Frequently Asked Questions

Helplines and Agencies for Young People in Fareham

Adoption

County Adoption Service

Office Tel: 01489 587 000 or 01489 587 543
 

Email: adoption.services@hants.gov.uk

Opening Times: Mon to Thurs 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am to 4.00pm

Other Information: Out of hours duty social worker

Tel: 01489 589637

 

Alcohol

Alcoholics Anonymous - Fareham

Baptist Church, 219 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0ET

Office Tel: 023 9258 0776     Client Tel: 0845 7697555

Opening Times: Mon 7.30pm to 9.15pm, Wed 7.30pm to 9.15pm

 

Osborn Centre, Osborn Rd. PO16 7ES

Office Tel: 01329 288331    Client Tel: 0845 7697555

Opening Times: Mon to Fri 8.00am - 6.30pm
 

                                                   

 

Benefits

Job Centre Plus (Social Security Offices) - Fareham

Crown Buildings, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7HR

Office Tel: 0845 6043719

Call:
  • Monday and Tuesday: 8.30am to 4.00pm
  • Wednesday: 10.00am to 4.00pm
  • Thursday and Friday: 8.30am to 4.00pm

Office Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 3.45pm, Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

 

Council Tax and Housing Benefits - Fareham

Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7AZ

Office Tel: 01329 236100

Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.45am until 5.15pm and Friday from 8.45am until 4.45pm.

 

Careers

VT Southern Careers Ltd

First Floor, 24 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0LF

Office Tel: 01329 236740

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.30pm

 

Citizens Advice Bureau

CAB

Fareham County Library Building, Osborn Rd, Fareham, PO16 7EW

Office Tel: 0870 1264058

Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 10.00am to 4.00pm

 

Colleges/Universities

Fareham College

Bishopsfield Road, Fareham, PO14 1NH

Office Tel: 01329 815200       

 

Council Offices

Fareham Borough Council

Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7AZ

Office Tel: 01329 236100

Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm, Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm

 

Counselling Services

Victim Support Scheme

Fareham Police Station, Quay Street, Fareham, PO16 0NA

Office Tel: 01329 823904

Opening Times: Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 2.00pm

Other Information: Trained volunteers offer confidential support and advice to anyone who has been a victim of crime and can make self referral if help is needed.

Police Station (central number) Tel: 0845 045 45 45

 

Drug Abuse

Fareham & Gosport Drug & Alcohol Service

The Avalon Centre, Fareham Health Centre, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7ER

Office Tel:  01329 235353

Opening Times:  Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Drop In Times:  Monday to Friday 10.00am to 12 noon.

Other Information: A self referral service, plus referrals from GP's. Details taken over the phone. You need to be over 18 to receive help. (Under 18's are given information on where to seek support).

 

Family Planning and Contraception

Fareham Health Centre

Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7ER

Office Tel: 01329 221486

Opening Times:
  • Monday: 9.00am to 11.00am and 4.00pm to 6.00pm
  • Tuesday: 4.00pm to 6.00pm (Nurse clinic)
  • Wednesday: 5.00pm to 7.00pm
  • Thursday: 3:30pm - 5:30pm (Sex Sense, Under 24 years including under 18s)
  • Friday: 9.00am to 11.00am
  • Saturday: 10am - 12noon (Nurse clinic)

Sex Sense - Fareham and Portsmouth

Ella Gordon Unit, St Mary's Hospital, Milton Road, Portsmouth, PO3 6AL

Office Tel: 023 9268 0300

Ella Gordon Unit - St Mary's Hospital

Manned from Mon to Fri 9.00am to 7.00pm

X-perience - Trinity Street Fareham

Thursday 12 noon to 2.00pm

Other Information: No appointment necessary. A free, confidential drop-in service for young people. Confidential advice/contraception/emergency contraception/pregnancy test/condoms. A doctor and nurse is available at all sessions.

