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Area action plan
The AAP sets out the long-term vision for change in the area that has been informed by what residents and other stakeholders have told us they want to see happen. The objectives of the plan are to create:
- easier and safer movement through the area
- more choice of housing, including a mix of tenure
- better community facilities including health, youth and community buildings
- good quality open spaces including play areas
Here is the latest version of the Draft Somerstown and North Southsea Area Action Plan – May 2009
We consulted on this draft of the plan in May 2009 and are currently reviewing the responses we received.
When the plan has been revised, we will consult on it again, starting in December 2009. In March 2010 we will submit it to the government for approval. We hope to have the plan adopted by March 2011.
Further information:
The AAP will replace policy ST3 (The Somerstown and North Southsea Principal Regeneration Area) of the adopted Portsmouth City Local Plan (2001-2011) and will eventually form part of the city's emerging Local Development Framework.
The purpose of the AAP is to:
- outline a vision for managed change to the physical structure and layout of area which is informed by the priorities identified by residents and other stakeholders
- ensure that the area is not subject to ’adhoc’ and piecemeal development that conflicts with these priorities
- set out development proposals that will deliver the comprehensive restructuring of the area and act as a catalyst for regeneration
- provide the basis for future land assembly including compulsory purchase order (CPO) powers
The AAP will be used as a material consideration in determining planning applications. It will provide the basis for development to be taken forward, giving developers and stakeholders certainty as to detailed proposals for the area.
If you have any questions please contact Bev Lucas on 023 9283 4322 or Kelly Porter on 023 9284 1278 or e-mail: ldf@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
Below are links to information about earlier stages of the AAP’s development.
Draft Somerstown & North Southsea Area Action Plan Consultation 2009
Other consultation documents May 2009Habitat Regulations Assessment
Draft Somerstown & North Southsea Regeneration Framework and Area Action Plan - 2006
Results of Draft Somerstown Area Action Plan 2006 consultationSomerstown & North Southsea Draft Regeneration Framework and Area Action Plan - 2006
Somertown & North Southsea Newsletter - November 2006
Draft Somerstown & North Southsea Regeneration Framework and Area Action Plan 2006 - Sustainability appraisal
Background information on Somerstown & North Southsea Regeneration
AAP Scoping Statement & Sustainability AppraisalCommunity involvement in the regeneration
Baseline Review from Terence O'Rourke.
