LANDSCAPE CHARACTER ASSESSMENT - COASTAL DEFENCE FLOOD RISK AREAS

www..gov.uk 1 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Reference List 5.0 Conclusion&Way Forward 4.0 LandscapeCharacter Area 3-EastCoast 3.0 LandscapeCharacter Area 2-NorthCoast 2.0 LandscapeCharacter Area 1-TheSeafront 1.13 LocalLandscapeCharacter Assessment 1.12 RegionalLandscapeCharacter 1.11 NationalLandscapeCharacter 1.10 ProtectedLandscape&Ecology 1.9 Transport 1.8 OpenSpace&Recreation 1.7 CurrentLandUse 1.6 HistoricalOverview 1.5 Climate 1.4 Geology& Topography 1.3 Location&Extent 1.2 Area ofStudy 1.1 Aims &Objectives 1.0 Introduction&Background Contents • • • • • • Local Landcape Areas Landscape Character Types Local Landcape Areas Landscape Character Types Local Landcape Areas Landscape Character Types

59 56 49 47 46 41 39 38 19 17 16 15 14 13 10 9 8 7 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 Page Fig. 23-EastCoastLandscapeCharacter Areas Fig. 22-NorthCoastLandscapeCharacter Areas Fig. 21-SeafrontLandscapeCharacter Areas Fig. 20-/HaylingLandscapeCharacter Areas Fig. 19-HampshireLandscapeCharacter Areas Fig. 18-NationalLandscapeCharacter Areas Fig. 17-DesignationsNorth&EastPortseaIsland Fig. 16-LandDesignations The Seafront Fig. 15-MarineConservationZones Fig. 14-PortsmouthOpenSpace& Associated HarbourDesignations Fig. 13-SolentValued Ecology Fig. 12-Portsmouth Transport Connections Figs. 11a- 11h -RecreationImages Fig. 10-PortsmouthOpenSpace Fig. 9- Admiralty ChartfortheSeafront Fig. 8-ContaminatedLand&Landfill Figs. 7a-7d-HistoricalMaps Figs. 6a-6d-Climate Figs. 5a-5f-Varied Topography Fig. 4-Portsmouth Topography Fig. 3-GeologyoftheSolent Fig. 2-ExtentoftheStudy Fig. 1-FloodRisk Areas List ofFigures 47 39 17 16 14 13 12 11 10 10 10 9 8 8 7 7 6 5 5 4 4 3 1 Page Fig. 1-Flood Risk Areas important firsttounderstandwhattheexistinglandscapeis,anditsintrinsicvalue. that comprisesthecoastalstripofPortseaIsland.Inordertoassessimpact,itis assessment oftheimpactsthosecoastaldefenceworksonexistinglandscape As partofthisdevelopmentprocess,thenationalplanningguidelineswillrequirean city, andwillbeimplementedoverthenext15years,subjecttogovernmentfunding. likely tooccurintheseareasaddresstheriskhouseholdsandbusinesses East PortseaIsland,andtheSouthseaseafront(seeFig.1).Coastaldefenceworksare sea, includingtheimpactofpredictedsealevelrise. The areasidentifiedwereNorth& Portsmouth CityCouncil,identifyingtheareasinatriskoffloodingfrom In 2006,aStrategicEnvironmental Assessment wascarriedoutbyHalcrowonbehalfof 1.0 Introduction&Background defence schemeproposals. which willbeusedtosupportanyEnvironmentalStatementrequiredforthecoastal The documentwillbecomeintegratedintotheScopingStageasatechnicalreport This documentsetsouttheexistinglandscapecharacterfortheseareas,providing: 1.1 Aims &Objectives: section 1.10andindetailtheaccompanyingEnvironmental Technical Report. a responsibiltiytodesignatedhabitatsandspecies. This isexploredfurtherunder 1974 and The Environmental Protection Act 1995)theCouncilalsounderUKlawhave (The NationalParks& Access totheCountryside Act 1974, The LocalGovernment Act As wellasprotectingsociallyandenvironmentallyvaluedlandscapesunderUKLaw perceptual, ecological,historicandvisualaspects. of landscape,tounderstandhowtheycombinetogether. These includethephysical, Landscape Character Assessment isatechniqueforlookingatallthecomponents • • • • • • • • • Summary Guidance forfutureforceschange,e.g.conserve,enhance,strengthen sensitivity Assessment oflandscapeandseascapevalues(importance),condition Perceptual andexperientialqualitiesoflandscapesseascapes Photographic/visual surveyoflandscapes Assessment ofcurrentlanduse,accessandcirculation environmental factorsandhowtheseinfluencetheexistinglandscapecharacter Brief historyofthelandscapeandseascape–naturalhuman designations ofinternational,nationalandlocalimportance) Identification oflandscapedesignations(includingbuiltandhistoric the site’s context Reference tonationallevellandscapeandseascapecharacterassessmentsfor

2 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND 3 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND . between North&EastPortseaIsland. along theeastofisland.Forpurposesthisdocument,areawillbesplit land comprisesdenseindustrialandresidentialareas,aswelllargeopenspace itself, culminatinginawidersectionofopenspaceatMiltonCommon. Adjacent bound onthewestsidebybusyEasternRoad,andeastshoreline Hayling IslandandnorthtoFarlingtonMarshesbeyond.Itformsanarrowstrip east sectionoverlooksLangstoneHarbour, enjoyingfarviewsovertheharbourto Lines (19thCenturyfortifications)whichstretchthewholeofnorthernrun. Lake, thenarrowPortCreekbetweenIslandandmainland, in thenorthwestandMiltonsoutheast,incorporateslandalong This sectioncoversapproximately8km(5Miles)milesoflandbetween Tipner Area 2North&EastPortseaIsland andEastneyoverlookingtheCommonseafront. coastline. Itextendsnorthtothelineofresidentialandcommercialproperties Clarence Pier, SouthParadePier, LumpsFortandthepromenades, andtheEastney Park, aswellheritagefeaturesofOldPortsmouth’s defences,SouthseaCastle, incorporates substantialopenspaceincludingSouthseaCommonandCanoeLake a diversecharacterchangingfrombuiltwaterfronttosemi-naturalshinglebeach.It the LangstoneHarbourentranceineast.Itcoversadistanceoffourmiles,with The seafrontstretchesfromthePortsmouthHarbourentranceinwestthroughto Area 1TheSeafront 1.3 Location&Extent March 2011. townscapes isprovidedintheCouncil’s UrbanCharacterisationStudy, publishedin built/developed zone,ratherthantownscapeitselfwithinthecity. Detailanalysisofthe The studywillfocusonthecoastalseascapesandstripsoflandextendingupto Area 2:CoverstheNorth&EastPortseaIsland(fromHilseatoMilton) Area 1:CoversOldPortsmouthtoEastney(TheSeafront) assessment iscarriedoutinthetwocoastalareasonPortseaIslandshownFig.2. Management Scopingstage,ithasbeenidentifiedthatalandscapecharacter As partoftheSouthseaandNorthPortseaIslandCoastalFloodErosionRisk 1.2 Area OfStudy: The Fig. 2-ExtentoftheStudy Portsea Island Area 2-North&East Seafront Area 1-Southsea embankments. Lines wherethelandhas beenexcavatedfordefencepurposesto createmoatsand edge andmudflatsof theeasterncoast.Fig.5fillustratessalt waterlakeatHilsea shingle beachesinthesouthofisland.Figs 5c,5d,and5eillustratetheharbour of theislandisvulnerabletoflooding.Figs. 5a and5billustratethenaturalformof Fig. 4illustratesthelandheightabovesealevel, anddemonstrateshowlargeapart perception ofthearea’s geology andtopography. do manmadedefencesanddredging.Furthermore,tidalareasinfluencegreatlythe seas. Today, shingleandsiltmovedbytheseacontinuetoamendshoreline,as and haveresultedindevelopmentimmediatelyaffected bytidalerosionandrising Large amountsofreclamationfromtheseahavechangedlandformisland, many chalkaquifers. corridor). Portsmouth’s drinkingwaterispipeddownfromthesehills,wherethereare where thechalkfacehasbeenexposedthroughnaturalfaultandcutting(forM27 these aretheChalkand Tertiary foldedstrata,oneofwhichformsPortsdownHill underlain byclays,sandsandgravellydepositsofgravelbrickearth.Underlying Portsea Islandispartofabroadlow-lyingplainflintymarineandvalleygravels, 1.4 Geology&Topography Fig. 3-GeologyoftheSolentSourceBritish GeologicalSociety PCC PlaningDepartment Source -UrbanCharacterisationStudy Fig. 4-PortsmouthTopography Areas at risk of flood (January 2011) (January flood of risk at Areas Transport infrastructure Transport

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5 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Fig. 5cShinglebeachandmudflatinLangstoneHarbour-lowtide the PortsmouthHarbourmouth Fig. 5aShingleBeachesatHotwallsby Fig. 5fSalt waterlake-HilseaLines Fig. 5dMudflatandbirds- Tipner Lake colonisation ofseakale Fig. 5bEastneyBeach-Natural Langstone Harbour Fig. 5eColonisingseagrasses- climate change. years facesrisingsealevelsandmoreunpredictableweatherpatternsasaresultofglobal patterns andseasonalstorms. The low-lyingcoastlineispronetoflooding,andincoming south, howevertheseafrontisstillquiteexposed,andvulnerabletoturbulentweather Strong windsfromthesouth-westaresomewhattemperedbyIsleofWightto summer monthsinspiteofwarmtemperatures. with temperaturesrarelyfallingbelowfreezing.Furthermorerainfallcanstillbehighin mean thatwinterstendtobealittlewetterinPortsmouth,althoughtheyremainverymild, protect itfromtheworstofnortherlywinds,butitsproximitytoEnglishChannel to theurbanheateffect ofthecity’s buildings. The PortsdownHillstothenorthofcity more than30°C/86°Fonthesunniestdays,oftenwithpleasantlywarmeveningsdue weather inBritain.Duringthesummers,temperaturesaverage25°C/77°F, peakingat south, thecityofPortsmouthhasanespeciallymildclimate,enjoyingsomesunniest Being locatedonthesouthcoastofEngland,andshelteredbyIsleWightto 1.5 Climate Figs. 6a,6b,6c,6d-IllustrationsofPortsmouth’s SeafrontClimate Summer event at bandstand green, 2009 Violent seafront storm, 2008 vulnerabilities. and history ofPortseaIsland.Italso identifieskeyassets, potentialopportunities and Assessment, andshould bereferredtoforacompletebackground tothearchaeology A fullhistorical reporthasbeencarriedoutbyWessex Archaeology fortheInitial 1.6 HistoricalOverview Outdoor cafe terrace, Mozzarella Joes Violent seafront storm, 2008

Harbour and thedockyardindustries boomed. (Great Salterns). The commercial canal stillformsachannel in Langstone promenade. Southseadeveloped richresidenceswhich absorbedvillagesand farms to whichtheQueenhad araillinebuilt)sawthebuildingoftwo piersand Barracks andfortwere built. The Victorians’ loveofthesea(andIsleWight ,theisland fortsinthechannelanddevelopedHillsea Lines. Southsea thatweknow today. LordPalmerstone builtthefortswhichdominate Victorian Times (1837-1901): towards EastneyandatHilsea.FortCumberland wasbuilt. which Nelsonlefttofightonthe Victory. Batteriesweredevelopedalongtheseafront Georgian times(1714-1837):ThenavalinfluenceofPortsmouthcontinued, from and villagesspreadout. most importantnavalbaseintheUK.Saltwas gatheredfromtheSalterns,andfarms were usedformarshallingthefleet.By 18th CenturyPortsmouthbecamethe ‘field offire’ andalsousedforgatheringtroopsstoringarms. Thedeepchannels areas. The flatmarshygroundssurroundingSouthseaCastlewerekeptclearforthe and Southseatothisday. HealsoestablishedearthrampartsinEastneyandHilsea of Portsmouthfordefence.HenryVIIIbuiltthefortswhichdominateOld Tudor &Stuart times (1499-1714): Portsmouth area. sea attacksontheFrench. A navalbaseandhospitalswereestablished intheOld Heart gavethetownaRoyalCharterandKingJohnusedporttolaunch Jean deGisorsestablishedthetownofPortsmouthfortrading.RichardLion Medieval Period(1066-1499): Wight. sons createdsettlementsalongtheSolentcoastincludingatBoshamandIsleof settlement. Wessex waseventuallyconqueredbytheDanish.KingCanuteandhis but hightidalexposureandmarshclimatesmadePortseaislandunattractiveto reclamation aroundPortseaIslandandagaintheareawaskeyforprotectingWessex, Anglo-Saxon &Viking Times: The Anglo-Saxons sheltered PortsmouthHarbourasamainrouteinlandtoWinchester&. coast plain.PortchesterCastlewasbuiltinthe3rdCenturary AD todefend the Roman Times (43-410AD): the Iron Age. salt marsh,islandsand‘tributary’ tidalrivers,tonearcurrentsealevels,bytheendof settlements havebeenfoundinLangstoneandHayling. The areahaddevelopedinto by risingsealevelsfollowingtheendoflastIce Age. EvidenceofBronze Age Bronze &Iron Ages (2200BC-43AD): Langstone Harbour. evidence ofMesolithicandNeolithiccampsburialsonPortsdownHillin would havefollowedtheroutesformedbyriversdowntocoast. There is would havebeensituatedinanareaformedbyfertilerivervalleys.Huntergatherers Eastern ChannelformingpartoftheSolentriversystem. Today’s cityofPortsmouth pre-Mesolithic timesinthearea.OriginallyEnglandwasconnectedtoEurope, Mesolithic Times (4000- 2200BC): Brief Overview The Romansinvestedconsiderablyinthefertilesouth The Victorians createdmuchofPortsmouthand SmallvillagesandfarmsdottedPortseaIsland There isevidenceofhumanactivitysince These gaverisetoaboominthedevelopment PortseaIslandwouldhavebeencreated leftevidenceoffishingandsalt Historic Environment Assessment Source: Wessex Archaeology Report-2: Fig.7a Mesolithicshoreline. Ordinance Survey Source:PCC Fig. 7c1898 Victorian Portsmouth Source: www.visionofbritain.org.uk Sheet 10.Portsmouth1805-1869. Fig.7b OrdinanceSurvey-1stSeries. Ordinance Survey Source:PCC Fig. 7d1930 Portsmouth

