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Rowners Phase 2 Planning Application is Submitted
12th August 2010The Rowner Renewal Partnership submitted today its detailed planning application for Phase 2 of its multi-million pound regeneration project. The detailed application involves the area of Darwin Way, Livingstone Court and Raleigh Walk. Public consultation drop in sessions took place earlier this month and over 70 residents came to see the proposals for Phase 2 and speak to members of the Design Team. The plans include 101 new flats with a 10-storey tower and its replacement telecommunications equipment, the Tesco supermarket, three smaller retail units and an area of open space with a children’s play area.
The feedback from residents was very positive and the colour scheme of red/cream was chosen for the residential tower. Following consultation, the Design Team also changed the position of the substation after valued feedback from residents.
Gosport Borough Council’s Planning Committee is expected to reach a decision in October 2010. If all goes smoothly, the completion target for Phase 2 is expected between 2012 and 2013. In the meantime, the plans for Phase 2 will shortly be available on the Rowner Renewal website www.rownerrenewal.com, at the Nimrod Community Centre and on Gosport Borough Council’s website www.gosport.gov.uk once the application has been registered.
Phase 1 of the project includes 219 new homes and construction work has already commenced at the Howe Road end of the area. Residents are expected to move in by the end of the year. There is also an Alver Village Sales and Information Centre for residents to view the private sales opportunities within Phase 1. This is open on Monday (1-5pm) and from Tuesday-Sunday (10am-5pm) First Wessex also are there on Thursday to talk to people about affordable housing sales.
The Compulsory Purchase Order for the complete Rowner Renewal area has been issued by Gosport Borough Council. First Wessex (the new name for Portsmouth Housing Association) now owns 357 of the 506 homes (70%). It is also now the freehold owner of the Precinct building having completed on the purchase on 28 July.
Any resident who requires further information or wishes to discuss what happens next, should contact First Wessex on the Rowner Renewal Enquiry Line: 08450 343317.
For further information about the project please visit www.rownerrenewal.com
Media contact: Judi Ammari at Harvest Marketing Communications
023 9244 9655 or 07960 888494 or judi.ammari@harvestpr.co.uk
NOTE TO EDITORS:
All of the members of The Rowner Renewal Partnership are leaders in community regeneration and providers of quality homes:-
First Wessex is a respected local association with a strong track record of success in community development and regeneration. First Wessex manages 1400 homes in Gosport of mixed tenure for rent and shared ownership. It has a significant stake in Rowner and is a well respected landlord, well placed to manage the outcomes of the regeneration.
The Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) is the single, national housing and regeneration agency for England. We bring together English Partnerships, investment functions of the Housing Corporation, and the Academy for Sustainable Communities, with major delivery programmes of Communities and Local Government.
Our role is to create opportunity for people to live in high quality, sustainable places. We provide funding for affordable housing, bring land back into productive use and improve quality of life by raising standards for the physical and social environment.
Gosport Borough Council is the accountable body for the citizens of Gosport and speaks on behalf of the whole community. The redevelopment of the Rowner Village is a significant priority for the Council. They wish to work closely with their residents to ensure that within Rowner a cohesive and sustainable community is maintained. The Council has long supported community development and projects in Rowner and has assembled the team to get things done.
Hampshire County Council has played a key leadership role in facilitating the Partnership. It has committed specialist project management and financial support and secured the political will, at regional and national levels, for the regeneration of Rowner. It is the accountable body for the citizens of Hampshire and takes the strategic view for long term benefit. On the project their responsibilities include issues affecting roads, transport and regeneration.
Taylor Wimpey UK is a part of Taylor Wimpey plc As well as operating in the UK, Taylor Wimpeyplc builds homes in North America, Spain and Gibraltar. It aims to be the homebuilder of choice for customers, employees, shareholders and for the communities in which it operates. Taylor Wimpey builds a range of properties across the UK, from one bedroom apartments and starter homes up to large detached family houses. For further information please visit www.taylorwimpey.co.uk/alver.
