THE SEAFRONT, SOUTHSEA Conservation Area No 10
Guidelines for Conservation
John Slater BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI Head of Planning Services You can get all Portsmouth City Council information in translation, large print, Braille or tape. Please ask at the desk for details.
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THE SEAFRONT, SOUTHSEA Conservation Area No 10
Guidelines for Conservation
John Slater BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI Head of Planning Services
March 2003 updated October 2006
THE SEAFRONT, SOUTHSEA CONSERVATION AREA NO 10
GUIDELINES FOR CONSERVATION
CONTENTS
1. Introduction page 1
2. History page 5
3. Character/Appraisal page 8
4. Guidelines page 20
5. Appendix 1 Further Information page 34
6. Appendix 2 Finance & Grant Aid page 35
7. Appendix 3.1 Listed Buildings page 36
8. Appendix 3.2 English Heritage Register
of Parks & Gardens page 38
9. Appendix 3.3 Local List page 38
10. Appendix 3.4 Article 4(2) Directions page 38
11. Appendix 4 Local Plan 2001-11 page 39
12. Appendix 5 Public Consultation page 40
13. Appendix 6 Summary of Existing Powers page 42 © Crown copyright PCC licence No. LA-100019671 INTRODUCTION
Conservation areas are ’areas of special front: - Clarence Parade (formerly con- architectural or historic interest the char- servation area 14) and South Parade- acter or appearance of which it is desira- west of Burgoyne Road (formerly con- ble to preserve or enhance’. Local au- servation area 13. Conservation area 10 thorities have had the power to desig- includes Nos 2–10 Lennox Road South nate conservation areas since 1967 and and Queensgate, 1-5 Osborne Road. they have a duty to make an assess- ment of the special interest and appear- Other properties fronting the Seafront ance of all conservation areas within are in the following conservation areas: - their district. Southsea Terrace - No. 12, the Queen’s Hotel - Homeheights area - No. 2, South This publication is one of a series cover- Parade (Burgoyne Road - Clarendon ing conservation areas in Portsmouth Road), St Helen’s Parade (Clarendon and providing guidance on each area. It Road - Granada Road) - No. 19, St is intended to provide supplementary Helen’s Parade east of Granada Road planning guidance to the Portsmouth and Eastern Parade No. 29. City Local Plan 2001-11. The Seafront Management Plan that Conservation area designation results in was approved in 1999 covers the whole some control over demolition, control of Seafront area including the Beach over trees, and a requirement to adver- from Point to the Hayling Ferry, together tise applications. English Heritage stress with Governors Green, Eastney Bar- the need for the development plan to in- racks, Fort Cumberland and adjoining clude firm conservation area policies areas. The boundary of this area is con- and the need to assess the special inter- sequently markedly different from that of est, character and appearance of all the conservation area. conservation areas in their districts. English Heritage included Southsea The essence of planning in conservation Common in their National Register of areas in an emphasis on the character Parks and Gardens of Special Historic and appearance of the area as a whole Interest on 21 June 2002 and the key note is a skilful mixture of preservation, improvement of the sur- This guidance document was approved roundings and sympathetic new devel- by the Executive Member for Planning, opment. Regeneration & Economic Development on 21 March 2003. The Seafront Conservation Area is the largest in the city comprising 100ha in- cluding the Southsea Common and Sea- front area between Pier Road, and St George’s Road, Eastney. It was desig- nated on 4 November 1971 and initially included only the Seafront area, and not the buildings fronting the Seafront. The boundary was extended on 2 February 1977 to include Western Parade. Further changes on 21 September 1977 included buildings facing onto the Sea-
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3 4 HISTORY
Historically the Seafront area was open land and it remained open partly because of need for the need to protect the ‘field of fire’ from the Old Portsmouth fortifications. There were only a few buildings before the 19th century and roads or lanes ran down towards but not along the Seafront.
In the early 19th century the seafront Seafront shelter, Clarence Esplanade remained open land with only a few scattered buildings such as the Castle, The streetlights and several shelters other fortifications, navigation marks, have now been listed as being of and the Cricketers pub. Some of the architectural or historic interest. Seafront was part of the Great Morass, Tree planting took place gradually with which was an extensive area of marshy ground, and there was also a smaller Little Morass next to the fortifications. The Common was levelled in 1831–43 and Clarence Esplanade was constructed in 1848. East of South Parade Pier the Canoe Lake was created in 1886 on part of the morass.
The Seafront area included a number of defensive structures. The most notable being Southsea Castle, which is a stone structure, built by Henry VIII and extended by long flanking batteries in the nineteenth century. Large parts also survive of Lumps Fort which dates from the mid-19th century.
Southsea has long been connected with sea bathing and bathing machines were Street lights, paving and railings first noted circa 1770 near Kings Rooms. near South Parade Pier Both of the Southsea piers are in this conservation area: Clarence Pier and South Parade Pier. South Parade was Holm Oaks being planted in the Western the first pier at Southsea but has been Parade area by 1870. Following the rebuilt subsequently, most recently lease of the Common by the Council in following a fire in the 1970’s. 1884 further improvements and changes took place including planting fronting Tall street-lighting columns were Southsea Terrace by 1898. Elms on provided along the length of the seafront footpaths in the central part of the in the early twentieth century and a Common were planted later with the number of ornamental seafront shelters avenue nearest Clarence Parade were also provided. planted by 1898/1910 and the southern 5 most avenue by 1910/33. In recent years Dutch Elm Disease has affected many trees and varying replacement strategies have been adopted.
Many new facilities and amenities were developed by the Corporation between the wars. These include the area of tennis courts, bowling greens with a 1930s pavilion and shelters. Other facilities from the inter war period included a children’s paddling pool, a miniature railway, a bandstand and flowerbeds. The Rock Gardens were constructed in the late 1920s. Lumps Fort was bought by the Council in 1932 to prevent redevelopment as a funfair.
Chesapeake Monument The seafront is the home for several monuments and memorials, some in situ by 1870. The most impressive is the The terraces and properties behind the Royal Naval War Memorial designed by Seafront date mainly from 1870–1900 Sir Robert Lorimer which was erected but there has been piecemeal after World War 1 in 1920-4 and redevelopment at various times. A extended in 1955. number of properties were redeveloped for flats in inter war years and there Southsea Castle area remained in were a number of major new military use until c1960, when it was developments in the 1960s and 1970s bought by the City Council. The Henry notably Rose Tower and St Martins VIII Castle was restored and converted House. to a museum. Later parts of the Castle complex facing Clarence Esplanade were demolished.
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Rock Gardens & Southsea Castle Southsea & Gardens Rock
The Recreation Area, Ladies Mile, Ladies Area, Recreation The
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CHARACTER/APPRAISAL
Introduction Views across and of the seafront also vary according to the seasons. Winter Conservation Area 10 was designated to gives more open views when many trees give statutory protection to the Seafront are not in leaf. It also gives more area. Originally it included only the windswept conditions and parts of the Seafront area and buildings on the seafront are closed to traffic during Seafront such as Southsea Castle. storms. Overall it is quieter with less Subsequently boundaries have been traffic and fewer visitors. changed to include some of the buildings - mainly terraces facing the At the opposite extreme are Bank Seafront. It is an area of particular Holidays, Southsea Show weekend and importance both to residents and visitors the various special events when the as it includes both piers and many Common is often crowded with tents, attractions for both visitors and cars and people. The Common takes on residents. a more colourful aspect in summer with planting beds, flowering shrubs and The most notable and distinctive feature trees. of this conservation area is that it is almost entirely open space. Much of this As many roads and some buildings are space is very open but there are several lit or floodlit it also features in night-time distinct areas within the seafront area views from seaward. and from Clarence including several sheltered areas with a Esplanade. The buildings mainly form more enclosed character. the backdrop to the Seafront.