6 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND 7 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND ground. including MiltonCommon&GreatSalternsEstate,nowagolfcourseandrecreation of theselieontheeasterncoastline,andcorrespondwithlargeareasopenspace, contamination andtheseareasareevidentinthemapbelow(markedblue).Several Industry, tipping,reclamationandPost-warrebuildinghavecausedmuch buildings requiredregenerationwithinthecityduringfollowingyears. new housingintheoutersuburbsofPaulsgroveandLeighPark.Housingpublic trap blocksatEastneyandpill-boxeswerebuilt.Wholefamiliesrelocatedto Portsmouth wasdestroyedduringWWII.Furtherconcretedefencessuchastank often overVictorian tippingsites.Furthermore,duetoitsNavalimportancemuchof island andalongthebaseofPortsdownHillwithlandcontinuingtobereclaimed, Twentieth Century:Inthe20thCenturyhousingdevelopmentboomedacross Source: Strategic Environmental Assessment Halcrowreport Fig. 8-Contaminated Land&Landfill -PortseaIsland Fig. 9 Admiralty ChartSource:TheQueen’s Harbourmaster well asacrossthePortCreeksectionalongnorthedge. transport routeslinkingittothemainlandalongwesternandeasterncorridors,as Industrial &commercialdevelopmentandhousingdominatetheislandwithbusy reclamation andutilisationofthenatureharbourmarshlands. on adailybasis.IncontrastLangstoneHarbourdemonstratesmore‘naturalised’ Portsmouth Harbour, anddemonstratestherealityoflivelyactivityonseafront and recreationalshipping.Fig9belowillustratestheshippingroutesapproaching and dredgingofchannels. The shelteredharboursarestillboomingwithnaval obvious seadefencesanddevelopmentrightuptothevaluabledeepharbouredges Today, themajorityofPortseaIslandisartificial/manmadeinit’s nature,with 1.7 CurrentLandUse low tide. public accessisallowed. At thefarthestpointaccessaroundtipisonlypossibleat the landside.InadditioneasternendofEastneybeachisownedbyMOD,but commercial handlingandsortingofshingleaggregates,withafootpathskirtingthisto Only asmallareaatKendallsWharfonthenortheastshoreisprivatelyownedlandfor accessible spacesmakeaveryvaluableresourcethatisunusualinlargecity. along itsentirelengthfromoneharbourmouthtothenext. Together theseopenly Eastern Roadandtheshoreline.Likewiseseafrontcoastlineallowsopenaccess eastern sidelinkssmallerpatchesofopenspacesandwichedbetweenthebusy narrow coastpathalongLangstoneHarbourtoMiltonCommonandbeyond. The Centre at Tipner throughtheHilseaLines,acrossEasternRoadanddown the On thenorthernandeasternshorelineyoucanwalkallwayfromMountbatten seafront promenade,usedforrecreationbynumerouscyclists,runnersandwalkers. There arelong,formalisedpathssuchasthe Tipner LakerouteandtheVictorian events througouttheyear, includingtheGreatSouthRunandKiteFestival. Common andHilseaLines.Southseaisthevenueforseverallarge-scale Common andCanoeLakeParkaswellextensiveinformalareassuchMilton including largeformalareassuchas Alexandra Park,HilseaPlayingFields, Southsea coastline isrecreationandtourism. There isadiverserangeofpublicopenspaces, The principlelandusealongthenorth,eastandsouthsectionsofPortsmouth’s 1.8 OpenSpace&Recreation Source: Urban CharacterisationStudy -PCCPlanning Department Fig. 10-Portsmouth OpenSpace Figs. 11e, 11f, 11g, 11h -Informal Recreation-Seafront& North/EastPortsea Island Figs. 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d -IllustrationsofLargeScaleEventsontheSeafront Pompey FA CupWin,2008 Trafalgar Bicentennary, 2005 Great SouthRun Kite Festival

8 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND 9 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND north ofthe creek,theotherpasses underneathit,through atunnel. andFarlington tothenorth.Onespansoverfullwidth ofthemotorwayto Two smaller pedestrianbridgescrossPortCreeklinking theislandtosuburbsof used cyclerouteforcommuters intoPortsmouth. running thefulllengthofeastshoreisa footpath. Furthermore,EasternRoadisawell- to thenorth. Through HilseaLinesandalongPortCreekareseveralinformal paths,and Tipner Lake andconnectingthroughthemotorwayjunctiontoCoshamPaulsgrove On thenorthernshorelinethereisawell-used sharedpedestrianandcyclerouteskirting seafront andtoreducethenumberofaccidents tocyclists. of acitycyclinginitiative,inaneffort tocaterforincreasingnumbers ofcyclistsalongthe A recentdesignatedcyclelanealong theEastneyseafronthasbeencreatedasPhase1 the seafront. cyclists too.SeveralfootpathscrosstheCommonandCanoeLake,connectingSouthsea to 7 metresinmanyplaces.Itisdesignatedforpedestriansonlybutunofficiallyusedby The promenadethatstretchesalongthewholeseafrontismostlyverywideandflat,up to combining echelonparkingaswellampletwo-waytraffic. in specificallocatedareas. Theroadsalongtheseafrontarewiderthanaverage,often events ontheCommon,whenadditionaltemporaryparkingisprovidedgrass seafront duringthesummermonthsparkingspacesfillup,especiallypopular There aremanyplacestoparkindesignatedcarparksandonsomeoftheroads.On creating keyjunctions. Southsea andEastney, themainroutesbeingPierRoad,OsbornePalmerston traffic. Howeverthereisconsiderablevehicularaccesstotheseafrontfromcitycentre, The mainarterialroadsavoidtheseafront,leavingitmostlyclearofcommutingvehicular to reachHaylingIsland.Itrunsallyearround,andisforpedestriansonly. throughout theyear. A shortferryrideatEastneycrossestheLangstoneHarbourentrance seafront withcontinualactivity. Furthermorethereisastrongpresenceofnavalseatraffic various locationsontheEuropeanContinentthroughoutdayandnight,animating boats, hovercraftsandferriestravellingtofromGosporttheIsleofWight, The influenceofseatrafficonthePortsmouthandSouthseaseafrontisconsiderable,with terminate, andabusrouteconnectstotheHaylingPassengerFerryatLangstoneSpit. a transportinterchangefortheHovercraftterminal. At SouthParadePierseveralbuslines Islands. At The Hard&inOldPortsmouththerearebusyferrypoints,andatClarencePier Isle ofWight,aswellservingimportantferryroutestoFrance,SpainandtheChannel Portsmouth’s strategiclocationmeansitformsthehubbetweenmainlandand Along theseafront,asecondaryrouterunseast-westbetweenOldPortsmouthandEastney. Lines. only railwaylineservingtheislandcrossesPortCreekfurthereastdissectingHilsea Creek atHilsea,linkingthenorthernsuburbsofPortsmouthlocatedonmainland. The M27 runningeast-west.Furthermorethethirdbusiestrouteoff theislandcrossesPort both westandeastsidesoftheisland,linkingitwithmainlandtonorth A27/ Transport isakeyissueforthecitycoastline,with twobusiestarterialroutesalong 1.9 Transport Source: UrbanCharacterisationStudy-PCC PlanningDepartment Fig. 12Portsmouth-Transport Connections Areas at risk of flood (January 2011) (January flood of risk at Areas Transport infrastructure Transport

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where these specialhabitatscould moveinland,inlocations furtherdownthe coastline. any potential habitatlossinamanagement plantoallow fornaturalcoastalerosion Regional HabitatCreation Programme. The aim istoidentifyareaswhichmightoffset a resulttheCityCouncil hasbeenworkingcloselywiththeEnvironment Agency’s of intertidalhabitatsaround PortseaIsland,ie.SPA andSACdesignated areas. As “hold theline”andprotect thecityfrominundationtherewouldbe a potentialloss scoping ontheeffects ofrisingsealevelsontheSSSI’s hasshownthatinorderto These protectedenvironmentshaveasignificant effect onPortsea Island.Initial areas. PCS13 ofthePortsmouthPlan(OpenSpaces &Conservation).Fig.14illustratesthese open spacesandareasofnatureconservation onandaroundtheislandunderPolicy determine availabilityandrequirementsfordevelopment planning.PCCprotectsthe Leisure landforsportsandrecreationisalso monitoredthroughLocal Authorities to all Scheduled Ancient Monuments.(SeeFigs16&17) and ScheduledMonuments.SouthseaCastle,HilseaLinesFortCumberlandare Heritage landscapeshavebeenprotectedthroughConservation Areas, listedbuildings and woodlandhabitats.Seewww.natureonthemap.naturalengland.org.uk. Great SalternsandHilseaLines. These arevaluedfortheirinformalheathland,wetland Local Planning Authorities. There areLocalWildlifeSitesatEastney, MiltonCommon, Locally itismonitoredbyHampshireBiodiversityInformationCentreinpartnershipwith (BAP), aswellthroughtheEnvironment Agency, DEFRA andNaturalEngland. Biodiversity is registered and monitored nationally by UK Biodiversity Action Partnership marine wildlife,habitats,geologyandgeomorphology. and theEnglishChannelnearby(seeFig.17). These aimtoprotectareasofvalue Several MarineConservationZones(Marine&Coastal Act 2009)existintheSolent of PortseaIsland. former liesafewmilestothenorthandlatterisapproximately35west New ForestNationalParks(National& Access totheCountryside Act 1949). The Other nearbylandscapesprotectedunderUKLawincludetheSouthDownsand protected asaSSSI. and geologicalsites.FurthermoreFarlingtonMarshestothenortheastofislandis 1981) asSitesofSpecialScientificInterest(SSSI)toprotectthecountry’ These twositeswereinitiallyidentifiedunderUKlaw(WildlifeandCountryside Ramsar Site.(SeeFigs.14&17). Portsmouth HarbourisaSPA/Ramsar Site;andLangstoneHarbourisaSPA/SAC/ plants andhabitats;SpecialProtection Areas (SPA) -formigratorybirdspecies. 1992. They identifySpecial Areas ofConservation(SAC)-foravarietywildanimals, well astheEuropeanUnionDirectives-BirdsDirective1979andHabitats protected under the Ramsar agreement 1971(Wetlands of international importance),as Both LangstoneandPortsmouthHarboursareinternationallydesignatedenvironments, Report. described here.FulldetailsareprovidedintheaccompanyingEnvironmental Technical A numberofimportantdesignatedlandscapesaffect PortseaIsland. These arebriefly 1.10 ProtectedLandscapeandEcology s bestwildlife Act Source: UrbanCharacterisation Study-PCCPlanning Department Fig. 14-Portsmouth OpenSpace & Associated HarbourDesignations Identified fortheRegionalHabitatCreationProgramme(Environment Fig. 13-SolentValued EcologySourceNorth Solent ShorelineManagementPlan2005

