Somerstown and North Southsea Area Action Plan

Last updated: 29 July 2010 18:20 UK

The Somerstown and North Southsea Area Action Plan (AAP) - submission version was submitted to the Secretary of State (Planning Inspectorate) in July 2010 for independent examination. The purpose of the examination is to consider whether the plan complies with legal requirements and is 'sound'. More information will be available soon about when and how the examination will take place.

Below are links to the associated documents that accompany the plan and about earlier stages of its development.

Where can I see a printed copy of the AAP - submission version?

You can see a full copy of the plan and all accompanying documents at:

the ground floor reception of the Civic Offices, Guildhall Square - opening hours Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm, Friday 8.30am to 4pm
in any public library in the city - please see library opening hours on our website
or at the Southsea Community Centre, King Street, Southsea PO5 4EE - opening hours Monday to Friday 9am to 10pm, Saturday 9am to 4.30pm

Contacting us

If you have any questions, please contact Bev Lucas-Christiansen on 023 9283 4322 or Kelly Porter on 023 9284 1278 or e-mail us at ldf@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Further information:

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

Its main objectives 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

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. It 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.

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