are just a short

Google maps aerial view distance away. • Proposals for up to 120 new homes at land off Cranleigh Road was granted permission at appeal. This scheme has been taken into consideration when designing the site.

The Co-operative Food supermarket 120 dwellings off Cranleigh Road granted under full planning permission P/17/1170/RM Land off Romsey Avenue, Portchester PO16 9SZ foremanhomes.co.uk

Facts & figures We’ve compiled a snapshot of facts 225 and figures associated with the site. Examples shown demonstrate how residential development of the site can positively contribute to the local area.

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Illustrative layout

The sketch shows our site layout for the proposed development. We have taken into account site analysis and opportunities & influences to ensure key factors are considered within the design. The design is not final and elements can be changed as the scheme is progressed. Before developing our proposals further we would be grateful if you would complete one of the comment forms available. The views of local people are very important to us and will be carefully considered when finalising our designs. Once we have reviewed the comments from today’s exhibition, we will continue to liaise with FBC as part of the pre- application process in advance of the formal submission of a planning application. You will then have the further opportunity to comment during the statutory consultation period. Land off Romsey Avenue, Portchester PO16 9SZ foremanhomes.co.uk

Your voice AFFORDABLE HOUSING INFRASTRUCTURE, SERVICES & FACILITIES WILDLIFE

Many of you queried the costs of affordable You asked how the development would impact on In-depth research and on-site surveys have been dwellings and we’d like to clarify. Affordable local infrastructure, services and facilities. undertaken with results used to identify required counts Housing is defined within the National Planning Prior to any permission being granted Foreman mitigation. Legislation requires mitigation for any Policy Framework (NPPF) as; Homes Ltd, as the developer, would need to enter impact which a proposed development is likely to have into a legal agreement which secured funding for on protected species and protected environments. We received a number of comments ‘Social rented, affordable rented and intermediate identified mitigation measures required as a result of Foreman Homes continues to liaise with FBC and the housing, provided to eligible households whose needs and suggestions following our first development. Monies can be sought to provide new Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to ensure are not met by the market. Eligibility is determined school places and/or fund highways improvements etc. proposals comply with Regulation. consultation event in September with regard to local incomes and local house prices. It is for the Local and County Council’s to identify the Affordable housing should include provisions to remain amount payable and to specify what local improvements 2017 and we have sought to OVERCROWDING address these, where possible, in at an affordable price for future eligible households or are necessary. for the subsidy to be recycled for alternative affordable A number of respondents to the previous CAR PARKING our amended proposals. housing provision. consultation raised concern with perceived overcrowding of the development site. The site SOCIAL RENTED HOUSING Proposed parking for the new development is in accordance with Fareham Borough Council area has increased in size since plans were previously Owned by local authorities and private registered requirements. Off-road, allocated spaces are proposed shared and the number of proposed dwellings has providers for which guideline target rents are determined for all dwellings. decreased from up to 250 to circa. 225. The proposed through the national rent regime. It may also be owned development of the site for 225 dwellings represents by other persons and provided under equivalent rental ACCESS a density of approximately 18 dwellings per hectare. arrangements to the above. Questions were raised in regard to vehicular access By way of comparison, the average density of new AFFORDABLE RENTED HOUSING to the site. residential development in the UK was 35 dwellings Let by Local Authorities or private registered providers In line with the allocation criteria within Fareham’s Draft per hectare in 2013-2014! of social housing to households who are eligible for Local Plan, the proposed site access is from Romsey social rented housing. Affordable Rent is subject to rent Avenue. Proposals allow for a carriageway of 5.5m in AGRICULTURAL LAND controls that require a rent of no more than 80% of the width, a 2.5m shared footway/cycleway and, in addition, The proposed development site is representative of a local market rent. a grass verge of 0.5m. Should planning permission very high proportion of Fareham’s agricultural land with be granted the access will need to be confirmed as INTERMEDIATE HOUSING acceptable in line with Hampshire County Council and over half predicted to be of Grade 1 or Grade 2 quality. Homes for sale and rent provided at a cost above social Fareham Borough Council (FBC) requirements. rent, but below market levels subject to the criteria in EXISTING DWELLINGS the Affordable Housing definition above. These can Many people that attended our previous exhibition include shared equity (shared ownership and equity asked that proposals were amended to further consider loans), other low cost homes for sale and intermediate existing residents. We have taken the request on rent, but not affordable rented housing. board and plans now include a substantial tree screen Homes that do not meet the above definition of between existing dwellings on Romsey Avenue and affordable housing, such as “low cost market” housing, the development site. New dwellings will not exceed may not be considered as affordable housing for 2 storey in height and will be of a design and scale planning purposes.’ appropriate to the area. Land off Romsey Avenue, Portchester PO16 9SZ foremanhomes.co.uk