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C n Z ) o s l ) n e 11 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND colonising shingle flora;thelatter fortheinformalheathland floraandfauna. and landto thewestofFortCumberland areprotected as LocalWildlifeSites, theformerforits historical lampcolumns andtheyellow-paintedsheltersalong promenade. EastneyBeach structures ontheCommon andseafront,suchasSouthParadePier, theCastlelighthouse, Natural HistoryMuseum inCanoeLakeParkisalistedGradeIIbuilding, asareseveralofthe Church atOldPortsmouth. LumpsFortinCanoelakeParkisona LocalList.CumberlandHouse Cumberland intheeast, theRoyalMarineBarracksinEastney, andthefortifications andGarrison Southsea CastleisaScheduled Ancient Monument,alongwithitsbatteries(ramparts),asisFort Memorial onClarenceParade,builtinthe1920’s. along thepromenadeandthroughoutCommon. The mostprominent istheRoyalNavalWar Between them,thetwoConservation Areas containupto18warmemorials&monumentslocated part ofConservation Area No.4– OldPortsmouth,conservingthebuiltheritageofoldcity. In additiontotheCommon,wholeofOld Portsmouth,measuring40hectares,isprotectedas well asthelandmoretypicallyknown Common,usedforannualevents. Gardens. ItincorporatesthewiderCanoeLakeareaandsurroundingstoSouthseaCastle as 82 hectaresinsize,andisregisteredasaGradeIIParkonEnglishHeritage’s RegisterofParks& and adjacentareas.Itisprotectedforitsconsiderableopenspace. The Commonitselfmeasures as aConservation Area (Conservation Area No.10- The Seafront),whichincludestheCommon Fig. 16illustratestheSeafrontdesignationsindetail. The majorityoftheseafrontisdesignated The Seafront Portsmouth Old Common Southsea Lake Canoe Fig. 16-LandDesignationsTheSeafront Barracks Eastney Beach Eastney Cumberland Fort abounds theLangstone HarbourSPA/SAC/Ramsar Site. Harbour SPA/Ramsar site;andconversely thewholeofeasternedge The wholeofthenorth-western edgeoftheislandaboundsPortsmouth Fig. 17illustratesthedesignations indetailforNorth&EastPortsea Island. North &EastPortseaIsland Fig. 17Designations-North&EastPortsea Island Portsmouth Harbour is aListed building. heathland and wetlandhabitats.Great SalternsHouse (now theHarvesterInn) Great Salterns Lake,andMiltonCommon. These arevalued asinformal There arethreeLocal Wildlife Sitesontheeasternside,including Great Salterns Local WildlifeSite,valued foritswoodlandandwetlandhabitats. Monument andConservation Area; theeasternsection ofthisisprotectedasa Most ofthenorthernedge formspartoftheHilseaLinesScheduled Ancient Hilsea Lines Salterns Great Common Milton Harbour Langstone 12 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND 13 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND continue, engulfingvillagesandexpanding urban areas.’ However, thereisalsopressure forrecreationandserviceribbondevelopmentto require conservation,aswellextremelyfertile farminglowlands. ‘The naturalprotectedharbourshaveproduced importantintertidalwetlandswhich It concludes: across theSolentandIsleofWight.’ beaches, dunes,grazingmarshesandpaddockswithlongviewsfromtheDowns Coastal inletsand‘harbours’ containadiverselandscapeofcreeks,mudflats,shingle farmed, flatcoastalplain. ‘Major urbandevelopmentslinkedbythe A27/M27 corridordominateopen,intensely South CoastPlain,CharacterType -FlatCoastalPlain.Thisisdescribedas At anationalLevel,PortseaIslandispartoftheNationalCharacter Area No.126: recommendations oftherecentNationalPlanningPolicyFramework. integrated strategiestomanagechangewithinaheirachyofinformation,basedupon recreation andenhancementofbiodiversityuniquelandscapesthrough in increasinglysmallerscales. This canprovideguidanceonareasfordevelopment, Each NationalCharacter Area isalsoassessedbycountyandthenlocalauthorities negative ‘forcesforchange’. ‘environmental opportunties’ tosetoutpossibilitiesforfutureenhancementaswell and geodiversity;asummaryofthenaturalbenefitsorecosystemservices; description ofkeylandscapefeaturesandthemostimportantelementsbiodiversity information toinformdecisionsthataffect thelocalenvironment,including;adetailed in September2012)toprovideprofilesthatincludeamuchbroaderrangeof published byNaturalEngland. This iscurrentlybeingrewritten(tobepublished of theEnglishLandscapewhichidentifies159NationalCharacter The hierachyofLCA’s intheUKbeginswithNationalLandscapeCharacterisation perception. diversity andthecomplexinterplaysofculturalnaturalforcesthatinfluencetheir and managingourdynamiclandscapeseverywhere,inwaysthatrecognisetheir Landscape ConventiontowhichtheUKisasignatory. This helpsusinunderstanding regional, nationalandglobalinlinewithUKplanninglegislationtheEuropean within aheirachywhichhelpsdefine‘value’ atthevariouslevels: TheseareLocal, Assessments assistinclarifyingtherelevantissuestolocalareas,designatedornot, this complicatedlayeringofprotectionandidentification,LandscapeCharacter two areasofPortseaIslandtoestablishhowthelandscapehasbeenshaped.Within So farwhathasbeenreviewedisthehistory, geology, landuseandecologyofthe 1.11 NationalLandscapeCharacter Areas andis : Source: NaturalEngland Fig. 18NationalLandscapeCharacter Areas Portsea Island 15 Source: HampshireCounty Council’s Integrated Character Assessment Fig. 19HampshireLandscape Character Areas 11c -EasternSolent 10b -PortsmouthHarbour 10a -LangstoneandChichesterHarbours 8I -PortsdownHillOpenDowns include: this regionallevel.However, relevantlandscapecharacterareasadjacentto Portsmouth In thismap,PortseaIslandisclassedas“Settlement”,butnotdetailedanyfurtherat identifing unique Landscape Character Areas and key land use and management issues. as backgroundinformationontheunderlyinggeologyandhydrologyofregion It hasdetailedinformationofLandscapeCharacter Types atthecountylevelaswell Landscape Character Assessment toprovideaplatformformorelocalassessments. At asimilarlyregionallevel,HampshireCountyCouncilhaveproducedanintegrated 1.12 RegionalLandscapeCharacter Areas andTypes Portsea Island important marineandcoastalSPA andSAC. busy shippingrouteandrecreationalsailing area. Internationally unusual tidalconditionsbytheIsleofWight influence itisavery on characterareaboundary. Shelteredfromwindsandwith silty mudseabed.Majordeepwatershippingchannelmainly Former Pleistoceneriver, shingle(lightlyextractedcommercially) 11c EasternSolent High densitiesofmigrantandoverwinteringwaderswildfowl. the southcoastandextensive(degenerating)cord-grassmarsh. RAMSAR, SPA, SAC, BOA,SSSI.Largestareasofsaltmarshon built upareaswithmanyvariedskylines.Internationallyimportant recreation, open,remoteandisolatedincontrasttosurrounding anaerobic andenergyrichmuds,shinglesand.Popularfor seascape fromfullycoveredatfulltidetoup90%exposed Shallow clay, sands andchalkbasinswithhugelyfluctuating 10b PortsmouthHarbour(currentlynoassessment) 10a LangstoneandChichesterHarbours& space. grassland (BOA,SSSIandSINCs)aswellamplerecreation which isdottedwithVictorian forts.Tranquil speciesrichchalk Portsmouth. Longpanoramicviewsnorthandsouthfromtheridge Elevated andexposed,prominentchalkescarpmentabove 8I -PortsdownHillOpenDowns 14 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND 15 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND Source: Havant BoroughCouncil’s LandscapeCharacter Assessment Fig. 20Havant/Hayling LandscapeCharacter Areas LCA 38-LangstoneHarbourMouth LCA 34-SinahCommon& The Kench LCA 32-LangstoneHarbour character areas(LCA’s) thatarerelevanttoPortseaIsland. These are: Within thesebroaderlandscapecharactertypes,thereareseverallocal Harbour Basin Enclosed lowerharbourplain Lowland coastalsettlement Open lowerharbourplain Lowland opencoastalplaintothesouth Hayling IslandLandscapeCharacterTypes includethefollowing: illustrates somesimilarlandscapeattributestoPortseaIsland(SeeFig.20below). landscape characterassessment.HaylingIslandatthesouthendofborough An examplerelevanttoPortsmouthiscontainedwithinHavantBoroughCouncil’s again, detailinginformationtoassistinbothplanningandbiodiversity. Local boroughswithinHampshirehavethencarriedoutmoredetailedassessments 1.13 LocalLandscapeCharacter Assessment for PortseaIsland. The nextthreesectionsdetailthespecificlandscapecharacterareasidentified Island sitswithinthishierachyofinformationandguidelines. It isimportanttobeawareofhowtheLandscapeCharacter Assessment forPortsea area onthesouthcoastofEngland. (Portsmouth tothewestandChichestereast)thatcreatelargestintertidal Havant BoroughCouncilalsonotethatLangstoneformspartofthethreeharbours 14 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1-THE SEAFRONT 16 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 17 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1-THE SEAFRONT Fig. 21Seafront -LandscapeCharacter Types & Areas D C B A BROAD LANDSCAPECHARACTERTYPES A1

A2 Shingle Beach Parkland &Promenade Traditional SeasidePier Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences A A3 B1 B C2 C C1 A4 C2 A C3 B2 B2 B1 A7 A6 A5 A4 A3 A2 A1 LOCAL LANDSCAPECHARACTER AREAS B South ParadePier Clarence Pier Langstone Spit Langstone HarbourMouth Fort Cumberland&Surroundings Southsea Castle Long CurtainMoat Hotwalls &Defences Old PortsmouthPoint C4 C C5 D1 D3 D2 D1 Recreation Areas C5 C4 C3 C2 C1 D Far EastEnd Southsea Holiday Park Eastney Beach St. HelensParadeSports& Canoe LakePark East Promenade&Gardens West &EastCommons Southsea Common&Promenade D2 A5 D3 A A7 A6 and disusedmilitaryranges. The beachisgradually stabilisingwithcolonisingvegetation. promenade andparking, andlandwarddevelopmentincludingbarracks, acaravanpark eastern extentisdominated byalong,wide,continuousshinglebeach withassociated Whilst there are short stretches of beach to the west side of Portsmouth seafront, its whole D small beaches. spaces; recreationalfeaturessuchassports andleisurefacilities,gardens,playareas promenades alongtheseafront.Itincorporates largeopenareasaswellmanysmaller This landscapecomprisesextensiveareasof openspaceandparklandwithassociated C designed pierextendingintotheseaatSouthsea. which isalandpier, ie.builtalongthecoast;andSouthParadePier, amoretraditionally- parks. There aretwoinPortsmouth,bothmarkedlydistinctfromeachother:ClarencePier buildings anddevelopmentforthetouristindustry, suchashotels,restaurantsandcar These arerecreationalpiersbuiltduringthe19thand20thcenturieswithassociated B landforms forviewing,orientedtotheSolentandtwoharbours. and seadefencesthathavebeenbuilttoprotectthefortsbehind. There areprominent for militaryoperations,butisnowpublicgreenspace.Linkedtotheseareasarerockwalls moats andbridges,aswellassociatedopenspacethatwouldhavebeenonceused landscapes featurehistoricdefensivestructures,suchaswalls,forts,towers,platforms, Located atthetwoharbourmouthsandonstrategichalfwaypointbetween,these A Component LandscapeCharacterTypes • • • • • • Designations • • • • • • • • Key Characteristics 2.0 LANDSCAPECHARACTER AREA 1-THESEAFRONT

(heathland) Local WildlifeSites-EastneyBeach(colonisingshingleflora),FortCumberland Local List-LumpsFort promenade shelters,monuments&memorials Listed Buildings&Structures-CumberlandHouseMuseum,Victorian lampcolumns, Curtain Moat,EastneyBarracks,FortCumberland Scheduled Ancient Monuments-SouthseaCastle,OldPortsmouthDefences,Long Conservation Areas -OldPortsmouth(historiccityquarter),Seafront(openspace) SPA/SAC/Ramsar &SSSi-LangstoneHarbour Considerable publicaccesstoshorelineopenspace Prominent heritagefeatures-defenceforts&recreationalpiers Predominant recreationallanduse Exposure toelements-winds,stormsandsunshine Predominant shinglestormbeachesinterspersedwithhistoricseadefences&piers Extensive areasofpublicopenspacealongcoastlinebetweenbuiltfrontageandsea Developed/formalised westernendbecomesgraduallymoreinformaltowardseast Southern outlookwithextensiveviewsoverSolent&IsleOfWight Shingle Beaches Parkland &Promenades Traditional SeasidePiers Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences • • Natural Landscape • • • • Historic Development ,Southsea,Eastney Linked Townscape Assessment Areas uses /neglect Informal wildlifesitesineastend-greatervalue,atriskfromsurrounding Ornamental parkland-limitedwildlifevalue Recreational seafrontpopularwithtourists-atriskfromneglect/decline Residential suburbs/hinterland Wetland drainedformilitaryuse,nowpublicopenspace Coastline fortifiedfordefenceofcityandcountry 18 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 19 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT Local Character Areas: A1 OldPortsmouthPoint; A2 Hotwalls&Viewing Platform; A3 LongCurtainMoat &KingsBastion Landscape CharacterType A A1 -OldpubsandstreetscapeonPoint A2 -Square tolandward sideof Viewing Platform A2 -Openspace&seatingatPointBattery behind A2 -ShinglebeachatHotwalls,withRound Tower

Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences Gunwharf Quays&Spinnaker Tower beyond A1 -OpenspaceseatingandviewingatPoint,with A2 -Defensive sea wallatViewing Platform A2 -Viewing platformoutsideSquare Tower A1 -View acrosstheharbourmouthtoGosport viewpoint A3 -LongCurtain Moat,fromKings A3 -KingsBastionviewpointaboveLongCurtainMoat,withGarrisonChurchtoright A2 -SalutingPlatformandseats A1 -InternalharbourinOldPortsmouth A3 -SpurRedoubt andfootbridge looking east A3 -FootbridgeacrossLongCurtainMoat, Local Character Areas: A1 OldPortsmouthPoint; A2 Hotwalls&Viewing Platform; A3 LongCurtainMoat &KingsBastion A3 A2 A1 Experiential &PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Landscape CharacterType A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Long CurtainMoat&KingsBastion Hotwalls &Viewing Platform Old PortsmouthPoint Prominent GarrisonChurch Extensive formalgreen lawnsandbanks Spur Redoubt-interesting stonewallsandnarrowfootbridge/tunnel granite settsandcobbles Hard concretebank/shoreforinformalclambering -interestingtexturalmosaicof Tidal change dramatic-shortreachreducesbeachtonarrowsliver Distinctive lampcolumns Excitement ofcrossingbridgesanddrama moatwallsandseawaterin Distinctive lampcolumns Victoria Pierinstateofdisrepair Recreational fishingandjumpingoff olddock(Victoria Pier)ingoodweather Spectacular viewingplatformsalongtopsofwallsandmoat City hiddenbehindhighwalls opportunities forstoppingandwatching/observing/enjoying,sitting Being “partofthelandscape”–multipleplacestowalkandexplorewithmany Hidden shinglebeach-experienceofsurprise Strong presenceofpedestrians,bothvisitorsandlocals Views overSolentandbusyharbourmouth Stark contrastofformalopensquaresbehindwitharchescurrentlydisused Dramatic builtforms-highstonewalls,towersandplatforms Tranquility &visualinterestofsmallinternalharbourboats,fishingarea Prominent Spinnaker Tower tonorth Views containedwithinharbourandovertoGosport,GunWharf Pubs withoutdoorseatingareas Internal harbourandferryterminal-busywatertraffic&activity High qualityresidentialarea Distinctive historicbuildings&narrowcobbledstreets/footpaths Historical cityquarter-originalextentof High qualitymaterials-stone,steel,timber Recently regeneratedarea Extensive protectedbuiltheritage Historical Conservation Area ofOldPortsmouth,datingbackto Tudor times residential quarter Predominantly recreationalareas-historicplacesofinterest&openspaces,with Associated beach,rockwallsandseadefences platforms, moats&bridges Historic defensivestructuresoverlookingharbour&Solent-walls,towers,forts,

Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences Evaluation &FutureStrategy • • • • • • • • • Retain open accessalongseafront andlinksto/fromcity Avoid obstructionofviewsalongseafrontand infromsea historic assets Avoid obstructionofviewsfrombuiltfrontageacross openspacetoseaand appropriate highquality materialsinkeepingwithhistoriccharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences andpublicrealmshoulduse revitalised sensitively space andbuiltenvironment-PointBattery Arches &Victoria Piershouldbe Restrict anyunsuitabledevelopmentthatwould detractfromthequalityofopen High sensitivitylevel-heritage High qualitylandscapecharacter– Weaknesses -Victoria Pierinstateofdisrepair;PointBatteryarchesdisused Strengths -richheritage&diversityofspaces; panoramicviews;openaccess A1 A2 A A3 conserve character 20 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 21 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT Local Character Areas: A4 SouthseaCastle Landscape CharacterType A Brian KiddWay -mainapproachtoSouthseaCastle Castle andadjacenteventsfieldfromeasternramparts,withD-DayMuseuminbackground D-Day Museum frontagefrom Avenue deCaenjunction D-Day MuseumasseenfromCastle

Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences Eastern ramparts -seats Western promenadeskirting“BandstandField”,duringasummerconcertevent Eastern rampartslookingwest Promenade atcastletip,lookingeast Castle moat atentrance Sea wallanddefencesatfareasternend Local Character Areas: A4 SouthseaCastle Evaluation &FutureStrategy A4 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Landscape CharacterType A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Southsea Castle Ensure that anynewworkstosea defencesandpublic realmshoulduse provide astrongpublic realm Pyramids LeisureCentre, ensuringhighqualitydesignandmaterials areusedto Seek optionstoimprove poorqualitydevelopmentsuchasBlueReef Aquarium & between castleandpromontory footpath Strengthen historiccharacterofcastleandramparts, improveaccesswhereweak Sensitivity -castleheritage Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– access/boundary Aquarium), boundaries(castlerailings);promontory pathsurface;bandstandfield Weaknesses –poorqualitymaterials(seadefences),buildings(Blue Reef spaces, maturetrees;distancefrombuildings/roads heritage; extensiveopenaccess;varietyofspaces/paths; largegreenopen Strengths –dramaofcontactwithseaoncastle promontory;castle/ramparts character Poor qualitycastlerailings&paths,seatsandsitefurnituredetractsfromoverall quality edgesandboundaries Blue Reef Aquarium &PyramidsLeisureCentre-builtformsareweakwithpoor edge Views seawardsandlandwardsfromrampartsverydifferent -senseofbeingon Panoramic viewpointsfromramparts Dramatic grassmoattocastle-steepdrop D-Day Museum-modernbrickbuildingfrontscastleapproach Hidden carparkbehindhighwalls Distance fromcarsandbuildings–senseofnotbeingoverlooked City hiddenfromCastleareabehindlinesofmaturetrees avenues Multiple landscapeswithinoverall–carparks,greens,ramparts,castlemoat, Multiple routesforwalking/exploration Changing views/aspectsoverlookingSolentandtoeastorwest Excitement ofcontactwithwater, dramaofpromontory Formal approachalignedtoSouthseavia Avenue deCaen Castle fortformsfocusyetseemsunder-whelmingonarrival Scheduled Ancient Monument-Castle&Ramparts Conservation Area -protectedopenspaceforheritage&recreation Promenade walkfollowsheadlandedgeawayfromroad/cars Museum, Castle& Aquarium -solerecreation&tourismuse Green openspacesforevents Rampart highpointsforpanoramicviewing Headland ofbuiltheritageoverlookingSolent Historical castlefortandrampartsonartificiallyraisedpromontory

Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences enhance/strengthen • • • • • Retain openaccessalongseafrontandlinksto/fromcity Avoid obstructionofviewsacrossopenspacetoseaandalongseafront Encourage betterrelationshipbetweenbandstandfieldandpromenade improvements toseadefences Encourage safeaccesstoseaincorporatedwithinanyrestoration/ footpaths, castle&ramparts Introduce highqualityboundary, furnitureandpavingtreatmentstopromontory appropriate highqualitymaterialstorestorestronglandscapecharacter 13 A4 22 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 23 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT A6 -Seadefencesandinformalaccessatlowtidearoundthefartip Local Character Areas: A5 FortCumberland&Surroundings; A6 LangstoneHarbourMouth; A7 LangstoneSpit Landscape CharacterType A A5 -LocalwildlifesiteFortCumberlandinformalheathland,withhousingbeyond A7 -Road atfarend lookingback towards Lifeguardstation andUniversity Research station A7 -LangstoneHarbourandroadway, withboatyardto right

Historic HarbourEntrances&Defences A7 -Roadway and beachatfar endlooking northtowards Hayling ferrypointand harbour A7 -Marinaandparking from theoutside A5 -FortCumberlandsncientmonumentconcealed A6 -Pierwalkwayoversewageoutfallpipeintoharbourmouth Haylng Islandferrypointtoright A6 -Beachatfarendoverlookingharbourmouth with site A6 -FarcarparkoutsideSouthernWater Local Character Areas: A5 FortCumberland&Surroundings; A6 LangstoneHarbourMouth; A7 LangstoneSpit Evaluation &FutureStrategy A7 A6 A5 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Landscape CharacterType A • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Langstone Spit Langstone HarbourEntrance Fort Cumberland&surroundings Sensitivity - fortheritage;wildlife heritage; informality Mixed quality landscapecharacter – Range instateofdisrepair infrastructure; lackofhigh tideaccessaroundpoint;poorto fort;Fraser Weaknesses –weak/hostileboundaries&footpaths; poorqualitycarparks/ heritage informality; humanactivity-boats&harbour entrance;openspace&wildlife;fort Strengths –remoteness,peace;considerable beachaccess;extensiveviews; Ramshackle natureofbuildings,associated clutter andinformalparking Reflective qualityoflightandopenharbourviews Remoteness fromcity, withinformalityandquiet Marked influenceoftidalchangesonharbour -extensivemudflatsatlowtide Dramatic presenceofboatsandmarina–interesting formsandactivity Expansive panoramicharbourviewsfromnarrowlandspit Poor qualityboundariesandinfrastructurereducesoverallcharacter park Hostile presenceofprison-likefencesandboundaries,abandonedqualitycar Close viewsovernarrowchanneltoHaylingIsland-similarremotebeach Fast flowingcurrentsvisibleinharbourchannel High wallspreventaccessathightidearoundpointtoEastneyBeach Rundown qualityoffencesandseadefences Informal accessalongbeachforwalkingandboatlaunches Remoteness fromcity, withinformalityandquiet detract fromoverallcharacter Poor qualitytowersandrundownfenceboundariescreateairofhostility, neglect, Eastern sitecontrolledbySouthernWater, fenced,private Range) Overlooked bystarkhousingtonorthandabandonedmilitaryfortsouth(Fraser Popular withlocalpeoplewalking,dogs,birdwatchers Informal heathlandopenspacewithlargegravelcarpark edges; otherwisehiddenatgroundlevel;inaccessibleexceptbyappointment Impressive earthfortificationsvisiblefromairandglimpsedsurrounding Local WildlifeSite-FraserRangeOpenSpace Natural heritage-SAC/SPA/Ramsar/SSSi -LangstoneHarbour Scheduled ancientmonument-FortCumberland Public accessforrecreation&tourism Associated openspaces,beaches,promontoriesandheadlands Historic defensivestructures-FortCumberland

