The site is located on the eastern bank of the River Itchen in the Woolston area of Southampton.

Overall, the site is 12.56 ha (31 acres).

South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) acquired the Woolston Riverside development site from Vosper Thornycroft (UK) Ltd in March 2003 with the aim of regenerating the Brownfield site and transforming it into a catalyst for employment, housing, industry and marine-related businesses.

Crest Nicholson Regeneration Ltd will bring forward the development plans in partnership with South East England Development Agency (SEEDA).

There have been three quays identified on this stretch of the river. Centenary Quay is one of the original quays and to focus and strengthen the identity of the overall development, the name Centenary Quay has been suggested by all the partners as the scheme's brand name.

1,653 new homes will be provided across the site (413 of which will be affordable).

The new homes will accommodate around 3,000 residents.

25% of the homes will be affordable and this equates to 413.

There will be a mix of Rented/Shared Ownership/Key Worker units on a 50/50 basis, rented/shared ownership and intermediate housing.

There will be a mix of 3/4 bedroom houses/townhouses, 1/2/3 bedroom apartments, and 2/3 bedroom duplexs.

We are providing 0.84 car parking spaces per unit which is in line with schemes of a similar size and nature to this one. The majority of the parking will be in semi basements and the rest at surface level - this equates to around 1,402 car parking spaces. This is consistent with the approved application which states that there would be 1,272 spaces for 1,510 homes which works out at a ratio of 0.84.

A number of planning conditions were imposed by the City Council when it granted planning permission for the original SEEDA application.

One of these planning conditions requires the developer to fund the introduction of an extended controlled parking zone (CPZ) in which parking would be restricted to residents of existing residential properties and within which residents of the new development would not be permitted to park. We fully expect that similar conditions will be attached to any planning consent in relation to our current planning application.

There will be approximately 1,200 sq m (12,970 sq ft) of small shops, 1,540 sq m (16,610 sq ft) of restaurants & cafes and a 4,280 sq m (46,500 sq ft) supermarket.

Included in the proposals is a new library to replace the existing library on Portsmouth Road and a new Primary Care Trust (PCT) facility to possibly replace the existing health centre in Woolston and an on-site play area open to all. With the relocation of the PCT onto our site the current building becomes vacant and there are proposals to create a new nursery school of 50-80 places.

The supermarket has been included in the latest proposals in order to provide an anchor store to the existing Woolston High Street. This will assist the regeneration and also provide facilities for the existing and new tenants. A full retail impact assessment has been submitted with the CNR application. This shows the impact of the new store on the existing Woolston High Street will be positive.

Yes there will be a play area. The CNR application proposes this in the centre of the residential site.

A leisure club was included in in the SEEDA scheme, but after market testing at the end of 2006, it became clear that there was insufficient demand to make the facilities financially viable. Consequently they were removed from the master plan.

There will be around 200 underground parking spaces for the supermarket. Plus further spaces for the retail, restaurants and community uses.

This is the principal area for employment, located towards the northern edge of the site adjacent to the High Street, in total there will be around 228,500 sq ft for a range of business and commercial uses including around 13,000 sq ft (140,000 sq m) production space and boat yard, 48,000 sq ft (4,500 sq m) for new offices, a hotel and a multi storey car park. The production units will range from 1,000 - 50,000 sq ft for boats from 60 - 200 ft. New pontoons and a boat hoist will support the marine businesses with deep water access of 5 - 6m. Not only this but it is also hoped that various feature vessels (such as Tallships) will also be based at the site. All these facilities will create a new hub for the marine sector on the south coast.

The hotel will primarily serve the marine employment area and will respond to the increase in commercial activity that will be taking place.

By creating a new hub for the marine sector on the south coast, plus the retail and commercial element, the need for over-night accommodation will be great enough to warrant the provision of a hotel. A hotel also adds to the regeneration of the area by adding to the mix of uses and employment opportunities in Woolston.

We would like to create as many car parking spaces as possible to serve the marine employment area and are currently working closely with the SCC to establish the total number of spaces that will be provided.

It is expected that a total of over 1,000 new jobs will be created.

The FOTC building and associated crane will be demolished.

The architects working on the master plan, Patel Taylor have considerable experience in designing waterfront schemes and have helped deliver award-winning projects such as Putney Wharf, Silvertown Quays and Thames Barrier Park. Their plans take into consideration the principles of the approved Woolston Planning Brief, the Illustrative Masterplan and the approved Lord Rogers scheme. The scheme as a whole draws its influence from the vitality and townscape of the city centre across the water, the proximity of the deep water quay and the ecology of the local environment, whilst at the same time enhancing the visual setting in the wider context of Victoria Road and Woolston.

The towers will be located on the western edge of the site adjacent to the waterfront.

The height of the towers has changed since the submission of the original masterplan produced by Richard Rogers Partnership, and the overall height has been reduced. The tallest tower will be around 23 storeys, the middle tower will be approximately 19 storeys and the smallest will be approximately 15 storeys.

