Seafront masterplan Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013

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2 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Contents

1.0 Preface...... 4 Figures 2.0 Vision ...... 7 Figure 1 – Area covered by the Seafront masterplan (SPD)...... 5 2.1 Objectives of the masterplan...... 7 Figure 2 – Seafront designations...... 9 3.0 The Seafront – area framework...... 8 Figure 3 – Key routes at the Seafront...... 21 3.1 Designations...... 8 Figure 4 – Seafront character areas...... 23 3.2 Coastal defences...... 8 Figure 5 – Opportunities in Old Portsmouth...... 25 3.3 New events...... 8 Figure 6 – Opportunities in the Long Curtain Moat to 3.4 Design principles...... 10 Clarence Pier area...... 29 3.5 Access and ease of movement...... 19 Figure 7 – Opportunities in the Southsea Common area. 44 4.0 Key opportunities...... 22 Figure 8 – Opportunities at Southsea Castle 4.1 Old Portsmouth...... 24 and surrounds...... 51 4.2 Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier...... 28 Figure 9 – Opportunities in the South Parade Pier and 4.3 Southsea Common...... 43 Canoe Lake area...... 62 4.4 Southsea Castle and surrounds...... 50 Figure 10 – Opportunities at Eastney Beach...... 74 4.5 South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake...... 61 4.6 Eastney Beach...... 73 5.0 Planning policies...... 81 National planning policy...... 81 Local planning policy...... 81 6.0 Conclusion and implementation...... 83 7.0 References...... 85

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 3 1.0 Preface Preface This masterplan is intended to guide improvements The plan seeks to: The document is structured as follows: to the Seafront area of the city. It contains • set out the background and context for • Section 2.0 - introduces the vision for the proposals that respond to the overarching vision development opportunities (including the Seafront and objectives of the masterplan. and aims of the Seafront Strategy1 (see section redevelopment and re-use of existing 2.0) and provides further detailed guidance • Section 3.0 - sets out the framework of buildings), and public realm improvements; about how Policy PCS9 (The Seafront) of the guidance relating to the Seafront area as a Portsmouth Plan2 will be implemented. • articulate a clear identity / role for each of the whole, including opportunities for improving Seafront’s six unique character areas, and accessibility and ease of movement, and key The masterplan has been adopted as a design principles. Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) and • establish a high quality baseline for proposals will be used as a material consideration when the including design principles, potential mix of • Section 4.0 - identifies the opportunities for council is determining planning applications relating uses and guidance for buildings and public development and improving the public realm to land and buildings at the Seafront. spaces. in each of the six character areas that make up the Seafront. The masterplan is supported by a Sustainability It is anticipated that this plan will be of value to Appraisal3, Habitats Regulations Assessment4, landowners, investors / developers, local • Section 5.0 - sets out the planning policy and Landscape Character Assessment5. communities and all those involved in the local context for new development. regeneration process. At this stage the proposals It has been prepared in four stages: • Section 6.0 - addresses issues of contained in the plan are not fully costed or implementation. • stage 1: October 2010 - May 2011. Area funded. Rather, it is intended that the plan will appraisal and baseline study; provide the basis for proposals to be taken The area covered by the Seafront masterplan is forward, giving stakeholders a degree of identified in Figure 1. • stage 2: May 2011 – May 2012. Identifying certainty as to the potential opportunities at the opportunities, developing design concepts Seafront. It will also act as a guide for future city and drafting the masterplan; council investment at the Seafront and will • stage 3: July 2012 – September 2012. Public provide a framework for future bids for public consultation on the draft plan, funding. • stage 4: October 2012 - April 2013. Considering comments, revising the plan and adoption as an SPD.

4 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 1 - Area covered by the Seafront masterplan (SPD) Preface

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 5 Vision Vision

“Southsea Seafront should be a vibrant space, a place to experience the natural unspoilt environment, take-in the fascinating nautical views across the Solent and enjoy quality leisure facilities, events and activities all the year round”. (Seafront Strategy, 2010)

6 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 2.0 Vision Vision Southsea Seafront stretches some 3.7 miles from at the Seafront, will also be important. 2.1 Objectives of the the entrance to Portsmouth Harbour to the This masterplan sets out proposals that respond masterplan west, to the Langstone Harbour entrance to the to the overarching aims of the Seafront Strategy east (see Figure 1). The Seafront is an important The following objectives should therefore which are to: city asset. It plays a key role in shaping underpin all development proposals for the perceptions of Portsmouth, both as a tourist • increase the number of people using the Seafront (proposals can include new buildings destination and home for city residents. Seafront year round by ensuring a range of and the re-use of existing buildings, as well as experiences suited to a wide spectrum of age improvements to public spaces): In order to maximise the potential of the groups; Seafront as a whole, there is an urgent need to • introducing a vibrant mix of leisure and • realise the enhanced role that the Seafront draw visitors along its length, from Old tourism uses to the area, including small scale could play in the city’s economy by identifying Portsmouth towards attractions such as cafes and restaurants, that will attract people opportunities for new attractions that bring life Southsea Castle, the D-Day Museum, Southsea to the Seafront all year round; to the area during the day and into the Common and beaches. evening; • ensuring that the design of new attractions Recent developments such as Gunwharf Quays • make best use of existing Seafront assets and public spaces is distinctive and of a high and the publicly funded Millennium Walk have such as the historic Southsea Castle; quality, and that it is sensitive to, and demonstrated the significant potential of enhances, the character of the area; • deliver new, high quality buildings with a mix investment in the city’s waterfront. With the of uses that contribute to a vibrant local • conserving and enhancing the Seafront’s opening of the new Mary Rose Museum at the economy (such as a new conference centre / historic environment and heritage assets; Historic Dockyard, and ambitions for Portsmouth leisure facilities); to become a European city break destination • strengthening routes between Old with world-class attractions, there will be • undertake high quality improvements to the Portsmouth and Eastney Beach, and to other considerably more focus on the Seafront area as public realm, including clearer signage and parts of the city; information, lighting and public art; a whole. • protecting the open nature of Southsea • improve connections between the Seafront Broadening the range of attractions on offer will Common and other public spaces, and the and other parts of the city and increase the encourage visitors to spend more time at the valuable wildlife habitat at Eastney Beach, number of people using public transport, Seafront and will make a positive contribution to and walking and cycling to access the Seafront; the vitality and viability of the area. There is • ensuring that new sea defences integrate • reinforce the individual roles of the different enormous potential to enhance and improve the sensitively with the local environment and character areas that make up the Seafront, Seafront in terms of the range and quality of provide opportunities to improve the and leisure, cultural and recreational opportunities it Seafront. offers. Improving its public realm, which is the • raise awareness of the rare and valuable network of streets, footpaths and open spaces habitat located at Eastney Beach and protect and manage this important natural resource. Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 7 3.0 The Seafront – area framework In order to address the masterplan objectives set and yellow-painted shelters along the adoption of the ‘Portsea Island Coastal Strategy out in section 2.0, opportunities for improving Promenade. Study’6. The strategy for coastal defence the Seafront are structured around its six unique management along the Seafront is to ‘hold the Southsea Common (measuring 82 hectares) is on character areas (see section 4.0). line’ i.e. to maintain the line of defence and, English Heritage’s Register of Historic Parks & where necessary, improve the standard of It is important, however, that the Seafront is Gardens. The Common incorporates the wider protection. seen as ‘a whole’. The guidance set out in the Canoe Lake area and the surroundings to following paragraphs should, therefore, inform Southsea Castle. It is one of a number of areas The Seafront has been identified as a priority proposals throughout the Seafront area. This at the Seafront which are protected as open area for improved coastal defence structures in guidance is intended to ‘stitch’ proposals together spaces by Policy PSC13 of the Portsmouth Plan. the short term. Coastal defence work may into a seamless programme of regeneration. include enhancing, improving or replacing the Eastney beach and land around Fort Cumberland existing sea wall and Promenade. It may also are protected as Local Wildlife Sites. The two involve raising the level of the Promenade and 3.1 Designations harbours, Portsmouth Harbour to the west, and

The Seafront – area framework other walkways. In order to dissipate wave The majority of the Seafront falls within the Langstone Harbour to the east, are designated energy, beach management, wave control boundary of Conservation Area No. 10 (The as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), structures or sloping sea walls may be needed. Seafront), which includes Southsea Common and Special Protection Areas for Birds (SPAs) and At Eastney, the wide beach provides a natural adjacent areas. Part of the Seafront to the east is Ramsar sites. In addition, Langstone Harbour barrier to the sea and minimum intervention will covered by the Eastney Barracks Conservation forms part of the Solent Maritime Special Area be required. Area (No. 17) which includes the Grade II listed of Conservation (SAC). Royal Marines Museum. The historic built It is anticipated that detailed proposals for Several sites on the Seafront help to support bird environment in Old Portsmouth is protected by enhanced coastal defences at the Seafront will populations which use the harbours. Some of Conservation Area No. 4 (Old Portsmouth). be informed by this masterplan which identifies the area’s open spaces, including the lawn to opportunities to utilise defence works to deliver The Seafront also contains a significant number the west of the Royal Marines Museum, provide wider improvements to the public realm. of war memorials and monuments, the most feeding sites for Brent geese and the ridge of prominent being the Grade II listed Royal Naval shingle on Eastney Beach provides an important War Memorial on Clarence Parade. high tide roost for wader species such as Dunlin 3.3 New events The Seafront Strategy identifies a need to provide Southsea Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, and Ringed Plover. more events to attract people to the area. In along with its batteries (ramparts) and the linked addition to existing spaces such as Castle Field, fortifications at Kings Bastion, Lumps Fort, 3.2 Coastal defences further locations / venues where new events Eastney and Fort Cumberland. Cumberland House The council has been working in partnership with would be encouraged are identified in section (The Natural History Museum) near Canoe Lake the Environment Agency to address the issue of 4.0. These include the Skatepark, the proposed is Grade II listed, as are South Parade Pier, the coastal flooding and erosion to Portsea Island Watersports Hub at Eastney Beach and Sports Castle lighthouse, and the historic lamp columns over the next 100 years. This has led to the Hub on Avenue de Caen.

8 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 2 - Seafront designations The Seafront – area framework

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 9 3.4 Design principles In order to ensure that new development and public realm improvements are of the highest quality, a number of design principles are set out below. These principles offer guidance on a range of issues that must be considered in the design of such projects. The guidance is accompanied by images of good practice from around the city and other areas The detailed proposals that are set out in section could accommodate small-scale retail to serve The design of new huts should meet the