Historic HarbourEntrances&IslandDefences enhance/strengthen • • • • • • Retain openviewsand informalcharacteratharbourspit Retain openaccessalongseafrontandlinks to/fromcity Avoid obstructionofviewsalongseafront footpaths Introduce higherqualityboundary, furniture,fencingandpaving treatmentsto retaining senseofinformality&quiet appropriate highqualitymaterialstorestore a stronglandscapecharacterwhilst Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences andpublicrealmshoulduse between hinterlandandshorelinearound point;improveinterpretation Strengthen characteroffortandsurroundings, improveaccesswhereweak A5 A A7 A6 24 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 25 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT View over carpark towards Common Transport terminalandstreetscapeatfrontofPier, easternsection Viewing areaoverlooking hovercraft pad Concrete decktoseawardsideofpierwithtraditionalrides Local Character Area: B1ClarencePier Landscape CharacterType B Traditional SeasidePiers Pier structure beneath deck Clarence Pierwith Commonin foreground asseenfrom ClarenceParade amusement arcades,rides&cafes Central promenadesectionbetween area andseawall,lookingeasttowardspier Western promenadebetweenraisedparking Hovercraft departingtoRyde Evaluation &FutureStrategy Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Local Character Area: B1ClarencePier Landscape CharacterType B • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • spaces Strengthen landscape characterofpromenade,parkingareas,pier deckandopen & openspace);exposure toseaelements Common, alongpromenade &fromsea;SeafrontConservation Area (builtheritage Sensitivity -adjacentLongCurtainMoatheritage; viewsfromresidencesacross Poor qualitylandscapecharacter– in poorstateofrepair, deckareaunder-realised Weaknesses –poorqualitymaterials,architecture;separation/blockfrom sea;pier Common; hovercrafts Strengths –pivotalhub/focusofactivities;panoramic viewstoseaandacross surroundings High fenceofpoorquialityaroundMODplayingfielddetractsfromquality Long viewsoveradjacentgreenspace/Common dominant Large transportjunction–overwhelmingscaleoftarmacandparking-vehicle Loud noiseofhovercraftsimpactswholearea Visual dramaofhovercraftsarriving/departing-popular, smallviewingarea Prominent blankendwallatwesternofpier Dominant presenceofparkedcarsandlargetarmacparkingareaunappealing Steep droptonarrowsliverofshinglebeach-dangerousswimming Abrupt endtodistinctivelampcolumnsandqualityofmaterialsOldPortsmouth an arcadebetweenlowqualityamusement/hotelbuildings Drab promenadesectionsandwichedbetweenhighercarparkandseawall,oras Views toseablockedbypier&hovercraftbuildings Clashing buildingstylesandgarishcolours-intensefeeling area under-realised Large amusementsbuildingwithdistinctivetowerturnsitsbackonsea-reardeck Summertime throngsofpeopleandnoises;senseabandonmentinwinter Traditional seasideamusements&rides–senseof decline space behind Dated recreationalpierhubinstarkcontrasttolargeexpanseofCommonopen Poor qualitymaterials-tarmac,brick,concrete,plastic Central distinctive1950’s tower Traditional pierandassociatedrecreationalbuildings ofmixedcharacter buildings withlandward“square”;seawarddeckrides Distinct parts-westerncarparkandpromenade;centralarcadesection;eastern Transport junction–largebusandhovercraftinterchange parking andpromenade Recreational hubareaoftraditionalpieramusements/activitieswithassociated area toseawardside Built pierextendingalongthelandovershinglebeachbelowwithlargeopendeck Traditional SeasidePiers strengthen • • • • • Common &housing Retain openviewsacrossCommontoseaand alongseafront,andfromseato appropriate highqualitymaterialstocreatea highqualitylandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences andpublicrealmshoulduse transition toCommonopenspace Ensure sensitivetreatmentofeasternboundarytoLongCurtainMoatand Retain connectionalongseafrontlinkingOldPortsmouthwithCommon transport hub enhanced publicopenspaceandaccesstodeck/seawardside&improved Encourage redevelopmentopportunityasrecreationalhubareaallowing B1 B 26 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 27 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT South Parade-promenade&streetscapeoverlookingbeach Promenade onwesternsection,withPierahead Local Character Area: B2SouthParadePier Landscape CharacterType B Traditional SeasidePiers Pier -viewlookingbacktolandfromhead Evaluation &FutureStrategy Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Local Character Area: B2SouthParadePier Landscape CharacterType B • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • as viewsin fromsea Retain open viewsacrossseafront openspacetoseaand alongseafront,as well appropriate highquality materialstorestoreastronglandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworks toseadefencesandpublicrealmshould use Retain accesstopierhead &enhancewithnewrecreationaluse enhanced publicopen spacetosidesandonhead Encourage redevelopmentopportunityofpier asrecreationalhubareaallowing Retain connectionalongseafrontlinkingEast CommonandCanoeLake focal pointsalonglength,improvedaccessbetween roadandbeach Strengthen landscapecharacterofpromenade, roadandpublicrealmwithnew Conservation Area (builtheritage &openspace);exposuretoseaelements Sensitivity -viewsfromresidencesacrossEsplanade &fromsea;Seafront Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– promenade lacksinterest changes inlevelrestrictingpedestriancirculation andaccesstopromenade/shore; Weaknesses -pierinstateofdisrepairanddisuse;roadisvehiculardominant,with focus ofactivities head; formalpromenadewithbuiltfrontageoverlookingsea/beach;activehub/ Strengths –heritagepierfeatureextendingintosea;accesstoandviewsfrom character Mix ofpoorqualitypromenade&pierbuildingsandmaterialsreducesoverall Poor qualitymaterials-tarmac,brick,concrete,plastic Wide road&trafficislands-strongpresenceoftraffic/vehiculardominance Long shinglebeachestoeachside Hard landscape-lackssoftness Presence ofprominentbuiltfrontageoverlookingwideroadandpromenade and east,backtowardsSouthParade Panoramic viewsfrompieroverSolentandlongalongbeachtowardswest people Air ofneglect/abandonment-diusedbuildings&pierhead,exposure,absence Dominant pierandSouthParadebuildings Distinctive/traditional pierandassociatedrecreationalbuilding Listed structure-SouthParadePier built frontage Conservation Area -protectedseafront&openspaceforrecreationwithstrong Associated transportjunction–busstops/stands area Adjacent builtfrontageofhotels,barsandhousingcreatesstrongbackdrop/focus Associated promenadeandshinglebeaches Recreational hubareainstateofdecline Prominent onhorizonfromwestandeastlongviews,sea Old-fashioned pierfeatureextendingouttoseaovershinglebeach Traditional SeasidePiers enhance/strengthen B B3 28 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 29 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT C1 -SeaWall andwidenedpromenade adjacenttheBlueReef Aquarium, withtheCommonbeyond Local Character Area: C1MainCommon&Promenade;C2West &EastCommons Landscape CharacterType C installation C1 -Expansiveformalopenspace,withtheprominentWar Memorialonthehorizon,besideatemporrydinosaur C1 -EsplanadeandparkedcarsseparatingCommon frompromenade right C2 -Eastern sectionofCommon-formal sportsrecreationfocus withD-DayMuseum carparkto Parkland &Promenade C2 -Western sectionofCommon-with easternendofMoatin foreground;Clarence Pier toright C1 - Timber groynesonbeach looking east C1 -PromenadewithVictorian shelter, Common C2 -LadiesMileFootpathcrossing C1 -WideavenuesacrosstheCommon C1 -NavalWar Memorial C2 C1 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Local Character Area: C1MainCommon&Promenade;C2West &EastCommons Landscape CharacterType C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • West &EastCommons Main Common&Promenade Presence of peoplepicnickingand playingballgamesin goodweather Ornamental gardenswith formalshrubbedsandmature,historiccharacter Windswept treeforms Mature treesprovideheight andaccentuateformalroad/avenuestructure Wide roadsdivideup/enclose Commonspaces moat &playingfields Derelict areasandpoorboundariesdetractfrom quality-skatepark,tenniscourts, Sports areas-playingfieldsandtenniscourts Smaller grassareasdissectedbytrees/avenues/roads Dramatic seastormscauseover-toppingof wallandoccasionalroadclosures beach character Poor/mixed qualityarchitecture-Mozzarella Joes&RowingClubdetractfrom Poor/mixed qualitymaterials-tarmac,concrete,stone Massive seawalldefence–bleakconcreteandtarmaccharacter Promenade ImpactedbycarsandwideEsplanaderoad-separatedfromCommon hovercrafts Gently shelvingshinglebeachdominatedbylargedrabbuildingsandnoisy promenade Prominent warmemorialcreatesitsownfocusarea,butisdisconnectedfrom Promenade andbeachbusyingoodweather;emptyotherwise Distinctive zig-zagpavingpattern-datedcharacter traditional character Long formalpromenadewithdistinctivelampcolumnsandshelters-Victorian/ Large scaleofopengreenspaceunexpected Sense ofexposure–fewplacestoretreat Expansive viewsouttoSolentandIOWfrombuiltfrontage coloured frontages Wide viewsacrosstobuildingsalongnorthedge–sharpcontrastcrispcream- Large formalopenspacebetweenseaandcity–grass,scatteredtrees Tree-lined avenues-LadiesMile, Avenue deCaen Victorian footpaths,bandstandandgardens Protected memorials,monuments,lampcolumnsandshelters Conservation Area -protectedopenspaceforrecreation Bound byprominenthighVictorian builtfrontagetonorth Avenues ofmaturewindswepttrees Mix oflargeopenareasandsmallergreenspaces Informal recreation,sportsgreens&formallarge-scaleevents Large seawall&defencestructures Traditional promenadeswithopenaccesstoshingle beaches Flat land,occasionalhighpointsatedges Expansive opengreenspaceonseafront Parkland &Promenade Evaluation &FutureStrategy • • • • • • • • • • • Encourage highquality buildingrefurbishmentsonbeachtoimprove character Enhance Commonwith newtreeplantingalongfootpaths Retain openviewsand accessalongseafrontandbetweencity shore opportunities Encourage creativeuseofseadefencestoenhance walkingroutesandseating appropriate highqualitymaterialstorestore a stronglandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences andpublicrealmshoulduse enhanced sportshub Improve/redevelop poorqualityrecreational facilities withnewfocusarea,eg. beach with newfocalpointsalonglength,improved accessbetweenCommonand Restore highqualitylandscapecharacterof promenade, roadandpublicrealm winds/storms Seafront Conservation Area (builtheritage&openspace);exposuretostrong Sensitivity -viewsfromresidencesacrossEsplanade&sea; Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– buildings onbeach promenade qualitydeclining;lackofinterestonpromenade;poor Weaknesses -tenniscourtsinpoorstate;roadsarevehiculardominant; monuments; greenspaceandmaturetrees views acrossCommontoandfromsea;formalpromenadememorials/ Strengths –extensiveopenspaceandaccesstoseafront;panoramic C2 C1 enhance/strengthen C C2 C3 30 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 31 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT tarmac space-SpeakersCorner Promenade onwesternsection,withlargeshelter andlargeopen Promenade onwesternsection,withbeachcafeandshelter Pyramids -rearfaceofmassiveleisurecentre Formal gardensat easternend ofCommon Local Character Area: C3EasternPromenade&Gardens Landscape CharacterType C Parkland &Promenade Gardens Esplanade frontingPyramids&Rock Promenade onwesternsection,withPierahead, vacantdevelopmentsitetoleft Esplanade Rock Gardens-entrancefromClarence Beach andpierlookingeast South Parade-westernsection Beach westendwithcastleheadlandbeyond Local Character Area: C3EasternPromenade&Gardens Landscape CharacterType C Evaluation &FutureStrategy Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Pyramids Improve/redevelop poor qualityrecreationalfacilitiesatSpeakersCorner and with improvedpedestrian accessbetweenEsplanadeandbeach Restore highqualitylandscape characterofpromenade,roadsand publicrealm winds Seafront Conservation Area (built heritage&openspace);exposuretostrong Sensitivity -viewsfromresidencesacrossEsplanade &viewsfromsea; Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– Cafe, SpeakersCorner&Promenade) blandness ofnewerbuildingqualityandpaving materials(Pyramids,Rocksbys Weaknesses –road/cardominant(restrictspedestrianaccesstoseafront); between landmarksateast&westend gardens; popularbathingbeachawayfromcars/road; senseofcontainment to PierandCastleheadland;Victorian formalityofEsplanade,promenade& Strengths –diversityofhighqualitygardens;panoramicviewsalongseafront Long modernshelteratSpaekersCornercreatesblocktoseafront Large emptyhardspaceatSpeakersCornerappearsdisused into building Poor qualityopenpavedspacestofrontandrearofPyramids,pooraccess Prominent Pyramidsleisurecentrebuildingappearslikefortress character Poor qualitymodernshelter, kiosksandcafebuildingdetractsfromoverall Victorian characterenforcedwithornatesheltersandrailings Separation fromroad/parkedcars-tranquility, popularityforbathing Protected beachbetweencastlepromontorytowestandpiereast Wide traditionalpromenadeboundbyrockgardenstonorth Tranquil rockgardens-pristinecondition Ornamental gardenswithformalshrubbedsandmature,historiccharacter Wide roadsdivideup/encloseCommonspaces Modern leisurecentre-Pyramids Tree-lined avenues Victorian footpaths,bandstandandgardens Protected memorials,monuments,lampcolumnsandshelters Conservation Area -protectedopenspaceforrecreation Bound byprominenthighVictorian builtfrontagetonorth Large prominentleisurecentre Wide roadsandparkingareas Multiple layersoftreesandvegetationcreateenclosedspaces Informal recreation Traditional promenadewithopenaccesstobeach Extensive publicgreenspaceonseafront-formalgardens Parkland &Promenade enhance/strengthen • • • C2 Retain characterofpopularbathingbeach appropriate highqualitymaterialstorestore a stronglandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefencesandpublicrealmshoulduse Retain openviewsandaccessalongseafrontbetweencityshore C C3 32 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 33 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT Local Character Area: C4CanoeLakePark;C5St.HelensParadeSports&Recreation Area Landscape CharacterType C tranquility C4 -Walled rosegardens C4 -Cafebuildingoverlookinglake promenade C4 -FrontagetoLumpsFortwithbeachhutsfacing C4 -Greenopen spaceinheartofpark C4 -Walled MuseumGarden Parkland &Promenade C4 -Bowlinggreens C4 -Central pathwayoverlookinggreen C4 -CumberlandHouseMuseum C4 -Disusedstoresbuilding C4 -CanoeLake C4 - Water play area popular in summer C4 -Summerpicnicongreen course beyondateasternend C5 -Cricketpitchandgolf C4 -Parking areaonseafront C4 -Centraltreebeltandavenue overlooking seafront C4 -Viewpoint ontopofLumpsFort abutting seawallateasternend C5 -Esplanade&cyclelane C5 -StHelensParadeSports&Recreation Area C4 -CanoeLakePark&Promenade Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Local Character Area: C4CanoeLakePark;C5St.HelensParadeSports&Recreation Area Landscape CharacterType C • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Diminished characteranduseincomparison withwesternend(CanoeLakePark) Beach startstowidentowardseast “Route” ratherthanstoppingplace Long, monotonousseawalldividesroad&promenade, creatingacorridoreffect High fencesofpoorqualityaredivisiveand detract fromoverallopencharacter Access gearedtoStHelensParadeinlieuof seafront Formal parklandforcricket&golf Confusion ofroadmarkings/usecyclelanecanbehazardousforpedestrians Public toiletsareinaccessiblefrompromenade/beach Busy roadseparatesparklandfromseafront Poor qualitybeachhutsandshrubberymirefrontageoverlookingsea Poor qualityboundaries-ModelVillage &LumpsFort,easternendgreens Poor qualitycafeanddisusedstoresdetractfromoverallcharacter point Formal promenadewithbeachnarrowingandbecomingsteeplyshelvingatcentral Formal simplicityandorder Large seawaterlakepopularforboatingandcrabbing Gardens &walledmuseumgarden Multiple spaces-opengreenspaceandsmallerenclosedspaces,eg.Rose gardens, maturetrees,tennis&bowlinggreens Ornamental parkland-traditionalfeaturesofgreenlawns,playareas,cafe,formal Natural heritage-sea-waterlake,maturetreesandhistoricparkland Local listedstructure-LumpsFort Listed building-CumberlandHouseNaturalHistoryMuseum Protected memorials,monuments,lampcolumnsandshelters Conservation Area -protectedopenspaceforrecreation Bound byresidentialbuiltfrontagetonorth Avenues ofmaturewindswepttrees Prominent lake-statelyVictorian character Diversity oflargeopenareasandsmallergreenspaces Flat land,occasionalhighpoints-defensivefort Informal recreation&tourism Traditional promenadeswithopenaccesstobeaches Expansive opengreenspaceonseafront Parkland &Promenade Evaluation &FutureStrategy • • • • • • • • • appropriate highqualitymaterialstocreatea stronglandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences andpublicrealmshoulduse Retain openviewsandaccessalongseafront andbetweencityshore incorporate seatingandplanting Enhance promenadeexperiencewithnewfocal pointsandseawall/defencesto Restore highqualityrecreationalandsports facilities withinpark public realmwithimprovedpedestrianaccess betweenparkandbeach Restore highqualitylandscapecharacterof parkland, promenade,roadsand winds Seafront Conservation Area (builtheritage&openspace);exposuretostrong Sensitivity -viewsfromresidencesacrossStHelensParade&sea; Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– seafront; promenadelacksfocus,pavingindecline,longwallinterest circulation aroundLumpsFort;vehiculardominantsearoadcutsoff parkfrom recreational facilitiesindecline(modelvillage,cafe&stores,pavilions),poor