The open aspect of the seafront means that it affords views out to sea to residents and visitors including views towards Haslar, Gilkicker, the Isle of Wight, and out to sea towards the sea forts & Nab tower. The Common also gives views towards Old Portsmouth with the masts of HMS Warrior in the background. It also gives an open eastward view from the Old Portsmouth fortifications. It forms the open foreground of views of the city from Open western part of the Common ferries and other craft. The open nature of this area with the An important element of views is retention of an extensive open space shipping both entering the Harbour and between sea and buildings is relatively passing Spithead and this is in itself an unusual in seaside resorts. It is perhaps attraction to visitors. This activity is more common for development to varied but is 24 hour and all year round. continue right up to the seafront as at These include cross channel and Isle of Brighton & Hove or Blackpool. Wight ferries, and naval ships entering Portsmouth Harbour, together with more General features of much of the seafront distant views of cruise liners, tankers esplanade are both the ‘grecian fret’ and yacht races. paving and the tall Edwardian seafront
8 lights both of which extend from Eastney Parade / Southsea Terraces in front of to Clarence Pier (except for around the the buildings, whilst the Elms line paths Castle). across the Common. There are a number of structures including Charles It is simplest to look at the Seafront and McCheane Memorial Fountain, the the buildings behind it separately. Both Meteorological Station, and a large brick can be further subdivided into smaller sub station. sections of similar character. At the south western corner of the 1 The Seafront Common is the post war Clarence Pier complex, which replaced the victorian The Seafront could be divided into four Esplanade Hotel and Pavilion buildings quite distinct areas. after bomb damage. This includes two modern blocks at right angles; one with a) Southsea Common– western part a tower closes views along the This section of the Common between Esplanade and Pier Road. The space in Clarence Pier and the Blue Lagoon front is used for a bus terminus. A Aquarium is almost entirely open and is funfair occupies a substantial part of the used for sport such as football, or cricket pier area and recent redevelopment on and for special events such as Southsea part of the funfair site includes a hotel Show. The main western part of the and a public house. The hovercraft Common is dominated by the Royal terminal adjoins Clarence Pier to the Naval War Memorial. south-east. The landscaped Victory car park occupies the area of the Common immediately adjoining the Pier.
Clarence Pier
The seafront road & promenade Clarence Esplanade has tall Edwardian Royal Naval War Memorial lamp columns, several monuments & The section of the Common between memorials, and has the ‘Grecian fret’ Duisburg Way, Southsea Terrace and paving laid some years ago. There are a Western Parade has several avenues of few buildings usually single storey such trees - Holm Oaks, and surviving Elms. as Southsea Rowing Club and a modern The Holm Oaks are around the cafe. There has been a reduction in the perimeter of this area adjoining Western
9 number of buildings and other avenues of Elm trees. Many of the structures in recent years. trees are now replacements following Dutch Elm Disease. Some Elms have On the northern edge of this section is survived especially in the southern a parks depot and there is a paved avenue of Ladies Mile and also fronting tarmac car park opposite the Queens Hotel.
At the east end of this section of Common. is a pavilion building in poor condition. A line of Holm Oak trees flanked by the fences of the recreation area separates this part of the Common from the area to the east. b) Southsea Common – central part i) Southsea Recreation Area Elms, Ladies Mile The central part of the Common north of Clarence Esplanade has a more Clarence Esplanade. enclosed appearance with trees, shrub Adjoining Clarence Parade are planting, hedges and fences. West of flowerbeds with a low concrete wall Avenue de Caen it includes the dividing the Common from the road. Southsea Recreation Area laid out by East of Avenue de Caen the Common the City Council in the 1920s and 30s. is mainly open with the exception of the Views across this area are open in Southsea Skate Park with the winter when the Elms and other trees attractive, old Southsea bandstand in are not in leaf. the centre.
Facing Clarence Esplanade is a group ii) Southsea Castle area of bowling greens with brick and tile To the south of Clarence Esplanade shelters framing a centrally located the main feature of the seaward side of pavilion building. Tennis courts are laid the Common is Southsea Castle out to the rear and other facilities flanking batteries and with its include a mini golf course. lighthouse. Southsea Castle itself is not To the north nearer to Clarence Parade particularly prominent from landward. is the Ladies Mile that comprised two At closer range the square stone keep with surrounding stone-faced ramparts surrounded by a dry moat can be seen. Two long, raised, earthwork batteries dating from the Victorian period flank the Castle. These have been partly dismantled and now form raised walkways, rockeries etc. Parts of some gun emplacements survive particularly on the western battery whilst others have become decorative features.
Bowling greens and pavilion
10 lighting and ‘Grecian fret’ paving have not been provided to this area. The open area between this promenade and the west bastion now has a bandstand and is used for summer concerts.
iii) The Rock Gardens & area north to South Parade To the east of the Castle the seafront promenade continues as a pedestrian walkway with three Edwardian seafront Southsea Castle shelters and tall streetlights. Immediately behind the seafront is an ornamental The approach to the Castle from the rock garden created in 1920s or 30s. north comprises two parallel paths with a There is a network of winding pathways, central planting bed running between a ponds, and a wide variety of planting in fountain at the southern end and a floral a slightly sunken and sheltered garden. clock by the road, seats and old It features a wide variety of colourful ‘Portsmouth’ style streetlights. To the plants and includes some palms west of these paths is the modern red brick built D-Day museum, partly circular in form. Adjoining the road frontage are various military artefacts such as tanks, Picket Hamilton fort etc.
A tall red brick, former barracks wall fronts Clarence Esplanade enclosing a large space used as a car parking area and also including a modern toilet building.
The Blue Lagoon Aquarium is housed in a modern single storey building with a varied roofline adjoining the western end of the castle ramparts. A cast iron tram shelter has been relocated to this location from Western Parade. Rock Gardens To the east between Castle and Pyramids is the open space of Castle Between Clarence Esplanade and South Field used for special events. East of Parade there are ornamental Gardens this, earth mounding partly screens the with formal bedding plants set within car park for the ‘Pyramids’ a large lawn areas. There are a few trees modern concrete and glass leisure pool mainly Holm Oaks, particularly helping complex. To seaward the pedestrian to screen some public toilets. walkway continues around the Castle. This section is much more exposed in These gardens are surrounded by the stormy weather, perhaps the reason why low concrete walls similar to those found
11 elsewhere on the Common. The eastern-most part of these gardens is a low-lying section known as The Dell. c) South Parade Pier area Only part of this area is in this conservation area. The pier area has a distinct and different character day and night and obviously varies at different times of year. In the daytime in summer it is one of the focal points of South Parade Pier & beach the seaside resort. The area adjoining the pier includes several bars, clubs d) Eastern part and discos. Consequently this area has i) Canoe Lake area a different character at night with The Canoe Lake was developed in crowds of people on their way to clubs 1886 and included a part of the Morass and early morning queues for taxis. It is a popular attraction with pedalos and model boats. It is also attracts The major feature is South Parade wildlife including a flock of swans. It is Pier itself. The landward part of the pier separated from St Helens Parade by a dates from 1908 when the Pier was line of Holm Oak trees. rebuilt to designs of G E Smith. The seaward part of the pier building is a modern building echoing the pier theatre destroyed by fire in 1974. The pier is a prominent feature of many views along the seafront to the east of Southsea Castle.
The D-Day memorial stone, an old tank block is located in a small green area at the junction of St Helens Parade and Southsea Esplanade. The surrounding area is the terminus of many of the Canoe Lake city’s bus routes. South of Canoe Lake is a large grass There are a number of seafront kiosks area, which includes a children’s play and cafes on the Esplanade to the east area. There is a car park area adjoining of the Pier, although several have been the Esplanade. To the South west of demolished recently. To the east of the Canoe Lake is the Emanuel Emanuel Pier the ‘Grecian fret’ paving continues Monument; a statue with an iron along the Esplanade together with the canopy (commemorating a victorian tall lamp columns and with low railings mayor) and nearby adjoining the at the back of the footway. Further east Esplanade is a distinctive modern toilet there is a concrete ‘bullnose’ wall at the block. back of the seafront footway which is in places raised above a largely shingle There are a variety of single storey beach. buildings including a cafe and stores to
12 the east of Canoe Lake adjoining the hedges and fences dividing the various garden of Cumberland House. parts. There is a varied selection of sports pavilions; some of a traditional Cumberland House is a large rendered wooden pattern with verandahs, others house of circa 1830/40 that is now a are more modern and utilitarian. A north museum. There is a former stable to the - south path divides this area from the east and a modern butterfly house in the Cricket and Pitch & Putt courses to the substantial walled garden to the rear. east. ii) Lumps Fort iii) Cricket/Golf area The eastern most part of this conservation area comprises a further area of sports pitches including cricket and pitch and putt. This is a very open
Lumps Fort
Lumps Fort is a mid-19th century fort which has been partly dismantled but Cricket ground & Eastern Parade which has many surviving features. Ramparts with remains of gun area with fences and a few trees on the emplacements survive to seaward and northern boundary and one or two on there is a red & yellow brick boundary the seafront side. wall including a single storey building to There is a modern cricket pavilion and the north. The Fort houses a rose an older brick golf course pavilion now a garden with pergola whilst a Model café. The open nature of this area gives Village now occupies the west end. views out to sea from the Eastern There is a grass area with sun huts to Parade houses and looking inland of the seaward shielded from the seafront by mainly large low-rise housing. shrub planting. It is also believed that sections of the moat remain 2. The Buildings behind the underground having simply been infilled Common and a path along the northern side seems to mark the edge of former moat. The buildings fronting the Common form a backdrop to it. Consequently they are To the north is a line of grass tennis important because they are prominent courts and a bowling green, with both in distant views across the metalled tennis courts to the east. This Common and also from closer range. area has a more enclosed character Many of these buildings are original and than the area to east with mixture of they are mainly four storeys. Particularly
13 in South Parade many of the properties Parade. This road has probably always were hotels or guesthouses. More had a mixed character with a mixture of recently more have become flats. There houses and short terraces of varying has been some redevelopment including ages and heights from two-storey to five some inter war flat developments and or six. taller post war buildings including Rose Tower, a 13-storey block. Inter-war flat developments increased the scale of development, and post-war a) Western Parade redevelopment has continued this trend. Views to and from Clarence Parade are broken up by the trees on the Common, in particular those on the Ladies Mile.
i) Auckland Road West to Palmerston Road
Western Parade Of the three roads behind the Common, Western Parade has retained the most consistent character with buildings, which mostly date from the late Clarence Parade looking west nineteenth century. It comprises four- storey terraced properties, which are The western part of Clarence Parade mainly rendered and many have three has varied buildings of two, three and storey bays. Distant views are obscured four storeys. Most properties are by Holm Oaks along the edge of the rendered or painted with only a few in Common. plain brickwork. Many properties retain slate roofs and Many properties have slate roofs but most have sash windows or have new there are several with clay or concrete windows, which respect the layout of the tiled roofs with chimneys surviving on older windows. Many properties have the majority. Windows in this section are decorative ironwork beneath the very varied with windows of different windows. Most properties have a small styles and materials even on the same forecourt area with a boundary wall or property in some cases. Some original gate piers. Adjoining the southern end of doors survive. Interesting details include Western Parade is Queens Gate, in an iron verandah on No 10.
Osborne Road a prominent corner Many have small forecourts or front property. gardens. On the corner with Palmerston Road is Queens Keep a six-storey red b) Clarence Parade brick flat development. Buildings in Clarence Parade are much more varied in character than in Western
14 Verandah on 10 Clarence Parade 29b, 29c, Parade Hotel ii) Palmerston Road to Lennox Road East of No 40 properties are more varied South in height including the detached RNEBS There are a wide variety of properties in Club which is white rendered with tall this section mainly of three and four gables and chimneys, No 47 which is a storey including short terraces and two-storey, yellow brick property and St blocks of flats. At the junction to Martins House, a post war ten-storey Palmerston Road is Alington Court, No white concrete modern block. The white 27, a modern, yellow brick block of flats, rendered Jolly Sailor public house is which curves around the corner. located on the corner of Lennox Road South. 29c has iron ‘area’ railings and an iron verandah on the first floor. The adjoining iii) Lennox Road South to Turret 29b has a bay to 1st, 2nd & 3rd floors Hotel but with new windows and has a plaque This is a very varied section of Clarence Parade. Nos 55/57 are a rendered three- storey building with curved bays, iron verandah, eaves brackets and a boundary wall with decorative panels.
Clarence Parade looking east dated 1796. The western part of this section is mainly four storeys with bays except for the two- storey Parade Hotel - a red glazed brick ‘Brickwoods’ public house. 55/56 Clarence Parade
15 Adjoining it is the Pendragon, a four- There is a tiled roof with prominent storey apartment building recently dormers. converted from a hotel, with UPVC sash East of this there is a detached house windows. No 61, Red Lodge, is an and a group of three houses. The group Edwardian three-storey red brick of houses appears detached but is building with a terrace. The next site was linked by single storey sections that redeveloped in the 1970s as Rose include the front doors. These houses Tower, a thirteen-storey block on the site feature steep pitched slate roofs, with of an earlier villa. Turret Hotel red brick tall chimneys and dormer windows and turret corner wooden verandah they have ground floor bays. Unusually c) Lennox Road South A short section of this road opposite the Jolly Sailor is within conservation area 10. Nos 2–10 include two semi-detached properties and one detached house. They are rendered properties with tile or slate roofs with varied windows.
2—5 South Parade
for the seafront these properties have front gardens. East of Florence Road there is a substantial terrace of four-storey properties, Nos 6-27, which faces across South Parade Gardens to the Rock Gardens, making it particularly prominent. This entire terrace is rendered and painted, many properties have three-storey bays and windows at Turret Hotel/Langstone Mansions attic level are smaller. A wide variety of ‘new’ windows have been installed d) South Parade usually within the existing openings although some of the new windows are The junction with Clarence Parade is over 10 years old. Indeed until recently occupied by a building known variously only one property in this terrace had a as the Turret Hotel, Lennox Mansions or complete set of sash windows but new Langstone House and it is prominent in sash windows have now been installed many views across Southsea Common. at the front of one other property. It is red brick with some terra cotta details, two storey bays, half-timbering, Door surrounds are an important feature and with a half timbered and tiled corner and have generally been retained even turret. The west part of the building has when doorways have been blocked. a wooden verandah at first floor level; Several properties have ornamental whist the remainder has entrance steps. railings at first and second floor levels
16 are some large semi detached properties partly from the 1870s but mostly later. East of Craneswater Park is a substantial inter-war red brick neo- Georgian flat development.
The properties fronting the Seafront in St Helen's Parade, east of Granada Road, and those in Eastern Parade are not in a conservation area.
21 –27 South Parade g) Eastern Parade There is a mixture of large Edwardian and 26/27 have decorative balcony houses, which are mainly two-storey railings. 27 retains an attractive with some modern blocks of flats of four yellow brick frontage to Burgoyne Road. storeys. The western end of this terrace has balustraded boundary walls whilst There are a number of houses of some further east several properties have area interest such as 11 Eastern Parade, railings (some of them Victorian). which is neo-georgian with a green tiled roof, and properties in St Helens Parade At roof level four roofs have concrete with turrets. tiles but the majority of properties retain slate roofs. Roughly a third of the terrace 3. Roads to the rear of seafront retains its original roof without dormers, properties a further third has small traditional dormers and the remaining third has a Many of Seafront properties are four variety of modern dormers. Most storeys and terraced. Plots are not as properties still retain their chimneys. deep as elsewhere so that there is e) South Parade east of Eastern Villas Road This area is not in this conservation area but has a significant impact upon it. Thomas Owen developed the area between Burgoyne Road and Clarendon Road between 1853 and 1862. The road layout, houses and a terrace near the pier survive.
The area near South Parade Pier has a variety of entertainment uses including nightclubs, casinos and bars. Coach house and garages Auckland Road West f) St Helens Parade - east of Granada Road usually only development at the seaward On the corner of Granada Road is edge of the plot. Beach Tower with a corner turret. There
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The roads at the rear of the seafront properties have a very different 99—111 Palmerston Road character to the seafront. In places there is a mews type character, elsewhere this conservation area. The southern there are garages, coach houses and part is a block of four storey flats, No garden walls. In general the 111, which is rendered and retains a conservation area boundaries run along slate roof. To the north is a three-storey the roads or paths to the rear of seafront building with ground floor shops and properties. dormers at roof level. The frontage of 109 curves round to join 111. 109 also a) Western Parade retains the original ’fishscale’ slate roof. Properties in Western Parade back onto a pedestrian footpath running from Kent It includes a variety of shopfronts such Road between the backs of properties in as 103 Bistro Montparnasse which is Western Parade and Nightingale Road. simple and traditional. There are first This joins Nightingale Road alongside floor bays which have been modernised No 50. The footpath is dominated by the but have retained their original profile. rears of properties in both roads. These The corner to Auckland Road East is are red brick as are the boundary walls rendered with floral designs and has the adjoining the footpath. There is a group date 1883 at roof level. This corner of Sycamore trees at the rear of 9–13 property has a brick frontage to Western Parade. Auckland Road East. b) Rear of Clarence Parade - south d) Rear of Clarence Parade - south side of Auckland Road West side of Auckland Road East The section has a fairly consistent The western end of Auckland Road East character with a mixture of garden walls, is built up. It includes a modern three- garages and surviving coachhouses. storey block Longman Court with an There are views of the rears of some open parking area beneath it. There is a seafront properties. Some newer short terrace of Victorian houses Nos 2– garages are set back from the original 10 with two-storey bays, dormers and building line some original windows. c) Palmerston Road Dagmar Mews is a group of semi- Nos 99 – 111 between Clarence Parade detached three-storey Victorian mews- and Auckland Road East are included in type buildings. These are gable on to the
18 road and have garage space at ground level. The properties are separated by Further south there are some houses small yards with block paving. Adjoining facing Clarence Road and some two and is another modern block – Cottesloe three storey modern infill development Court. has taken place to the rear of several To the east are 12 and 12a; a pair of two properties north of Rose Tower. -storey brick houses, one of them gable onto the road with sash windows, The 13-storey Rose Tower is located boundary walls etc. close to a bend in Clarence Road and closes views down both parts. It has a The rear boundaries of the eastern partly sunken two-storey car park facing section comprise a mixture of garden the road. The gardens near the bend are walls and garages. The former RNEBS very much shorter than elsewhere. club with tall chimneys and gables is notable. The modern white concrete St Between the corner and Florence Road Martins House is prominent and is given the rears of 3-5 South Parade front the vertical emphasis by staircase towers. road. Features of the rear elevation There is a group of modern garages at include chimneys, finials, stepped the rear windows on staircases and covered ways to rear doors fronting the road.
f) Clarence Road / South Parade - east of Florence Road This section is more open and is dominated by the mainly rendered rear elevations of five storey buildings in South Parade. The road frontage includes a mixture of walls, garages and some open parking areas (with unsurprisingly wheel clamping notices). Unusually there are a few trees and shrubs in adjoining gardens. Rear of 4 & 5 South Parade Finally on the corner of Burgoyne Road is a single storey restaurant building. There is a surviving coachhouse that The modern high-rise Fastnet House has been converted to residential use on closes views east. the junction of Lennox Road South. e) Clarence Road / Lennox Road South / Clarence Parade / South Parade west of Florence Road The northern section of Clarence Road (partly within Conservation Area 19) comprises long gardens and garages with some trees and large shrubs to the rear of properties in Lennox Road South and Malvern Road.
19 GUIDELINES
The Guidelines are divided into those appraisal. Public consultation was for Southsea Seafront and those for the carried out (see summary Appendix 8) buildings and roads fronting the and these guidelines have been seafront together with the roads to the developed from that exercise. rear. This reflects the subdivision of the
A THE SEAFRONT AREA
Most of The Seafront conservation area is City Council owned. It includes several historic buildings including Southsea Castle, seafront shelters and various monuments. The City Council land includes open areas, gardens, tennis courts etc.
Policies for the City Council owned seafront area are already set out in the Seafront Management Plan (which covers a wider area). Many aspects of the Plan are relevant to the conservation area, in particular those on:- open space, development, sites of heritage importance, and street furniture.
Public areas Other listed structures include various items of street furniture as noted below 1. Historic buildings in Appendix. 3.1
The Seafront area includes a variety of historic buildings. Southsea Castle including the flanking east and west batteries is a scheduled ancient monument. Many other buildings and structures such as South Parade Pier and Cumberland House are listed as buildings of special architectural or historic interest.
These include some of the wide variety of memorials on the Seafront commemorating naval & military events and local worthies. Besides the Royal Naval War Memorial there are numerous smaller monuments and memorials. Existing historic buildings and structures should be retained
20 Where alterations and extensions to There is obviously only limited scope for historic buildings are possible they new construction on the public areas should be carried out in a of the Seafront which is primarily an sympathetic manner. open space. This area is important both to residents and visitors. Buildings on 2. Other Buildings on the Seafront Southsea Seafront vary greatly in quality. In view of the importance and Not all the buildings in the seafront area visual prominence it is important to are historic buildings and there is a ensure that new buildings and structures variety of other buildings and structures are of good architectural quality. This within it. Others are quite small such as should help improve the visual seafront shelters, traditional sports appearance and quality of the Seafront pavilions and beach huts.. Some of as a whole. these smaller buildings such as seafront shelters are listed buildings. Others such Existing buildings and structures of as sun huts, or shelters contribute to the visual or architectural interest should visual interest of the Seafront. be retained.
Alterations, extensions and other changes should be carried out in a sympathetic manner
The replacement, screening or upgrading of less visually attractive buildings and structures will be encouraged.
Where their need is justified new buildings and structures should be of good architectural quality in order to help make a positive contribution to Other buildings and structures are of the overall appearance of The less visual or historic interest so that Seafront conservation area. they contribute little to the seafront area or even have a negative impact on the 3. Sites of garden and landscape seafront. Screening or removal of these interest structures may be desirable in order to improve the appearance of the area. Although the seafront area is predominantly open but includes a It is also important that alterations and variety of features of interest from a extensions to existing buildings are garden, landscape or historic point of carried out in a sympathetic manner. view. Minor changes to buildings in this visually prominent area affect not only As noted above many of these have the building in question but the been created as the Seafront has been appearance of the seafront as a whole. developed as open space many in the 1920/30s. They include formal areas planted with bedding plants fronting
21 South Parade, the ornamental Rock they are now considered an integral part Gardens, Canoe Lake area and avenues of the Southsea scene. Relatively few of trees such as the Ladies Mile. species will survive in the seafront location. Holm Oaks and English Elm have long been major features of the landscape.
The historic and landscape interest of the seafront area has been recognised by the inclusion of a large part of the area within the English Heritage Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest Southsea Common in particular has been badly affected by Dutch Elm The retention of existing areas of Disease. Initially the strategy was to fell landscape and garden interest should and replant but more recently the policy be encouraged in order to maintain has been to try to retain the Elms as long the visual and historic interest of the as possible. Disease resistant Elms have Seafront. been planted since the mid 1980s in a bid to retain the Elm avenues. The 4. Trees open aspect also makes the Seafront vulnerable to storm damage.
Other suitable species are being used and two avenues of Pines are being established.
The City Council will continue to maintain and where necessary replace the existing tree cover. Where possible it will try to retain the existing avenues.
5. Boundary treatments - walls, fences railings etc
Many trees have been planted since the There are numerous fences, walls and Seafront became an open space and railings on the seafront part of this
22 conservation area. These include Attention should be paid in siting new various walls and boundaries which are street furniture to try to minimise the of some historic or visual interest. These number of signs, poles etc in order to include amongst others the high brick minimise visual clutter. Opportunities wall which fronts part of the Southsea should be taken to reduce/remove Castle site, the concrete walls which existing clutter. surround several planting areas in South Parade and Clarence Parade and iron 7. Colour of Street Furniture railings at the rear of the pedestrian promenade, South Parade. A variety of colours are used on street furniture in the city and black has Others are either fairly neutral from a generally been adopted in conservation visual viewpoint or are visually less areas. satisfactory . Opportunities should be taken to improve or upgrade boundary Blue and grey/silver have been used for treatment where possible. seafront lights and railings respectively in particular for the edwardian seafront The City Council will endeavour to columns. The gradual adoption of these retain walls, railings and other colours for repainting/ replacement boundary treatments of historic or street furniture will help to give a unified visual interest. appearance to the seafront area.