The Seafront – area framework 4.0 may be accompanied by specific design Seafront visitors as well as opportunities to following criteria: guidance that should be considered alongside purchase food and drink. • they should be single-storey and clad in the general principles set out in this section. The design of new concessions / kiosks timber boarding or a durable alternative such (including materials) should be of a high quality, as marine ply make a positive contribution to the local environment • door and window openings should be on the and reflect the importance and / or sensitivity of elevation that fronts the sea their surroundings. • doors, windows and unglazed openings Beach huts should have hinged shutters that are fitted There is currently a waiting list for beach huts at when the hut is not in use the Seafront. In order to meet some of this • canopies or aprons should be at the front of demand, there is an opportunity to provide new the building and should be removed when huts in the specific locations identified in section not in use or in the case of aprons / decks 4.0. There is also a need to replace existing poor should be designed to be secured to the quality huts at Lumps Fort which detract from front of the building when closed the setting of this sensitive site. Concessions / kiosks • they should be finished in a wide variety of New beach huts should be attractive, and of a colours, offering an opportunity for Planning permission may be granted for the robust and secure design. They should be simple individuality. Where one solid colour is used replacement of, and / or new kiosks, at the and modular, allowing for individual colours to on the main hut, doors, windows and other locations set out in section 4.0. These kiosks be applied to elevations for easy identification. details should be picked out in a contrasting colour. 10 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Materials A limited range of high quality materials will help to strengthen the identity of the Seafront. Different materials and detailing could be used to enhance the role of individual character areas. A key consideration in all proposals must be the waterfront location and exposed nature of the area, and the need for materials to be robust and durable. Locally sourced and recycled materials could be used to enhance the local distinctiveness and ‘individuality’ of new development and public realm improvements. The Seafront – area framework Materials used in the public realm should typically be of a maritime character and could including a motif or pattern to mimic the include hardy timber, rope, iron and rivets, and Millennium Chain used along the historic stainless steel. waterfront of Old Portsmouth. The planned Surfaces should be made of permeable / porous coastal defence work will also create an materials to allow water to drain away naturally opportunity to replace parts of the Promenade. before it reaches the city’s sewerage system. Paving and surface materials should be robust, Careful consideration must be given to the durable and easy to maintain. They must also be treatment and maintenance of surfaces in be ‘user-friendly’ for those with mobility locations that will be covered by sea water at problems. high tide, for example the Sculptural decks (section 4.3) and Castle amphitheatre (section Suitable materials would be concrete with an 4.4). exposed aggregate finish, combined with areas of natural stone to create focal points and Promenades, footpaths & boardwalks textural interest. Different colours or types of The Promenade and footpaths play an important aggregate could be used to create a mosaic role in connecting different parts of the Seafront. effect. Boardwalks and deck space should be In some places, existing paving is in need of repair made of hardy timber and include, where and there is an opportunity to strengthen the required, marine grade stainless steel entire Promenade with a new ‘unifying’ surface, balustrades.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 11 Signage / wayfinding High quality signage should extend further east along the Seafront to help guide people through At present the Seafront lacks a co-ordinated Old Portsmouth towards Clarence Pier and approach to signage. Some places are hidden, beyond. The design of any buildings / spaces for example a visitor could pass by Canoe Lake should also seek to enhance and improve and the Rose Garden without realising they are signage / wayfinding and public artwork should there. Visitors to the Seafront may also not be used to improve legibility. appreciate how close they are to other centres such as Southsea. Interpretation / information New signs should direct Seafront visitors along Existing good quality signs at the Seafront, key routes to other parts of the city. In some interpreting the history of Old Portsmouth and

The Seafront – area framework locations, wayfinding totems (such as that natural environment at Eastney, set a precedent pictured to the left) and new fingerposts will be for what could be achieved elsewhere. This type introduced to mark out routes between the of information should also be provided at key Seafront and other destinations such as points such as the Castle and its ramparts and Southsea Town Centre, Gunwharf Quays and historic forts. It could be positioned to form a Commercial Road. Totem signs will include maps trail from the Square Tower and Saluting identifying routes and local landmarks and will Platform, through to Lumps Fort and forts at show people how easy it is to get from one Eastney. place to another ‘on foot’ or by bicycle. There is also an opportunity to provide As with street furniture, one type of sign will not information about shipping activity on the be appropriate in all locations. In order to Solent, as well as describing landmarks and enhance the pedestrian environment, signs at locations that can be seen from certain vantage the Seafront must be distinctive and made of points, such as the Sea Forts and the Isle of robust materials. They should contain clear font Wight, and more information about the and, where possible, include images / pictures to important wildlife habitat at Eastney. aid understanding and be at a height that is accessible for different Seafront visitors e.g. young people / those in wheelchairs. Care should also be taken to ensure that signs (and street furniture) do not cause an obstruction to people using the Promenade / footpaths.

12 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 The Seafront – area framework

Dover Esplanade - courtesy of architects Tonkin Liu (Mike Tonkin)

Street furniture theme could be adapted and used elsewhere along the Seafront at other lookout points. Street furniture can be provided in interesting Similarly, the design of curved profile timber forms and should be designed to complement seats near Grand Parade, slab seats at the Point its specific context. Where possible, seating and large square timber and concrete blocks at should be integrated into the design of walls the Hot Walls may be suited to other locations. and paving. It could incorporate shelter from the wind and rain / shade from the sun, as well as New seating should be made from robust and art work. sustainable materials such as hardwood timber, stone / concrete and maritime grade stainless steel. Examples of high quality seating can be found at the Saluting Platform in Old Portsmouth where the curved concrete and timber design draws inspiration from its maritime location. This design /

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 13 Waste bins are an important part of street Cafe / Watersports Hub - see section 4.6). Plants furniture and should be considered early on in must be hardy and tolerant of the salt-laden the design of spaces and buildings and not as an winds that are common at the Seafront. They

The Seafront – area framework ‘add on’ later. As with seating and signage, one could include grasses and perennials such as style of waste bin will not be suited to every Tamarisk, complemented by shingle flora location but they should all be: commonly found at Eastney Beach - such as Sea • easy to use and maintain Kale, Rock Samphire, Sea Sandwort and Sea Radish. Native species should be selected where • incorporate a cover to prevent access by birds possible. • made of suitable materials such as timber and steel, recycled plastic or concrete Tree planting will be encouraged at certain locations to provide shade and shelter. Trees can • designed to be well integrated into their also be used on key routes to create a boulevard surroundings effect that draws people along their length. The • include opportunities for recycling where exposed environment means that only certain possible. trees flourish at the Seafront. Maritime Pines, Sea Buckthorn and Evergreen Oaks have all Planting been established successfully in Old Portsmouth, Maritime planting would help to soften areas of at Canoe Lake and on the Common. hard landscaping at the Seafront (such as areas of paving and car parks), would enhance Tree planting can potentially break up open biodiversity and provide visual interest all year spaces and reduce their effectiveness as Brent round. Some additional planting may also be goose feeding sites. When putting together needed to mitigate against the impacts of planting schemes, ecological advice should be development in the area of the Local Wildlife sought to ensure that Brent goose feeding sites Site at Eastney Beach (i.e. the proposed Eco at the Seafront are protected and maintained.

14 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Ecological advice should also be sought in relation to maritime planting schemes to ensure that the species to be included do not compete The Seafront – area framework with other species of conservation interest.

Lighting Whilst excessive lighting is not to be encouraged, there is an opportunity to creatively utilise lighting at the Seafront and on the routes Drift Park, Rhyl - courtesy of BCA Landscape that lead to the sea. This will enhance the night- time experience of the Seafront and create Existing lights – There is already a lot of dramatic views into the area from the Solent. column lighting along the Seafront, including the distinctive lantern style at Old Portsmouth Interesting lighting will help to create atmosphere, and the Grade II listed double-headed lamp encourage people to spend time in key locations columns along the Promenade from Clarence and draw visitors along the Seafront. Any new Pier to Eastney. Where possible, the standard or replacement lighting should use low energy (non-listed) street lamp columns at Clarence Pier systems to reduce their cost and minimise and South Parade should be replaced with a greenhouse gas emissions. more contemporary design that reflects the The strategy for lighting the Seafront should importance of these two attractions. The existing include the following: festoon lights (located between listed lamp • a review of existing column lighting columns) could also be modernised using LED • lighting of key landmarks, buildings and spaces lighting that could pulse with different colours and rhythms to create a dynamic effect. • low level lighting of main routes.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 15 Architectural lighting – Well designed and paving. The lighting of memorials and features, positioned lighting can create a powerful effect. such as the statue of Nelson in Grand Parade, Architectural lighting of key buildings and would reinforce important landmarks and should structures, such as the Castle, Pyramids, seek to echo the individual sentiment of Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier, will be structures. The use of up-lighters on trees along encouraged. Lighting should be used sensitively the Avenue de Caen would be encouraged in to highlight and celebrate buildings and order to reinforce the route from the Castle to structures, rather to over-illuminate areas by Southsea town centre. flooding them with light. Lighting schemes (and art installations - see pp. Low level lighting of routes – The design of 17-18) must be carefully assessed in order to new buildings, spaces and key routes should ensure that they do not impact on Brent goose consider integrating low level lighting. This could feeding sites.

The Seafront – area framework include feature lighting set in walls, seats and Photograph courtesy of Blackpool City Council Newcastle N. I. - courtesy of URS Infrastructure & Environment UK Ltd.

Dover Esplanade - courtesy of architects Tonkin Liu (Rob Polley)

16 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Designing out crime Promenade ‘interventions’ – Specific locations have been identified for interventions such as The design and layout of new buildings and artwork and sculptural features or architectural public spaces can play an important role in structures. There may also be an opportunity for promoting, and improving perceptions of, public a ‘camera obscura’ piece (which can project safety. Proposals for the Seafront area must have what is happening outside onto an internal wall) regard to: to take advantage of the spectacular sea views. • the council’s Reducing Crime through Design SPD7

• NaCTSO’s Protecting Crowded Places: Design Borough Council Photograph courtesy of Wyre & Technical Issues8 • CLG’s Crowded Places: The Planning System 9 & Counter-Terrorism The Seafront – area framework

The city council would also encourage developers, architects and urban designers to have early engagement with Hampshire Constabulary’s Crime Prevention Design Advisor and Counter Terrorism Security Advisor.

Artwork Two types of new artwork are proposed for the Seafront. Firstly, where possible, artwork should form an integral part of the design of buildings and public spaces. Secondly, specific locations for new permanent and temporary public art are proposed. With a wealth of local history to draw upon, from the city’s naval heritage to famous writers such as Dickens and Conan Doyle, and the city’s social history, artwork will be encouraged to ‘tell the story of Portsmouth’ as the Mudlarks Sculpture does at The Hard. The council will work with developers and artists to deliver specific pieces. Photograph courtesy of Blackpool City Council

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 17 Interventions in key locations would create a landmark to signal a change in the direction of the Promenade, a link to a footpath or a key entrance point to an attraction, public space or street on the landward side of the Seafront. They should incorporate discreet, low level lighting to enhance the atmosphere in the evening. Temporary art installations – The temporary dinosaur artwork located on the Common in 2011 highlighted how successful temporary art installations in the city can be, as well as the The Seafront – area framework suitability of the Common as a venue for such events. Temporary events such as large-scale architectural projections and illuminations of green spaces could also transform and ‘energise’ the wider Seafront area. Such light installations could act as a ‘warm up' to a larger cultural event or be an event in themselves.

18 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 3.5 Access and ease of Disabled access to the beach / sea movement Disabled access from the Promenade onto the beach, and into the sea itself, is currently poor. It will be important to encourage better access There are significant opportunities to improve to the seafront and beach, and clearer / more access at Southsea and Eastney beaches. For legible routes around the Seafront area, and example, at Speakers Corner (see section 4.4) a between the Seafront and the rest of the city. In ramp would allow for disabled access across the order to maximise the opportunities for pebble beach to the water. Ramps should be increasing visitor numbers, key routes should be moveable structures that can be taken up if strengthened. This involves improving pedestrian works are needed to the beach or if they need flow as well as cycle access and public transport to be relaid because of changes in beach levels. links, and ensuring car parking is available and In addition to ramps, beach access matting clearly signposted. Development of the city’s could also be used. Improving access should also transport network is guided by the council’s include access to special equipment, such as The Seafront – area framework Local Transport Plan 3 (LTP3)10, one of the aims balloon-wheeled wheelchairs specifically of which is to enable people to make choices designed for beaches and for going into the sea, about their modes of travel and to reduce and disabled WC / changing facilities. dependence on the private car. Key gateways and junctions Key routes Key gateways and junctions also require The proposals set out in section 4.0 aim to help improvement (see section 4.0). At these points people to access the Seafront from other parts there should be clear signage and good of the city and to make it easier for people to The Promenade pedestrian crossings. There is also an move around the area. opportunity to use public art to highlight The most important route for pedestrians at the There are a number of key routes at the Seafront gateways to the Seafront. Gateways should Seafront is the Promenade. All proposals for new that require improvement. This could involve welcome people to the area and also signpost development and improvements to the public simple changes / enhancements to signage, paving visitors leaving the area to nearby centres such realm must consider the need to promote access or lighting. Other improvements could be more as the city centre, Southsea town centre and to, and ease of movement along, this critical route. dramatic, such as those proposed for Avenue de Albert Road. This should include improving access for wheelchair Caen (see section 4.4) which would create a users, others with mobility problems and those Main gateways and junctions include those at public space that draws visitors and residents to with pushchairs. The Promenade itself should be Clarence Pier, the Blue Reef Aquarium, the D-Day the Seafront, as well as signposting them to the enhanced with new surfacing, ramps to address Museum, South Parade Pier and St Georges nearby Southsea town centre. changes in ground level and additional seating. Road (see Figure 3). More detailed proposals for these junctions are set out in section 4.0.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 19 Pedestrian access / movement realm improvements in the area should make Rail provision for the free and safe movement of At present, the esplanades and roads along the The railway stations at the city centre pedestrians and cyclists. It is intended that the Seafront are dominated by cars. By improving (Portsmouth & Southsea) and at Portsmouth Promenade will remain a ‘cycle free’ zone. crossings to the Promenade and slowing vehicle Harbour provide various opportunities for traffic down, the aim is to prioritise pedestrian Cycle hire and secure cycle parking will also accessing different parts of the Seafront by bus movement around the Seafront area. increase opportunities for people to cycle to and or on foot. The Harbour brings visitors straight around the Seafront. There is a possibility that, to the Hard and the historic waterfront. New Lower Promenade and boardwalk sections are in the future, cycle hire may be available at the signage (including totems) at the two railway proposed at certain locations along the Seafront city’s Port or at The Hard. In the longer term, stations will provide visitors with directions to, to allow people to get closer to the sea (see cycle hire could be extended to include hire and information about, the Seafront area (see p. section 4.0). Opportunities are also identified for points along the Seafront. Any proposals for 12).