Weaknesses -weakboundaries&infrastructureinparkland;buildingsand facilities listed museumbuilding;rosegardensretreat;forthighpoint;playareas;sports Strengths –formalgreenparklandopenspace;largelake;cafefocusarea; C4 C enhance/strengthen C5 34 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 35 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT D1 -UnusedgreenspaceadjacentEastneyBaths, overlookingbeach Local Character Areas: D1EastneyBeach;D2SouthseaHolidayPark;D3FarEastEnd Landscape CharacterType D D3 -Fareastern endofbeachadjacent FraserRange,popular withnaturists D1 -MonumentalEastneyBarracks&entrancetoRoyalMarinesMuseum D1 -Promenade,roadandbeachlookingeast Shingle Beach D2 -Informal beachacccessbetween SouthseaHolidayPark &FraserRange D1 -Popularpromenadecoffee kiosk D1 -Easternendofpromenadewithwhitetoilet block D1 -Beachhutsoverlookingesplanade D1 -Fishermenonbeach Holiday Park D2 -EdgeofbeachbesideSouthsea D1 -Seakaleonbeach D2 D1 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Local Character Areas: D1EastneyBeach;D2SouthseaHolidayPark;D3FarEastEnd Landscape CharacterType D • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Southsea HolidayPark Eastney Beach transition fromhinterland tobeach Blocks/cubes ofstone (listeddefencestructures)providesenseof rhythm,marking Poor qualityboundarytreatment Sense ofinformality, remoteness Western end-disusedopenspaceatbackofEastneyBaths Quiet, emptybeach-occasionalwalkersand dogs edge Backdrop ofpoorqualitycaravanparkhidden behindbanks-informaltrackalong Wide, stableshinglebeachwithlargeextent ofcolonisinggreenvegetation Confusion ofroadmarkings/usecyclelanecanbehazardousforpedestrians character Mix ofpoorqualitybuildings,boundariesandinfrastructurereducesoverall Poor qualitytoiletsandbeachhutsateastenddetractsfromoverallcharacter Clustered beachhuts-brightcolours,separatedfrombyroad Interesting circulartoiletsbuildingatStGeorgesRoadjunction Popular coffee kioskformsfocuspoint invisible Land forts(highpoints)flankingbarracksappearneglected,inaccessible,almost from roadwithformallawns&hedges Open spacetolandwardside–monumentalex-barracks&musuemsetwellback Dominance ofroadtrafficandparkedcars Parade Pier(west) Expansive distantviewsouttoseaandalongbeachHayling(east)South Presence ofscatteredpeople–walkersseekingquiet,fishermen,dogs Greater senseofquietandremotenesstowardseast people Horizontal, emptylandscape-littleuprightstructureandfewtrees,scattered featureless, monotonous Long, widepromenadestretchwithlittlepunctuation,farfromseaappears Long, wide,shinglestormbeach Space Natural heritage-LocalWildlifeSitesEastneyBeach&FortCumberlandOpen Blocks ofstone-listedstructures Listed building-EastneyBarracks Expansive seaviewsoverSolentandlongalongbeach Flat landwithartificialembankments/fortssetbackfromshoreline Public seafrontaccess-informalrecreation&tourism Extensive lengthofshinglestormbeach Shingle Beach Evaluation &FutureStrategy D3 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Far EastEnd treatments Encourage redevelopment ofFraserRangesitewithsensitiveboundary Enhance shorelineaccess withnewfootpatharoundpointforhigh tideaccess appropriate highquality materialstorestoreastronglandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences andpublicrealmshoulduse Retain informalcharactertothisareawithsensitive treatmentofmaterials shore -considerlimitedaccessforthosewith disabilities Retain openviewsandaccessalongseafront andbetweenresidences Enhance promenadeexperiencewithnewfocal points Restore highqualitylandscapecharacterto promenade, roadandpublicrealm site conservation;exposuretostrongwinds Sensitivity -viewsfromresidencesonnorth side ofEsplanade;beachwildlife Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– inaccessible tosome boundaries, pathsandinfrastructure;derelictsite(FraserRange);widebeach Weaknesses -lackofdefinition/focusalongpromenadeandroad;weak expansive views;formalityofbarracks&museum Strengths –remoteness,peace;uninterruptedbeachaccess;informality; Beach reducestonarrowsliverateasternend Presence ofscatteredpeople–walkersseekingquiet,dogs,nudists unsafe -poorsurface,fencing Informal pathaccesstoFortCumberlandOpenSpaceappearsunattractive, (Fraser Range) Hostile presenceofabandonedmilitarybuildingsbehindhighfences/walls Views overtoHaylingIslandclear-relativeproximity Remote easternend-farfromcity, senseofquiet D D1 enhance/strengthen D2 D3 36 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT 37 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 1 - THE SEAFRONT LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2-NORTH COAST 38 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST 39 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2-THENORTHCOAST Copyright CR World Copyright Fig. 22North CoastLandscape Character Area K J BROAD LANDSCAPECHARACTERTYPES OS Copyright OS 100019671 Tidal Creek/HistoricDefence&OpenSpace Small Adapted Harbour&Harbourside OpenSpace J 1 2 1 2 K4 K3 K2 K1 J2 J1 LOCAL LANDSCAPECHARACTER AREAS Port CreekEastEnd/ Anchorage Park Port Creek/HilseaLines-Central& EastSections Hilsea Lido/NorthTipner Lake Hilsea Lines-FarWest end North EndTipner Lake South EndTipner Lake 3 K 4 woodland. landscape ishiddenbehindscrubvegetation andPortsmouth’s largest expanseofnative on thesouthernside(nowlargelydisused)and moatsonthenorthside.Muchof space incorporatingHilseaLines,thehistoric earthembankments,associatedbatteries two pedestrianbridges. The landtothesouthcomprisesalargeswathe ofinformalopen length alongthenorthside.Itisbridgedbytworoadandonerailcrossings,aswell the northofisland,separatingitfrommainland. A narrowtidalcreek,knownasPortCreek,withengineeredbanks,formsthewholeof K harbourside. area ofhousingformingthehinterland,anddissectingnorthsouthends Lido inthenorth.Various openspacesextendrightuptotheharbourside,withan continuous routefromtheMountbattenCentreinsouthtoPortCreekandHilsea the mainharbourtowest. The eastharbouredgeisfullyaccessibleandformsa motorway corridor. side isformedfromreclaimedlandthatnowaprominentlandfillsitebehindtheM275 harbour areahasbeenengineeredalongmostofitslength,andthewholewestern Tipner LakeformsthenortheasternpartoflargerPortsmouthHarbour. The smaller J Component LandscapeCharacterTypes • • • • Designations • • • • • • • • • • Key Characteristics LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2-THENORTHCOAST Local WildlifeSites-HilseaLines Scheduled Ancient Monuments-HilseaLines Conservation Areas -HilseaLines SAC, SPA, Ramsar&SSSi-PortsmouthLangstoneHarbours Adjacent housingandindustrialareas Predominant recreationallanduse and east Formality ofwesternendchangestowardsinformalityinmoreremotepartsnorth Extensive woodlandareaunusualforcity Historic landdefencescreateunusuallandformandmoats Influenced bybusytransportroutes/crossings Influenced bynearbymotorwayorroadtraffic/noise Extensive areasofpublicopenspaceandwalkingroute(s)alongwholeextent Adapted/engineered shoreline Outlook acrossharboursandcreektonearbymainlandPortsdownHillsbeyond Tidal Creek&HistoricDefences Small Adapted Harbour&HarboursideOpenSpace The M275bridgestheharbourallowingasmallchannelthroughto The M27runsparalleltoitswhole • • • • Natural Landscape • • • • • Historic Development Hilsea, Anchorage Park Linked Townscape Assessment Areas Ditches, hedges,woodlandscrubalongwestside-goodwildlifehabitat habitat andpondsofhighwildlifevalue Informal wildlifesitesalongnorth/HilseaLines-naturalisedwoodland,marginal including BrentGeese Harbours -highconservationstatusforintertidalmudflatsfloraandfauna Ornamental parklandonwestsideandat Anchorage Park-limitedwildlife value Residential suburbs/hinterland&modernindustrialarea Recreational openspace Major roadandrailcrossingstomainlandfromPortseaIsland Land reclamationinharboursandengineeredshorelines Coastline fortifiedfordefenceofcityandcountry 40 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST 41 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST J1 -ExtensiveopenspacewithHilseahousingindistance J2 - J2 -Junction ofpaths andHilsea neighbourhood with childrens play area Local Character Area: J1SouthEnd;J2NorthEnd Landscape CharacterType J J1 - Allotments adjacenttoharbourfootpath Tipner Lakelookingnorthwest,withSailsoftheSouth&PaulsgroveLandfillindistnace,PortsdownHillsonhorizon Small Adapted Harbour&HarboursideOpenSpace J2 -Wetland areabesideharbourpath,justsouthofHilseaLines J1 -Harboursidepathandplayingfieldswithhousingindistance J1 -MountbattenLeisureCentrecarpark J2 -Scrub woodland edgeon harbour side, lookingsouthwest of HilseaLines J2 -Playingfieldsandpavilionjustsouth Local Character Area: J1SouthEnd;J2NorthEnd Landscape CharacterType J J2 J1 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • North End South End beyond Ditches and scrubedgewithviews acrossallotmentsand playingfieldstohousing Allotments andhousing setlowerdownthanseawallroute Modern housingseen close by, through maturetreebelt Long viewssouthtoSpinnaker Tower andcity prominent) withmotorway infront Close viewsacrossharbour tolandillsitewest(largemounded green hillsappear north Impacted bysteadytrafficflowandnoisefrom proximityofmotorwaystowestand sense ofemptyexpanse Extensive opengrassland(playingfields)with housingonhorizontonorthandeast- Affected byblightofadjacentdisusedsite&scrapmetalstowest (Tipner) Large carparkandsportscentrecreateformal characterwithpresenceofactivity Views acrosstoM275bridgeandbeneathPortchesterCastle Long viewstohillsnorthacrossharbour Small, protectedsouthernareaopensouttomainchannelgreaterharbour deep water Sense ofapprehension/riskfallingoveredgeatlowtide-bigdrop;high Occasional accesstobeach/harbour(shingleandmud)downsteps/rampatlowtide Lit atnightforeveningaccess-popularwithjoggers&dogwalkers Emphasis on“route”ratherthanstopping-littleopportunitytostopandsit Well-used routeforpedestriansandcyclists interest alongroute Mixed useopenspacesandhousingtolandwardsidecreatechangingviews mudflats Influence ofchangingtides-highwater/lakedramaticallydifferent tolowtide Influence ofchanginglightandreflectionsky/weather Residential neighbourhood-Hilsea Natural Heritage-SPA/Ramsar/SSSi -PortsmouthHarbour Adjacent housingarea-Hilsea Extensive publicopenspaces-greens,playingfields,allotments,sportscentre Outlook tosouth-longerviewsSpinnaker Tower andcitytowers Outlook tonorth-longerviewsM27andPortsdownHiillsbeyond Outlook towest-closeviewsoverM275andlandfillsite Changing harbourcharacterwithmudflatsatlowtide;lakeeffect athightide Harbour towest Intertidal harbourend-linkedvianarrowopening/bridgetogreaterPortsmouth Wide, combinedpedestrian/cycleroutealongentireedge tide) Engineered harbouredge(seawall)withnophysicalrestraint(steepdropatlow (reclaimed land) Long butrelativelynarrowintertidalharbour(Tipner Lake)-artificiallyshaped Small Adapted Harbour&HarboursideOpenSpace Copyright CR World Copyright OS Copyright OS 100019671 Evaluation &FutureStrategy • • • • • • • access toharbourwithout compromisingwildlifehabitat Enhance routewithstopping placesandseating;considerimproved lowtide public realmwithhigh quality materialstorestoreastronglandscape character Ensure thatanynewworks toseadefencesshouldallowforimprovement to Retain openviewsacrossharbourand spaces harbour (protectedlandscape) Sensitivity -openviewsacrossharbourfrom allpoints;naturalheritageof Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– noise; limitedaccesstobeach/harbour;monotonous edgetreatment Weaknesses –routeratherthanstopping/contemplativeplaces;intrusive traffic views alongroute;changingqualityoflight/influence ofweather foot/cycle routeandseawall/edge;varietyof openspaces/changinglanduses/ Strengths –expansiveharbourviews;extensive accesstowaterside;formal J 1 enhance/strengthen 2 42 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST 43 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST Local Character Area: K1HilseaLines-FarWest End;K2HilseaLido;K3LinesCentral &EastSections;K4PortCreekEnd/ Anchorage Park Landscape CharacterType K path K1 -Western endwithmoatandharbourseparatedbypedestrian/cycle K2 -Moatinparklandatwesternend enclosed by woodland,withseating K3 - K3 -Footbridge&railbridgecrossingcreekateasternend,lookingsouth Tranquil moatwithgrassland Tidal Creek/HistoricDefences &OpenSpace of rangerstation K3 -West battery inHilseaLines,site K3 -PortCreeklookingeast,fromLondonRoadcarpark sections K2 -LondonRoadlookingnorth,separateswesternandeastern moat &HilseaLinestoright(inwoodland) K3 -Informalopenspacegrasslandandtree/scrubbeltsbetweenmotorway&creektoleft; Port Creek top ofHilsea Lines,lookingeastalong K3 -Glimpsed viewsfromwoodland on Portsdown Hills onhorizon K4 -Creekopens outateasternend toLangstoneHarbour; M27 ahead; K2 -Western endofcreekleadingtoharbour, M275toright K3 -Informalwalkingroutesalongmoatside east end Anchorage parkhousingareain K4 -Openspacelinksdirectlyto Local Character Area: K1HilseaLines-FarWest End;K2HilseaLido;K3LinesCentral &EastSections;K4PortCreekEnd/ Anchorage Park Landscape CharacterType K K3 K2 K1 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hilsea Lines-Central &EastSections Hilsea Lido Hilsea Lines-FarWest End areas Informal character ofdirtpathsand nativevegetation;multiple smallerenclosed Extensive stretchofwoodland maskinghistoricembankmentand moats road toeast Impacted bysteadytrafficflowandnoisefrom proximityofmotorwaytonorthand Harbourside footpathculminatesatbusyroundabout/road junction Grass lawnsandmoatwithcurvedbridgeprovides formalparklandcharacter Built lido,carparkandplaygroundareasintransitional stateofdecline/regeneration Contrast ofpermanentwaterinmoatwithchanging waterlevels(tides)ofharbour Quiet, hiddencharacterofinformalfootpath at topofhistoricdefences (landward) throughwoodlandfringeattopof historicdefences Obscured/glimpsed viewsofharbour(seaward)andcricket/rugbyfields former character Dense woodlandmasksearthembankment/batteries-occasionalopeningsreveal Formal moatandgrasslawnsatlowerlevelcreatesornamentalparklandcharacter Busy roadcrossingdividescharacterareasatwesternend Well-used routeforpedestrians-walkersanddogs further eastcreatechangingviewsandinterestalongroute Mixed openspacesfromformalparklandinwesttoinformalwoodlandandponds different tolowtidemudflats/channelsides Influence ofchangingtidesoncreekcorridor-highwater/canaleffect dramatically Recreational uses:lido&playareas Industrial estate-Hilsea Residential neighbourhoods-Hilsea, Anchorage Park Local wildlifesite-HilseaLines Langstone Harbour-eastend) Natural Heritage-SPA/SAC/Ramsar/SSSi (PortsmouthHarbour-westend; Scheduled Ancient Monument-HilseaLines vegetation, enclosedareas,ponds Multiple routesforpedestriancirculation–hiddenplaces,glimpsedviews,layersof Impacted bysteadytrafficflowandnoisefrommotorwaytonorth pedestrian, cycle,rail Multiple transportcrossingstomainlandspreadoutfromwesteast-vehicular, dense vegetation Series ofmoatsatfootembankmentslope(somesaltwater),maskedbehind moats andrampartsofHilseaLinestosouth Distinctive landscapeforPortsmouth–densewoodlandandscrublandedgewith parkland andinformalrecreation Historical earthfortandrampartsonartificiallyraisedpromontorynowusedfor Narrow tidalcreekcorridor(PortCreek)betweenmainlandandPortseaIsland Tidal Creek/HistoricDefences &OpenSpace Copyright CR World Copyright OS Copyright OS 100019671 Evaluation &FutureStrategy K4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 Port CreekEastEnd/ Anchorage Park Retain informal accesstocreekbeach atlowtide to north Consider selectivethinning ofwoodlandtoallowviewsandfrom HilseaLines scrub, grasslandandwetland Retain diversityoflandscape character-openandenclosedspaces, woodland, of connectionbetween neighbouringhousingandopenspace Retain publicaccessthroughout openspacesforencouragingastrong sense whilst retaininginformalcharacterofcoastline stretch public realmwithhighqualitymaterialstorestore astronglandscapecharacter Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences shouldallowforimprovementto ponds); informalcharacter Sensitivity -landscapedefenceheritage;natural heritage(woodlandand Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– Weaknesses –intrusionofmotorwaynoise;airneglect;fearcrime informality; hiddenandglimpsedviews;informal accesstocreekbeach spaces/routes –extensivepublicaccessalong wholecoastlinestretch; Strengths –woodlandlandscape;defenceheritage;varietyofpublicopen Spit extendsintochannelseparatingcharacterareas (Anchorage Park) Partial viewsthroughtomodernhousingareaandformalopenspacesouth to beach/creekatlowtide Grass areasandinformalscrubedgefrontingcreekwithaccess Close viewstonorthwithbusymotorwaytrafficvisible roadbridge Transitional areaofchannelopeninguptowardseastwithviewsculminatedby Perceived dangerofcrime/misuse(neglect/invisibility) Glimpsed viewsofhousingandindustrialareastosouth Sounds andsmellsofindustrialareatosouthwoodland Relative quiet,tranquilityinwoodland;muffledsoundoftraffic youth Graffiti, ropeswings,densinwoodland-indicationofinformalusebychildren/ Dog walkers,picnicbenches-slowerpace 2 3 K enhance/strengthen 4 44 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST 45 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 2 - NORTH COAST LANDSCAPECHARACTER AREA 3-EAST COAST 46 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST Copyright CR World Copyright OS Copyright OS 100019671 47 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST Copyright CR World OS Copyright 100019671 Copyright OS 1 4 2 6 L 3 5 L 7 Fig. 23East Coast-Landscape Character Areas L7 L6 L5 L4 L3 L2 L1 LOCAL LANDSCAPECHARACTER AREAS L BROAD LANDSCAPECHARACTERTYPE

