Most planning matters fall within the Society’s aims to protect and preserve the quality of the local
environment. We work closely with Fareham and Hampshire councils to protect the streetscene and character of Portchester.
We are very active in all matters concerning planning applications and attempt to suggest improvements where possible. Where
applications are obviously detrimental we challenge and object to them – often with considerable success. Portchester
includes two very important conservation areas (Castle Street and Cams Hall) in which we strive to preserve the integrity
of the environment. But our preservation work also includes the whole of Portchester from the harbour shoreline to the chalk
grasslands of Portsdown Hill.
Planning issues are dealt with by a subcommittee which ensures that even in the most detailed submissions a spectrum
of members’ opinion is properly reflected. The subcommittee work also ensures that a number of members gain knowledge
of the legal aspects of the planning process. We wish to be informed of planning issues of concern to residents and we obtain
an excellent response. Please use this website if you have any such concerns – whether you are a member or not.