HOUSING LAND SUPPLY

Fareham Since then the Council have published A The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly Foreman Homes will comply with proposals the Draft Fareham Local Plan 2036 consistent with the indicative site capacity; and for up to 225 dwellings Borough’s which allocates the site for residential B Primary highway access shall be focused on Romsey As illustrated on the site layout, highway development. This allocation specifies Avenue; and access is proposed off Romsey Avenue that planning permission will be granted C Building heights shall be limited to a maximum of 2 Foreman Homes will comply with the Housing provided that proposals accord with storeys; and building heights policy within the Local Plan the Policies in the Local Plan and meet D The creation of a loop road on the site and safe pedestrian As illustrated on proposed layout specific criteria. and cycle crossing points on Romsey Avenue and to the adjoining Cranleigh Road housing allocation (HA6); and Allocation Planning permission will be granted E Retention and strengthening of the existing tree and As illustrated on proposed layout and provided that detailed proposals accord hedgerow boundaries located around the western and identifiable within on-going technical reports Originally brought to light in the with the policies in the Local Plan and meet southern perimeters of the site in contributing to the appeal decision of the adjacent the following site specific requirements: provision of a buffer for nearby SAC habitats; and Cranleigh Road application F Sufficient protection for the badger setts present on the As illustrated on proposed layout and (APP/A1720/W/16/3156344), site and on the adjoining site allocation (HA6), to the identifiable within on-going technical satisfaction of the Council; and reports. Fareham Borough Council cannot G Proposals shall have regard to the potential for Brent Proposals have taken the requirements of demonstrate a 5-year housing Geese and Waders, and shall undertake an overwintering Policy NE3 into consideration. land supply. survey to determine the presence and frequency of any Brent Geese and Waders that use the site (in accordance

Housing Site: HA5 SHLAA Reference: 207 with Policy NE3), with mitigation identified as appropriate, Name: Romsey Avenue Proposed Use: Residential

Location: Portchester Indicative Capacity: 225 dwellings

Size: 12.6 ha Planning Status: Subject to EIA screening application (P/17/1068/EA) to the satisfaction of Natural England; and allocation (HA6), g) Proposals shall have to the regard satisfaction to the potential of the Council; for Brent and Geese and Waders, and shall undertake an overwintering survey to determine the presence and frequency of any Brent Geese and Waders that use the site (in accordance with Policy NE3), with mitigation identified as appropriate, to the satisfaction of Natural England; and H Proposals shall either provide directly, or provide Foreman Homes will comply with the h) Proposals shall either provide directly, or provide a financial contribution towards the delivery (and maintenance where deemed necessary) of the following infrastructure line with t he Council’s Planning Obligations SPD:

• Off-site highway improvement and mitigations works; and a financial contribution towards the delivery (and Council’s Planning Obligations SPD. • Local schools and early Education Authority); and , • -years childcare in Open space on infrastructure proposed at HA6:-site Cranleigh (to be considered Road); in conjunction with the open space • (as identified by the Local a Neighbourhood Area of Play (NEAP) on maintenance where deemed necessary) of the following and

