Help Shape the New Fareham Local Plan!
August 2026 - Special Local Plan Edition
Welcome to our special Local Plan edition of Fareham Borough Council's E-panel.
It's a great way to get involved with Council consultations and it gives residents a chance to have their say.
What is a Local Plan?
A Local Plan is a document prepared by the Council that sets out a clear vision for how the borough will develop in the future. It helps make sure new homes, jobs, services and infrastructure are provided in the right places at the right time, while protecting the area's environment and local character.
Local Plans are required by Government and must be kept up to date to reflect changes in national planning policy, legislation, local circumstances and future development needs.
Without an up-to-date Local Plan, the Council would have less influence over where development takes place and how it is designed, potentially making it more difficult to secure the best outcomes for local communities.
The Fareham Local Plan 2044 will cover the administrative area of Fareham replacing the Existing Fareham Local Plan 2037 and the Welborne Plan.
To undertsand more about the Local Plan view our Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What's Happening and When
A Local Plan timetable has been developed, which sets out the key stages and dates for preparing our new Local Plan and reflects the Government's updated 30-month plan-making process.
View our Local Plan Timetable here
Have Your Say
As a first step, the Council is launching three consultations which we are inviting you to take part in:
- Local Plan Scoping Consultation: help us identify the key issues, opportunities and priorities for local people and stakeholders.
- Draft Local Plan Engagement Strategy Consultation: share your views on how communities should be involved in preparing the Local Plan and how you would like to be consulted in future.
- Sustainability Appraisal Scoping Report: comment on the proposed information, assessment topics and methods for evaluating the impacts of Local Plan options.
Further information about the consultations, including how to take part, is available on the Council's Local Plan website
Need Help?
If you require assistance completing the consultation or require an alternative format, please contact us via:
Email: planningpolicy@fareham.gov.uk
Telephone: Planning Strategy team on 01329 824601
Copies of all documents are also available at libraries across the Borough as well as from the Civic Offices in Fareham town centre.
Stay up to date
Let's Talk Fareham Facebook Group
Join the Let's Talk Fareham Facebook Group to stay up to date with the latest consultations and events.
Have your say by taking part in discussions, fun quizzes, online polls, and competitions!
Fareham Climate Change Toolkits
The Council has put together some information packs for our Residents, Community Groups and Businesses to help them on their carbon reduction journeys.
We have tried to include information for everyone. So, it doesn't matter if you're just starting out or already a climate change champion, we hope there are some useful tips for everyone.
For any queries, please message the consultation team: