ST WOOLOS CONSERVATION AREA CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL APRIL 2018 - CONSULTATION DRAFT Issue 01 April 2018 Consultation Draft

Prepared by Purcell® on behalf of Newport City Council. www.purcelluk.com ST WOOLOS CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION 04 5.0 MANAGEMENT PLAN 35 1.1 St Woolos Conservation Area 04 5.1 Reviewing the Boundary 35 1.2 Definition of a Conservation Area 04 5.2 Control Measures Brought About by 1.3 Purpose and Scope of the Conservation Conservation Area Designation 37 Area Appraisal 06 5.3 Conservation & Design Guidance 37 5.4 Aims & Objectives 41 2.0 PLANNING POLICY CONTEXT 07 2.1 UK and Welsh Legislation 07 2.2 Local Policy 07 FURTHER INFORMATION 42 2.3 Guidance 08 2.4 Consultation 08 ARCHITECTURAL GLOSSARY 44

3.0 CHARACTER 09 3.1 Historical Development 09 CONTACT DETAILS 45 3.2 Archaeology 14 3.3 Topography 14 APPENDIX A: LIST OF HERITAGE 3.4 Views 14 ASSETS 46 3.5 Configuration & Direction of Movement 18 3.6 Architectural Character 18 3.7 Spaces & Public Realm 25

4.0 APPRAISAL 29 4.1 Statement of Special Interest 29 4.2 Audit of Heritage Assets 29 4.3 Issues & Opportunities 32

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1.1 ST WOOLOS CONSERVATION AREA 1.2 DEFINITION OF A CONSERVATION 1.1.1 The St Woolos Conservation Area was AREA designated on 28 August 1985; it is one of 15 1.2.1 A Conservation Area is defined as ‘an Conservation Areas under the jurisdiction of area of special architectural or historic interest Newport City Council. the character of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance.’01 1.1.2 The St Woolos Conservation Area recognises Newport’s earliest settlement, which 1.2.2 Conservation Areas recognise the grew up around the Cathedral. The key defining unique quality of an area as a whole. It is not features of the Conservation Area are its just the contribution of individual buildings and distinctive topography, within which the monuments, but also that of other features, Cathedral is a major landmark, and the variety including (but not limited to) topography, street of different building styles that have developed furniture, open spaces and landscaping. These along Stow Hill as a result of the 19th-century all contribute to the character and appearance industry boom in Newport. of an area, resulting in a distinctive sense of place.

A SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED 2018 1.2.3 The extent to which a building, or group CHANGES: of buildings/structures, positively shape the character of a Conservation Area is founded not • The boundary has been extended to the just from their street-facing elevations, but also north and an area formerly in the City from the integrity of their historic fabric, overall Centre Conservation Area has now been scale and massing, detailing and materials. transferred to the St Woolos Rear and side elevations can also be important. Conservation Area. • There have been minor extensions to the boundary at the south-west corner. • The modern development on the east side of Clifton Place has been removed from the Conservation Area.

01 Section 69 (1), Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

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PLAN 1: ST WOOLOS CONSERVATION AREA, 2018 S t Woolos Conservation Area (Proposed 2018 Boundary)

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1.3 PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE 1.3.5 This Conservation Area Appraisal CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL seeks to: 1.3.1 It is a requirement under the Planning • Record and analyse the character and (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act special interest of the St Woolos 1990 that all Local Planning Authorities Conservation Area; ‘formulate and publish proposals for the • Recognise the designated and non- preservation and enhancement’ of designated heritage assets within the Conservation Areas within their jurisdiction, and Conservation Area; that these documents are periodically reviewed.01 • Identify risks which threaten the special interest of the Conservation Area; 1.3.2 The boundary of the St Woolos • Identify opportunities to enhance the Conservation Area has not been subject to any Conservation Area; and review since it was originally designated. It is important that local authorities maintain an • Set out a management plan with guidance up-to-date strategy for the positive management and policies for the positive management, of Conservation Areas. These public preservation and enhancement of the documents define and record the special Conservation Area. interest of a Conservation Area, and set out a plan of action for its on-going protection and 1.3.6 Although this document is intended to enhancement. be comprehensive, the omission of any building, structure, feature or space does not imply that 1.3.3 Over time, Conservation Areas evolve said element is not significant or does not and the characteristics which underpin their positively contribute to the character and special interest may decrease in their integrity special interest of the Conservation Area. The as a result of gradual alteration. It is therefore protocols set out in section 5 (Management important to review and take stock of the Plan) are applicable in every instance. character of a Conservation Area at intervals to ensure designation is still suitable and that the 1.3.7 The assessments which provide the proper management of change is still in place. baseline information for this Conservation Area Appraisal have been carried out using publicly- 1.3.4 Often, Conservation Area boundaries accessible resources and through on-site have historically been drawn too tightly or analysis from the public thoroughfares within include peripheral areas which do not contribute the Conservation Area. to an understanding of character. Consequently, it is important to review the boundary and include/exclude buildings and spaces which do/ not meet Conservation Area designation.

01 Section 71 (1), Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

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2.1 UK AND WELSH LEGISLATION 2.2.2 CE 7 concerns Conservation Areas: 2.1.1 Conservation Areas were introduced in Development within or adjacent to the United Kingdom under the Civic Amenities Conservation Areas will be required to: Act 1967. They are now governed under the i Be designed to preserve or enhance the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation character of appearance of the Conservation Areas) Act 1990. Area, having regard to the Conservation Area appraisal where appropriate. 2.1.2 The Historic Environment (Wales) Act ii Avoid the removal of existing historic 2016 was passed by the National Assembly for features, including traditional shopfronts and Wales in 2016 and amends the 1990 Act so that joinery. it is specific to Wales and its historic environment. The aims of the 2016 Act are: iii Use materials which are traditional, or appropriate to their context. • To afford more effective protection to Listed iv Complement or reflect the architectural Buildings and scheduled monuments; qualities of nearby buildings which make a • To improve the sustainable management of positive contribution to the character of the the historic environment; and area. • To introduce greater transparency and v Pay special attention to the settings of accountability into decisions taken regarding buildings, and avoid the loss of any existing the historic environment.01 domestic gardens and open spaces which contribute to the character of the area. 2.1.3 Further guidance is effected through vi Avoid adverse impact on any significant Planning Policy Wales, Chapter 6 The Historic views, within, towards or outwards from the Environment (Edition 9, November 2016) and a Conservation Area. series of accompanying Technical Advice Notes, which filter through into development plans at a local legislative level.

2.2 LOCAL POLICY 2.2.1 Newport City Council’s Local Development Plan 2011-2026 was formally adopted as policy in January 2015, setting out objectives, as well as strategic and topic-specific policies to guide the development of the City.

SP9 concerns the conservation of the natural, historic and built environment: The conservation, enhancement and management of recognised sites within the natural, historic and built environment will be sought in all proposals.

01 Cadw, http://cadw.gov.wales/historicenvironment/policy/ historicenvironmentbill/provisions/

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2.3 GUIDANCE 2.4 CONSULTATION 2.3.1 Cadw is the Welsh Government’s 2.4.1 It is a statutory requirement under the service responsible for the management of the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation historic environment. In addition to the Areas) Act 1990 for Local Authorities to legislative requirements of this document, the formulate and publish proposals for the Conservation Area Appraisal has been preservation and enhancement of Conservation prepared in line with best-practice guidance Areas within their jurisdiction, and for that published by Cadw, particularly: guidance to be subject to public review.02 • Conservation Principles for the Sustainable Management of the Historic Environment in 2.4.2 This draft St Woolos Conservation Area Wales, (March 2011). Appraisal will be subject to a period of public consultation during which time comments may • Managing Conservation Areas in Wales, be submitted to the Council. It is important that (May 2017). the final Appraisal that is formally adopted as • Managing Historic Character in Wales, (May Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG) is 2017). relevant and useful to the public, as well as the Local Authority. Therefore, it is important that • Managing Listed Buildings at Risk in Wales, the Newport community have their say. (May 2017). • Managing Change to Listed Buildings in Wales, (May 2017). • Setting of Historic Assets in Wales, (May 2017).

2.3.2 Full details are provided in the Further Information section at the end of this document.

02 Section 71, Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

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3.1 HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT Key Dates Timeline

400s 1839 The earliest settlement at Newport was Chartist rebels surged down Stow Hill established around St Woolos. during the uprising which culminated in a bloody battle outside the Westgate Hotel. c.500 The church at St Woolos was founded by 1848 Gwynllyw, Lord of Gwynllwg (loosely Victoria Place was laid out and other translated and corrupted into English as developments started around the relatively Woolos). rural area around the then church.

c.800 1862 The church was re-built. The retaining wall was built along Stow Hill. c.1080 The church was re-built again. 1949 St Woolos was awarded full Cathedral 1402 status. The former cemetery to the north of The church suffered damage during a the Cathedral was transformed into a rebellion and was later repaired, with public park around the same period. substantial additional new features including the tower, entrance porch and 2002 aisles. Newport was awarded City status as part of Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee c.mid-late 1700s celebrations. Stow Hill became a turnpike road, recognising its importance as a trade route.

1807 Commercial Street was established to the east of St Woolos, decreasing traffic on Stow Hill.

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3.1.1 Maps 3.1.2 The earliest plan to show the St Woolos area dates from the period in which the town’s N development was mostly concentrated to the north, around the Castle and High Street. The footprint of the Cathedral (then a church) is clearly visible at the bottom left-hand corner of the plan, with neighbouring fields to the north and probably very little development to the south as the map does not continue much further. Stow Hill is clearly depicted as the main thoroughfare between the church and the town centre, lines with buildings on either side, gradually becoming more densely compacted further north. There is an indication of a minor route along roughly the same course as the drive down to Kings Hill, although there are no buildings shown.

The Town and Borough of Newport, 1750

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3.1.3 A little over 80 years later, the main development in Newport was the establishment of Commercial Street to the east of St Woolos, directing a shift in Newport’s expansion directly south towards the new docks at Pillgwenlly. Buildings along Stow Hill towards the Cathedral is still clearly evident, with urban expansion starting to show to the west and south.

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Plan of Newport, 1835

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3.1.4 In the latter half of the 19th century, gardens, and the associated public amenities there was a huge development boom across for the increasing population. This included a Newport. St Woolos was now surrounding by number of chapels (particularly to the north- houses, creating a characteristic urban grain of east of the Cathedral, around Hill Street) and rows of terraces with back (and often front) public open spaces.

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3.1.5 Very little change was carried out in St Woolos in mid-20th century and the distinctive urban grain evident in the late 19th century remains much the same today. The new early 20th-century primary school and almshouses on Stow Hill are indicative of a move towards civic improvements..

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3.2 ARCHAEOLOGY 3.4 VIEWS 3.2.1 The St Woolos Conservation Area 3.4.1 The distinctive topography across the partially overlaps with the town centre Conservation Area makes a significant Archaeologically Sensitive Area, which contribution to the views into, across and out highlights the importance of potential below- from St Woolos, many of which terminate at or ground features along the river front and around incorporate landmarks across the City. Major the City’s historic routes. Stow Hill is a views include: historically important thoroughfare as the • Views looking northwards down Stow Hill medieval arterial route into the medieval town with the Chartist Tower in the background; from the south and, later, as a busy turnpike road associated with the high levels of trading • Views looking southwards up Stow Hill activity before the docks moved south in the towards the Cathedral; 19th century. There is also archaeological • Views out from across the raised walkways potential related to the use of parts of the around the Cathedral; Conservation Area as burial grounds and also • Views out across north Newport and beyond where buildings historically stood but have since from St Woolos Road, Clifton Place and the been demolished. park; and 3.2.2 Full archaeological records can be • Views eastwards towards the River Usk, accessed through the Glamorgan-Gwent docks and transporter bridge from Vicarage Archaeological Trust and Archwilio (see Further Hill and the access route to Kings Hill (off Information). the south side of Stow Hill).

