Q: Like the majority of Weymouth and Portland people I am interested in the...
Setting up a specific holding company for an individual project of this scale is normal practice in the development industry. The important point to note, however, is that the parent company is a party...
View ArticleQ: Will the council be responsible in any way for the costly removal of...
No: that's Wessex Water's job - but the developer will have to pay the cost of any new sewers needed to cope with the development.
View ArticleQ: I would like to see a range of entertainment, amateur and professional.
You will. The theatre will continue to put on professional shows and the large public square being proposed will provide an ideal venue for outdoor entertainment, either in the form of dances, plays,...
View ArticleQ: Why hasn’t the Alexandra Gardens site been included in the development...
The gardens are on a long lease to an existing occupier. At this time, therefore, no further work can be undertaken on this land.
View ArticleQ: In the light of future energy problems can we be reassured that...
They will as far as possible. Please see the section on renewable' in the masterplan where this issue is addressed in detail.
View ArticleQ: Once the consultation has finished on Tuesday, November 21, what happens...
We are currently compiling a database of all comments made as they are received. Once the exhibition closes and the consultation period comes to an end we will complete our analysis of all responses.
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View ArticleQ. What is the community getting out of this?
A redevelopment of the site will provide the community with a completely remodelled theatre, new sea defences, a new ferry terminal, a World Heritage Coast Centre, a new community room, a 400-space...
View ArticleQ. Why has the number of flats in the plan increased?
The sketches shown previously were no more than ideas to show the kind of development being considered.
View ArticleQ. Why do we need to have flats?
The council is looking to reduce its costs and does not have the finance to redevelop the site on its own - or even maintain the existing facilities.
View ArticleQ. Why not build a spinnaker tower like Portsmouth?
The facts speak for themselves. Spinnaker Tower, while a great landmark, has proved to be something of a folly for Portsmouth.
View ArticleQ. What is a remodelled' theatre?
The theatre will be completely stripped out, re-clad and re-roofed externally, completely changing its appearance.
View ArticleQ. Where will the affordable housing be built?
The requirement in the masterplan, according to planning policy, is that 30 per cent affordable housing should be provided, including both for-rent and shared ownership, and that this be provided...
View ArticleQ. Why do we need another marina?
Demand for berths in this area is high, with both the council's inner harbour berths and the private marina having waiting lists for permanent berths.
View ArticleQ. When will we know what effect the proposed marina will have on the beach?
The council has always said that it is not prepared to put the beach at risk.
View ArticleQ. What are the consequences of the development not going ahead?
The sustainability appraisal sets out the impact of a "do nothing" option, which will result in ongoing site deterioration as well as increasing year-on-year maintenance requirements, decreasing use...
View ArticleQ. How many car parking spaces will be available for the public?
The masterplan proposes 400 spaces for public use. A pay on foot' system is proposed and this will be located at the lower level under the podium.
View ArticleQ. How tall will the hotel and flats be?
Illustrations are given in the masterplan and the model. The buildings step up from the Devonshire Buildings end of the site to the far end. The highest block at the far end is around five metres...
View ArticleQ. Are we losing the area in front of the Pavilion?
It appears on the plan as the heritage centre, with the theatre squashed in behind it. This is an important much needed space which is used for lots of events during and out of season. How much...
View ArticleQ. Why is the size of the Ocean Room being reduced?
The present Ocean Room is old, tired, energy-inefficient, loses a lot of money and is too big to be viable in a community the size of Weymouth and Portland. There just isn't the demand day-in day-out...
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