The Seafront – area framework using low level directional lighting and better cycle hire facilities should include high quality, seating to improve the safety and accessibility of weather proof storage and servicing facilities. the Promenade in some locations. Walking routes Additional, secure and covered cycle parking to the Seafront should be clearly defined in order to should also be provided along the Seafront at help pedestrians find their way to the sea. key locations (see Section 4.0). Cycling Buses Portsmouth is largely flat and compact and so in There is an opportunity to create a new ‘bus many ways is ideally suited to cycling. As well as loop route’ around the Seafront and Southsea. offering a sustainable means of transport, there This could be the route of a new sightseeing is growing interest in cycling for health and tour / bus service using a distinctive vehicle such recreation. as an open-topped double-decker. The bus A key aim is to increase the number of visitors to could collect and drop off passengers at key the Seafront without increasing pressure on the transport interchanges, including Portsmouth & existing road network. The city council is Southsea railway station and The Hard therefore keen to increase the number of people interchange. Passengers could also have the who travel to and around the Seafront by bicycle. option of breaking their journey to visit one of a In the short term, appropriate existing routes for number of attractions along the Seafront. cyclists (to, from and around the Seafront) will be identified (for example the new section of Shipwrights Way). In the longer term, public

20 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 3 - Key routes at the Seafront The Seafront – area framework

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 21 4.0 Key opportunities at the Seafront

Opportunities for new development (which can include the redevelopment and re-use of existing buildings) and improving the public realm are set out in the following paragraphs. They are structured around the six character areas that make up the Key opportunities Seafront. The distinction between these different ‘sub- areas’ is intended to reinforce their individual characteristics and identity, and the different roles they play in the ‘Seafront experience’ of residents Clarence Pier. Built in 1861, Clarence Pier, which attractions, such as the Pyramids leisure centre, and visitors. Consequently there is a need to includes a funfair and other leisure attractions, has D-Day museum and Skatepark, surround the Castle. recognise and build upon the opportunities that been popular with city residents and visitors for exist within these areas, while protecting the many years. The area also includes the South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake characteristics / attractions that make each area Hovercraft terminal. Both the Pier and Canoe Lake are popular popular with the people that use them. The six Seafront landmarks attracting many visitors each areas are (see also Figure 4): Southsea Common year. The grassed open space around the lake is Old Portsmouth The Common provides much of the Seafront a popular spot for summer picnics and includes with its open character and is an important part recently improved play facilities. The area also Dating back to around 1180, Old Portsmouth of the city’s network of ‘green infrastructure’. A includes the Rose Garden, Lumps Fort and was the original settlement from which the city prized open space, the Common is the location Cumberland House Natural History Museum. of Portsmouth grew. Its historic built of many special events and is highly valued as an environment, strong maritime character and area for walking, picnics and general recreation. Eastney Beach wonderful views across the entrance to The area includes the Royal Naval War Memorial The Eastney Beach area is the quietest stretch of Portsmouth Harbour make it a popular and Blue Reef Aquarium. the Seafront, containing a variety of coastal destination for tourists and locals. flora. Its vegetated shingle is recognised as a Southsea Castle and surrounds Long Curtain Moat to Clarence valuable habitat containing some nationally rare Pier Built in 1544, this historic scheduled ancient species. This part of the beach is designated as a monument is a ‘jewel in the city’s crown’. The Local Wildlife Site. The beach also provides Including part of the city’s historic fortifications, Castle is open to visitors from March to October valuable roosting and feeding sites for bird life. this stretch of the Seafront leads eastwards to and hosts a range of events, including educational Eastney Swimming Pool, the Royal Marines the traditional seaside entertainment area of opportunities, alongside the Yellow Kite cafe. Other Museum and Fort Cumberland are in this area.

22 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 4 - Seafront character areas Key opportunities

Old Portsmouth

Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier Eastney Beach Southsea Common

South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake Southsea Castle and surrounds

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 23 4.1 Old Portsmouth Clockwise from right: the Point; Bath Square / the Still & West; the Millennium Walkway at the Square Tower, Hot Walls beach; Grand Parade, Point Battery Arches and aerial photo of Old Portsmouth. Key opportunities: Old Portsmouth

24 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 5 - Opportunities in Old Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

The Hard SPD area

Gunwharf Quays

Spinnaker Tower

Existing flood defences Key opportunities: Old Portsmouth

2 Public artwork & signage

Point Wightlink Improve footpath and signage from the Camber to the Hot Walls

1 The ARTches project – new arts and crafts quarter Cathedral Point Battery

Strengthen route from Old Portsmouth to Long Curtain Improve/restore Victoria Pier and Moat using distinctive signage decking for fishing & viewing and artworks

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 25 Key opportunities: Old Portsmouth

Artist’s impressions of the ARTches project Opportunities for significant regeneration of the Character / design Hard are identified in a separate SPD11. Principal access points and entrances to the 1 The ARTches project arches are from Broad Street. The key elevation of the arches faces Broad Street and conversion of An opportunity exists to sympathetically convert these structures should seek to enliven the street the arches within Point Battery (a scheduled scene and create interest along this route. ancient monument) into a vibrant arts and crafts Conversion of the arches must not detract from quarter including uses that ‘bring life’ to the their character. Signage should be discreet and street scene. sympathetic to this scheduled ancient monument. Mix of uses Parking and servicing A variety of uses could be accommodated in the Servicing of the arches would be from access arches, including art studios / gallery space, food points on Broad Street. On street (metered) and drink outlets and a cycle hire facility, parking is available along Broad Street and the alongside new public toilets. High Street.

26 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 2 Public artwork/ signage In Old Portsmouth, there is a good opportunity to tell the story of area’s rich history using literature based signage and artwork to animate certain locations. Artwork and signage could be set into paving or walls, using plaques or inlaid poetry, or into tree guards and grills (as below and left).

Existing quality paving (above) and

sculpture (below) at Point Battery Key opportunities: Old Portsmouth Photograph (tree grill) courtesy of designer / artist Michael Fairfax

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 27 4.2 Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier Clockwise from right: Promenade at Clarence Pier; Spur Redoubt; Kings Bastion; Long Curtain Moat; Clarence Pier amusements, Clarence Pier and aerial photo of Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier area. Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier

28 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 6 - Opportunities in the Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier area

Long Curtain Moat

Kings Bastion

1 Long Curtain Moat MOD playing field and Kings Bastion Car park

Long Curtain Road

Pier Road

Play Area

2 Opportunities at Clarence Pier Footpath to

Southsea Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier

Car park

3 Pier Road gateways Hover Pad (increased) Beach

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 29 1 Long Curtain Moat and Kings Bastion Promenade and boardwalk In this location, the Promenade splits and curves at a lower level. Just before it reaches Clarence Pier, the Promenade would connect with a new timber boardwalk that links King’s Bastion and green spaces to the north with the Promenade and new deck area at Clarence Pier to the south. The design of this boardwalk should respect the setting of Long Curtain / Kings Bastion / Spur Redoubt (a scheduled ancient monument). It should be robust, using hardy timber, but also creative in design detailing and form. Ease of maintenance must also be an important consideration. Sea defences

The new sea defences planned at Long Curtain Sea defences at South Shore, Blackpool - courtesy of Steve Fareham, 2008 Moat could incorporate rock armour / revetments to complement the existing mosaic of natural Example of sea defences incorporating steps / seating materials found in this area. Defences could also incorporate sculptural seating or steps / terraces, lighting and artwork. The location is popular Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier with local fishermen and any reconfiguration of the area should accommodate this use. Long Curtain Moat car park The current capacity of this car park (165 spaces) will be retained. The car park boundary with the Promenade to the south should be improved with trees and low level planting to preserve sea views.

30 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Extract of Figure 6 showing Long Curtain Moat and surrounds

New path to lookout Long Curtain Moat

Kings Bastion

Spur Redoubt New boardwalk / route

Long Curtain Moat car park

New tree planting

Lower terraces Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier of new Clarence Pier building (see Option A) New waterside deck

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 31 2 Opportunities at Clarence Pier Active ground floor uses, such as high quality • the northern approach and views from the restaurants / cafes, amusements and small retail Pier Road gateways; The comprehensive redevelopment of Clarence concessions will play a particularly important • the eastern approach, along the Promenade / Pier presents a fantastic opportunity to strengthen role in enlivening routes and public spaces. Clarence Esplanade from the direction of the role of this area as a destination for visitors. Southsea Common; It is the one major redevelopment opportunity The council may support some residential that could attract significant new private sector development where it can be clearly • the western approach from Long Curtain investment into the Seafront area. demonstrated that it is required to ensure the Moat and Kings Bastion, and financial viability of comprehensive development • the seaward elevation, to create a positive A number of buildings in the vicinity of the Pier and help to deliver other uses that contribute to impression of the city for visitors arriving by could provide a range of new attractions and economic growth. There will, however, remain sea. recreation opportunities that generate activity considerable challenges to be overcome in It is important that all elevations are ‘strong’ and and ‘bring life’ to the area during the day and respect of securing planning permission for an attractive. Curved facades would be evening, throughout the year. element of residential use of the site. New encouraged. All development should be of a residential (and hotel) development must High quality public spaces are also important high architectural quality incorporating robust mitigate against the impacts of noise from both and should promote ease of movement through and attractive materials and finishes. the site, connecting Long Curtain Moat to the the hovercraft and adjoining leisure uses. west with Southsea Common to the east. Mitigation could be explored through the design Pedestrian route through the site and public of buildings and / or the arrangement of realm – The important pedestrian route through Mix of uses – The mix of uses at Clarence Pier different uses on the site. The environmental the site, linking Long Curtain Moat with the could include hotels (with associated conference sensitivity of strengthening or replacing the pier Promenade to Southsea Common and beyond,

Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier facilities), cafes / restaurants, gallery spaces, deck (if required to support new development must be retained and enhanced. There should music / performance spaces, amusements and on the site) must also be considered. be ample opportunity for walkers, families / other leisure uses, and a new hovercraft bus groups and joggers to simultaneously use this Important views and elevations - In addition terminal and transport interchange. Funfair space. rides could also form a main attraction within to the general design principles set out in Option B. section 3.4, Clarence Pier’s prominent location Public spaces should be designed to work well requires that building elevations must respond with existing buildings and new development. to views from all angles. This includes: Busy overlooked public spaces can benefit from a considerable degree of natural surveillance provided by a good mix of surrounding uses.

