Directorate of Economy and Environment Director Stuart Love Ryde Conservation Area Conservation Area Appraisal Adopted April 2011 [Insert images here] Conservation and Design Planning Services 01983 823552
[email protected] Contents Conservation Area Boundary Map Introduction 1 RYDE CONSERVATION AREA Location, context and setting 1 Historic development of Ryde 2 Archaeological potential 6 SPATIAL ANALYSIS Character areas 6 Key views and vistas 6 Character area and key views map 7 Aerial photograph 8 CHARACTER ANALYSIS 1. Esplanade, Pier and Seafront 9 2. Historic Core and Commercial Centre 15 3. Regency and Victorian Housing 24 4. Pelhamfield, Ryde School and All Saints Church 31 5. Ryde Cemetery 36 CONDITION ANALYSIS Problems, pressures and the capacity for change 41 Potential for enhancements 40 General guidance 43 Bibliography and references 46 Appendix A– Boundary description 47 Ryde Conservation Area Appraisal 1 1 Introduction extended in December 1999. The Ryde Conservation Area adjoins the St John’s, Ryde 1.1 The Isle of Wight Council recognises Conservation Area, designated in December that a quality built environment is an essential 1988. element in creating distinctive, enjoyable and successful places in which to live and work. 2.2 This appraisal has been produced Our EcoIsland Sustainable Community using information contained within Historic Strategy and Island Plan Core Strategy Environment Records (HER), the Historic recognise that our historic environment assets Landscape Characterisation (HLC), the attract investment and tourism, can provide a Historic Environment Action Plan (HEAP), and focus for successful regeneration and are the Isle of Wight Records Office. It also refers highly valued by local communities.