The City Council will endeavour to In the seafront area street furniture upgrade, or replace less should generally be painted in blue satisfactory boundary treatments (street lights) and grey/silver (railings) 6. Street furniture
The seafront area includes a variety of street furniture. This includes the line of edwardian street light columns which extends from Clarence Pier to Eastney, seafront shelters, railings etc. Some of these features such as street lights and shelters are included in the Statutory List.
In 2001 the City Council approved a guidance document :- Roads and Street Furniture in Historic Areas. This relates to roads, paving, street lighting, street furniture and other related matters in conservation areas together with other areas of historic interest. Old street lights, railings, seafront shelters and other street furniture should be retained
23 B BUILDINGS BEHIND THE COMMON AND IN ROADS AT REAR
The City Council will discourage the The majority of properties facing the painting of surfaces such as stone, Common are used as flats, bedsits or tilework and brickwork, where this hotels. Consequently planning was not originally intended. permission is required for any work that materially alters the external appearance Where properties are already painted of a building. This area includes a it will encourage the painting of number of terraces and also several terraced properties in a uniform or blocks or groups of flats. sympathetic manner. Long distance views of properties on the seafront means that roof features such 2. Front doors & entrances as slates, firewalls, rooflights, and chimneys are important visually.
1. Wall surfaces - brickwork, rendering and painting
The majority of properties facing Southsea Common are either rendered or red or yellow brick faced. Some newer properties such as blocks of flats use different modern materials.
Many properties are smooth rendered and painted. Painting is largely not under planning control. However, on terraced properties such as South Parade the use of similar colours such Many properties have retained their as white, cream etc to fit in with original doors, and this helps keep the adjoining buildings is desirable. character of the area. Western Parade for example still has many of its original A small number of buildings are faced in timber panelled doors. Later buildings other materials such as tiles and these such as blocks of flats have later add to the visual interest of the patterns of door e.g. the inter war style Common. it is preferable to try to retain doors at Palmerston Court. these less common materials unpainted. The installation of a variety of styles of The City Council will encourage the new doors is causing a similar problem retention and conservation of to that with windows. Older victorian existing and original wall finishes as doors often had separate fanlights appropriate and it will actively above doors and divided from them by discourage the introduction of transoms. The modern door with fanlight materials such as imitation stone integral to the door can be particularly cladding, textured wall finishes and inappropriate in such cases plastic weather boarding which are inappropriate to the particular A second issue relates to doors is where property and to the character of the properties have been combined so that area. only one door of a pair of adjacent
24 entrances is needed. It is preferable to pattern of glazing bars and the method try to keep the overall appearance of the of opening of the original windows. doorway including the door surround to retain the external appearance of the Given its visual importance the front terrace. elevation is generally more important and more flexibility will be adopted The City Council will encourage the towards less visually important windows. retention/reinstatement of original or sympathetic front doors. The In some cases different styles of retention of original door surrounds replacement window have been adopted will be encouraged. on one block of flats which gives a discordant appearance. It is desirable to It will discourage the use of doors of try to maintain unified appearance of inappropriate size, design or material. blocks of flats. Owners/and management companies are The City Council will discourage the encouraged to adopt a unified approach use of uPVC, aluminium, stained to a property to avoid the potential wood or other appropriate materials situation of every window being different. or finishes. In most circumstances painted timber is the appropriate The City Council will encourage the finish retention and repair of existing original or traditional windows 3. Windows wherever possible. Where this is not possible replacement windows should match the existing both in details of appearance and method of opening.
Replacement windows should match the appearance of the existing original windows including the pattern of glazing bars and the method of opening.
Original windows survive on some The replacement of existing properties including sash windows on inappropriate windows with those older properties and metal windows on which are visually and historically some newer buildings. Recently many more appropriate will be encouraged. windows have been replaced piecemeal leading to a wide variety of window type The adoption of a single style of & material. Seafront properties are window on buildings subdivided into exposed but if double-glazing is thought flats (particularly those that are necessary it could be achieved in a purpose built) is desirable and will be more sympathetic way. Options might encouraged include where appropriate timber double glazed sashes, secondary glazing or 4. Roofs uPVC sash windows The majority of properties would Replacement windows should match the originally have had slate roofs. Some
25 later properties such as The Turret materials to match the predominant Hotel/Lennox Mansions would originally material will be encouraged. have had clay tiled roofs and the inter war Palmerston Court still retains a Where complete re-roofing is green glazed tile roof. More recent necessary the use of matching buildings have often been built with flat materials such as natural slate, roofs. appropriate artificial slate or traditional tiles will be encouraged.
The City Council will discourage the use of concrete tiles, particularly interlocking tiles because they are alien to the original character and appearance of the conservation area.
Roof details such as ridge tiles and slates and decorative roofing should In many cases original roofs have be retained whenever possible. survived This is most notable in Western Parade where slate roofs have been The retention of firewalls on roofs will retained and South Parade where a be encouraged. majority of properties retain slate roofs. Clarence Parade is more varied partly 5. Chimneys reflecting the mixture of different properties of different ages.
South Parade has mainly slate roofs and the terrace 7 – 27 has mostly slate roofs with only four properties having tiled roofs. Chimneys are of particular importance Firewalls are also of particular on seafront properties because of the importance to the appearance of distance at which they can be seen. Western Parade They also give a vertical emphasis to properties. They still remain on the Changes to roofs are particularly majority of properties and are important in this area because particularly notable in distant views of properties can be seen from much Western Parade and South Parade. further away than normal. They are also of particular importance to particular properties such as 3, 4, 5 The City Council will encourage the South Parade and the former RNEBS retention of existing natural slate Club, 46 Clarence Parade which have roofs, traditional tile and other tall chimney stacks. historic roof coverings as appropriate. Where repairs are Chimney pots also contribute to the necessary the use of matching appearance of the area and should be traditional materials will be retained. encouraged Chimneys - the retention of existing In terraces or groups of buildings of chimneys and their chimney pots will unified appearance the use of be encouraged. Their removal will
26 generally be discouraged where they even on the same terrace or group. are an important part of the townscape. In other parts of the conservation area such as Western Parade there are no 6. Rooflights dormers.
Rooflights have been fitted on some On terraces there is a need to ensure seafront properties in this conservation some uniformity of treatment to achieve area. They are most common in South a better overall appearance. This Parade and there appear to be none in suggests that on the 6 -27 South Parade Western Parade. where there are numerous dormer windows that a similar style should be Normal rooflights project in front of the encouraged. roof plane and this makes them visually very prominent. The conservation Conversely in Western Parade where pattern fits nearly flush with the roof and there are no dormers the presumption this minimises visual impact. Some will be against new dormers. patterns of conservation rooflight are of traditional appearance and this further In those locations in particular the minimises their visual impact. terrace fronting Western Parade where there are no dormers the Consequently where use of rooflights is insertion of new dormer windows will necessary the use of conservation style be discouraged, especially on front rooflights will be encouraged and side elevations.
On those terraces which do not Elsewhere (such as 6—27 South currently have them new rooflights Parade) where many properties in a will generally be discouraged group or terrace have dormers the particularly on front and side adoption of a similar style on the elevations . same group will be encouraged to help create a better overall Where rooflights are appropriate the appearance. use of conservation pattern will be encouraged in preference to the 8. Shopfronts standard design. This conservation area includes a group 7. Dormer windows of shops in the southern part of Dormer windows are a feature of some Palmerston Road which form part of properties in this area whilst in other Southsea shopping centre. Other roads parts there are none. In some cases surrounding the centre are in the dormer is part of the original design conservation area 2. for example the different styles of dormer on 3, 4, 5 South Parade and the Supplementary Planning Guidance 6 nearby Turret Hotel/Lennox Mansions. entitled – Southsea Shopping Centre: Guidelines for the Improvement of In more recent times there has been a Buildings was approved by the City tendency to create larger dormer Council in June 1998 and updated in windows. Sometimes this can lead to a July 2002. It refers to these properties. wide variety of style of dormer windows
27 The document includes guidance on shopfronts, upper floors, signs, canopies and shutters.
New shopfronts and signs should comply with the guidance in Supplementary Planning Guidance No 6 - Southsea Shopping Centre: Guidelines for the Improvement of Buildings.