32 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Nature conservation – Southsea Common has Coastal defences – The redevelopment of previously been identified as an important Clarence Pier may present opportunities to winter feeding site for Brent geese which are an incorporate / contribute toward the delivery of internationally protected species. It is important flood risk management measures and that development at Clarence Pier does not development should be designed (and located) reduce the effectiveness of the Common as a to adapt to future coastal change (see also feeding site as a result of, for example, the section 6.0 - Tidal Flood Risk). design of buildings, overshadowing or light Implementation – Land at Clarence Pier pollution. Developers should discuss this matter (including the funfair, the existing hovercraft at an early stage with the city council’s ecologist terminal, hotel, public toilets and car park) is in and Natural England. This will ensure that, if several different ownerships which include the necessary, effective design solutions can be city council and a number of private landowners. found which enable development to go ahead, In order to bring forward opportunities for the whilst not impacting on this protected species. regeneration of this important area, two Access and servicing – Careful consideration different design concepts are identified in the must be given to providing safe ‘drop off points’ following sections. Option A would require more that enable those, particularly with mobility joint working between landowners than Option problems, to easily access new attractions and B. services at Clarence Pier. Servicing of new The options do not show, in any detail, what development must also be carefully designed in

buildings and public areas will look like. In order Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier order to avoid conflict between modes of to submit a planning application for transport and to ensure a safe and attractive development at Clarence Pier, applicants would public realm. Access for maintenance vehicles draw up more detailed plans based on the through the site to Long Curtain Moat must also guidance in this masterplan. be retained.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 33 Design option A This option represents the most comprehensive redevelopment opportunity at Clarence Pier and includes a new building incorporating a hotel, leisure uses and transport terminal. Extract of Figure 6 showing Clarence Pier

Long Curtain Road Long Curtain Road – maintained for access to car park and servicing of new development

(along with servicing from Clarence Esplanade) Terraces of Pier Road new building

A1 Hotel, leisure and transport terminal building

Existing funfair rides to be removed

A2 Waterside deck – public space and route

A3 Clarence Pier kiosks Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier

Clarence Esplanade A5 Transport interchange area

A6 Clarence Pier car park

A4 Hover freight building and enlarged hoverpad

34 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 A1 Hotel, leisure and transport who visit the Seafront to watch the hovercrafts Taller elements of the building should be located interchange building landing and taking off across the Solent. at the junction with Pier Road and Clarence Esplanade, cascading down towards the west Building design – Given the site’s prominent Aspirations and mix of uses – a landmark (Long Curtain Moat) and the sea to the south. location, there may be an opportunity to create building could be developed on this site that Elevations should enliven the public realm with an iconic landmark building of high architectural incorporates a hotel (with ancillary conference / active ground floor uses fronting the new quality at Clarence Pier. Proposals should have events facilities), leisure uses and new transport transport interchange and deck / public space. regard to policy PCS24 of the Portsmouth Plan terminal / passenger facilities. Some residential New development should encourage and general guidance set out in the Tall Buildings use of the upper floors of the building may be permeability and pedestrian flow. Building SPD12 (see section 5.0), particularly given that supported (see p. 32 for further guidance). materials will need to be extremely robust. the visual impact of any building in this location Active ground floor uses, such as small retail could be significant. concessions and high quality restaurant / cafes, will be important around the new transport interchange area to the north east and to the south where views out to sea could be enjoyed from the new waterside deck (see pp. 36) and 37. Interchange facility – The mix of uses contained in the building should include a new hovercraft / bus interchange facility with welcoming and spacious passenger facilities. This should be situated at the eastern end of the site, adjacent to an enlarged hovercraft landing pad. A covered / partially enclosed walkway should provide a route from the building, to and from the landing pad. Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier The interchange facility should include, at ground Photograph courtesy of the De La Warr Pavilion Photograph courtesy of the De La Warr floor level, a passenger seating area and travel information, ticketing facilities and public toilets. Cycle hire facilities could also be provided. The building could include additional attractions linked to the hovercraft service (such as information displays / museum) to draw in those Example of multi-functional waterside development (De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill on Sea)

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 35 Access points and entrances – Principal pedestrian access points and entrances should be from the new interchange area to the north / north east, from Clarence Esplanade to the east and from the new deck / public space to the south. Parking and servicing – There is potential to Artist’s impressions of the new public deck provide additional public parking at the Clarence Pier car park (see p. 38). There may also be an opportunity to provide limited, integrated ground floor or partial ground floor parking within the complex, accessed from Long Curtain Road. This should be achieved sensitively so as to not interfere with the flow of vehicles accessing Long Curtain Moat car park. Servicing of the development should be from Clarence Esplanade / Long Curtain Road. A2 Waterside deck – public space and route To the south of the new hotel, leisure and transport interchange building, a new deck / public space is proposed next to the sea. This deck would connect the Promenade from Long Curtain Moat

Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier to the west with that leading to Southsea Common to the east and would provide ‘spill out space’ for outdoor cafe / restaurant seating. Public seating should also be provided in order for visitors to enjoy the sea views. The deck could include a dance floor, gallery / exhibition space and areas for play. Low level lighting of the deck would encourage evening use and public artwork and raised planters should be used to soften the deck. Examples of durable decking and street furniture

36 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Image courtesy of PLC Architects

Example of quality kiosk / concession

A3 Clarence Pier kiosks A number of high quality, permanent retail / catering kiosks could be located on the deck space to serve visitors. Proposals for temporary kiosks / concession stands would not be supported in this area. The design of new kiosks Artist’s impressions of the new transport terminal should be of a high quality and should have (at foot of new hotel/leisure complex) with regard to the guidance set out in section 3.4. freight terminal in foreground A4 Hover freight building and is needed to allow for improved landing and interchange, including one for the dedicated enlarged hoverpad circulation capacity for hovercrafts. In order to Hovertravel bus. There should also be a taxi rank allow for this expansion, three existing monuments and additional cycle parking. This should be To support the future expansion and aspirations on the Promenade will need to be moved to located close to the transport terminal building of Hovertravel, a separate single storey building

appropriate nearby locations. The Trafalgar Anchor and be designed to be safe to use, secure and Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier is proposed at the eastern end of an enlarged could be relocated to Spur Redoubt and the weatherproof. hovercraft landing pad. This building will be remaining two monuments (Chesapeake and Peel) used for hovercraft freight only and should be The interchange area should be a safe, high could move further east along the Promenade to unimposing in scale. Servicing of the building quality public environment. The layout of this the area around the Blue Reef Aquarium. (such as deliveries) must be designed to ensure space should be clear and accessible and its that it does not interfere with the surrounding A5 Transport interchange area design should avoid any potential conflict pedestrian environment. between manoeuvring buses, taxis and private A new transport interchange area would replace vehicles, and pedestrians and cyclists. Clear Enlarged hoverpad and relocation of the current on-street facilities. Existing bus priority should be given to pedestrians by using monuments – A larger footprint for the hoverpad services will require eight stops at the wide pavements and priority crossings.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 37 A6 Clarence Pier car park The car park in this location could be extended and re-arranged around the new transport interchange. At present the parking capacity is approximately 380 spaces. A redesigned footprint could provide approximately 30–40 additional spaces without encroaching onto the Common. There could also be a further option to increase the capacity of this car park by incorporating underground parking or by creating a double- tier car park with the additional deck set back from the frontage of the ground floor level. The design of any new parking facility should be of an extremely high quality, reflecting its prominent and sensitive location. It should be secure, well lit and safe to use. The car park structure could be ‘softened’ by partially screening it with trees and climber planting. Landscaping must not, however, restrict Example of landscaping designed to partially screen double-tier car park (Queen surveillance opportunities or obscure sight lines Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth) into and out of the car park. Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier

38 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Design option B This option involves the re-use or redevelopment of existing buildings, a new hotel, separate transport interchange building and new pedestrianised plaza. It also includes the enlarged hoverpad and hover freight building set out in Option A.

B8 Clarence Pier north

Long Curtain Road

Pier Road B1 New hotel B7 Games Wharf

B2 Pedestrianised plaza

Existing funfair could be retained B3 Transport interchange building

B6 Hovercraft viewing pier Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier B4 Transport interchange area.

Clarence Esplanade

B5 Hover freight building and enlarged hoverpad

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 39 B1 New hotel Development aspirations – Associated with a new transport interchange, there is an opportunity for a hotel on the upper floors of a new building at the end of Pier Road, to the south east of the new pedestrianised plaza. At ground floor level, a mix of active uses should front the new plaza / public space and route through Clarence Pier to the south. This could include restaurants / cafes and other leisure uses such as amusements. Building design – Given the site’s prominent location, there may be an opportunity for a landmark building on this site. Further guidance Example of multi-functional plaza space relating to opportunities for landmark buildings at Clarence Pier is set out in Option A. Parking and servicing – Servicing should be Public art would be encouraged in this location from Pier Road. Existing public parking at the and secure cycle parking associated with the The tallest elements of the building should be to Long Curtain Moat and Clarence Pier car parks transport terminal should also be provided at the north and west, with the height of the will be retained. the plaza’s eastern edge. building stepping down to the south east in order to reduce its ‘bulk’. All elevations will be B2 Pedestrianised plaza Access for emergency vehicles must be maintained across the plaza at all times. Out of

Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier important as the buildings will be viewed / Well designed and high quality public realm will approached from all directions. hours access for vehicles servicing development be important to the successful regeneration of at Clarence Pier may also be needed. Access points and entrances – Principal Clarence Pier as a whole. A new pedestrianised pedestrian access should be from the new plaza could provide ‘spill out space’ for cafe / pedestrianised plaza to the north and main restaurants on the surrounding ground floor route through the site to the south. elevations of the hotel / leisure building. The plaza should be carefully laid out, utilising trees and street furniture to provide an attractive and practical space.

40 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 B3 Transport interchange building A ‘stand-alone’ transport interchange building could be accommodated to the south east of the new plaza, adjacent to a new interchange area. This building could be two-storeys in height with key access points and entrances from the plaza and interchange. Guidance relating to the mix of uses to be included in this interchange building / facility can be found in Option A. It could also include a covered walkway to provide a sheltered route for passengers using the hovercraft but this should not disrupt pedestrian flow along the Promenade.

Indicative scale and massing of Option B Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 41 B4 Transport interchange area B7 Games wharf Parking and servicing – The Long Curtain car park will be retained for public parking. There To the east of the new interchange building, a The existing ‘games wharf’ to the north west of may also be an opportunity to provide limited new ‘on-street’ interchange area could be Clarence Pier Pavillion could be redeveloped to integrated ground floor or partial ground floor provided adjacent to the Clarence Pier car park. provide additional leisure and recreation parking within the development, accessed from facilities to support the viability of the site. The Guidance relating to the facilities that should be Long Curtain Road. This should be achieved building should be a maximum of two storeys provided within the interchange can be found in sensitively so as to not interfere with the flow of with principal entrances from the pedestrian Option A. vehicles accessing Long Curtain Moat car park. route through the site and adjacent funfair area. Servicing of the site should be from Long B5 Hovercraft freight building and Careful consideration must be given to Curtain Road. enlarged hoverpad elevations fronting the pedestrian route and those facing the sea to the south (including the See Option A for guidance relating to this need for active ground floor uses). proposal. B8 Clarence Pier north B6 Hovercraft viewing pier Development aspirations and mix of uses A new pier to the south of the deck could – This site, set between Long Curtain Road and provide an excellent viewing platform for the the pedestrian route through Clarence Pier, is hovercraft and other maritime activity on the currently occupied by a mini golf course, large Solent. amusement arcade and hotel / pub. The comprehensive redevelopment of this site would be supported to include a mix of hotel, leisure and recreational uses. Storey heights and elevations – Development of up to three storeys would be acceptable. Key opportunities: Long Curtain Moat to Clarence Pier Active ground floor uses on the southern elevation of buildings will be important in order to enliven the pedestrian route through the site and funfair area beyond. Access and entrances – Pedestrian access should be from this main pedestrian route.

