Frequently Asked Questions

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Abandoned Vehicles

For information on abandoned vehicles please contact the Department of Regulatory Services, Environmental Health Division on tel: 01329 236100,or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Access & Disability Advice

For information on Access and Disability (this is an external hyperlink) matters, please contact the Access Officer on 02392 545535 or email bcpartnership@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Accessibility 

Our aim is to make Fareham Borough Council's website as accessible as possible in order to ensure that the site can be used easily and effectively by everyone.

 

Accommodation

There are many places to stay in the Fareham area, from hotels, guesthouses, bed and breakfast and campsites. Listed are just a selection in the Fareham Borough.

 

Accounts Payable (invoices)

Exchequer Services is responsible for payment of invoices from organisations and individuals who have provided goods and services to the Council.  Although initial contact should be made to Exchequer Services on tel: 01329 236100, or e-mail exchequer@fareham.gov.uk, it may be necessary to refer enquiries to the department that placed the order.  Suppliers can take certain steps to help the Council pay their invoices on time. One step is to register for payment by BACS Direct Credit.

 

Act Now Cards

An Act Now Card gives you the opportunity to pass on your views about our service. These cards are available in most public libraries and at the Civic Offices.

 

Admiral Lord Nelson's Monument - Portsdown Hill  

Admiral Lord Nelson's Monument is situated on Portsdown Hill and was built to honour him in celebration of his victory over the French at the Battle of Trafalgar.  For further information please visit the Royal Naval Museum's website (this is an external hyperlink).

 

Adoption of Open Spaces

Liaison with developers and the Department of Planning & Transportation in relation to the provision of, laying out of, and finally adoption of, open space. Please contact the Parks Officer in the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail parks@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Adoption of Roads

In general terms, the council has no responsibility for maintaining private streets. These may be streets which the owners wish to remain private or more recently-constructed streets to serve developments. In the latter case, the developer may apply for the street to be adopted by the council.

 

Adult Education

Hampshire County Council is the Local Education Authority (this is an external hyperlink) for adult education and lifelong learning (this is an external hyperlink) in the Fareham area. We also have a schools within fareham map to help you find a local adult education centre.

 

After School Clubs/Breakfast Clubs

Out of school services (this is an external hyperlink) are for school-age children to play and learn and have fun in groups.  A number of after school clubs and breakfast clubs operate in the Fareham area.

 

Agenda (committees)

Agenda, minutes and reports for all committee meetings are now available on this web site. Copies are also available for inspection or for purchase at the Civic Offices - please contact the Legal and Democratic Services Section in the Department of Finance & Resources on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail democraticservices@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Air Quality

Local authorities have a duty to review and assess air quality in their areas. For further information on air quality in the Fareham Borough please contact the Department of Regulatory Services, Environmental Health Division on 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Air Travel

The journey planner provides access to information on air travel from both Southampton (Eastleigh) and Bournemouth airports.

 

Alcohol Exclusion

Fareham Borough Council has banned the consumption of alcohol in public places.  Further information is available on our safer communities pages.

 

Allotments

For information on allotments please contact the Horticultural Development Officer in the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail parks@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Allowances - Members

Information on the Members' Allowance scheme and payments to members can be found on this web-site. 

 

Animals (The keeping of animals - byelaw)

The keeping of animals byelaw, enforced by the council, relates to the keeping of pigs, horses, asses, mules, donkeys and/or cattle in domestic situations.

 

Annual Report

Details of Fareham Borough Council's performance are available in the Annual Report 2007 (2,263 Kb) PDF logo and associated Annual Report Appendix (135 Kb) PDF logo.  For more information please contact the Standards & Performance Review Officer in the Chief Executive's Office on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail performancereview@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Anti-Social Behaviour

Anti-social behaviour is very subjective, what one person perceives as anti-social, another may not. Anti-social behaviour if left unchecked can lead to neighbourhood decline whilst seriously damaging the quality of life for people who are directly or indirectly affected.

 

Appeals - Planning

Lodging an appeal - who may do so and how to lodge one

 

Arts Development

Fareham Borough Council is committed to supporting creativity in the community and encouraging involvement in the performing of visual arts and crafts. For more details please contact the Department of Customer Services, Leisure & Community Division on tel: 01329 236100 or e-mail leisure@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Audit (Internal)

The Council has an internal audit team that provides a comprehensive and independent internal audit service that covers all the Council's services. 

