5202.07 A4P Mplanning(rev.9 march).indd

2. Appreciation
Following visits to the site and it’s surroundings, and our initial
background research, we identified the following key issues and
opportunities:
Integrating the development into its
surroundings
The removal of the security fences
around Daedalus will be a symbolic act
signalling the integration of the site with its
neighbouring communities. Connecting
to and complimenting the seafront,
Stubbington and Lee-on-the-Solent can
be achieved by creating a legible and
permeable network of routes into the site.
While regenerating the site itself, new uses
should also bring increased vitality to the
existing town centres rather than competing
with them.
The historic environment
A number of listed and unlisted buildings
contribute to the unique character of
Daedalus. They create a strong starting
point to develop a vision for the site and
have potential to be brought into a range of
active uses.
Diversifying the site
To realise the full potential of the site the
redevelopment should achieve a mix of uses
such as leisure, employment, education
and a range of housing. The mix should
meet the needs of the nearby communities
and the scheme should be able to adapt to
changing demands over time.
Participation
Ensuring that the concerns and aspirations
of local people are fed into the master
planning process effectively will be crucial
and we will work closely with the community
consultants, Gosport and Fareham Borough
Councils and other stakeholders to achieve
this.
Employment development
The area currently has high levels of
out-commuting and the introduction of
employment uses will help to make the
peninsula more self-sustaining. There is
potential to create local jobs by building on
local marine and aviation expertise as well
as by adding other growth sectors.
The strategic gap
A creative approach and landscape focus
will be necessary when considering
development in the north eastern and
north western parts of the site given the
requirement to maintain the open character
of the gap between Stubbington/ Lee-onthe-Solent
and Fareham/ Gosport.
Mineral deposits
The need to safeguard mineral deposits
under parts of the site is highlighted in the
joint planning statement for Daedalus.
Minimising environmental impact
The regeneration of Daedalus will the
biggest development in the area and as a
SEEDA project it should be an exemplar
scheme, designed to minimise energy and
water consumption and support sustainable
waste management and biodiversity.
Left: Our initial appreciation of the context, showing key
features and facilities and highlighting the relationship
between the site and the centres of Stubbington and Lee-onthe-Solent.
Right: Bikes in Stubbington town centre. The flat landscape
lends itself to cycling and the scheme should be designed to
encourage this.