9. Details and ornament
concentrated in Clarence Parade. Small varied areas of shrubs, planting, or lawn all help to create and maintain the resort Many properties include interesting appearance of the Seafront. original details such as ironwork on It is worth trying to retain at least some Western Parade, finials on houses in front garden area at the sides of sites South Parade and the decorative frieze even when parking is being provided on on 7 - 11 South Parade. much of the site.
These features add to the interest and variety of the conservation area and it is desirable that they should be retained.
The City Council will encourage the retention and reinstatement of original architectural detail.
The removal of any original or interesting original detail will be discouraged. The City Council will encourage the 10. Front forecourts, boundary retention of existing original style walls, gardens boundary walls, gate pillars, gates, fences or railings and their Most properties in this area are built restoration/reinstatement where close to the road and many have only a appropriate to match the original small front forecourt area. Consequently style of that property. boundary walls and railings are The City Council will discourage the important to the appearance of the area. removal/demolition or sympathetic Only a few seafront properties have front alteration of existing walls, gate gardens and only a few are of any size. pillars, gates, fences or railings which Properties with front gardens are mostly
28 are of architectural or townscape include traditional pub 'gallows' signs interest. advertising public houses such as the Parade. Two hotels also have 'gallows' The City Council will encourage the type signs. retention of front garden areas. There are also internally illuminated Where sites have been partly used for signs advertising hotels and guest parking spaces the retention of houses. The number of such signs is planting at the perimeter of the site gradually diminishing as hotels are will be encouraged. converted to residential use such as flats. 11. Canopies Internally illuminated signs will generally be discouraged. Any new signs should be externally illuminated and should be of a scale and size sympathetic to the property.
13. Redevelopment facing the Common
Most of the area facing the Common is already developed mainly as terraces. Consequently there is likely to be very limited scope for redevelopment facing the Common. In the case of terraced Only a few properties in this area have properties any redevelopment would entrance or window canopies but they generally be expected to match can be visually very prominent. They are adjoining properties. mainly situated on hotel premises. Any redevelopment would need to On terraced properties the creation of respect existing neighbouring properties entrance canopies on one or two in terms of size, scale and materials properties is visually disruptive and consequently will be discouraged. The demolition and redevelopment of properties facing the Common will be The creation of any further entrance discouraged where properties make a canopies on terraced properties will positive contribution to the be discouraged. conservation area.
The removal of canopies which were Where redevelopment is acceptable it constructed as later additions to will need to conserve or enhance the buildings will be encouraged. conservation area. New development will need to respect the scale, form, 12. Signage materials and detailing of existing buildings. There are only a limited number of signs on the seafront properties. These
29 Visual Improvements to this area 14. Redevelopment in roads to the would be welcome but new rear development of this section of road would markedly change the open The character of the roads to the rear of character of the road and will be seafront properties has been noted discouraged. above. Redevelopment at rear of sites Clarence Road - from west of would eventually lead to a complete Florence Road to rear of 61 change in the appearance and character Clarence Parade -there is little or of these roads. The plot sizes of many no scope for any new/ seafront properties are not as deep as redevelopment on the road elsewhere as they were mostly intended frontage because of the limited plot to be developed only on the boundary size. facing the seafront. The current Clarence Road to the rear of 55-60 appearance of some buildings and Clarence Parade—there has boundaries is not always satisfactory but already been redevelopment/reuse the need is more to enhance the existing of buildings in this section character rather than to completely Clarence Road to the rear of change it. There is a need to establish Lennox Road South (continues into what is likely to be acceptable and conservation area 19) - this is also where. largely garden land with garages ancillary to the main buildings at The situation varies in different roads the rear. Redevelopment of this and in some cases in different parts of road would markedly change the the same road:- character of the road due to the Auckland Road West-this road is loss of open garden land and will largely fronted by garden land with be discouraged. garages ancillary to the main buildings at the rear. In order to conserve the character of the Redevelopment of this road would area redevelopment or new markedly change the character of development to create separate the road due to the loss of open buildings/distinct curtilages on the road garden land and will be frontage to the rear will generally be discouraged. discouraged. Auckland Road East - parts of this road already have houses on the In these cases extensions to the rear of south side with an eastern section existing properties would be preferable of the road fronted by garages. where this is feasible on other grounds. The remaining rear gardens should preferably be retained and It is probably more difficult to argue with buildings should generally be infill between existing buildings and in subservient to the frontage these cases it may be permitted buildings such as garages. There may limited scope for limited redevelopment of 1 or 1½ storeys. New development/redevelopment Clarence Road—between Florence (particularly creating new curtilages) Road & Burgoyne Road is largely will generally be discouraged at the fronted by an open area of parking. road frontage of long, rear gardens.
30 would have an adverse visual effect Exceptionally new road frontage on the existing building or development may be allowed in:- townscape, or where they would lead part of Auckland Road East to rear of to the loss of original historic roofs or 42-47 Clarence Parade provided it is their features. no more than 1 or 1½ stories in height and that part of Clarence Road 17. Treatment of rear boundaries to the rear of 55-60 Clarence Parade- A further issue concerning the roads at where there is existing development the rear is the treatment of rear at the rear. boundaries. In some cases – Auckland Road East/West and parts of Clarence New development/redevelopment at Road the rears of properties are largely the rear of properties may be enclosed walls, fences or buildings. acceptable where it is effectively In other parts of the area there are large 'infill' between adjoining existing open car park areas. These lose the residential buildings. sense of visual enclosure which given by boundary walls and are not visually In other locations preference will be attractive. given to extensions of existing properties rather than construction of new properties where this is feasible
16. Extensions
If further accommodation is needed for seafront properties extension of the existing building is probably preferable. Extensions should be sympathetic to the existing building. Extensions will generally be discouraged to the front The creation of large, unfenced areas is elevations also not particularly secure as it creates the potential for vandalism and Extensions will be allowed where nuisance. Cycle racks and bins they would have an positive visual (especially the larger pattern) are not effect on the existing building or visually attractive. Bin stores and townscape of the conservation area bicycle stores should be provided and do not adversely affect neighbouring properties. It is preferable to try to improve the appearance and security of these areas Where extensions are permitted they by rebuilding boundary walls and should match the existing original providing gates. This should help property in respect of design, improve the visual appearance of materials and detail. The size of an seafront properties and the outlook of extension should not overpower the other nearby properties. original building. The creation of further completely open parking areas will be Roof extensions will be discouraged, discouraged particularly at the front, where they
31 The enclosure/partial enclosure of New paving should be to open parking areas will be conservation areas standards encouraged. Any areas of interesting old paving, Bin and cycle stores should be blocks or setts should be retained. provided and should be screened or hidden behind boundary walls. 21. Telecommunications masts
The retention of existing garden From a visual point it is desirable that areas will be encouraged. The pole mounted telecommunications creation of new planting/garden areas equipment should follow the City will be encouraged. Councils own guidance on street furniture in conservation areas in order 18. Street furniture to minimise visual impact and clutter.
The roads fronting the Common and Avoid sitting columns in close those immediately to the rear include a proximity to existing street furniture variety of features of interest such as old to try avoid visually cluttered street light columns, ceramic street appearance. names etc. If possible try to ‘fill in’ gaps in normal spacing between existing In 2001 the City Council approved a lighting columns guidance document :- Roads and Street Integrate with existing street Furniture in Historic Areas. This relates furniture in terms of height. to roads, paving, street lighting, street minimise impact on listed buildings furniture and other related matters in Location in car parking areas might conservation areas together with other achieve some of these objectives. areas of historic interest. Antennae are sometimes located on Old street lights and other street buildings and some existing installations furniture should be retained are visible from a significant distance. Where this is acceptable they should be 19. Street furniture - colours sited to minimise their visual impact i.e. hidden rather than located prominently A variety of colours have been used on on the roof. street furniture in the city and black has generally been adopted in conservation Equipment attached to existing areas. buildings should be sited to minimise visual impact. It should preferably not On the roads behind the seafront the be located on the skyline. Existing normal conservation area colour walls, parapets, roofs etc should be black should be used used to help reduce visual impact.
