Welcome to this Public Exhibition of the draft proposals for the development of the Lot 2 site at the former Coldeast Hospital site, Sarisbury. This is a comprehensive proposal to provide residential development, the restoration and re-use of the locally listed buildings and structures (including the Mansion House) and the provision of land for community facilities, including open space.

This exhibition follows a 3-day exhibition that was held in November 2007 at Brookfield School which has been followed up by extensive talks with Fareham Borough Council. This exhibition represents an important stage in our community consultation exercise to inform local residents of the proposals. We actively welcome your comments, views and ideas, which will be reviewed and incorporated where possible before a planning application is submitted in the autumn.

Fareham Borough Council is currently preparing its Core Strategy. Policy CS10 of the Core Strategy identifies the Coldeast Hospital site as a Strategic Development Allocation and a seperate Development Brief / Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is being prepared by Fareham Borough Council. This will inform the development aspirations and principles to deliver a comprehensive package of development including housing, restoration of the locally listed buildings and structures and provision of land for community facilities.