 

Avian Flu

For information on avian flu please contact the Department of Regulatory Services, Environmental Health Division, telephone 01329 236100 or e-mail regulatory@fareham.gov.uk.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the Planning Enforcement team do?
The team investigates allegations of breaches of planning control including:

unauthorised development, or uses;
unauthorised works to a listed building - both internal and external works;
unauthorised display of advertisements;
non-compliance with conditions of planning permissions; and,
untidy sites where these are considered detrimental to local amenity
unauthorised work to trees which are protected or are located in conservation areas
N.B Works to trees which are protected or are located in conservation areas without the consent of the local planning authority is an offence.

What is the extent of planning controls?
Planning controls relate to any development. The definition of ''development'' for the purposes of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 is considered to include "carrying out of building, engineering, mining or other operation in on or under land or the making of a material change of use of any building or other land".



(N.B all mining and waste planning issues are dealt with by the County Council).

Do you require planning permission for all development?
No, many minor developments are exempt from the need for planning permission by the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995. You should always contact the local planning authority to find out if you need planning permission before commencing any development

Is it an offence to undertake development without permission?
No, under the Act it is not considered to be an offence to fail to comply with planning controls, although you are advised to contact the local planning authority prior to carrying out works which might require approval. Should a local planning authority consider it expedient to issue an enforcement notice against a development which is unauthorised then non-compliance with this notice is an offence, for which the maximum fine is £20,000.

What happens if a condition on a planning permission is not complied with?
The local planning authority has the power to issue a breach of condition notice against which there is no right of appeal. It is an offence not to comply with such a notice. This offence maybe prosecuted in the magistrates court with a maximum fine of £1,000.

Is it an offence to undertake works to a listed building?
Yes, if these works are considered to affect the character and integrity of the building.

Is it an offence to display an advertisement without consent
Some advertisements are exempt from the need for express advertisement consent. Advertisements which do not require consent are those which enjoy deemed consent under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Adverts) Regulations 1992. Booklets and advice can be obtained from the Local Planning Authority.

What information is required for an alleged breach to be investigated?
Address of land or building where breach alleged
Details of alleged breach
Complainant contact name and address and telephone number.
Any additional relevant information/other interested parties

How do I report an alleged breach?
by completing and submitting a Complaint Form which can be found on this page on the website. http://www.fareham.gov.uk/council/departments/devcontrol/complaint.asp. Please note that you will be required to provide your name, address and telephone number for any complaint to be investigated. Your details will be kept confidential. Complaints can also be made in writing to the address shown below.

Department of Development Control
Fareham Borough Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Fareham
PO16 7TT

What are the stages of an investigation?
Complaint registered and acknowledged - 4 days
First site visit made - 10 days
Complainant will be kept informed of progress with investigations.

What action may be taken where a breach of planning controls is found to be occurring?
Once a complaint has been investigated and a breach identified, depending on the severity of the breach a number of things may happen:

negotiate a satisfactory solution
seek a retrospective planning application
if no application is forthcoming or the breach is serious then an enforcement notice may be issued
In the case where significant harm is being caused by the breach it may be appropriate to issue a stop notice in conjunction with an enforcement notice or seek a legal injunction to stop the unauthorised activities.



It is important to note that the enforcement of Planning Control is a discretionary power and in some circumstances it may not be expedient to take action

Is there a right of appeal?
On an enforcement notice, listed building enforcement notice and an advert discontinuance notice, there is a right of appeal. The appeal is made to the Planning Inspectorate.

Is there a period after which development becomes immune from enforcement action?
Yes, The period within which planning enforcement action can be taken is limited to:

4 years for operational development and change of use to any building for use as a single dwelling house
10 years for all other changes of use and breaches of conditions
If you wish to confirm that development is immune from planning enforcement action, you are advised to make an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.

Is there a period after which development becomes immune from enforcement action?
Yes, The period within which planning enforcement action can be taken is limited to:

4 years for operational development and change of use to any building for use as a single dwelling house
10 years for all other changes of use and breaches of conditions
If you wish to confirm that development is immune from planning enforcement action, you are advised to make an application for a Certificate of Lawfulness.

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