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The policies in this chapter seek to promote
urban regeneration through the concentration of development within
the urban areas which comprise Havant, including Leigh Park, the western
wards centred on Waterlooville, Emsworth and South Hayling. The emphasis
on renewal and investment in the urban areas is a central feature
of this Plan. The chapter draws attention to the need for co-ordinated
action to regenerate the housing estates at Leigh Park and Wecock
Farm which suffer from a range of social, economic and environmental
problems. Significant levels of deprivation also exist in parts of
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CONCENTRATION OF DEVELOPMENT
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Development will be concentrated
within the urban areas of Havant, Waterlooville, Emsworth and South
Hayling as shown on the Proposals Map. Priority will be given to the
development of sites within the urban areas before peripheral sites,
in accordance with Policy UA2 and the sequential approach for new
housing, commercial and retail development as set out in the Housing
and Town, District and Local Centres policies. |
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Outside the urban areas
and the other smaller settlements shown on the Proposals Map development
will only be permitted if it is consistent with the policies for the
countryside, coast and strategic gaps. |
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The boundaries of the urban areas, reflecting
existing and proposed developments, are shown on the Proposals Map.
Policies are included elsewhere in this Plan to influence the nature,
pattern and design of development in order to ensure that the capacity
of urban areas is maximised as far as possible, consistent with the
retention and creation of a high quality environment. The implementation
of this policy should ensure that town cramming is avoided so that
greenspaces are retained and recreational provision is not reduced.
However, some peripheral development is likely to be needed but it
should only take place after sites in urban areas have been developed. |
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URBAN REGENERATION |
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Development will be permitted
within the urban areas to contribute to social, economic and physical
regeneration, particularly where it: |
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Creates new employment opportunities
close to areas of high unemployment. |
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Improves housing provision including
the development of affordable accommodation which is accessible to
those in greatest housing need. |
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Enhances the quality of life including
improvements to the environment and to transport, health, cultural
and leisure facilities. |
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Achieves the redevelopment of derelict,
outworn or underused land or buildings. |
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This policy establishes the strategic emphasis
of the Plan and the basis for a wide range of proposals and initiatives
which will lead to economic development and environmental improvements.
The urban areas and their infrastructure are the Borough's major resource
and their regeneration is therefore a key aspect of sustainable development.
The need for regeneration is not the same across the Borough as recognised
by Policies UA3 and UA4 for Leigh Park and Wecock. However, developments
and improvements outside the most deprived wards will have benefits
over a wider area as well as contributing to the regeneration of the
Borough as a whole. |
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LEIGH PARK REGENERATION
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The Borough Council seeks
the regeneration of the Leigh Park housing estate and adjoining areas.
Development will only be permitted where it can be combined with improvements
either on the site of the proposal or elsewhere in Leigh Park. Proposals
should result in one or more of the following: |
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The modernisation of the estate so
that it can cater effectively for community requirements which were
not considered in its original design. |
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Redevelopment of rundown or underused
land or buildings. |
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The provision and upgrading of community
facilities. |
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Housing to meet local needs which should
be regarded as a regeneration priority. |
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A range of employment and training
opportunities. |
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The maintenance and enhancement of
accessible open space of different types including development for
sport and recreation. |
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Improvements to the accessibility of
shopping centres, schools and open spaces. |
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Improvements to roads and footways
to make them safer and more attractive to use. |
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Enhancing the appearance of the estate,
including good quality urban design and investment in landscape improvements. |
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Continued enhancement and protection
of the Hermitage Stream and its tributaries. |
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The specific proposals
for development and improvement should be based on consultation with
the local community through the process of the Creating Quality Places
project which will co-ordinate the types of improvements listed above.