20. Road surfaces Free standing equipment should be Whilst the majority of road surfaces and sited to minimise visual impact. pavements use modern materials there are some examples of older materials It should preferably not be sited in close proximity to existing street
32 furniture to try to avoid a visually The City Council will bring forward cluttered appearance. specific guidance on the Clarence Pier area when necessary If possible try to ‘fill in’ gaps in normal spacing between existing lighting or other columns and integrate with existing street furniture in terms of height.
The visual impact of telecommunications equipment on the setting of listed buildings and ancient monuments should be minimised.
The choice of sites should aim to help meet these guidelines.
22. Satellite dishes
The sitting of satellite dishes on the front wall surfaces, roof slopes and chimneys can lead to a cluttered appearance. Where possible satellite dishes should be located in unobtrusive locations In many cases in conservation areas satellite dishes require planning permission and will generally be discouraged.
Satellite dishes will be discouraged on elevations, roof slopes and chimneys fronting highways
23. CLARENCE PIER
The Clarence Pier/Funacres area is identified in the Local Plan as an area for continued leisure use. However it is noted that the area remains visually poor and that there is an opportunity to provide a larger and more attractive development. It is also noted a site for continued leisure use in the Seafront Management Plan. Consequently additional specific guidance will be prepared as necessary in the future for the Clarence Pier area.
33 APPENDIX 1 - FURTHER INFORMATION / SOURCES OF ADVICE
This document is intended to set a policy In appropriate circumstances, the help of framework for this conservation area. English Heritage or The Hampshire The Head of Planning Services will be Building Preservation Trust could be pleased to discuss any proposals sought. National Amenity Societies concerning this area and to advise on publish a number of advisory leaflets on appropriate sources of advice and detailed aspects of conservation. There information. is a long established series by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Please contact the Conservation Officer Buildings (SPAB). The Victorian Society John Pike on 023 9283 4303 or Bob and The Georgian Group both produce Colley on 023 9283 4310 in the series of leaflets on doors, windows, Conservation & Design Section of the tiles, glass and other features. Planning Services. A number of advice leaflets have been produced by the City and County Councils – for further details contact the above officers.
It is always advisable to contact the Planning Services before carrying out any alterations to buildings in a conservation area to ascertain whether permission is required. For further details contact:
Planning Services Conservation and Design Team Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth PO1 2AU
OTHER RELEVANT POLICIES
Portsmouth City Local Plan 2001-11
Seafront Management Plan 1999
Supplementary Planning Guidance No 6 - Southsea Shopping Centre: Guidelines for the Improvement of Buildings 1998 updated 2002
Roads and Street Furniture in Conservation Areas 2001
34 APPENDIX 2 - FINANCE AND GRANT AID
Historic Buildings Grants For advice on what is available contact Historic Building Grant Aid may be the Helpdesk on 023 9283 4538 available from the City Council toward or visit the website on the cost of appropriate repair of listed www.portsmouth.gov.uk/living/5293.html and certain other buildings in this Conservation Area. Other Financial Assistance
Housing Grants Other financial assistance may be available, for example to assist with The City Council financial assistance environmental improvement schemes or Policy for Private Sector Housing makes other projects. The Head of Planning a range of assistance packages Services will be pleased to advise on available to home owners. possible sources of assistance.
Help is given for the improvement and repair of properties to meet the Decent Homes standard and to provide energy efficiency measures.
Assistance may be subject to a test of the owners resources.
35 APPENDIX 3.1 - LISTED BUILDINGS
Castle Esplanade, Lamp Columns, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea Lighthouse-Southsea Castle, Grade; II Southsea Listed; 18/3/99 Grade; II Owner; PCC Listed; 25/9/72 Cast-iron lamp columns early C20 probably by Owner; PCC Drew-Bear, Ransome & Perks, Engineers, Lighthouse of 1828 constructed on north face London. of Western Gallery gun platform, Southsea Castle. Clarence Esplanade, Clarence Esplanade, Aboukir Memorial, Peel or Shannon Naval Brigade Southsea Monument, Grade; II Southsea Listed; 18/3/99 Grade; II Owner; PCC Listed; 25/9/72 Monument of c1875 by Baker of Southsea, Owner; PCC restored 1984. Monument of 1860.
Clarence Esplanade, Clarence Esplanade, Chesapeake Monument, Royal Naval War Memorial, Southsea Southsea Grade; II Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Listed; 25/9/72 Owner; PCC Owner; Private Monument of 1862 by T.J Willis & S.J Nichol. First World War part by Sir Robert Lorimer 1920-24, Second World War part by Sir Clarence Esplanade, Edward Maufe 1955. Identical to examples Crimean Monument, at Chatham and Plymouth. Southsea Grade; II Clarence Esplanade, Listed; 25/9/72 Seafront shelter, Owner; PCC Southsea Monument of 1857 by H.J Andrews, J.King & Grade; II Sons, Portsea. Listed; 18/3/99 Owner; PCC Clarence Esplanade, Seafront shelter c1900, flat composite sheeted Lamp Columns, roof on cast-iron columns, varnished timber Southsea benches with cast-iron supports. Grade; II Listed; 18/3/99 Clarence Esplanade, Owner; PCC Seafront shelter, South side of esplanade, early C20 cast-iron Southsea lamp columns, probably by Drew-Bear, Grade, II Ransome & Perks, Engineers, London. Listed; 18/3/99 Owner; PCC Seafront shelter c1900, open H plan, flat composite roof on timber frame.
36 Clarence Esplanade, Eastney Esplanade, Seafront shelter, Lamp Columns, Southsea Eastney Grade; II Grade; II Listed; 18/3/99 Listed; 18/3/99 Owner; PCC Owner; PCC Seafront shelter c1900, open H plan, flat South side of esplanade, early C20 cast-iron composite roof on timber frame. lamp columns probably by Drew-Bear, Ransome and Perks, Engineers, London. Clarence Esplanade Tram Shelter St Helen’s Parade, Southsea Emmanuel Emmanuel Memorial Grade; II Drinking Fountain, Listed; 18/3/99 Canoe Lake Gardens, Cons Area; 10 Southsea Owner; PCC Grade; II Late c19/early c20 tram shelter, Listed; 18/3/99 formerly in Southsea Terrace. Cast iron Owner; PCC columns with glazed panels and Monument c1870, refurbished 1992. Bronze angel of peace on granite base protected by cantilevered roof. One of only two elaborate cast-iron canopy on four columns. surviving tram shelters in city South Parade, Clarence Esplanade, South Parade Pier, Trafalgar Monument, Southsea Southsea Grade; II Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Listed; 25/9/72 Owner; PCC Owner; PCC Pier of 1908 by G.E Smith, iron, timber and Monument consisting of anchor from HMS stucco, entrance has open glazed canopy Victory set on granite plinth. supported on cast-iron columns flanked by octagonal kiosks with scallop pattern leaded Clarence Esplanade, domes. Trident Memorial, Southsea South Parade, Grade; II 3 Lamp Columns south of Listed; 18/3/99 South Parade, Owner; PCC Southsea Monument c1860 by Macdonald Field and Co., Grade; II re-erected 1877. Listed; 18/3/99 Owner; PCC Eastern Parade, Early C20 cast-iron lamp columns, probably by Cumberland House, Drew-Bear, Ransome and Perks, Engineers, Southsea London. Grade; II Southsea Terrace, Listed; 25/9/72 Charles McCheane drinking Owner; PCC 2 storey villa c1830-40 now Natural History fountain, Museum. Southsea Grade; II
37 Listed; 18/3/99 Ancient Monuments Owner; PCC Southsea Castle, Stone drinking fountain/monument of 1889 Includes East & West Batteries, restored 1997, with inscription and bronze Clarence Esplanade, plaque. Southsea Monument No; 259 Grid ref; SZ 643980 Owner; PCC
APPENDIX 3.2 ENGLISH HERITAGE REGISTER OF PARKS AND GARDENS OF SPECIAL HISTORIC INTEREST
English Heritage have added a large part of Southsea Common to the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special historic Interest following a request from Southsea Town Council.