42 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 4.3 Southsea Common Clockwise from right: Promenade / sea wall; Southsea Common; Ladies Mile; Southsea beach; Royal Naval War Memorial, Mozzarella Joes and aerial photo of Southsea Common area. Key opportunities: Southsea Common

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 43 Figure 7 - Opportunities in the Southsea Common area

7 Southsea Common gateways Clarence Pier (see Section 4.2)

Southsea Common 1 Promenade Improvements Key opportunities: Southsea Common

2 Mozzarella Joes

3 Royal Naval War Memorial

4 Sculptural decks

5 Clarence Esplanade Kiosks

6 Blue Reef Aquarium

44 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 In this area of the Seafront there are opportunities be necessary to raise the level of the Promenade to improve existing attractions such as the Blue in this location as part of coastal defence works. Reef Aquarium and Mozzarella Joes (the existing To the east of the Royal Naval War Memorial, restaurant), to provide permanent and the Promenade could be widened and additional temporary kiosks / concessions and to improve seating introduced for visitors using the new the Promenade and wider public realm. cluster of catering kiosks in this location. Low 1 Promenade improvements level lighting and artwork could provide additional interest and atmosphere. To the east of Clarence Pier, the Promenade should be enhanced with new surfacing, 2 Mozzarella Joes incorporating an embedded pattern and low There is an opportunity to reconfigure and provide level lighting. In order to make room for the a modest extension to the existing restaurant enlarged hover pad (see section 4.2), memorials and decked area. This would take advantage of in this location should be relocated to Spur sea views and provide a year round attraction. Examples of beach front cafe seating Redoubt and to points further east along the Proposals should seek to enhance the external Key opportunities: Southsea Common Promenade as it heads towards the Blue Reef space with decked terraces for outdoor seating. Aquarium. Derelict kiosks along this stretch of The entrance to the building should be highlighted Promenade should be removed but the historic by widening the Promenade in this location and yellow shelter must be retained. using different textures / colours in surface detailing. The long stretch of sea wall between Clarence Pier and the Blue Reef Aquarium would be replaced / rebuilt as part of improving coastal defences in this location (see section 3.2) and there is an opportunity to incorporate ‘feature’ marine influences into the design. As well as the small amphitheatre, seating should be incorporated into the wall on both sides to offer views of the Common and the sea. It may also

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 45 3 Royal Naval War Memorial The Royal Naval War Memorial is an important feature of the Seafront but pedestrian access from the Promenade across the busy Clarence Esplanade is difficult. There is an opportunity to improve access by narrowing the Esplanade and creating a pedestrian crossing between the Promenade and Memorial. Disabled access at the Memorial itself could also be improved. 4 Sculptural decks Opposite the Royal Naval War Memorial, and as part of improving coastal defences (see section

Key opportunities: Southsea Common 3.2), there is an opportunity to introduce large Artist’s impressions of sculptural decks (above) and shoreline amphitheatre / lower Promenade timber or concrete decks that could step down improvements (below) gently from the main Promenade towards the shoreline. The decks would wrap around the seaward elevation of the new sea wall to provide a stepped walkway down to a lower promenade that runs along the base of the wall. The decks would be covered with sea water at high tide, creating an interesting and dynamic space (see also guidance relating to materials on p. 11).

46 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 5 Clarence Esplanade kiosks Promenade as it heads east around the Southsea Castle headland. As part of the improvements to the Promenade and sea wall to the south east of the Royal Naval Shoreline amphitheatre War Memorial, there is a limited opportunity for This area would include ramps and steps which a number of high quality food kiosks / lead down to a new shoreline amphitheatre. This concessions in this location. would be an intimate, informal performance The design of any temporary or permanent Existing frontage of Blue Reef Aquarium space accessed via a new lower shoreline kiosks should make a positive contribution to Promenade on the seaward side of the new sea There is also an opportunity to improve the wall (coastal defence). the public realm in this area and should reflect appearance / increase the use of the open space the prominence and sensitivity of the location: belonging to the Aquarium which lies to the 7 Southsea Common gateways / opposite the Royal Naval War Memorial and south (rear) of the building. The area is clearly routes adjacent to the busy Promenade (see also visible from the Castle ramparts and to general guidance relating to the design of kiosks pedestrians walking the route from the Castle, Serpentine Road / footpath set out in section 3.4). Key opportunities: Southsea Common past bandstand field, to the Aquarium. The existing Serpentine Road / footpath across Improvements should include replacing the 6 Blue Reef Aquarium Southsea Common should be enhanced with existing boundary fence and generally creating a improved paving and the introduction of new There is an opportunity to expand and enhance better relationship between this area and the tree planting at both the northern and southern this attraction in a larger, extended building. Promenade to the south. entrances. Improving the gateway at the Building design – Any extension to the Blue Reef New public space west of the Aquarium southern entrance to Pier Road should be should be single storey. Principal access points incorporated into the wider proposals for a new Extending the Blue Reef Aquarium building and and entrances should be from Clarence public space west of the Blue Reef Aquarium. proposed new sea defences (wall) could provide Esplanade. an opportunity to define a new public space to Clarence Parade to Clarence Pier Extending the building to the north would help the west of the Aquarium (see p. 48). The eastern entrance to the footpath between to frame a new public space in this location and The space could incorporate lighting features, new Clarence Parade and Clarence Pier should be create a more welcoming entrance to the surfacing with creative paving detail, artwork, marked with additional trees and other planting building. Any extension to the south east should banners and possibly an interactive water feature. in order to highlight this important route across be modest in scale and size so as not to detract The area would create a strong focal point for the Common. This will help to signpost people from the western ramparts of Southsea Castle. visitors to the Seafront and would strengthen walking to the Seafront from Osborne Road / the entrance to the pedestrian route along the Western Parade.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 47 Key opportunities: Southsea Common

Artist’s impression of new public space west of Blue Reef Aquarium

Examples of paving detail and banners

48 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Opportunity to revamp Entrance to Common Aquarium building with enhanced with tree improved frontage to embrace planting & pedestrian new public space to the west crossing points and improve the open space / boundary to the rear

New seating and paving details

New sea wall with integrated seating and lower walkway accessible at low tides Key opportunities: Southsea Common

Shoreline amphitheatre

New public space

Extract of Figure 7 showing area around Blue Reef Aquarium

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 49 4.4 Southsea Castle and surrounds Clockwise from right: Castle Approach; Clarence Esplanade; entrance to Rock Gardens; historic Promenade shelter; Promenade adjacent to bandstand field, and aerial photo of Southsea Common area. Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds

50 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Figure 8 - Opportunities at Southsea Castle and surrounds

4 Avenue de Caen gateways and route 5 New Sports Hub 3 D-Day Museum Southsea Common 6 Southsea Skatepark

7 Pyramids Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds

8 Speakers Corner 2 Castle amphitheatre 1 Southsea Castle

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 51 Decorative railings to replace Tree planting as screen between Interactive water jets to replace existing castle railings D-Day Museum & Castle pond in front of castle Path and seating Improvements to improvements to ramparts castle approach

Artist’s impression of Castle area improvements

1 Southsea Castle Southsea castle is a jewel in Portsmouth’s maritime history and deserves a setting that reflects its significance. It is proposed that the pond outside Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds the entrance to the Castle is replaced with interactive water jets set into the surface paving that could be lit in the evening to create atmosphere. This area could provide a flexible space for performances and events, as well as an area for visitors to linger and enjoy the Castle’s surroundings. At night, this space and the Castle could be lit for a ‘Son et Lumieres’ (sound and light show).

Examples of water features and lighting Image used under Creative Commons from Graham Jones. 2008

52 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Example of Tudor style knot garden

Castle Approach The existing memorial benches could be moved / Promenade to rear of Castle relocated or the memorial plaques could be set The long, formal Castle approach creates a dramatic Around the rear of the Castle the Promenade into a memorial stone. Any proposals involving sense of anticipation and this could be should be resurfaced to create a level footpath these benches would be subject to consultation enhanced by ‘ramping down’ the pavement to a and a more dynamic route that will draw people with families. lower level as it nears the Castle, enabling the along the Seafront. Directly behind the Castle building to take on a more ‘imposing stature’. Ramparts new seating should be introduced to take Banners at its northern end could herald the advantage of the unique views from this natural The ramparts that surround the Castle provide approach. promontory. To the rear and east of the Castle, great views across land and sea, and a good there is an opportunity to create a ramped lower The large clock floral feature and shrubbery on vantage point for appreciating the full setting of level path that wraps around the waterfront and Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds the approach could be replaced with smaller the Castle. Rampart footpaths and seating are in allows visitors to enjoy the changing tides. A raised beds set around a central art feature. need of improvement and there is an opportunity new footpath could also be created to the east Contemporary, Tudor style ‘knot planting’ to introduce additional signage to provide more of the Castle linking the front and rear areas. (gardens) could be introduced along the information about the Castle. approach using formal hedges and lower level The eastern ramparts could be enhanced with flowers and perennials. Seating should also be cliff planting to diversify the flora in this location. incorporated along its length, set back in The railings around the Castle and ramparts discreet alcoves amidst the planted gardens. should be replaced with railings that are robust and creative in design.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 53 2 Castle amphitheatre The bandstand itself could be replaced with a The design of proposals must take into account stronger feature, such as a new stage / the way the area is currently used i.e. as a main West of the Castle, the bandstand field is a sculpture, that acts as a focal point for pedestrian route / thoroughfare along the popular venue for events at the Seafront. The performances and creates a strong link between waterfront and as an events space (bandstand bandstand is, however, small in size and the field the sea and land. If a larger performance area at field). Access for maintenance vehicles must also is largely ‘unconnected’ to the sea. As part of bandstand field is pursued in the future, an be retained. works to strengthen coastal defences (see alternative location in the city should be section 3.2), it may be necessary to raise the explored for the existing bandstand structure. level of the Promenade in this location. This may provide an opportunity to create a ‘stepped’ Given that this area would be partially covered amphitheatre that extends into the water. The by sea water at high tide, it may only offer low wall between the bandstand field and the limited opportunities as a performance space. Promenade could be removed allowing the (See also guidance relating to materials on p. entire area to ‘embrace’ the sea. 11.)

Example of waterfront seating / coastal defence improvements Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds

Artist’s impression of Castle amphitheatre Photograph courtesy of Wyre Borough Council

54 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Pedestrian crossing

3 D-Day Museum There is an opportunity to improve the setting of the D-Day museum by ‘opening up’ its entrance in order to better connect it to the junction with Avenue de Caen and provide clearer access to Improved entrance the approach to the Castle. to Castle approach Access could be improved by reducing the road and museum D-Day Museum width in favour of pedestrians and improving crossing points. The frontage of the museum New planting & could also be enhanced with tall banners seating to frame announcing its entrance that are highly visible Castle approach from Clarence Parade. A new cafe terrace should be formed to the south side of the D-Day museum. The relationship between Southsea Castle and the D-Day museum could be improved with tree planting between New cafe Extract of Figure 8 the two, which would partially screen the museum terrace with tree showing D-Day from the Castle and provide a sheltered area for planting Museum and surrounds the cafe terrace. Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds