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The estimated population of Leigh Park
(Barncroft, Warren Park, Battins and Bondfields wards) totalled 26,546
in 2001, almost 25% of the Borough. These four wards have been identified
in the Indices of Deprivation, published by the Office of the Deputy
Prime Minister in 2004, as suffering from serious problems. |
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The policy provides a land use and physical
dimension for the Borough's Community Strategy for 2005-2008: Stronger
Together and Unlocking the Potential A Regeneration Strategy for Havant
Borough 2005-2008. In particular the policy also reaffirms the need
for a comprehensive approach to regeneration which has been established
by the Creating Quality Places project (formerly the Leigh Park Environmental
Improvement Plan). This was proposed by the Borough Council in 1997
as the vehicle for bringing forward specific proposals as a result
of the full involvement of the Leigh Park community and to complement
achievements such as the environmental enhancement along the Hermitage
Stream. Policy UA3 will be carried forward by a Strategic Framework,
which will be adopted during 2006, and this will co-ordinate developments,
improvements and initiatives which can be delivered through the planning
system. |
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Specific proposals, such as the estimate
of 250 dwellings identified in Policy H1 in the Housing chapter, should
emerge from this policy and the Creating Quality Places project. These
proposals should be regarded as part of a package of improvements
which respond to the Community's objectives and contribute to the
regeneration of the estate as a whole. In addition to the housing,
employment, community and environmental initiatives, the policy recognises
that it is essential to foster a variety of improved recreational
and sporting provision in Leigh Park. Sport is part of the broader
cultural infrastructure and is recognised by Sport England as a catalyst
for social and environmental regeneration and improvements to the
quality of life of local residents and the image of the Borough. Development
should not be achieved by the deterioration of open space provision.
The explanatory text following Policy H3 in the Housing Chapter refers
to the use of surplus open space and additional provision at Cabbagefield
Row is proposed in 'Recreation'. The use of open space can be justified
in terms of sustainable development since new housing would be close
to schools, bus routes and other services. For this reason it may
be acceptable to develop some open spaces for housing provided they
are either replaced in a countryside location that is well served
by public transport or by upgrading accessible provision in the local
area. |
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WECOCK REGENERATION
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Following the redevelopment
of the village centre the Borough Council will permit proposals which
assist the continued regeneration of the Wecock housing estate. Improvements
should : |
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Modernise the estate so that it can
cater more effectively for community requirements which were not considered
in its original design. |
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Develop housing on suitable underused
land to meet local need. |
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Retain and enhance accessible open
space of different types. |
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Ensure that the network of roads and
footways is safe and attractive to use. |
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Enhance the appearance of the estate
by ensuring good quality urban design and investment in landscape
improvements. |
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Specific proposals will
be included in supplementary planning guidance which will be prepared
with the involvement of the local community. |
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Like the Leigh Park estate, Wecock suffers
from social and economic problems and there is potential for environmental
improvement. The Borough Council initiated a community consultation
exercise into the regeneration of the Wecock Village Centre and has
worked successfully with a local housing association and other partners
to progress the redevelopment and improvement. |
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MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENTS |
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Proposals which combine
a mix of complementary uses, or diversify an area where there is one
predominant use, will be permitted if the existing residential environment
can be safeguarded effectively by the design and construction of the
development. In particular the Borough Council encourages mixed-use
proposals in town, district and local centres, in the regeneration
of areas and on sites with good accessibility to public transport. |
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This policy refers to the diversity of
uses resulting from the development of sites and individual buildings.
It reflects the guidance contained in Planning Policy Statement 1:
Delivering Sustainable Development (PPS1) and other publications.
A range of uses at one location can reduce the need for travel, thereby
contributing to sustainability. The introduction of small-scale businesses,
community buildings, leisure activities and local shops may bring
jobs and other facilities nearer to where people live, thus reducing
travel and bringing overall environmental benefits. This potential
is most apparent in the regeneration of the older suburban estates
and in town, district and local centres. Varied uses associated with
different building types also contribute to the townscape character
of the Borough. Mixed-uses enhance the vitality and viability of centres
by increasing the range of uses which attract people at different
times. The potential for mixed-use is appropriate in some areas, for
example Hooks Lane, Bedhampton where a potential redevelopment site
would be created should the Havant Rugby Club relocate to land at
Campdown (see Policy R3). However, indiscriminate mixed-use development
is not appropriate in all parts of the Borough since the environment
of existing residents needs to be safeguarded from the effects of
additional noise, traffic and intrusion. |
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