Employment design code at Welborne Land North Of Fareham

“In respect to the Neighbourhoods as identified in the Strategic Design Code, A Neighbourhood Design Code Document (covering, where applicable: detailed design principles, compliance schedule showing how it meets the principles of the approved scheme and documents, delivery strategy, infrastructure, open spaces, play spaces and landscaping) shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the approval of the First Reserved Matters…”

“The Neighbourhood Design Codes follow on from the Strategic Design Code and Welborne Streets Manual in the hierarchy of design documents that will guide development at Welborne in line with the Vision set out within The Welborne Plan. The Neighbourhood Design Codes are key documents used by developers, Officers and Members to assess the design quality of schemes at Welborne.”

“This application seeks approval of the Neighbourhood Design Code for the first employment area at Welborne, known as Science & Technology Park West, located at the southern end of the Garden Village, just north of the M27 and immediately adjacent the new sections of Junction 10 currently under construction.”

“DETAILS PURSUANT TO CONDITION 9 (STRATEGIC DESIGN CODE) AND CONDITION 10 (STREETS MANUAL) OF P/17/0266/OA: WELBORNE - A NEW COMMUNITY OF UP TO 6000 DWELLINGS (C3 AND C2, INCLUDING A CARE HOME OF USE CLASS C2) TOGETHER WITH A DISTRICT CENTRE (COMPRISING UP TO 2,800M2 FOOD STORE RETAIL (A1), UP TO 2,419M2 OF NON-FOOD RETAIL (A1) AND UP TO 2,571M2 OF OTHER NON- CONVENIENCE/COMPARISON RETAIL USE (A1 - A5)); A VILLAGE CENTRE (COMPRISING UP TO 400M2 FOOD STORE RETAIL (A1), UP TO…”

“1,030M2 C1 USE); UP TO 2,480M2 OF COMMUNITY USES (D1 AND D2); UP TO 2,200M2 ANCILLARY NURSERY (D1), HEALTH CENTRE (D1) AND VETERINARY SERVICES (D1); RETENTION OF DEAN FARMHOUSE; A SECONDARY SCHOOL, 3 PRIMARY SCHOOLS; PRE-SCHOOLS; GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE INCLUDING FORMAL AND INFORMAL OPEN AND AMENITY SPACE; RETENTION OF SOME EXISTING HEDGEROWS, GRASSLAND, WOODLAND AREAS, ALLOTMENTS, WILDLIFE CORRIDORS; ALL SUPPORTING INFRASTRUCTURE; HOUSEHOLD WASTE RECYCLING CENTRE; REQUISITE…”

“The comments received from Hampshire County Council Highways raise two issues concerning Active Travel connectivity within and beyond the neighbourhood. The applicant has subsequently submitted a revised version of the design code to address those matters.”

“Officers consider the submitted Science & Technology Park West Neighbourhood Design Code to align with higher level strategic documents and visions, including the previously approved Strategic Design Code and Welborne Streets Manual.”

“Representations 5.1 No representations have been received from local residents or other third parties.”

“Core active travel connections remain to be shown indicatively through the phase within the NDC however narrative has been provided outlining that internal layouts will connect the access points (active and vehicular) through a legible permeable network of active travel routes or separate footways and cycleways.”

“Subject to, consideration by Officers of further comments from Hampshire County Council Highways in response to the amended Neighbourhood Design Code…”

“Subject to, consideration by Officers of further comments from Hampshire County Council Highways in response to the amended Neighbourhood Design Code…”

“APPROVE The Science & Technology Park West Neighbourhood Design Code Pursuant to Condition 11 of outline planning permission P/17/0266/OA;”