Supplementary Planning Guidance

Fareham Town Centre Design Guide

Appendix 1

Relevant Fareham Borough Local Plan Review Policies

Policy DG3: Impact on the Surrounding Area

Development will be permitted provided that it:

• does not detract from the existing landscape, streetscene, skyline and building line;
• is in keeping with the character of the surrounding area in terms of scale, layout, density, form, height, mass and space around and between buildings;
• does not conflict with adjoining land uses or result in a volume of traffic which would adversely affect the amenity of the surrounding area.

Policy DG4: Site Characteristics

Development will be permitted, provided that it:

• retains any important historic features on the site;
• does not detract from the natural landform of the site;
• retains areas or features of landscape or nature conservation value;
• respects views into and out of the site; and
• takes proper account of any contamination of the land.

Policy DG5: Design

Development will be permitted provided that it:

• is of a high standard of design and, where appropriate, incorporates materials and design elements sympathetic to local character;
• respects privacy, outlook and sunlight;
• provides safe access for pedestrians and cyclists and vehicular traffic including, where appropriate, footpaths, cycleways and greenways;
• provides satisfactory servicing, cycle and car parking or garaging;
• where appropriate in the case of residential development, a useable garden or open area is provided outside the canopy of any retained trees; and

where appropriate, the Council is satisfied that it has regard to:

• the Residential Development Guidelines in Appendix 6 and the Council's Extension Design Guide;
• the needs of people with disabilities and other people with impaired mobility;
• crime prevention measures; and
• the conservation of energy.

Policy DG6: Landscape Design

• Landscape designs required to accompany planning applications or as a reserved matter will be approved provided that they comply with Policy DG4 and that, where appropriate, they;
• respect the character and appearance of the site and any adjoining spaces and buildings;
• contain appropriate details including a schedule of tree, shrub species and hard landscape materials, and the phasing and timing of works;
• incorporate the landscaping of open areas and spaces between buildings, including, where appropriate, planting belts and the reinforcement of existing vegetation along boundaries; and
• incorporate satisfactory arrangements for the establishment of the scheme.