 

Family Support

Fareham and Gosport Child and Family Therapy Service

2nd Floor, Osborn Clinic, Osborn Road, Fareham, PO16 7ES

Office Tel: 01329 822220 (appointments)

Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Other Information: For children with behavioural and emotional problems and help for their families. Supported by psychologists and community nurses.

 

Young Carers

KIDS South East

Delta House, Salterns Lane, Fareham, PO16 0QS

Email: enquiries.southeast@kids.org.uk

Office Tel: 01329 312312

Mobile: 07979 860687

www.kids.org.uk (this is an external hyperlink)

 

Homelessness

Accommodation Resource Centre

51 Forton Road, Gosport, PO12 4TD

Office Tel: 023 9251 1062

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 8.00pm and Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Other Information: Accommodation for 16 to 25's. Welfare rights advice including Housing Benefits and DSS. Support and care when moving into new accommodation. Confidential information and advice. Open door policy where anyone can seek help. Lodgings all police checked and vetted.

 

Local Authority Housing - Fareham

Housing Department, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7AZ

Office Tel: 01329 236100

Opening Times: Monday to Thursday 8.45am to 5.15pm

Friday 8.45am to 4.45pm

 

Leisure Centre

Fareham Leisure Centre

Park Lane, Fareham, PO16 7JU

Office Tel: 01329 233652

Opening Times: Daily 7.00am to 11.00pm

Other Information: A variety of activities including swimming, leisure courses, activities and the Body Matters Fitness Suite.

E-mail: farehaminfo@slm-ltd.co.uk

Website: www.everyoneactive.com (this is an external hyperlink)

 

Police Station

Fareham Police Station

Quay Street, Fareham, PO16 0NA

Central number Tel: 0845 045 45 45

 

Social Services

Social Services - Fareham

Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7EP

Office Tel: 0845 600 45 55

Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm

 

Transport

First Hampshire Ltd

Office Tel: 01329 234 373

Fareham Borough Council – Planning and Environment Dept

Tel: 01329 236100

 

Unemployment

Job Centre Plus (Social Security Offices) - Fareham

Crown Buildings, Civic Way, Fareham, PO16 7HR

Office Tel: 0845 6043719

Opening Times:
  • Monday to Tuesday: 8.45am to 4.00pm
  • Wednesday: 9.30am to 4.00pm
  • Thursday to Friday: 8.45am to 4.00pm

Other Information: Gives advice on Benefits for Income Support and Family Credit etc plus contact to Job Centre / Advice on finding a job and claiming Job Seekers Allowance.

 

 

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 2007. 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.

Why can I not find the address I'm looking for?:
The addresses available are for Fareham Borough only. The criteria entered into the search fields needs to match how the address information appears in the database. Often the way addresses have been formatted can vary as well can the spelling, this may affect whether you can find the address. The way around this is to search on the least amount of information as possible. Also use of a wild card "%" which can assist a search if the whole address is not known or if search is not finding an address. The use of a wild card either side of word will look for the word within the database eliminating any surrounding words or letters. For example a search for Civic Offices could look like Building: %Civic% Road Name: Civic Way Postcode: PO16% If the property is in the Fareham borough and still does not appear to be available through the address search please email gis@fareham.gov.uk.

Why can't I see a map layer that is switched on?
1. Once the box has been checked for a certain layer, the Refresh button needs to be pressed for the map data to appear. 2. The area of the map you are looking at contains no features from the specified map layer. 3. The map viewer is at an inappropriate zoom for viewing this map layer. Try zooming out or in to different scales.

Why does the map take so long to load?
Map data can be quite large and can take sometime to be transferred between Fareham Borough Council''s server and your computer. Therefore be careful not to display too many map layers at once as this will not help the performance. FarehamMap is best viewed from a broad band internet connection for the same reasons.

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Fareham Borough Council, Civic Offices, Civic Way, Hampshire, PO16 7AZ

Tel: +44 (0)1329 236100 | Mobile Text/Photo: 07876 131415 | Fax: +44 (0)1329 821770