
Meeting
z North Whiteley Development Forum - Winchester City
Scheduled Time
Monday, 18th July 2022
6:00 PM
Monday, 18th July 2022
10:00 PM
Actual Time
Monday, 18th July 2022
6:00 PM
Monday, 18th July 2022
12:30 AM
Confirmed
18 Jul 2022
Virtual via Microsoft Teams

Councillor Thérèse Evans BA, MCIL
Winchester City Council
Present, as expected
Councillor David McLean
Winchester City Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Hugh Lumby
Hampshire County Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Seán Woodward
Hampshire County Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Joanne Bull
Fareham Borough Council
Apologies, sent representative
Councillor Mike Evans
Whiteley Town Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Colin Mercer
Botley Parish Council
Apologies
Councillor Eric Bodger
Curdridge Parish Council
Present, as expected
Councillor Simon Martin
Fareham Borough Council
Present, as substitute
Councillor Jonathan Fern
Winchester City Council
Not required
Councillor Ann Briggs
Hampshire County Council
Not required
Councillor Laurence Burden
Curdridge Parish Council
Not required
Councillor Malcolm Butler
Whiteley Town Council
Not required
Councillor Derek Pretty
Eastleigh Borough Council
Present, as expected
Note: Councillors are reminded of their obligations to declare disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and/or prejudicial interests in accordance with legislation and the Council’s Code of Conduct.
That Councillor Small be appointed vice-chairperson for the 2022/23 municipal year.
Members of the public and visiting councillors may speak at the forum, provided they have registered to speak three working days in advance. Please contact Democratic Services by the deadline stated at the top of this agenda via democracy@winchester.gov.uk or (01962) 848 264 to register to speak and for further details.
A question had been received from a resident of Thyme Avenue which officers read to the meeting. In summary, the question was: "what future preventative measures are being proposed/ put in place and when please to prevent vehicles parking at the beginning of the newly opened part of Whiteley Way after the roundabout next to Tesco’s which leads into the New development being built by Taylor Wimpey.” Mr Alborough from Hampshire County Council (HCC) responded and advised that the road referred to was a private road and so was the responsibility of the development consortium. However, he advised that HCC were in the process of creating a list of roads that would be subject to a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO) and that he would suggest adding this road to the TRO to discourage parking on it.
Councillor M Evans advised that several Whiteley residents had contacted him with concerns about a section of Bluebell Way, namely at the Silver Birch Way junction. The concerns related to cars parked on one side of Bluebell Way causing a blind spot when turning right at that junction onto Bluebell Way. Councillor Evans agreed to share further information with Mr Alborough following this meeting.
- Document Minutes Public Pack, 10/02/2022 North Whiteley Development Forum 08 Jul 2022
That the minutes of the previous meeting held on the 10 February 2022 be approved and adopted.
1. That residents from North Whiteley had not yet joined the advisory group.
2. That residents of Whiteley or Curdridge had not been asked to take part in the consultation.
3. That the online consultation did not require the postcode of the consultee.
4. That the online consultation did not prevent multiple entries from the same person.
5. That a delay in the closing of the consultation would be helpful.
- Document Report from Tim Clarke, Headteacher, Cornerstones Primary School 08 Jul 2022
Members asked several questions and made comments regarding:
1. the estimated number of pupils for each school year for September 2022 at Cornerstones primary school
2. whether a planning application for the secondary school could be submitted earlier
3. designing the secondary school to be able to cope with extremes in high and low temperatures
4. allowing ingress and egress to Cornerstone school via the currently locked gates
5. development plans for the previous school site
6. understanding the analysis to justify the proposed 2027 opening date for the secondary school
7. the governance arrangements for the secondary school.
These points were responded to by Mr Shefferd.
A statement was read out that had been received from Mr Tim Clarke
Headteacher, Cornerstone Church of England Primary School (available here).
1. that overall works were progressing well
2. that the forecast completion was late September 2022
3. that an opening event at the Solent Hotel was planned
4. that resurfacing works would be causing some disruption for motorists and the latest information could be obtained here: https://www.hants.gov.uk/transport/transportschemes/m27junction9
5. that vehicle restraint system and drainage works were taking place on Whiteley Way
6. that permissions were being sought for parapet and Southern footway tie-in works
7. that arrangements for future tree planting works were being discussed.
Members asked several questions and made comments regarding:
1. the lack of lane and junction markings on the roundabout nearest the Solent Hotel
2. the timescales for the works to the dual carriageway running between the Tesco store and the Solent Hotel
3. the operation of the traffic lights on Whiteley Way and the junction with Curdridge Lane
4. the extension of the cycle route from Junction 9 to Lidl.
These points were responded to by Mr Ingham who undertook to review any unresolved points raised and respond to members following the meeting.
1. background of the travel planning team
2. activity to date at North Whiteley including the myjourney website: https://myjourneyhampshire.com/moving-home/north-whiteley/
3. activity at Whiteley Primary school and Cornerstone Primary school
4. plans for a resident’s travel survey
5. plans for future car clubs
6. residential travel financial incentive
7. bus service extension
8. plans for a future annual update
9. the Breeze app
10.programme delays.
Members asked several questions and made comments regarding:
1. details of bus service improvements, extensions and associated timings including Sweethills Crescent
2. the issues being experienced regarding the installation of both temporary and permanent bus stops and how to resolve
3. the placement of a bus stop at Kings Corner, Botley
4. bus services to the Community and Queen Alexandra Hospitals
5. car clubs and enabling the use of electric vehicles.
These points were responded to by Ms Morris who undertook to review any unresolved points raised with colleagues and respond to members following the meeting.
Following the discussion around bus routes, stops and shelters, the chairperson agreed to discuss matters further with the relevant officers and members.
- Document Bus Update from Hampshire County Council 08 Jul 2022
- Document NWDF18 July 2022 08 Jul 2022
- Document Appendix 1 - S106 Obligation Tracker June 2022 08 Jul 2022
- Document Appendix 2 APPLICATIONS North Whiteley Plan june 22 08 Jul 2022
- Document Appendix 3 Occupations - June 2022 08 Jul 2022
- Document Tetra Tech - Presentation Slides 08 Jul 2022
1. Highways: Bluebell Way (North), Bluebell Way (Central) and Bluebell Way (Cornerstone Primary School).
2. Footpath 9.
3. Off-site Whiteley Way works.
4. Station Hill - Whiteley Way / Curbridge Way to Whiteley Way.
5. Housing Delivery.
6. Open Space delivery.
Hilary Oliver, Implementation Officer, Winchester City Council addressed the forum and referred members to the report, ref NWDF18, available on the council's website here.
Members asked several questions and made comments regarding;
1. the off-site Whiteley Way works and details regarding works to R1A
2. the latest timeline for the signing of the Open Space agreement
3. the latest timeline for the construction of the section of the footpath from Cornerstone Primary school
4. an update on the litter clearance across the site
5. the latest timeline for the opening of the play areas.
These points were responded to by Mr Davis and Ms Oliver who undertook to review any unresolved points raised and respond to members following the meeting.
1. governance update
2. medical facilities and a G.P update
3. bus service update
4. the running of the proposed community centre
5. residents' experiences of resolving local issues.
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