-site. infrastructure, in line with the Council’s Planning

Obligations SPD:

Planning permission will be granted provided that detailed proposals accord with the policies in the Local Plan and meet the following site specific requirements:

a) The quantum of housing proposed shall be broadly consistent with the indicative site capacity; and b) Primary highway access shall be focused on Romsey Avenue; and Off-site highway improvement and mitigations works; and c) Building heights shall be limited to a maximum of 2 storeys; and d) The creation of a loop road on the site and safe pedestrian and cycle crossing points on Romsey Avenue and to the adjoining Cranleigh Road housing allocation (HA6); and e) Retention and strengthening of the existing tree and hedgerow boundaries located around the western and southern perimeters of the site in contributing to the provision of Local schools and early-years childcare infrastructure (as a buffer for nearby SAC habitats; and f) Sufficient protection for the badger setts present on the site and on the adjoining site

145 identified by the Local Education Authority); and

Open space on-site (to be considered in conjunction with the

open space proposed at HA6: Cranleigh Road); and

146 a Neighbourhood Area of Play (NEAP) on-site. Land off Romsey Avenue, LOVEPortchester IT. LIVEPO16 9SZ IT. foremanhomes.co.uk

Foreman Homes has grown rapidly over the last few years to be one of the region’s largest and most recognised privately-owned house About builders. The company has been built on Foreman the solid foundations of hard work, dedication and good people with a passion for building. Throughout Homes the 25 years since the company was founded, each development, Foreman Homes is a local, regardless of size or style, has been privately-owned, house builder created with a clear vision at its heart. committed to providing good quality, affordable homes through responsible development. Last year we invested two million pounds in improvements to local transport networks, education, community and sports facilities.

OUR VISION OUR VALUES

Our aim is to grow through the We are committed to providing acquisition of land of all types and good quality, affordable homes for Find out the development of diverse schemes. our customers through responsible By building on our core strengths of development, dedicated to the more by loyalty, persistence and teamwork, improvement of local infrastructure, we will continue to be recognised respect for the environment and visiting our and respected as one of the South’s commitment to high levels of leading independent house builders customer care. website with unquestionable commitment to our customers, staff and investors. Land off Romsey Avenue, Portchester PO16 9SZ foremanhomes.co.uk

Our property designs

Our objective is to build high quality development that fulfils the local need for market and affordable housing. We build in prime locations where people would want to buy, live and invest. Please visit our website Our extensive property portfolio ranges from Hampshire to Hastings and for more information. beyond. Every development we build is bespoke, with external architecture that enhances the local area and carefully designed interiors to meet customer’s aspirations.

The external appearance of new homes will respect the local vernacular without slavishly replicating surroundings. Drawing upon local building form, detail and material enables the site to progress as visually cohesive, connected and complimentary to the locality though with a distinct identity.

Illustrative residential aerial street view

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Thank you for attending our event

Thank you for your time. We hope Your views make a real difference you found today informative and and will help inform and shape our planning application for the site. We useful. Please get in touch if you would be grateful if you could take require any further information. the time to complete one of the comment forms available. If you have any questions, please direct these to You can fill in a comments form here today or a member of the team. We value alternatively we welcome your feedback via the methods below: Following the event, Foreman Homes your will review the feedback received, POST C/O Planning Department taking into account all comments as feedback Foreman Homes Ltd, Unit 1, we finalise and progress the scheme Station Industrial Park, Duncan Road, to its submission. We will keep local Park Gate, Southampton SO31 1BX residents who wish to be informed updated throughout the process. EMAIL [email protected] Once the plans have been finalised WEB publicconsult.co.uk the application will be submitted to the Local Planning Authority where you Display boards from the consultation will be will have the opportunity to comment available to view on publicconsult.co.uk from again. noon the day after the event. To ensure your comments are considered, please respond no later than 2 weeks following the date of the event.