A four-week consultation on planning policies for holiday home occupants in Warsash is to begin in a few weeks time.
Chalets at Solent Breezes holiday park
Owners and people who rent chalets and mobile homes at Solent Breezes holiday park will be able to give their views on a draft document detailing enforcement of planning conditions by Fareham Borough Council.
Over a number of years occupants of the holiday homes have sought to gain all-year-round residence at the holiday park – despite an original planning policy that allowed occupancy for just 10 months per year.
The council opposed those seeking the 12-month occupancy, but a number of chalet owners have been given the right for all-year round residence following a High Court appeal.
However, executive members of the council agreed to consult residents on a proposed enforcement policy for 10-month occupancy.
Councillor Trevor Cartwright, who represents Warsash, said: “There has been so much inconsistency. The council’s lack of enforcement has resulted in where we are today.
“I want to know, are we going to be in this position in 10 years time because we’re not enforcing it? We need to make certain that we have a good planning policy and we enforce it.”
The council now plans to consult the holiday home users, as well as nearby residents in Chilling Lane and in Hook.
A pre-submission of the draft plan will be considered by the executive in April.