Woods/ CollegePlayingFields Milton Common Great SalternsHouse&Quay Narrow OpenSpace Sailing &OutdoorCentre Kendalls Wharf Langstone Harbour-NWcorner Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace Fig. 23East Coast-Landscape Character Areas Eastern Road,amajortransportcorridortoandfromthemainland. open space,linkedbyanarrowpathwayalongtheshoreline,andrunningparallelto views cleartothenorth,eastandsouth. The harboursideitselfispredominantlyinformal land overlookingLangstoneHarbour, alargeprotectedtidallagoon,withwidesweeping Essentially theeasterncoastfallswithinonelandscapecharactertype-stripof L Component LandscapeCharacterTypes • • • Designations • • • • • • • • Key Characteristics LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3-THEEASTCOAST • • • Natural Landscape • • • • • Historic Development Milton, Linked Townscape Assessment Areas home park. landscape, includinganaggregateswahrf,outdoorcentre,arestaurantandmobile runs alongtheeasternsideofroad. There areareasofdevelopmentpunctuatingthis

Local WildlifeSites-MiltonCommon,GreatSalterns&Lake Listed Buildings&Structures-GreatSalternsHouse SAC, SPA, Ramsar&SSSi-LangstoneHarbour Isolated buildings/developmentalonglengthprovidefocusofactivity/interest Adjacent greenopenspacesinland-golfcourse Adjacent housingareas-Milton,Baffins, Informality ofopenspaceswithsomesignsdisuse/neglect physically tonarrowstripexceptatCommon Main transportcorridorinfluencesoverallcharacterandrestrictsharboursidespaces Extensive areasofpublicopenspaceandwalkingroutealongwholeextent Adapted/engineered shoreline-banks,wallsandboulders Island toeast Outlook acrosslargeharbourtodistantlandmasses:mainlandnorthandHayling Ditches, hedges,woodland scrubalongeastside-goodwildlifehabitat flora andfaunaincluding BrentGeese Langstone Harbour-high conservationstatusforintertidalmudflats, seagrasses- Grassland andpondsonMiltonCommon-good wildlifevalue Residential suburbs/hinterland Major roadcorridorto/frommainland Coastline fortifiedforseadefence-engineered banks,walls recreational openspace Farmland/large estates(GreatSalterns)used forPost-War landfillnowusedas Protected harbour Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace Anchorage Park A widecycle/footpath 48 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST 49 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST from shoreline L1 -Informalfootpathaccessalongcoaststrip,withbuffer ofscrubvegetationseparatingbusyEasternRoad Portsdown Hillsindistance L1 -NWcornerofLangstoneHarbour, lookingnorthandeasttowardsM27,Farlingtonmarshes, Local Character Area: L1LangstoneHarbour-NWCorner;L2KendallsWharf Landscape CharacterType L L2 -CarparkoutsideKendallsWharf L2 -Footpath outsideKendallsWharf

Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace L2 -KendallsWharfaggregateyard,lookingnorth heading towardsSailing Centre L2 -Footpath outsideKendallsWharf, side, through small sectionof woodland L2 -Footpath outsideKendallsWharf, north view usingzoomlens) L2 -KendallsWharffromnorth(enlarged dominates easterncoastline L1 -EasternRoad,mainarterialroute corner L1 -Informalfootpathedge,farnorth L1 -Mudflatsdetail Road L1 -InformalcrossingplaceonEastern shingle shoreline L1 -Engineeredbankwithshelving Copyright CR World Copyright OS Copyright OS 100019671 Local Character Area: L1LangstoneHarbour-NWCorner;L2KendallsWharf L2 L1 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Historic &BuiltEnvironment Key Characteristics&LandUse Landscape CharacterType L • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Kendalls Wharf Langstone Harbour-NWCorner Air ofinformality/neglect onboundaries withadjacentcar parkandaccessroad Busy roadjunction withtruckscrossing/turning stretch Privately ownedaggregate yard-soleareaofnopublicaccesson wholecoastline of shingle Industrial aggregatesorting anddeliveryyardonshoreline-forms ofcranes&piles Dangerous roadcrossingtonorthsection(Anchorage Park)andhousingarea Views ofKendallsWharfbuiltformsandsoundsactivitytosouth Views overtoFarlingtonMarshesandhillsbeyond Narrow footpathalongshoreline Hidden characteronshorelinewherescreened fromroad mown grasslandroadcorridor&scrubwetland fringe Diversity ofspacesfromopentoenclosedincluding smallpatchofpinewoodland, Presence ofseabirds,grassesandpeopleforagingatlowtide visible onwesternhorizon Filtered viewsinwardacrossroadcorridortoopenspacebeyond,citybuildingsjust considerably Busy roadimpactscharacterheavilyalthoughplantingscreensviewsofcars High seawallsalongsomesections,withderelictquayfeature Walking “route”withlittleopportunitytostopandreflect,exceptatCommon low tide Informal characterofdirtpathalongshoreedgewithsomeopenaccesstobeachat Influence ofchangingqualitylightandreflectionskyonharbourcharacter Expansive farreachingviewsoverharbourtolandmassesnorth,eastandsouth Changing tidalharbourcharacterwithmudflatsatlowtide;seawaterhightide Residential neighbourhood&industrialestate-Baffins,Milton Listed Building-GreatSalternsHouse(HarvesterInn) Natural Heritage-localwildlifesitesGreatSalterns&Lake Natural Heritage-SPA/SAC/Ramsar/SSSi -LangstoneHarbour;FarlingtonMarshes Industrial aggregatesorting&delivery-KendallsWharf Pub andassociatedderelictwharfresidueofformerestate Sailing/Outdoor centre&playingfields-formalrecreation Large Commonareaofinformalgrasslandandponds(MiltonCommon) mainland (EasternRoad)closeby Impacted bysteadytrafficflowandnoisefrombusyprimarytransportrouteto/from at lowtide Engineered shoreline(banksandwalls)withshinglebeachesmudflatsexposed Informal footpathalongedge,withsomeaccesstobeach road andharbouredge Narrow landsectionalongharboursideoflinked,mixed-use,greenspacesbetween north andsouth(FarlingtonMarshes&HaylingIsland) Large protectedtidalharbourwithexpansiveviewsovertolandmasseseast,

Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace Evaluation &FutureStrategy • • • • • • • • • • • Improve boundary toKendallsWharf &pedestrianaccess acrossentrytoyard Retain and enhancenativevegetation screeningbetween roadandshoreline Improve connection/crossing onEasternRoadforpedestrians of connectionbetween neighbouringhousingandopenspace Retain publicaccessthroughout openspacesforencouragingastrong sense whilst retaininginformal characterofcoastlinestretch public realmwithhigh quality materialstorestoreastronglandscape character Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences shouldallowforimprovementto Sensitivity -Naturalheritageinharbour;Informality Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– footpath Park; noiseintrusion;poorqualityboundaries &path-wharf;floodingof Weaknesses –busyroadtocross-poorconnectionHilseaLines/Anchorage between shoreandEasternRoad reflection oflight;informalharbouredge/access toshore;vegetationscreen Strengths –transitionalqualityoftides;farviews;openskyand Small areaofpinewoodlandprovidesenclosurealongcoastroute Informal dirtpathskirtspalisadefenceboundary, floodedareainheavyrain poorly defined L 1 enhance/strengthen 2 50 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST 51 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST Local Character Area: L3Sailing&OutdoorCentre;L4NarrowOpenSpace;L5GreatSalternsHouseQuay Landscape CharacterType L home site L5 -Derelictlandfillareaadjacentmobile along harbouredge L4 -Grassland/scrubedgewithdirttrackpathway path onedgeofharbour L3 -Sailing/outdoorcentrewithnarrow L5 -View west overEasternRoadand openspacebeyond

Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace L5 -Mobilehomesonharbourside,northofGreat SalternsHouse L3 -Playingfieldsandopenspacewithoutdoorcentretoright L4 -Derelictfencealongedgeofopenspacestrip edge L5 -View north fromGreatSalternsQuay alongharbour L4 -Occasionalsteppedaccesstobeach L4 -Informalgrasslandspreadsintoharbour, makingabreakintheengineerededge between roadway&harbouredge L5 -LandtosouthofHarvesterInnlookingnorth, showingnarrowstrip L5 -View west fromGreatSalternsQuay -steepdroptobottom Harvester Innwithoutdoorseatingon L5 -GreatSalternsHousenowa Local Character Area: L3Sailing&OutdoorCentre;L4NarrowOpenSpace;L5GreatSalternsHouseQuay Evaluation &FutureStrategy L5 L4 L3 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Landscape CharacterType L • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Great SalternsHouse&Quay Narrow OpenSpace Sailing &OutdoorCentre Clean uplandfillsiteand restoretogooduse Restore GreatSalterns Quayasarecreationalfeatureorremove Widen footpathaccess alongshorewithoutcompromisinginformal character Retain informalaccess pointstobeach/harbour coastline Retain publicaccessthroughoutopenspaces forencouraginggoodcirculationalong retaining informalcharacterofcoastlinestretch realm withhighqualitymaterialstorestorea stronglandscapecharacterwhilst Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefences shouldallowforimprovementtopublic Sensitivity -Naturalheritageinharbour;Informality Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– boundaries; narrowaccesspath;dangerofcrossing road Weaknesses –intrusionofnoiseandproximitybusyroad;poorquality edges/ route alongedge-leisurefacilities expansive panoramicviews;changinglandscape–tidalnature,weather; Strengths –extentofpublicopenspace;informality;occasionalbeachaccess; Derelict quayprovidesviewingpointbutappearslittleused Narrow trackalongshoreedgeontopofseawall-restrictedaccess harbour edgerestrictingviewstoitself Open viewstoharboursidefromcardriversonroad,butroadsetdownlowerthan Busy roadrunsrightalongharbouredgeforlongsection-intrusivenoise character Poor qualitymaterials/spacesaroundHarvesterInndetractfromofoverall Poor qualitymobilehomesiteandassociatedboundariestonorthside Prominent HarvesterInn-originallyGreatSalternsHouseonharbourside Derelict fencesandlandfillsitedetractfromqualityofcharacter Narrow trackalongshoreedgeontopofseawall-restrictedaccess harbour Sea wallbreaksdowntoprovideaninformaledgeofseagrassesandaccess visible andaudiblebutplantinghedgebeltscreensviewsofcars Open spacethinsdowntonarrowstripbetweenroadandharbour-trafficclearly Open spaceplayingfieldsandpavilionwithparkingatsouthend Narrow trackalongshoreedgeontopofseawall-restrictedaccess Views overharbourandtoKendallsWharfnorth High fenceslendimpressionoffortressmentality opportunity tostop&observeactivitybutnoplacessit Boat rampsprotrudingintoharbourcreatelocalchangetobeachcharacter; wall Informal roadaccessleadstoboatstore,playingfieldsandassociatedhighclimbing Prominent modernsailing/outdoorcentrecreateslandmarkonharbouredge Copyright CR World Copyright OS Copyright OS 100019671

Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace enhance/strengthen Copyright CR World OS Copyright 100019671 Copyright OS • • edge Improve rearareaofHarvester Inntoenhanceuseandcharacter of harbour home site Encourage improveddevelopment withnativevegetationscreening atmobile 4 L 5 3 52 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST 53 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST right L7 -Farsouth end-pathnarrowsback tosmallstripwithUniversity campusplayiing fieldsto L6 -Pondwildliferefuge,pictureoftranquility L6 -MiltonCommonfromnorthernedgelookingsouth Local Character Area: L6MiltonCommon;L7Woods/College PlayingFields Landscape CharacterType L L6 -Panoramicharbourviewnaturalisededgeallowsextensivebeachaccessatlowtideforforaging

Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace (looking north) footpath asouth endofCommon L7 -Woodland edgeandinformal encourgement tostopandsit/reflect L6 -Seatoverlookingharbourmore beyond L6 -NorthendmowngrasslandmeetingEastern Roadedge,withPortsmouthCollege prevent bankerosion L6 -Rockedgetreatmentto engineered edge resumes L6 -Southend ofCommon- north andwest L6 -Extensiveinformalgrasslandwithscrub,viewfromsouthlooking mudflats L6 -FlockofBrentGeeseon walking L6 -Greater presenceofpeople Copyright CR World Copyright OS Copyright OS 100019671 Local Character Area: L6MiltonCommon;L7Woods/College PlayingFields Evaluation &FutureStrategy L7 L6 Experiential /PerceptualCharacteristics Landscape CharacterType L • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Woods/ CollegePlayingFields Milton Common Improve boundaries/fencingtomakesafer/more appealing along coastline,andopenaccesstoharbour/beach Retain publicaccessthroughoutopenspacesforencouraginggoodcirculation Conserve valueofwildlifesiteandencouragebetterinterpretationit retaining informalcharacterofcoastlinestretch realm withhighqualitymaterialstorestoreastronglandscapecharacterwhilst Ensure thatanynewworkstoseadefencesshouldallowforimprovementpublic Sensitivity -NaturalheritageinharbourandonCommon;Informality Mixed qualitylandscapecharacter– Weaknesses –poorqualityedges/boundaries,sitefurniture-airofneglect encourages tranquility;extensiveharbourviews harbour encouragingstoppingandexploration;distancefromroadsbuildings Strengths –expanseofnaturalopenspace;informality;edge/accessto Poor qualityfencingandboundarieswithplayingfieldsdetractfromcharacter buildings Mesh fencesallowviewsthroughtoplayingfieldsandnondescriptcollege Dirt trackskirtsblockofscrubwoodlandwithbrambles-unkemptcharacter Sea wallreturns,heightdifference atlowtide;limitedaccesstoharbour Open spacenarrowsatsouthendofCommon Popular withdogwalkers character toharbour Three largepondsprovideinlandwaterareaswithwildlifeinterest,contrasting show signofcommunityspirit Dovecots, gravelsandgardenplantsatsmallmemorialareaseemincongruousbut peace &tranquilityalongharbouredge;opportunitiesforsittingandreflection Relative distancefrombuildingsandEasternRoadtrafficprovidescharacterof harbour Sea wallbreaksdowntoprovideaninformaledgeofboulderswithopenaccess Large areaofinformalgrasslandandponds

Large NaturalisedHarbour&HarboursideOpenSpace enhance/strengthen 6 L 7 54 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST 55 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER AREA 3 - EAST COAST CONCLUSION&WAY FORWARD 56 CONCLUSION & WAY FORWARD 57 CONCLUSION & WAY FORWARD Port Creek,andtheLangstone Harbouredge. along thewholeeastern edgeof Tipner Lake,theedge of engineered banksand walls. These areclearly evident affected thewaythatharbourandcreekedges are now illustrate theislandsdefenceagainstsea, andhave character oftheshorelinebetweenhistoric areas. They embankments andwalls,whichhaveinfluenced the More recentdefencescomprisestoneandconcrete to itsattractiontourists. access tosubstantialculturalheritagecontributes greatly allow, lendsmuchvaluetothecity ofPortsmouth.Its are retainedwithasmuchpublicaccess they currently identity. The factthatthesehistoricdefensive landscapes forms anddefencesthatarenowdistincttoPortsmouth’s Its veryhistoryofdefencehascreatedunusualland moats andopenspacesinanotherwiseflatcoastalplain. viewpoints onembankmentsandramparts,withassociated very natureofthecoastallandscapeitself,creatingartificial The needtooperateanislanddefencehasinfluencedthe – theHilseaLines,nowmaskedinwoodland. has lesswell-knowndefencesalongitsnortherncoastline including FortCumberlandatthesouth-easterntip.Italso headland halfwayalongthecoast,andeasternforts the westernharbourentrance,toSouthseaCastleonits all alongthesouthcoast,fromtowersandrampartsat over thelast500years.Itsmaindefensivefortsarelocated it hasgrownanddevelopedasastrategicnavaldefence Solent, protectedbytheIsleofWight,hasinfluencedhow coast ofEngland.Itscoastallocationoverlookingthe Portsmouth isadenselybuiltcityonanislandthesouth Defence aspects incommon. shape theiruseandcharacter. Howevertheyalsohave out over, andthenatureofwhathashappenedtothem their character, influencedbythelandorseathattheylook The processhasshownthatthethreeareasaredistinctin city ofPortsmouth. coastal floodinginfutureyears,withassociatedriskstothe East Coasts,whichareareasidentifiedasbeingatriskof three areasofPortseaIsland-theSeafront,Northand generations tocome. This documenthaslookedindetailat guide futuredevelopmentandsafeguarditsfor understand theexistingvalueofalandscape,tohelp The natureofalandscapecharacterassessmentisto Conclusion vital forensuringthehealth andwell-beingofthenation. to thecity, inatimewhenaccessibility to openspaceis composite landscape, thismakesaveryvaluableresource a distanceoffivemiles,isquiteremarkable foracity. Asa along LangstoneHarbourtoMiltonCommon andbeyond- across theEasternRoadanddownnarrow coastpath Mountbatten Centreat Tipner through theHilseaLines, very factthatitispossibletowalkalltheway from cyclists, runnersandwalkersthroughoutthe year. The the eastcoast. They areusedforrecreationbynumerous the smallerinformalpathsthroughHilseaLines anddown as the Tipner Lakerouteandtheseafront Promenade,to coastline. Again theserangefromlong,formalpathssuch are, allowingaccesstoalmost10milesofcontinuous North, EastandSouthCoastsoftheisland,theyclearly not connectedtoeachotherinsomeway, andinthe Large openspaceswouldhavelessvalueiftheywere Connection Council. public consultationsurveyworkcarriedoutin2009forthe tremendous valuetolocalpeople,asdemonstratedin such asMiltonCommonandHilseaLines. These provide and CanoeLakeParkaswellextensiveinformalareas Alexandra Park,HilseaPlayingFields,SouthseaCommon coastline. These includelargeformalareassuchas and rangeofpublicopenspacesallalongtheisland’s ecological valuehasalsoinfluencedthesheerquantity conservation ofnaturallandandseascapesfortheir and parklandforhumanenjoyment. The shifttowards started withtheVictorians towardsvaluingtheseafront along thecoastlinedemonstratesaculturalmovementthat The distributionofopenspaceandrecreationallanduse Open Space of intertidalmudflatsinthecountry. harbours themselvesformpartofonethelargestareas weather patternsaredistinctivetotheharboursides. The dramatically. The panoramicviews,thechanginglightand tide, hasinfluencedthecharacterofharboursides then changingtobeingcompletelysubmergedathigh extensive mudflatsatlowtideprovidingahavenforwildlife, narrow harbourentrances. Their expansivenatureof Island areintertidalzones,almosttotallyenclosed–with The twolargeharbourstothewestandeastofPortsea Harbours strengthening ofseadefences intheseareas. to thelandscapecharacter andpublicrealminthe There isanopportunity toincorporateimprovements their characterwhereit showssignsofbeingweakened. be addressedinthefuture toconserveorstrengthen Both typesoflandscapearevaluedandboth needto and thedirectcontactwithnaturepossible. built city, andmakesthatsenseofretreatfromthecity character, itreflectsthedistance fromtheformalityof the past.Onotherhand,wherethereisan informal understanding ofwhatlifewaslikeinPortsmouth in strong senseofmajestyandpower, andgivesusan The formalityofthecity’s historicdefencesconveysa natural tranquilityandwildlifeconservation. room foreverything,historicalgrandeuraswell as wellquiet,peacefulplaces.Itmeansthatthereis us aclearsenseofappreciationforordered,tidyplaces coastline createsarichspatialexperience.Itcangive The rangeofformalandinformallandscapesalongthe Diversity the elements. physical limits-toseewhatsurroundsyou;andfeel the outermostpointsofcoastline,andexperience an islandthereisevenmoreheighteneddesiretoreach impediment tovalue.Furthermoreitmaywellbethaton of thelocationisdesirableandnotinanywayan down atthetipofEastneyprovethatremoteness numbers ofpeoplepresentoncoldwintrydaysright attracts visitorsnomatterwhattheweather. The The freshnessandpoweroftheeverchangingseascape National Parks. landscapes suchastheNewForest&SouthDowns the pressureofvisitorimpactonadjacentsensitive of globalnatureconservation.Itcanalsohelpreduce a greaterawarenessandappreciationfortheimportance contact with natureclose to their homes. This can lead to can reachextensiveopenspaceandexperiencea having totravelfar, (oroff theisland)thatlocalpeople value ofwhatisavailablehereontheislandtoavoid it tothemainlandnorth.Itthereforeincreases busy arterialtrafficroutestowestandeastsideslinking life. Portsmouthisaverydenselypopulatedcity, with increased desiretoretreatawayfromthehubbubofcity people complainaboutthestressoflife,thatthereisan It isinterestingtoobservethatinrecenttimeswhen clearly feelapartofthe excitinghistoriclandscape. similar tothedefences atOldPortsmouth,wherepeople imagination intheirdesign, encouraginghumaninteraction planting, andnewsea defencesshouldembraceasenseof promenade couldbeenhanced withseating,artworkand opportunities todefinebetterhubsofactivity. The interest. These mightinvolverecreationalorleisure of newfocalpointswillenhancewhatiscurrently lacking Along somestretchessuchastheSeafront, thecreation their continuedvalueforyearstocome. difference tothelongtermcharacterofplaces,ensuring quality ofboundaryandedgetreatmentsthat willmakea it istheimprovingofpavingandlandscapematerials, In mostofthelocallandscapecharacterareasidentified, one. coastline saferandthusamoreintegratedaccessible more busyone. This wouldhavetheeffect ofmakingthe place withoutchangingitsvaluefromaquietto in landscapematerialscanenhancethenatureofa comfortable. Inthesetypesofareas,subtleimprovements encouraged, allowingpeoplethechancetounwindandfeel Informal accesstotheshoreorbeachissomethingbe together makeaplacelessappealingandaccessible. metals, brokenconcrete,allillustratetheneglectand signage anddisintegratingboundarytreatments-rusting footpath surfaces,consistentmuddypuddles,blighted character ofaplacecanbecomehostileandunsafe.Poor become dangerousthroughneglect,wheretheperceived However therearesignsthataninformalcharactercan landscape charactersiswhatmakesitspecial. is notnecessarilythesameforanother. The diversityof Furthermore, whatmightbeexpectedofonelandscape of oneareamaynotbebetterorworsethananother. differs fromformaltoinformalareas,andthecharacter and northeastcoaststhatshowsignsofneglect. This the hardfabricofinfrastructuresouthernseafront in conservationrecentyears,therearelargepartsof the formal designed landscape illustrates a clear investment Apart fromOldPortsmouthwherethequalityofmaterialsin Quality appropriate treatment. for eachsectioninthethreeareastoindicatewhatis recommendations havebeenmadeinthefuturestrategy when designingthespecificdefencestoallareas.Clear It willbeimportanttorespectthesensitivityofeacharea Island coastline. environment thatcomprisesandsurroundsthePortsea the publicrealmandappreciationofnatural&historic other wordshowtheywilldemonstratesignificantvalueto need todemonstratehowthesearesuitablymitigated.In levels thataffect viewsoraccesstothecoastlineitwill If impactisunavoidablysignificant,suchasraisingofground to conserveorenhanceeacharea’s character. character ofeacharea,andthatdesignhasbeencarriedout defences donotdetractfromthecurrentlandscape images fromkeyviewpointsdemonstratingthatthedesigned Under thissection,therewillneedtobephotomontage character. Impact Assessment, focusingspecificallyonlandscape Assessment (EIA). 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