21-home redevelopment at Redoubt Court, Fort Fareham Road, Fareham

“DEMOLITION OF 2 NO. BUILDINGS CONTAINING 8 APARTMENTS, CONSTRUCTION OF 21 RESIDENTIAL UNITS CONSISTING OF 18 APARTMENTS AND 3 HOUSES, ASSOCIATED PARKING, PRIVATE AMENITY SPACE, AND OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS”

“In addition to the properties, improved access and car parking is proposed, together with enhancements to the open space, including new paths, benches, landscaping and a Locally Equipped Area of Play (LEAP) to the eastern part of the open space.”

“Site Description 2.1 The application site is located to the southwest of Fareham town, within a largely residential area defined by the distributor road Longfield Avenue which runs along the southern boundary of the site. To the east of the site lies Fort Fareham, a Grade II listed structure and Scheduled Ancient Monument. Within Fort Fareham is the Fort Fareham Industrial Estate.”

“The site itself is accessed off Fort Fareham Road, a no through road, serving the wider post war residential estate. The application site comprises two existing two storey blocks of flats, which are now empty and match the existing post war architecture of the area. There is a small parking court to the north of these buildings.”

“No objections have been received from Southern Water, and at the time of publication of this report, no comment from the Lead Local Flood Authority has been received. Officers recommend that subject to the surface water drainage solution being considered acceptable to the Lead Local Flood Authority, and subject to any suggested conditions, that the proposed foul and surface water drainage measures are acceptable.”

“Representations 6.1 Seven letters of representation (from six households) have been received in respect of this application, including one from The Fareham Society, which raise the following concerns:”

“Too many houses being built • Loss of green space/natural environment • Climate change impacts • Play park next to busy road and peaceful residential area • Impact on existing footpath – disrupting the linear route • Impact on view from my property • Impact on car parking for existing residents • Noise impact concerns during demolition and rebuild.”

“The Committee received the deputations referred to in Minute 5 above.”

“A verbal update was also given addressing matters regarding the provision of additional refuse storage space being created on the site below the two staircases, to accommodate both the need for communal food waste bins and additional bin storage for the future provision of glass/cardboard recycling bins.”

“Upon being proposed and seconded the officer recommendation to: -”

“Was voted on and CARRIED. (Voting: 9 in favour; 0 against)”

“(iii) AUTHORISE the making of stopping-up and diversion orders under section 257 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended) including delegating to Officers authority to manage any resulting public inquiry.”