What the new local plan will do
The Local Plan will be the borough's most important planning document and will help shape Fareham's future.
It will:
- Set out a vision and strategy for the future development of the borough.
- Identify how much housing and employment development Fareham needs to plan for.
- Allocate land for new homes, businesses, community facilities and other development.
- Support economic growth and investment.
- Guide the delivery of infrastructure such as transport improvements, schools, healthcare facilities, green spaces and utilities.
- Protect and enhance the borough's natural environment, heritage assets and landscape.
- Help address climate change and support sustainable development.
- Provide planning policies used to determine planning applications.
The Local Plan will balance the need for growth with the protection of the qualities that make Fareham a desirable place to live, work and visit.