New consultation for future development in Fareham

As well as being asked to vote on the Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan residents are being encouraged to have their say on future development in Fareham Borough in general.

Click HERE to read about the Titchfield Neighbourhood Plan and Referendum.

A special Fareham Today is available on the Council’s website outlining issues and options for its emerging Local Plan. The consultation will run from Monday 10 June until 23:59 on Friday 26 July.

Since the Council consulted residents on its Draft Local Plan in 2017, the Government has announced a new way to calculate housing need. As a result Fareham now needs to plan for at least 520 new houses every year.

This new figure means more space needs now needs to be found, so the Council has outlined a number of ways this could be achieved, whilst considering the environment and both existing and new infrastructure, through a series of issues and options. It is now asking Fareham residents and businesses for their views.

The Council will hold a series of pop up exhibitions in the coming weeks where residents can come along and ask questions. The consultation will also be on the agenda at Community Action Team (CAT) meetings being hosted by Cllr Seán Woodward and supported by planning officers.

Councillor Seán Woodward, Leader of Fareham Borough Council, said: ‘Government changes to the National Planning Policy Framework mean we now have to plan for many more houses in Fareham. We are asking residents and businesses to tell us how they would prefer us to deliver these houses. I would encourage them to come along to a CAT meeting or exhibition where planning officers will be on hand to answer questions, and to read through the special Fareham Today. A printed copy will be delivered to houses and businesses over the next couple of weeks.’

• The pop-up exhibitions will take place from 12:00pm-2:00pm

• Locks Heath Shopping Centre, Thursday 13 June

• Portchester Shopping Precinct, Wednesday 19 June

• Fareham Town Centre, Monday 24 June

• Stubbington Green, Monday 1 July

Community Action Team (CAT) meetings run from 7:00pm-8:30pm and will be preceded by an exhibition from 2:30pm-6:00pm staffed by planning officers.

• Holly Rood Church, Stubbington, Monday 8 July

• Cams Hill School, Portchester, Tuesday 9 July

• The Garage Room, Titchfield Community Centre, Friday 12 July

• Ferneham Hall, Fareham, Monday 15 July

• Brookfield School, Sarisbury Green, Tuesday 16 July

Residents and workers in the Borough can have their say by:

• Completing an online comments form at: Have Your Say on Future Development in Fareham

• For more information about the Local Plan see Fareham Borough Council’s website here

• Emailing localplanconsultation@fareham.gov.uk

• Writing to Consultation Team, Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham PO16 7AZ

Luxury retirement development takes step closer to completion with announcement of prices

Older people worried by the prospect of downsizing can be reassured their equity will be protected for the future, thanks to the properties on sale in Titchfield’s newest retirement village, Friary Meadow.

An artists impression

The Hampshire development, named in reference to the nearby Abbey and the likely historic use of the fields around it, has taken another major step towards completion as developers release the much-anticipated prices for its luxury accommodation.

Friary Meadow will offer a selection of 86 luxury homes, comprising of apartments that start from £375,000, bungalows from £485,000 and townhouses from £595,000. Car parking spaces are available for just £250 per year and residents won’t be charged ground rent.

It is based on the ‘extra-care’ living model, as recommended by the Department of Health, which aims to giving older people the opportunity to retain their independence for longer, including their financial independence by enabling residents to own their own properties, thereby protecting their equity.

Dr. Stephen Ladyman, founder of Oak Retirement and a former Minister of Health responsible for Social Care, said: “I’m delighted to announce the prices for accommodation at Friary Meadow and believe they really reflect the high-quality living on offer.

“This is a really exciting time as we move one step further to finishing this luxury development and open its doors to residents, who will be able to enjoy the many benefits of an independent, worry-free retirement.”

The £35m development is a joint project between independent retirement living specialist, Oak Retirement, and real estate fund manager, Frogmore.

Construction was launched in June last year, during an official ground-breaking ceremony attended by Mayor of Fareham, Councillor Geoff Fazackarley and the Mayoress Mrs Tina Fazackarley.

Friary Meadow is due to be completed in November 2018.

For more information about Friary Meadow, visit www.friarymeadow.co.uk. To enquire about a property, please email info@oakretirement.co.uk

For more information about Oak Retirement, visit www.oakretirement.co.uk.