Decision details

Mrs Stickland stated that an architect involved in pre-application discussion had provided illustrative information and a concept design for the commercial units proposed for the Taylor Wimpey employment land and this was displayed at the meeting.

Unit 1 was located immediately to the south of the Vale Care Nursing Home, Darnel Road, and Unit 2 (to the south of Unit 1) would include a speculative business park.  Both units would be B1 use and B8 use warehousing.  The same architect was being employed for both developments.  Pedestrian access to the park from Darnel Road would be maintained so that the link to the western open space was maintained.  Landscaping would be incorporated within the development and the height of the units would be stepped down opposite the Care Home and would also be stepped back from the residential development.  A planning application was awaited from the developer and this would be submitted to the Joint West of Waterlooville MDA Planning Committee.

In answer to a question from Mr Crichton, Mrs Stickland stated that the development of the employment land should not delay the surfacing of Darnel Road.

                        RESOLVED:

That the presentation be noted