Artist’s impression of entrance to Castle approach & D-Day Museum

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 55 4 Avenue de Caen gateways and five-a-side football pitch, climbing wall and an route adventure course such as Parkour. Building design – Any new building should be Avenue de Caen is an important route from single storey. Individual structural or decorative Southsea Castle to the entrance to Southsea town elements may extend above this level but should centre at the southern end of Palmerston Road. not visibly increase the bulk or mass of the As part of creating a more attractive route, buildings. The principal entrance / access to the Avenue de Caen could be made one way (north building should be from Avenue de Caen. Key bound), subject to the outcomes of an elevations must address Avenue de Caen and assessment of the impacts of this proposal on Clarence Esplanade. The design of any new the surrounding road network. The road could Avenue de Caen could be used as a location for building should reflect the site’s sensitive be surfaced with sealed gravel. Existing parking markets and car boot sales location within a Registered Park and Garden spaces would remain. and Conservation Area. To encourage the movement of people up the encouraged to walk along the route and Parking and servicing – On street parking is avenue towards the shops and restaurants of discover the many high quality restaurants and available along Avenue de Caen. Servicing of Southsea, banners and bold lighting could be used retail outlets that Southsea town centre has to the development would also be from the at its junction with Clarence Esplanade together offer. avenue. with some innovative signage at key points along 5 New Sports Hub the route. The road could be narrowed at this 6 Southsea Skatepark important junction to slow traffic and improve There is an opportunity to create a ‘sports hub’ to The Skatepark could be improved with a more pedestrian flow. On the southern (Day-Day replace the existing Seafront Manager’s office, transparent boundary treatment to replace the Museum) side of Clarence Esplanade, removing redundant tennis courts and ‘Little Tea House’ existing hedge and fence which currently block the planted clock feature would ‘open out’ the cafe. This would complement the existing tennis views in and out. This could be complemented by area and better connect Avenue de Caen with and beach volley ball courts, bowling greens, Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds the incorporation of decorative artwork. There the Castle approach. splash pool and nearby Southsea Skatepark. The are also opportunities for more events at the city council is already working with the Lawn At Avenue de Caen’s northern junction with Skatepark, to build upon events such as ‘Love Tennis Association to improve the tennis facilities Clarence Parade, the pedestrian route between Your Bike’ and BMX competitions, as well as in this location. A cycle hub could also be the Avenue and Southsea town centre could be improving the general environment inside the located here, providing cycle maintenance, improved. There is an opportunity to introduce park. A footpath should be provided across the storage and hire facilities. public art at the junction in order to highlight Common to link the Skatepark with the new this important gateway to the Seafront. Mix of uses – An attractive new building should Sports Hub to the east. The Avenue itself could be used as a location for provide the focus for the sports hub and this car-boot sales and markets, including expanding could incorporate indoor sports facilities, a the Southsea food festival, and for music and other replacement cafe and office (management) street entertainment. By allowing this area to be facilities. Outdoors there could be space for a used for temporary events, people will be mix of sports and recreation uses including a 56 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Extract of Figure 8 New sports pitch / courts showing proposed new Sports Hub Parkour area and climbing wall Avenue de Caen New & existing – one way traffic tennis courts and retained repositioned near echelon parking tennis pavilion New footpath between Sports hub and Skatepark Splash-pool Beach volleyball New New boundary Sports Skatepark to skatepark Hub

D-Day Museum car park

D-Day Museum Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds

The Sports Hub could include a new building and outdoor activities such as Parkour and a climbing wall

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 57 7 The Pyramids

The Pyramids Centre is a striking waterfront Remove steps and create building and there is a fantastic opportunity to plaza at front entrance light up the building at night to create a strong focus for the Seafront area. Access to the building could be improved by lowering the stepped area to the front (north) and by introducing banners and additional tree planting Pyramids Leisure (including hardy palm species) to create a plaza Centre environment around its entrance. Rock Gardens On the seaward side (rear) of the Pyramids, there is an opportunity to create an area of seating which would be accessed from terraced steps / a ramp leading down from the Pyramids to ground Cafe hub on level. Public art and lighting could also enhance Additional path entrance to Speakers Corner this area. Rock Gardens from site New seating area Should the Pyramids site come forward for Promenade redevelopment, a number of uses may be considered including hotel / conference facilities, Extract Figure 8 showing Pyramids and Speakers Corner museum and/or gallery space or other leisure uses (possibly in conjunction with events at Castle Field). Proposals should include publicly Planting around accessible leisure facilities such as a swimming the front

Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds pool / water play. The site is not considered entrance could appropriate for residential use. include palms

Rear of Pyramids where there is an opportunity for seating, lighting and public art 58 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Outdoor cafe seating could enhance this area

8 Speakers Corner Mix of uses – A variety of uses could be should also enhance the important pedestrian accommodated at Speakers Corner including route linking Burgoyne Road with the Promenade. Key to the successful regeneration of the Seafront small cafes / restaurants and food and drinks Proposals that seek to improve the existing will be providing opportunities for a range of outlets (retail), lifeguard facilities, cycle hire and elevations of Rocksbys, to provide outdoor seating cafes and restaurants from which visitors can enjoy outdoor seating. It is proposed that a restaurant is or for the complete redevelopment of the site to Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds views across the Solent and to introduce other retained on the site of the existing Rocksby’s provide a new restaurant / cafe use in a high facilities / attractions that enhance the visitor cafe. experience. This will extend the tourist season and quality building would be welcomed. Principal bring life to the Seafront during the evenings. Design of buildings – Access points and elevations should face the Promenade and entrances to new buildings should be provided Speakers Corner and should seek to enhance Speakers Corner, including the site of the from both the Promenade and Clarence Esplanade. and enliven the public realm in this location. existing Rocksbys, provides an opportunity for a new ‘cafe hub’ in a cluster of small buildings Given the prominence of Speakers Corner, all All new buildings at Speakers Corner / Rocksbys with attractive outdoor seating, new lifeguard elevations of buildings will be important. Building should be single storey. Individual structural or facilities and showers / toilets (including disabled design should incorporate ‘active frontage’ to decorative elements may extend above this level facilities). enliven the public realm and pedestrian routes but should not visibly increase the bulk or mass surrounding the site. Public spaces should be of the buildings. well overlooked by new development which

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 59 Artist’s impression of Speakers Corner - the design of buildings shown here is for illustrative pursposes only Key opportunities: Southsea Castle and surrounds

New buildings should be made of high quality from Clarence Esplanade and must be carefully arranged amongst new buildings which may materials and should be robust enough to managed so as not to conflict with pedestrian or offer them some protection. It may be necessary withstand the challenging environmental vehicular movement around the area. to raise this space on a timber deck with steps conditions, in particular the winds and saline and/or ramp for access to the Promenade. Landscaping – A new public space enclosed atmosphere. The layout of new buildings should Suitable deck materials would be hardy timber (created) by the cluster of new buildings would allow glimpses through to the sea from South with stainless steel and concrete. provide a flexible area for cafe seating terraces Parade. and cycle racks. Tree planting would soften and West of Rocksbys there is an opportunity to Parking and servicing – On street (metered) enhance the space and provide shelter and create a new footpath linking the Promenade parking is available on Clarence Esplanade and shade but may be difficult to achieve in this with the Rock Gardens to the north. South Parade. Servicing of development at exposed location. Hardy species (such as Sea Speakers Corner (including Rocksbys) should be Buckthorn and Tamarisk) should be used and 60 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 4.5 South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake Clockwise from right: Canoe Lake; the former stores; the Rose Garden; South Parade Pier, Cumberland House Natural History Museum and aerial photo of the South Parade Pier & Canoe Lake area. Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 61 Figure 9 - Opportunities in the South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake area

9 Cumberland House Museum 6 Entrances to Canoe Lake

4 South Parade and Promenade

2 South Parade Kiosks

3 Savoy buildings

8 Model Village

10 Lumps Fort / Rose Garden Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake

11 Promenade south 7 Canoe Lake and surrounds and east of Lumps Fort / Canoe Lake 5 Promenade Cafe 1 South Parade Pier

62 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Photograph courtesy of Blackpool City Council

1 South Parade Pier as wind sculptures. Care must be taken to avoid 4 South Parade & Promenade any potential conflict in the form of noise and This is one of the key landmarks along the Seafront, disturbance to neighbouring occupiers. To the east and west of the Pier, and as part of acting as a ‘marker’ between its busier western works to strengthen coastal defences (see and quieter eastern ends. There is a significant 2 South Parade kiosks section 3.2), the Promenade could be opportunity to revamp the pier and its buildings Kiosks will be encouraged in two clusters along transformed into a more dynamic space. There and to replace the existing amusements with the Promenade at locations to the east and west is an opportunity to reshape the walking route high quality restaurants and an events venue of South Parade Pier. The Promenade would be into a more winding one and these important that attract visitors all year round. This would be widened at these points to allow sufficient room sections of Promenade would also benefit from complemented by improvements to the for the kiosks on this busy route. high quality paving and seating, hardy maritime Promenade and public realm at the entrance to planting and low level lighting. Banners and Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake the pier. The design of kiosks should make a positive sculpture / art interventions would create focal contribution to the public realm and should points and help to ‘break up’ the Promenade. Mix of uses – Proposals to improve the pier reflect the importance of this prominent location. New steps and ramps should be introduced structure and its buildings to provide quality leading down to the beach and to the road, which restaurants / cafes and an events venue would be 3 Savoy buildings will help to improve access to the waterfront. supported. New uses located at the end of the Opportunities for development may exist here Changes in ground level can present a challenge Pier that attract visitors would also be but this site will be considered as part of the but can also be an opportunity to add interest, encouraged. This could include a funfair, with council’s emerging Site Allocations Document for example, wide steps in some locations could spectacular lighting, a restaurant or which forms part of the city’s Local Plan. also act as informal seating. opportunities for temporary art exhibitions such

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 63 New island with Extended plaza area at Canoe Lake relocated bus stops western entrance to Canoe Lake

Possible new beach huts Possible new catering kiosk

New Promenade Widened promenade Cafe with planting, seating and opportunities for kiosks Step and ramp access to beach

South Parade Pier Pedestrian crossing point Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake Widened with ramps and steps up access to to Promenade Promenade sides of Pier interventions such as art / sculpture / Funfair or feature shelters installation such as wind sculptures at end of Pier

Extract of Figure 9 showing South Parade & west entrance to Canoe Lake

64 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Artist’s impression of Promenade and South Parade Tree planting to add vertical structure and greenery to streetfront New Promenade cafe Canoe Lake

Safe crossing point

Dynamic promenade with new surface, seating and grand steps / ramp to beach

Examples of appropriate seating

and planting Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake

Dover Esplanade - courtesy of architects Tonkin Liu (Robbie Polley)

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 65 Artist’s impression of Promenade Cafe. Building elevations to the north and south should allow views in and out

5 Promenade Cafe eating area on the beach side (south) of the cafe Esplanade, forming a new entrance to Canoe to allow diners to take advantage of the sea views. Lake. This space should include cycle stands, new There is an opportunity to create a new cafe tree planting and public art. A safe crossing to The building should be single storey. Individual building opposite the improved ‘plaza’ entrance the Promenade would also help to slow down structural or decorative elements may extend to Canoe Lake following the demolition / removal traffic and encourage a more pedestrian and above but should not visibly increase the bulk or of the existing kiosks in this location. Public toilets cycle-friendly environment. Suitable surface mass of the building. Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake and showers could be included within the materials could include small scale paving / high design of any new building. 6 Entrances to Canoe Lake quality stone. Building design – Principal access points and There is an opportunity to enhance the western In addition to the opportunities at the western entrances should be from Southsea Esplanade. entrance to Canoe Lake in order to make it easier entrance to Canoe Lake, the two entrances from All the elevations of the building will be for people to cross the road to the Promenade / St Helens Parade should be better highlighted / important since it will be viewed from all angles. South Parade Pier. By relocating bus stands slightly enhanced with new signage, planting, The positioning of windows and doors on the to the west and rearranging them around a new information boards and pedestrian crossing north elevation should enliven the Esplanade central island, a pedestrian friendly plaza area points. and create interest along this important route. could be created between Canoe Lake and the There is also an opportunity to create a terrace

66 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 7 Canoe Lake & surrounds architectural ‘language’ in terms of their character, form and materials used. The design of any new Canoe Lake has a unique charm and is well used, development should seek to frame the entrance particularly during the summer months. There through to Cumberland House Museum. are, however, opportunities to enhance this area Landscaping around buildings in this location in order for it to achieve its full potential as a should include planting and seating. Seafront attraction. The existing cafe and associated buildings are in need of improvement Around the lake and offer the best opportunity to provide a There is an opportunity to improve the paving number of new uses that complement the park around the edge of the lake and the introduction during the day and into the evening. of discreet lighting and water features would be Canoe Lake cafe / restaurant encouraged to enhance the lake’s setting, Canoe Lake car park viewed from Model Village particularly in the evening. A timber boardwalk The existing cafe at the north-eastern edge of out onto the lake could be created at its north the lake could be redeveloped to provide a new, eastern end for crabbing / dipping. Clusters of around the park. A separate piece of work is high quality cafe / restaurant in this location. hardy trees planted on the large area of grass to underway to look at the future of the bowling Building design – The new building should the south east of the lake would provide shelter greens and grass tennis courts at Canoe Lake. address the lake and play areas / open spaces to and shade for picnickers and create visual interest. This will include exploring alternative uses that the south and west. A two-storey building may There may also be an opportunity for a might broaden the area’s appeal. be acceptable if it is of a high architectural permanent catering kiosk to the south east of Canoe Lake car park and footpath quality and is sensitively designed. Canoe Lake (close to the Esplanade, between the The hard surface of the existing car park could Former stores western entrance and car park) which should complement / expand on the existing range of be softened by new tree planting. Any spaces The former stores buildings could be re-used food and drink outlets and others proposed in lost could be reprovided by extending the car (which would be the city council’s first preference) this area. park to the east and by improving the layout of or redeveloped to provide an additional cafe. The parking. A new footpath along the north and Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake site could also provide a community building, Sports and play west of the car park is proposed in order to such as a venue that could be hired for children’s The park offers a range of sports and play improve pedestrian access to the park and play parties. If the former stores are to be replaced, activities. The existing adventure and water play area around Canoe Lake, and to Lumps Fort and new development should be single storey. areas could be enhanced with a mix of natural the Rose Garden. Individual structural or decorative elements may and traditional play features by extending the extend higher but should not visibly increase the play area to the south west. A seaside theme or bulk or mass of new buildings. If the existing café character would be encouraged. There is also an and former stores are developed independently, opportunity to add to the existing gym it will be important that they share a common equipment to create an ‘outdoor gym trail’

