Development which is not reliant upon wharfage or access to the water will not be permitted at the following wharves and quays:
(i) site encompassing Saxon Wharf, Oil Spill Response, Bakers Wharf and Millbank Wharf;
(ii) wharf sites between James' to Sunderland Wharf;
(iv) southern end of Hazel Road.
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The waterfront of both the River Test and River Itchen is important to many industries reliant upon the navigable waters of both rivers such as small boat builders, ship builders and ship repairing, marine services and industries which require access to the water. The wharfage facilities are of strategic use for the import and processing of aggregates - mainly sand and gravel and the import of grain. These water related industries are unique features of the city's economy and the continued operation of industries on the River is an important characteristic of the working port, creating activity and working boat movements. Therefore the council will safeguard the provision of the identified wharves and quays on the River Itchen for the import and processing of sea won aggregates, boat building, boat repair and maintenance and other uses reliant upon the waterside. The Hampshire, Portsmouth and Southampton Minerals and Waste Local Plan provides the planning framework for identification and safeguarding of aggregates wharves along the River Itchen.
Southampton City Council
