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The aim of the Plan is to achieve sustainable development, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This includes pursuing overarching economic, social and environmental objectives together.
The Council is working with its surrounding Councils through the Partnership for South Hampshire (PfSH) on the emerging South Hampshire Strategy. Southampton is a key regional hub for the city region and wider closely connected South Hampshire area. The aim is to meet housing and employment needs, aligned to transport, environmental and other planning considerations, across this area. There is a ‘cities first’ approach. Focussing development in Southampton puts homes, jobs and services in the most sustainable locations, creates synergies to support the sustainable economic growth of the wider city region, maximises the use of previously developed land, supports the social and economic inclusion of the city’s residents, and protects the countryside.
The overall need is for approximately 26,500 new homes in the city (2022 – 2040), based on the Government’s standard method for calculating need, including the 35% uplift to Southampton’s figure as one of the 20 largest cities in England.
The Plan does not include specific targets for other types of developments. However, industrial, Port, leisure/cultural and other development will be supported in accordance with the plan’s policies.
The Plan also supports and requires the provision of the infrastructure necessary to support this development growth, including for example further transport, digital, green, flood risk, health and education infrastructure.
Links to all other parts of the plan can be found on the right of this page.
The aim of the Plan is to achieve sustainable development, as set out in the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). This includes pursuing overarching economic, social and environmental objectives together.
The Council is working with its surrounding Councils through the Partnership for South Hampshire (PfSH) on the emerging South Hampshire Strategy. Southampton is a key regional hub for the city region and wider closely connected South Hampshire area. The aim is to meet housing and employment needs, aligned to transport, environmental and other planning considerations, across this area. There is a ‘cities first’ approach. Focussing development in Southampton puts homes, jobs and services in the most sustainable locations, creates synergies to support the sustainable economic growth of the wider city region, maximises the use of previously developed land, supports the social and economic inclusion of the city’s residents, and protects the countryside.
The overall need is for approximately 26,500 new homes in the city (2022 – 2040), based on the Government’s standard method for calculating need, including the 35% uplift to Southampton’s figure as one of the 20 largest cities in England.
The Plan does not include specific targets for other types of developments. However, industrial, Port, leisure/cultural and other development will be supported in accordance with the plan’s policies.
The Plan also supports and requires the provision of the infrastructure necessary to support this development growth, including for example further transport, digital, green, flood risk, health and education infrastructure.
Links to all other parts of the plan can be found on the right of this page.
The Plan will aim to deliver additional sites for new homes, office development, and (subject to further assessment) retail development. Existing sites for industrial uses will be protected (subject to the options for the release of selected sites as set out in this plan). Existing sites for the Port and marine industries will also be protected. This will support the success and growth of these sectors.