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 67 Extract of Figure 9 showing Canoe Lake & surrounds

Cumberland House Museum New cafe and – improved butterfly house seating terrace and access to garden

Possible boardwalk onto lake Community garden

Bowling greens

Entrance to Model Village

Canoe Lake 8 The Model Village

New cafe / Access and signposting to Southsea Model Village Play Area Opportunities restaurant could be greatly improved. The proposed new for new gym and terrace east-west footpath running along the southern trail through New footpath to north park edge of Lumps Fort will provide a clear route to Tree planting clusters in and west of car park the village. Better signage around Canoe Lake green space Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake should point visitors to the village entrance, Opportunities for which is somewhat hidden behind the adjacent new play equipment play area. Low level lighting of the viewpoint could also highlight this attraction. The boundary of the Model Village could also be improved by replacing the unsightly railings that currently surround it. An alternative community or leisure Improved boundary use for the site may be considered, which must around Model Village be in keeping with this sensitive location.

68 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 9 Cumberland House Museum Cumberland House Natural History Museum is an important asset which should be preserved and enhanced. The walled garden is a particularly important feature, providing visitors with somewhere to enjoy peace and tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of Canoe Lake. The garden is currently under-used and could benefit from a better relationship with the museum building. Events such as outdoor theatre or the creation of a sensory garden may enourage more use of this area. The butterfly Cumberland House Garden house would benefit from upgrading and this work should also aim to create a better relationship with the garden. interpret the historic context of the location. edge, and intimate seating alcoves tucked New tree planting would be encouraged to within the fortifications. There may be an opportunity to consider a provide shelter and ‘vertical form’ but planting modest cafe as a refurbishment / extension of The existing Fort building to the north of the should not block views through to the Seafront the museum and / or to utilise the garden as an Garden, which is currently used for storage, or obscure the entrance to Lumps Fort. area for outdoor cafe seating. To the east of the could be re-used as a venue for special events / museum, on land that was under-utilised, New footpaths running east to west along the community hire and/or a cafe / tea rooms. The planning permission has been granted for a southern edge of Lumps Fort, and better Garden itself could offer an intimate setting for a community garden for the cultivation of fruit, signage, will provide clear routes to Canoe Lake limited programme of acoustic performances vegetables and other plants, and for a small and Southsea Model Village, and to the Rose (such as a string quartet), but the the overall Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake structure to provide storage / a shop to sell Garden and footpaths east of the Fort (that link peaceful ambience and existing layout of the produce grown on the site. the Promenade with St Helens Parade to the Garden should remain intact. The linked north). Japanese Garden could be improved with new 10 Lumps Fort / Rose Garden planting and materials to strengthen its character. Rose Garden Lumps Fort The Rose Garden is a hidden gem, providing a The entrance to Lumps Fort from Southsea welcome retreat for visitors and a shelter from Esplanade could be improved. There is an the sea winds. It has attractive rose beds and a opportunity to use public art as a focal piece at pergola structure with seating all around its this southern entrance, which should reflect /

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 69 Beach huts at Lumps Fort / east of Pier As part of enhancing the entrance to Lumps Fort / the Rose Garden, the existing ‘tired’ beach huts either side of the footpath should be replaced, and arranged along the new footpath to the south of Lumps Fort. There may also be an opportunity to provide new huts on the beach to the east of South Parade Pier and the proposed Promenade Cafe. Existing view of Lumps Fort entrance

New steps to Lumps Fort viewpoints and footbridge link across top Public artwork to herald enhanced Entrance to entrance Rose Garden Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake

Remove obsolete fencing and improve boundary around Model Village and Tree planting and new pathways Lumps Fort with attractive new beach huts Artist’s impression of Lumps Fort entrance

70 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Existing views of Rose Garden

New community venue / cafe / tea rooms to make use of derelict building Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake

Small (acoustic) concerts / perfomances could take place in the Rose Garden

Artist’s impression of Rose Garden (same viewpoint as above photo)

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 71 11 Promenade south and east of Lumps Fort Pedestrian access to the Promenade from the south and east of Canoe Lake / Lumps Fort could be improved. New crossings are proposed, with road narrowing at key points using planting beds. These could create natural focus points along the Promenade at which to provide public artwork, heralding arrival at the sea and the gateway to Canoe Lake and its surrounds. Coastal defence work would also present an opportunity to create a far more dynamic Seafront Existing Promenade, Esplanade & sea wall experience on the Promenade east of Lumps Fort, where the sea wall begins. The shape of the wall between the road and the Promenade could be varied using a curved design that incorporates seating ‘nooks’, low level lighting and planting in beds. This would act as a buffer between the sea and the road. Access to the beach would be via large steps / ramps in a curved form to complement the Promenade,

Key opportunities: South Parade Pier and Canoe Lake with planting beds integrated on each side.

Artists impression of Promenade improvements

72 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 4.6 Eastney Beach Clockwise from right: Coffee Cup kiosk; public toilets at Eastney; entrance to Langstone Harbour; Fort Cumberland, Eastney beach and aerial photo of Eastney Beach area. Key opportunities: Eastney Beach

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 73 Figure 10 - Opportunities at Eastney Beach

7 Ferry Road

Southsea Marina

5 Eastney Swimming Pool Key opportunities: Eastney Beach Fort Cumberland

2 Royal Marines Museum Local Wildlife Site 1 St Georges Road gateway New route around Caravan Park Fort Cumberland - Local Langstone Harbour Eastney Wildlife Site 6 Fort Cumberland Coastal Path Barracks and surrounds

Opportunity for 3 Eco Cafe / Watersports covered shelter with seating on Hub and surrounds 4 Eastney beach Golf course Promenade huts and boardwalks

74 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Suggested character of buildings, beach huts Courtesy of architects Tonkin Liu (Mike Tonkin) and boardwalks.

Eastney Beach character area along the Esplanade. The new roundabout could carefully designed to respect the surrounding incorporate low level planting and public art historic environment and protect adjacent Key opportunities: Eastney Beach Eastney Beach is quieter and less developed than which preserve the sea views from St George’s residential uses to the west of the Museum. the other five character areas that make up the Road. Together with additional build outs and The entrance to the Royal Marines Museum could Seafront, and provides an opportunity for visitors landscaping outside the public toilets on the be made more prominent by introducing signage, to ‘escape’. New development and public realm north east corner of the junction, this would planting and / or artwork. These improvements improvements in this area must not detract from provide a more pedestrian friendly crossing point should seek to frame the entrance and better the ‘informal’ and tranquil atmosphere that visitors to the Promenade. The cycle path in this location signpost visitors into the attraction from the so highly value. Other than the opportunities would need to be reconfigured. identified in the paragraphs below, additional Esplanade / Promenade. Widening the Promenade proposals for kiosks / concessions in this area 2 Royal Marines Museum to the south of the entrance would encourage would not be supported. movement between the Museum and the sea In the future, the release of Ministry of Defence (this would involve relocating the exiting bus 1 St Georges Road gateway (MoD) land at the Dockyard may create an stop in this location slightly to the east or west). opportunity to relocate the Royal Marines The junction at St George’s Road and the Museum to this location. In this instance, there Esplanade is a key gateway to the eastern end is an opportunity to re-use this impressive Grade of the Seafront. This junction could be changed II listed building as a hotel with associated to a roundabout to promote traffic calming conference / events facilities. Proposals must be

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 75 3 Eco Cafe / Watersports Hub and surrounds At the eastern end of the Promenade (currently the site of public toilets south of Eastney Swimming Pool), there is an opportunity for a building of innovative design to provide a new cafe / restaurant and watersports hub. The site sits in a prominent location at the eastern end of the Esplanade and forms a natural focus point for the area. The topography of the site means that there is an opportunity to take advantage of the higher ground to its rear (north) where a roof / cafe terrace would afford magnificent views across the Solent Key opportunities: Eastney Beach This part of the Seafront is popular with those wanting to wind surf and enjoy other water sports and this is something that the city council would like to develop further by supporting a facility for windsurfers, kayakers and canoeing enthusiasts Photograph courtesy of Chris Brown, 2012 etc. The site also also provides a gateway to the intended that the watersports hub be used to Due to its proximity to the local wildlife site, the more remote section of Eastney Beach beyond. launch jet skis. design of the building should be ‘ecological’ in its Mix of uses – In addition to a high quality cafe, Building design – Principal access points / approach. One design option could be to partially the building could accommodate a meeting space entrances to the building should be from ‘tuck’ the building into the land, with a grassed for local clubs and groups which could also be Henderson Road / the Esplanade. The building area / planting wrapping over the top of it (see used for training / teaching. A small retail outlet should be single storey with a roof / cafe terrace, image above). Key elevations must address the and a workshop for carrying out emergency including seating. Individual two-storey elements Esplanade and Promenade to the west and should repairs could also be considered. Storage space may be appropriate in order to provide shelter for provide a welcoming entrance for visitors. for watersports equipment should be provided the terrace area. The terrace could also extend Nature conservation - The location of the Eco and this could be incorporated into the building at onto the green space to the south and east of the Cafe / Watersports hub is close to an important ground level, allowing easy access from the beach swimming pool, which could be used for winter roost site for Dunlin and Ringed Plover, / seaward side, along with outdoor showers, a picnicking and play. The existing concrete structure both of which are internationally protected bird changing room and public toilets. Due to the in this location, associated with World War II species. To ensure that the construction of the proximity of residential development, it is not defences, should be retained facility does not impact on the birds’ ability to use

76 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 the nearby roost site, construction will need to People using the new beach huts could also take place outside of the November - February cause disturbance to birds and reduce the period. effectiveness of this location as a roost site. A strategy for avoiding / mitigating against this Parking and servicing – Servicing of the Hub impact must form part of any planning would be via the Esplanade. Access should be application. Potential avoidance / mitigation provided for cars and trailers to ‘pull in and drop measures could include (but may not be limited off’ equipment before parking. On street to): (metered) parking is available along the Esplanade. • prohibiting dogs not on a lead on this part of Eastney beach during the winter (this is Access to the Beach – Access to the beach from already the case during the summer); the site of the new cafe could be improved by removing fencing to the east and introducing • providing information to new beach hut wide steps / a ramp leading down from the new tenants about the biodoversity of Eastney picnic / play area directly onto the beach. Similarly, Beach and how they can help to preserve at the Promenade / Esplanade entrance to the this special area, and/or Key opportunities: Eastney Beach cafe, wide steps / a ramp leading down to the • requiring new beach hut tenants to sign up beach should also be introduced to improve to a ‘code of conduct’ setting out access. expectations of the way in which they 4 Eastney beach huts and should use the area and respect its particular boardwalks sensitivities. The proposed strategy should be discussed at New beach huts could be provided in ‘curved the earliest opportunity with the city council’s clusters’ with timber boardwalks to the south. ecologist and Natural England. Care must be taken to maintain views through the beach huts to the sea and access (via ramps Informal sports - To complement the new Eco / steps) from the Promenade down onto the Cafe / Watersports Hub, there may also be an beach. opportunity to encourage informal sports, such as volleyball, on the grassed area of beach to As with the Eco cafe / Watersports Hub, the the west of the existing beach huts. location of the beach huts is close to the important winter roost site for wading birds and therefore construction of the huts will need to take place outside of the November - February period.

