Below is the text of a letter sent by Fareham Borough Council to all those who had previously commented on the Posbrook Lane scheme.
Dear Sir/Madam
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
APPEAL UNDER SECTION 78
I refer to the above details. An appeal has been made to the Secretary of State against the
decision of Fareham Borough Council to refuse to grant planning permission.
I previously wrote to you earlier this year on 4th February 2021 concerning this appeal. In
that letter I explained that planning appeals are decided on behalf of the Secretary of State
by an executive agency known as The Planning Inspectorate not Fareham Borough Council.
At that time the intention was to hold a hearing to determine the appeal.
The Planning Inspectorate has now contacted the Council to change the procedure under
which the appeal will be determined to an inquiry. The procedure to be followed is set out in
the Town and Country Planning Appeals (Determination by Inspectors) (Inquiry Procedure)
(England) Rules 2000, as amended.
The inquiry will start on 7th December 2021 and is scheduled to last for three days. I will
write to you again nearer the time with more including how you can attend and take part in
the virtual inquiry.
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Site Address: Land East Of Posbrook Lane Titchfield Fareham
Description of development: Outline planning application for the erection of up to 57
dwellings, together with associated parking,
landscaping and access from Posbrook Lane
Application reference: P/19/1193/OA
Appellant's name: Foreman Homes
Appeal reference: 4191
For any group or organisation who wish to take an active part in the Inquiry, the opportunity is
available to apply for what is known as Rule 6 status. Although unusual, there is also scope
for interested individuals to take part on the same basis. Rule 6 status means that you
would be able to present your evidence on a formal basis and cross examine the evidence of
others. You can find guidance at the following link:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-rule-6-status-on-a-planning-appeal-orcalled-
in-application
Arrangements for the Inquiry are currently being finalised by the Planning Inspectorate.
These will include a pre-Inquiry conference call with the lead parties to deal with procedural
and administrative matters, including how the evidence will be heard. As a Rule 6 party, it is
anticipated that you would also be a part of that process. If, having read the above guidance,
you wish to apply for Rule 6 status and/or have any related questions, you should contact the
Planning Inspectorate immediately. If you are interested but are unable to access the
guidance electronically, again, you should contact the Planning Inspectorate who will try and
assist.
If, having read the above guidance, you wish to apply for Rule 6 status it is essential that you
contact the Planning Inspectorate immediately.
We have forwarded all the representations made to us on the application to the Planning
Inspectorate and the appellant. These will be considered by the Inspector when determining
the appeal along with any other comments submitted to the Planning Inspectorate following
the notification letter sent in February this year.
If you wish to make comments, or modify/withdraw your previous representation, you can do
so online at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk. If you do not have access to the
internet, you can send your comments to:
Helen Skinner
The Planning Inspectorate
Temple Quay House
2 The Square
Bristol
BS1 6PN
All representations must be received by 16th September 2021. Any representations
submitted after the deadline will not usually be considered and will be returned. The Planning
Inspectorate does not acknowledge representations. All representations must quote the
appeal reference 4191.
Please note that any representations you submit to the Planning Inspectorate will be copied
to the appellant and this local planning authority and will be considered by the Inspector
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when determining the appeal.
The appeal documents are available for inspection at
https://moderngov.fareham.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?CId=363&MId=4058&Ver=4
You can get a copy of one of the Planning Inspectorate's "Guide to taking part in planning
appeals" booklets free of charge from GOV.UK at
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/taking-part-in-a-planning-listed-building-orenforcement-
appeal or from us.
When made, the decision will be published online at https://acp.planninginspectorate.gov.uk
Fareham Borough Council is collecting your information in order to perform this service, and
if further information is needed in order to do so, you may be contacted using the details
provided. In performing this service, any information you provide may be shared with other
organisations or departments. More detailed information can be found online
http://www.fareham.gov.uk/privacy.aspx or on request.
Yours faithfully
Richard Wright
Principal Planner (Development Management)
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