Crest Nicholson feel that these towers will create an iconic landmark for the development.

The nearest properties on Victoria Road are a considerable distance from the proposed towers, between 150m to 275m, so we are confident there will be no negative impact on residents. A sunlight/daylight analysis and wind tests have been submitted as part of the planning application.

No, it is very much an open space for the public to come and enjoy the views, ecology and retail/community spaces.

There will be large areas of green space throughout and these areas are central to the overall layout and design of the scheme. The architects have concentrated on creating an attractive environment, which will enhance the site and combine and contrast the residential and retail development with spacious green areas for the existing and new community to enjoy.

The sight lines to the water will be protected and enhanced.

Yes, provisions have been made to make the site as accessible to the public as possible, whilst retaining privacy for residents. The public will be able to walk straight down towards the waterfront and enjoy the natural views, from the waterside square and along the riverside walk which will be enhanced by the carefully designed landscaping.

It is proposed that the site will contain 2 CHP (Combined Heat and Power) Plants; each plant is designed to produce both heat and electricity from a single heat source. CHP can provide a secure and highly efficient method of generating electricity and heat at the point of use. It achieves a significant reduction in primary energy usage compared with heat only boilers and is a key measure to help reduce harmful emissions of carbon dioxide. CHP can deliver even greater cost savings for customers.

All units in Phase 1 will be built to Code of Sustainable Homes 'Level 3*' standards at a minimum. (Ecohome "Excellent") Future phases will aspire to meet CFSH level 4* standards.

The green spaces will be irrigated with rainwater through a sustainable drainage system and eco green roofs will be incorporated on the new buildings.

A detailed study into the transport and traffic impacts of the previous scheme (the Transport Assessment) was submitted in support of the original planning application. This described the various surveys that were undertaken to examine the likely impact of the proposed scheme. Where highway improvements were considered necessary these are described in the document.

An updated and revised Transport Assessment, which assesses the slightly different impacts of the new scheme, has been submitted in support of the CNR application. It was agreed with the City Council that this revised Transport Assessment should rely as far as possible on the surveys undertaken in respect of the original application. Copies of the new assessment are available at SCC.

Two bus routes (17 and 17A) will run through the site and link back into Woolston and the surrounding areas. There will also be a new street layout to open up the site with cycle routes along the waterfront. We also have plans to help fund a water taxi which connects the scheme with both Ocean Village and Town Quay.

A series of raised platforms covered in shingle will provide a stable environment for coastal birds and wildlife. We are also investigating the use of material recovered from the site to maximise the environmental sustainability of the scheme.

The proposal is to create a series of vegetated shingle terraces that will gently grade down from the Riverside Walk to the existing foreshore. These terraces will provide valuable habitats for coastal wildlife and provide a varied and attractive landscape edge to the new development. The maritime planting will help form a protective edge the the Special Protection Area, allowing views across the river whilst preventing disturbance of coastal birds.

The existing beach at the northern end of the site will be retained as a secure tidal inlet and enhanced by planted terraces. Residents and the public will have uninterrupted views across the inlet to the river beyond.

The landscape design has been carefully considered to balance ecological enhancements with a desire to create a safe, attractive and engaging public realm.

We are committed to protecting the natural habitats and surroundings that are included on this stretch of the river. As a result we have worked closely with ecological experts who have advised us on the best way to maintain and protect the wildlife that exists on the site.

Using a variety of methods we have identified a design which carefully balances the protection and enhancement of natural habitats with the provision of an attractive, relaxing and educational environment for residents and the public.

A hybrid planning application was submitted by SEEDA in 2005 to establish the principles for development. Southampton City Council resolved to grant consent for this application and the legal agreement has now been signed to ensure the community and other benefits proposed are delivered. Following a selection process, CNR were appointed to bring the scheme forward and we submitted a planning application to the Council on 6th March 2008. The CNR proposal seeks to enhance and improve on the principles approved by SCC of its SEEDA scheme.

SEEDA and CNR have been in on-going discussions over the last two years with Southampton City Council, English Nature, The Environment Agency, Southampton PCT, CABE, Southampton Yacht Services, Marine Task Force, Southampton Chamber of Commerce, Southampton Neighbourhood Partnership, the Inter Agency Group, local politicians and the Council's Design Review Panel. The wider community have been kept informed and involved in the design process for the master plan through a series of community newsletters (distributed to 19,000 homes) and public exhibitions in 2005 and 2007.

The planning application was submitted to the Council on 6th March 2008. Further reserved matters planning applications will follow to agree details of the scheme.

Yes, throughout the process, we have undertaken a comprehensive consultation process to explain the principles of development and to hear community views on the scheme. This has been a valuable process that has enabled us to work on a scheme that we believe reflects the views of the local community and Southampton City Council.

If planning consent is granted according to our planning timetable, construction will start winter 2008/09.

The entire development should be complete within 8 - 10 years from start of construction on site if market conditions hold.