Agenda item

1.            That, following the Central Winchester Regeneration Open Forum on 17 February 2020:

a.    The progress on the project towards implementing the SPD as outlined in this report be noted. The vision and objectives of the SPD can be seen at appendix F

b.    The content of the presentation shared at the Open Forum on 17 February be noted

c.    The feedback given at the Open Forum be noted

d.    The project team be instructed to consider the comments made during and after the Open Forum (appendix D and E) and feedback at the next Open Forum on how they have been used to assist with scheme development. A summary of the comments can be seen at paragraph 8.15.

e.    That support for the vision, objectives and planning and urban design framework for the future development of the Central Winchester Regeneration area contained within the Central Winchester SPD is reaffirmed.

f.     The project team be instructed to pause planning for refurbishment work on Coitbury House and consider options for the building in the emerging CWR development framework scheme.

g.    The project team be instructed to commence detailed feasibility and planning to develop Kings Walk as employment and retail space supporting the aspirations of the SPD and the council plan and for associated improvements to the public realm.