Fratton Park development
Who owns the site?There are many landowners including the council and the club.
Will the council make money if the plan goes ahead?
It ‘s too early to say. If the council does sell any land, it will of course seek the best possible value on behalf of residents of the city.
Isn’t there a possible conflict of interest, if the council is deciding a planning application and considering selling some of its land?
Any decision on planning issues is entirely independent from land ownership issues. There is a clear separation between the two functions, with different sets of officers and councillors making the decisions.
Is the land contaminated?
It’s possible that some or all of the land may be contaminated. Any planning application would have to be accompanied by detailed environmental reports that show how any contamination would be handled. These measures would then have to be approved by the council’s environmental protection team.
Will there be homes for local people?
It is not possible to say at this stage, however the council will require that a proportion of the homes will be affordable.
Will there be parking for new homes?
The council can insist on a minimum number of parking spaces. But until the number of dwellings has been finalised, it is unclear how many spaces would be required.
What will be the impact on the city centre?
The council is committed to making the city centre more attractive to shoppers and businesses. In accordance with national and local planning policy, the club will have to show there would be no unacceptable impact on the city centre and other shopping centres, such as Fratton and Southsea.