• However, work on the Fareham Strategic Development Area (SDA) has continued
• The North Fareham SDA, which included plans for 10,000 new homes has been significantly reduced, initial master plans identify around 7500 homes
• The reduction in the housing planned for this SDA will have to be accommodated through the site allocations process, indicating the need to find additional land for a further 2500 homes on top of the existing requirement
• It is anticipated that our site (Newgate Lane) will be included as a preferred option within the site allocation documents and this requirement for a further 2500 homes, will further strengthen our position
• Fareham Borough Council has expressed a desire to identify the preferred options by the end of 2010, with a view to adopting the identified sites in early 2011.

JPC Consultants continue to promote the site and a master plan and delivery mechanism has been developed which complements Fareham’s strategic objectives for the area.  The plan allows for an improved transport system for Newgate Lane, which is a key objective in Fareham’s core strategy.