APPENDIX 3.3 - ARTICLE 4(2) DIRECTIONS
Various operations to houses do not Most properties in Western Parade, normally require planning permission. Clarence Parade and South Parade are This includes changes to windows, used as flats or bedsits so it is unlikely doors, roofs, chimneys and boundary that any Article 4(2) Directions will be walls. The effect of these can gradually made in these roads. affect the appearance of a conservation area. 3 properties in Auckland Road East ::- Nos 10, 12 and 12a were included in an Article 4(2) Directions bring work to Article 4(2) Direction on 5 December various features on elevations facing a 2001. highway under planning control.
APPENDIX 3.4 - LOCAL LIST
The following buildings are included in the Local List Clarence Esplanade Southsea Esplanade Wall around DDay Museum car Park Lumps Fort Clarence Parade South Parade Turret Hotel/Lennox Mansions 1-7 Lennox Mansions Former RNEBS Club 46 3, 4 ,5 55, 56
38 APPENDIX 4:PORTSMOUTH CITY LOCAL PLAN 2001-11
The Portsmouth City Local Plan 2001- Structures 11 includes many policies which are DC13 Historic Parks and Gardens relevant to conservation areas and to DC14 Trees this particular conservation area in DC15 Archaeological Sites and particular. General policies include:- monuments DC20 Protection of Open Space DC1 Design Principles DC22 Telecommunications Equipment DC2 Landscaping DC3 Landmark Buildings and Area specific policies include:- Features EC2 Southsea Seafront Area DC4 Access for all SJ2 Clarence Pier/Funacres DC5 Amenity & Pollution SJ3 Southsea Skate Park DC10 Conservation Areas SJ4 Hovercraft Interchange DC11 Listed Buildings DC12 Locally Important Buildings and DC 10CONSERVATION AREAS important views within, into and out of the area; (A) Alterations (iv) a consistently high Proposals to alter an unlisted standard of design has building in a conservation area been applied and good will be permitted where the quality materials are development is sympathetic in proposed to be used; and design, scale, materials, (v) trees, open spaces and colour, landscaping and other landscape features treatment to the rest of the which contribute to the building and/or area. character and appearance of the (B) Buildings and spaces conservation area are protected. Development in a conservation area will be permitted where: (C) Change of use
(i) scale, form, materials and Where a building contributes detailing respect the towards the character or characteristics of appearance of a conservation buildings in the area; area, a change of use will be (ii) architectural features permitted where it does not such as walls and shop require any changes in the fronts and other features appearance or setting of the which contribute to the building other than those that character of an area are will preserve or enhance its retained; contribution to the area. (iii) there is no adverse impact on the townscape (D) Demolition and roofscape of the Development involving conservation area, demolition in a conservation including the protection of area will be permitted
39 provided that - retention and beneficial use is limited; and (i) the structure to be (iii) detailed proposals for the demolished makes no reuse of the site, positive contribution to including any the character and replacement building or appearance of the area; other structure, have (ii) its potential for repair, been approved.
APPENDIX 5 - PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Following preparation of the Points raised included:- conservation area appraisal a four page Complaints about cycling/skateboarding questionnaire was prepared for public on seafront. comment concerning the guidance Opposition to monorail crossing section of this publication. Copies were Common. circulated to residents in the Better design of Seafront buildings conservation area. It was also available Need for new buildings to be at the Planning Department reception sympathetic. desk and on request. Need for Bowling Green buildings to be repaired. 101 questionnaires were returned and the responses are summarised overleaf. General comments were also invited.
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CONSERVATION AREA 10 COMMENTS No Total received 101 (6/11) Yes Undecided No answer 1 Front doors & entrances Should we try to retain traditional 91 3 4 3 doors where they remain or if replacement is necessary re- quire matching materials? 2 Roofs Do you agree that we need to retain / match existing 86 5 8 2 roof materials? 3 Chimneys Do we need a policy on retention or alteration of 78 11 6 6 chimneys/fire walls? 4 Dormers - Is there a need for guidance on where dormers are 86 8 4 3 acceptable? 5 Traditional windows - Should we try to retain / match tradi- 70 7 19 5 tional windows (e.g. timber sliding sashes)? 6 UPVC Windows - Should we allow UPVC windows provided 75 9 13 4 they match the existing windows (e.g. UPVC sliding sashes as replacement for timber)? 7 Replacement windows - Should we allow any style or mate- 7 7 81 6 rial for replacement windows? 8 Extension - Do we need specific guidance on extensions to 89 7 2 3 properties? 9 Walls & railings -Do we need guidance on retention of walls 92 2 5 2 and railings? 10 Colours - Should we include advice on colours? 81 5 13 2 11 Canopies- Do we need guidance on the design of canopies? 88 7 4 2 12 Signage - Do we need guidance on acceptable signage? 93 2 3 3 13 Redevelopment- facing Common - Should we retain exist- 97 2 2 ing buildings if they are of architectural or historic interest?
14 Redevelopment- facing Common - Should redevelopment 52 23 19 7 be allowed where a building has no architectural or historic interest? 15 Roads to rear redevelopment - 27 32 34 8 Should redevelopment be allowed at rear of properties creat- ing separate curtilages? 16 Roads to rear boundaries Is there a need for guidance on 82 11 3 5 treatment of the boundaries and gardens of properties? 17 PCC Historic buildings Existing historic buildings and struc- 98 3 tures should be retained 18 PCC Street furniture Old street lights, railings, seafront shel- 98 1 1 1 ters and other street furniture should be retained 19 PCC Colours of street furniture 90 6 13 2 In the seafront area street furniture will generally be painted in blue (street lights) and grey/silver (railings) 20 PCC Tree planting The existing planting should be main- 98 3 tained and replaced where necessary.
41 APPENDIX 6 - SUMMARY OF EXISTING POWERS
STATUTORY LISTED BUILD- NON-LISTED BUILDINGS IN CON- INGS SERVATION AREAS Boundary Walls, LBC required for alterations, ex- CAC required for complete or substantial Fences and Pillars tensions and demolitions demolition if wall is more than 1m high (including part thereof). fronting a highway and 2m elsewhere. Planning permission required to erect a wall, fence, etc, if more than 1m high fronting a highway, 2m elsewhere. See Note: A 4(2) Trees, Shrubs and Six weeks notice for work to trees re- other Planting quired. Buildings LBC required for demolition, alter- CAC required for complete or substantial ation and extension. This includes demolition of building where volume of internal works. Demolition in- building exceeds 115 cubic metres. cludes partial demolition See Note: A 4(2)
Doors Replacement with different design Houses No permission or CAC required or material would require LBC. to replace doors. See Note: A 4(2) Flats and commercial buildings Per- mission normally required if different from existing design. Windows Replacement with different design Houses Permission not required to re- or material would require LBC. place windows. See Note: A 4(2) Flats and commercial buildings Per- mission is required for replacement win- dows unless they match the original in terms of method of opening and design. Roofs Replacement with different materi- Houses Permission not required to als would require LBC. change roof cladding material. See Note: A 4(2) Flats or commercial buildings Permission is required to change roof cladding material. Chimneys LBC required for demolition Permission & CAC not usually required (including part thereof), alteration for demolition. Houses: See Note: A 4(2) or extension. Flats or commercial buildings Permission may be required for rebuild- ing Other Details LBC required for removal, altera- Permission & CAC not usually required. tion or extension. Houses : See Note A 4(2) Flats or commercial buildings Permission may be required for rebuild- ing. External Wall Finish- LBC required to remove/alter ex- Permission required to clad exterior walls es/Cladding isting cladding or fix new cladding. with stone, artificial stone, timber, plastic or tiles. Note: Permission refers to Planning Permission. LBC refers to Listed Building Consent. CAC refers to Conservation Area Consent.
A 4(2) Houses or single family dwelling: Permission needed if Article 4(2) direction in force.
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