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 77 Suggested character of Eco Cafe / Watersports Hub and surrounds Key opportunities: Eastney Beach

78 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 Extracts of Figure 10 showing Eco Cafe and surrounds

Cockleshell Community Crossing point with pedestrian priority Centre

Melville Road Road narrowing to allow enlarged frontage with ramp and wider steps to pool building. Boundary fencing removed

Eastney Swimming Caravan Park Road Pool facilities

New beach huts in Key opportunities: Eastney Beach curved formation with

timber boardwalks Henderson

Royal Marines Museum Grass picnic and play Road area with new tree planting and fences removed Gardens Henderson Driftwood New Eco Cafe / Watersports Hub building with adjoining New Eco Cafe / Ramp and picnic area, incorporating toilets Watersports Hub steps down and green roof / roof terrace Esplanade to beach Shingle beach

The layout of beach huts shown here is for illustrative purposes only Mean High Tide

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 79 Green space south and east of swimming pool could be used for picnicking and play

5 Eastney Swimming Pool even surfaces. Materials used should remain Dartford Warblers are known to use this area, ‘informal’, for example gravel or shingle. attracted by the heathland and gorse which Pedestrian access into the swimming pool could grows here. This is a rare and internationally Robust timber seating should be introduced at be improved by narrowing the width of Henderson protected bird species. As a result, before any key locations and the provision of waste bins Road to create a wider entrance, and providing improvement works take place, ecological advice will be strongly encouraged to deter littering in wider steps and ramped access down to the should be sought to ensure that the area’s Key opportunities: Eastney Beach this sensitive location. building. The boundary of the swimming pool suitability for this species would not be reduced. should be improved to enable a footpath link There is also an opportunity to create a new through the swimming pool site to the new Eco route around Fort Cumberland to enable 7 Ferry Road Café and enhanced picnic / play area and beach. walkers to access this part of the coast at high While it is important that it retains its informal tide. Land for the Langstone Harbour Coastal character, there is an opportunity to improve the 6 Fort Cumberland and surrounds Path will be allocated as part of the city’s Site general environment at Ferry Road (between Other subtle improvements could be made to the Allocations Document (which forms part of the Southsea Marina and the Hayling Ferry). This more remote section of Eastney Beach in order to Local Plan). could include improving the appearance of the improve access to, and ease of movement around, The footpath between Fraser Range and houseboat area, ‘formalising’ the slipway in Fort Cumberland (a scheduled ancient Southsea Holiday Park should also be improved to terms of access and signage and establishing a monument). Existing footpaths, car parks and provide a safe and accessible route to the beach permanent / expanded food and drink kiosk. boundary treatments in this location should be from the car park and open space associated Interpretation boards could also highlight local enhanced to create a more attractive environment, with Fort Cumberland. Again, materials such as wildlife and the remains of the Phoenix caisson / while retaining the area’s informal character. gravel or shingle would be appropriate, breakwater, originally constructed during World Robust timber posts or boulders could be alongside new timber signage. The entrance to War II as part of the artificial Mulberry Harbours. introduced to delineate car park boundaries and Fort Cumberland could be enhanced with better . entrances and better signage / information should signage / information and fencing. Views of the direct visitors around this area and to other parts harbour and marina at the end of the point of the Seafront. The surfacing of car parks and should be preserved and additional ‘informal’ footpaths should be improved to create more seating would be encouraged.

80 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 5.0 Planning policies

National planning policy Historic townscape and cultural heritage Affordable housing Proposals must consider the requirements of the New development must protect and enhance Policy PCS19 also applies and this policy states National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)13 the historic and cultural townscape of the that the council will seek to secure the provision Seafront area. Policy PCS23 requires that of affordable housing on all sites providing a net which: encourages sustainable development that Planning policies contributes to building a strong, responsive and development relates well to conservation areas, increase of 8 or more dwellings. listed buildings, locally listed buildings and competitive economy; supports vibrant and healthy The city council’s first preference is for affordable scheduled ancient monuments at the Seafront. communities, and contributes to protecting and housing to be provided on site and pepper potted enhancing the natural, built and historic Proposals should also have regard to Policy throughout the site. Further guidance on this environment. PCS13 relating to protected trees and the policy can be found in the adopted Housing requirements of The Planning (Listed Buildings Standards SPD16. Local planning policy and Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Sustainability, biodiversity and green The local planning policy context is provided by Open Space infrastructure The Portsmouth Plan2, the city’s Core Strategy, A significant proportion of the Seafront area is All proposals should respond positively to issues which was adopted by the council on 24th protected as ‘open space’ by Policy PCS13. of sustainable development, for example by January 2012. This SPD provides further incorporating green or ‘living’ surfaces in new detailed guidance about how Policy PCS9 (The Transport buildings (such as green roofs), Combined Heat Seafront) of the Portsmouth Plan will be Traffic generation and parking (see Policy PCS17) and Power (CHP) systems, solar hot water systems implemented. are often the most critical aspects in determining and/or photovoltaic cells. Water efficiency Other policies that are relevant to proposals for the acceptability of proposals for new development. measures should also be incorporated into all the Seafront area are set out in this section. PCS17 requires that all new development should proposals. A variety of other methods for demonstrate how it can reduce the need to Design quality enhancing urban biodiversity should also be travel by car and encourage more sustainable considered such as the use of native species in All new development should be of the highest methods of transport. areas of amenity planting. possible quality, both of itself and in relation to Parking provision adjoining buildings and spaces. The design of Policy PCS15 of The Portsmouth Plan requires any new development should respect local Parking standards for non-residential uses and that all new residential development meets context, detailing and layout, and should relate cycles are set out in ‘saved’ Appendix 9 of the specific levels of the Code for Sustainable well to its surrounding environment (see Policies City Local Plan14 and those for residential uses in Homes while commercial development must PCS23, PCS24 of the Portsmouth Plan and city the council’s Residential Parking Standards meet a BREEAM ‘excellent’ standard. Further council’s Tall Buildings SPD12). SPD15. guidance is set out in the council’s Sustainable

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 81 Design and Construction SPD17. The council also need to be considered when further information Other encourages proposals for new housing to be is available from Southern Water. The city council has an ongoing highway assessed against CABE’s Building for Life standards. Tidal flood risk management contract with Ensign Highways Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA) Ltd. that passes responsibility for the Planning policies It is important that new development at the maintenance of the city’s highway network to The city council has assessed the proposals in Seafront is safe from flooding over its lifetime. Ensign. The council must make allowance for this plan, in collaboration with Natural England, The adopted Portsea Island Coastal Defence any potential increase in highway maintenance to make sure that they will not have a Strategy Study proposes works to sea defences liabilities that works in the Seafront area may detrimental impact on nearby sites that have throughout the Seafront area. All development generate. Developer contributions will be sought been designated at the European level for their proposals at the Seafront must have regard to for any increased highway maintenance liabilities nature conservation importance, such as Policy PCS12 (Flood Risk) of the Portsmouth Plan. generated by such works. Langstone and Portsmouth Harbours. This Sewerage Infrastructure process is known as a Habitats Regulations Assessment (HRA)4. Development and redevelopment at the Seafront will only be permitted if the necessary sewerage In addition to this, a number of the proposals capacity is available, or is provided in time to set out in sections 4.1 to 4.6 will require an serve it (see Policy PCS12 of the Portsmouth Plan). ecological assessment. As the detail of their development emerges, applicants should seek Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) early advice from the city council’s ecologist and CIL will be collected by the council in respect of Natural England. new development at the Seafront. This money Waste water pumping station will be used to fund new infrastructure throughout the city. The CIL charging schedule18 Policy PCS16 and Appendix 2 of the Portsmouth can be found at www.portsmouth.gov.uk/ Plan identifies an area of search for a new living/20443.htm wastewater pumping station and out-fall. The area of search overlaps with a large proportion Agreements made under section 106 of the of the area covered by this masterplan. The Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (S106) will pumping station and outfall is identified as be used to secure affordable housing and local critical infrastructure, and would provide infrastructure requirements linked to individual additional pumping capacity in Portsmouth to development sites (such as connecting to increase the level of flood protection. Land services / utilities). requirements to deliver this infrastructure would

82 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 6.0 Conclusion and implementation

This masterplan demonstrates that the council is planned Coastal Defence Programme. Some Not all the opportunities will be realised immediately. committed to enhancing and improving the proposals involving improvements to transport The masterplan has a vision of 15 years and it is Seafront. and highways may be incorporated into the anticipated that the projects identified in this city’s Local Transport Plan. The city council has plan will be delivered as and when funding The document provides a foundation for already secured Local Sustainable Transport opportunities allow. investment and change by identifying a vision Funding (LSTF) which will be used to deliver for the area. It will provide landowners and Table 1 sets outs the key development / public wayfinding signs (including totems), improved developers with guidance about what would be realm opportunities and lead implementation cycle parking at the Hovercraft terminal, the appropriate at the Seafront and how proposals partners, together with a possible timescale new section of Shiprights Way cycle route and will be assessed. identifying either short (up to 5 years), medium the extension of the Millennium Walk to (5 to 10 years) or long (10 years plus) term The city council has a major role to play in Southsea Castle, including interpretation panels. prospects for delivery. delivering public realm improvements at the

Other proposals contained in the masterplan Conclusion and implementation Seafront as much of the land in the area is could attract grants from Lottery funding bodies within its ownership. The council cannot, such as Heritage and Sports. Funding may also however, deliver all the proposals outlined in this come from the Community Infrastructure Levy plan on its own and will work with other (CIL). There may also be sponsorship stakeholders across the private and public opportunities: consultation on the plan sectors to realise the vision for the area. Close suggested a possible ‘Walk of Fame’ collaboration and partnership working with commemorating the city’s famous residents investors and landowners will also be required. which could be sponsored in the same way as The council will be dependent on external the Swanage Pier Trust runs its ‘Sponsor a Plank’ funding to deliver the changes set out in this scheme to raise funds for pier renovation and plan. It is anticipated that some of the works to maintenance. the Promenade will be incorporated into the

Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 83 Opportunity site Lead implementation partner Timescale The ARTches (Point Battery) Occupiers of arch spaces / City Council Short term Clarence Pier complex Private landowners, leaseholders, City Council Medium-long term Mozzarella Joes Private landowner Short-medium term Blue Reef Aquarium Private landowner Medium term Castle Amphitheatre City Council Medium-long term New Sports Hub Private operator / City Council Short-medium term Skatepark Operator / City Council Short-medium term Speakers Corner Private operator / City Council Medium-long term South Parade Pier Private landowner Medium-long term South Parade – Promenade Cafe City Council Short-medium term Canoe Lake area (including Cumberland House) Private operator / City Council Short-medium term Rose Garden City Council Medium-long term Eco Cafe / Watersports Hub Private operator / City Council Short-medium term

Conclusion and implementation Eastney Swimming Pool City Council Short-medium term

Public realm improvements (all Portsmouth City Council) Timescale Old Portsmouth Artwork and signage Short-Medium term Promenade, sea defences, kiosks, sculptural decks, shoreline Southsea Common Medium-long term amphitheatre Castle approach and surrounding ramparts, Castle amphitheatre Southsea Castle Medium-long term / bandstand field D-Day Museum Entrance, road works, rear cafe and tree planting Medium-long term Avenue de Caen Road works, lighting, planting Medium-long term Pyramids Centre Areas in front and to the rear of building Short-medium term Road and promenade including seating, planting, ramps, steps, South Parade Medium-long term crossings, artwork and relocation of bus stops Canoe Lake Park Play, sports and planting improvements Short-medium term Lumps Fort / Rose Garden / Model Village Improving entrance and boundary Medium-long term Signage / wayfinding / interpretation Short-medium term Other public realm Car parks, footpaths and boundary treatments Medium-long term

84 Seafront masterplan • Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - April 2013 7.0 References

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