Directorate of Economy and Environment Director Stuart Love Ryde, St John’s Conservation Area Conservation Area Appraisal Adopted April 2011 [Insert images here] Conservation and Design Planning Services 01983 823552
[email protected] Contents Conservation Area boundary map Introduction 1 RYDE, ST JOHN’S CONSERVATION AREA Location, context and setting 1 Historic development of Ryde, St John’s 2 Archaeological potential 3 SPATIAL ANALYSIS Character areas 3 Key views and vistas 3 Character area and key views map 5 Aerial photograph 6 CHARACTER ANALYSIS 1. Appley and St John’s 7 2. The Church of St John the Baptist 13 3. St John’s Park 17 CONDITION ANALYSIS Problems, pressures and the capacity for change 22 Potential for enhancements 22 General guidance 24 Bibliography and references 27 Appendix A– Boundary description 28 Ryde, St John’s Conservation Area Appraisal 1 1 Introduction east of Ryde. Ryde Conservation Area (to which it is, in part, attached) was first 1.1 The Isle of Wight Council recognises designated in December 1969. that a quality built environment is an essential element in creating distinctive, enjoyable and 2.2 This appraisal has been produced successful places in which to live and work. using information contained within Historic Our EcoIsland Sustainable Community Environment Records (HER), the Historic Strategy and Island Plan Core Strategy Landscape Characterisation (HLC), the recognise that our historic environment assets Historic Environment Action Plan (HEAP), and attract investment and tourism, can provide a the Isle of Wight Records Office. Information focus for successful regeneration and are has also been obtained from the Isle of Wight highly valued by local communities.