3.3 TOPOGRAPHY 3.4.2 The varied street and pavement levels 3.3.1 The topographical landscape of offer multiple important local views, especially Newport has been hewn by the flow of the River those looking across Stow Hill from its elevated Usk, resulting in a bedrock geology of walkways and views along local streetscapes. sedimentary deposits from millennia of flooding The view through Victoria Place towards the and the movement of water southwards towards former United Reformed Church (now the the Severn Estuary. Islamic Society of Wales Mosque) is especially notable. 3.3.2 The St Woolos Conservation Area has a very distinctive topography, characterised by the steep incline up Stow Hill towards the Cathedral at its apex. The retaining stone wall on the west side of Stow Hill is indicative of how the road had historically been levelled into the hill, resulting in a much higher building line on its west side. The landscape then slopes down sharply to the east and south, back towards the river. Vicarage Lane, Hill Street and Park Square are especially steep thoroughfares.

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Photograph 1: Looking down Stow Hill from the raised Cathedral Photograph 4: Looking through Victoria Place to the chapel at the corner walkway with Victoria Road, from the elevation west pavement on Stow Hill

Photograph 2: Looking towards the docks and transported bridge Photograph 5: A clear view of the transporter bridge from Vicarage from the access drive to Palace House Hill

Photograph 3: Looking down Charles Street towards Commercial Photograph 6: Looking out across north Newport from the park Street

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Photograph 7: Looking across north Newport and beyond from St Photograph 8: Looking east down Park Square Woolos Road

Photograph 9: Looking north down Stow Hill

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PLAN 2: VIEWS St Woolos Conservation Area (Proposed 2018 Boundary) Major long range view Significanct local views Important 360° viewpoint

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3.5 CONFIGURATION & DIRECTION OF 3.6.2 A characteristic theme is the influence MOVEMENT of Newport’s influx of wealth in the 19th and 3.5.1 The Conservation Area is centred along early 20th centuries, which instigated a period the spine formed by Stow Hill, before branching of ornate and high-quality architectural design. out to become wider at its southern end. Stow This is more obvious in the City Centre Hill is a busy thoroughfare for vehicular traffic, Conservation Area and spills into the St Woolos especially at the junction with Victoria Place, Conservation Area but to a lesser degree. The where traffic filters off from Commercial Street, buildings are generally residential in character, leaving the north end of the St Woolos and City interspersed with major public buildings (such Centre Conservation Areas mainly as the primary school and chapels). pedestrianised with limited vehicular traffic. 3.6.3 The scale of building across the 3.5.2 Movement in the St Woolos Conservation Area is typically domestic, with Conservation Area generally moves along Stow terraced houses generally two or three storeys Hill and around the Cathedral, off which are in height concentrated along Stow Hill and at several local access-only routes. There are the north end of the Conservation Area. At the strong links with the adjacent City Centre south end, the buildings are typically larger, Conservation Area and movement up/down detached and set within more generous plots; Commercial Street, which runs parallel with a for example, the Deanery and villas on Park portion of Stow Hill and is linked via several Square. interjoining secondary thoroughfares (for example, Charles Street and Hill Street).

3.5.3 Stow Hill is an early thoroughfare which illustrates how the medieval town near the Castle was linked with the earlier settlement around the Cathedral, eventually becoming linked as a result of development spreading from both. The slight curve and distinctive topography of Stow Hill is a clear sign of how it evolved through use, rather than as an exercise in town planning (as was the case with Commercial Street).

3.6 ARCHITECTURAL CHARACTER Photograph 10: The Deanery, set back from Stow Hill with a generous surrounding plot 3.6.1 The architecture throughout the St Woolos Conservation Area varies greatly: from the major landmark Cathedral to domestic terraces. The variety of styles is illustrative of the changing role of Stow Hill, historically a primary route into/out from the medieval town centre, into a more genteel residential area in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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3.6.4 There is a strong classical influence in much of the architecture, varying from simple buildings in a polite style (i.e. designed to look pleasantly proportioned and not in a local vernacular style), to more heavily classicised designs. A classical style is especially evident on Victoria Place, with both sides of the street mirroring the other and ornamented with delicate iron balconies, rusticated ground floor and Ionic door surrounds.

Photograph 11: A simple polite building on Stow Hill, with balanced Photograph 12: The classical detailing on Victoria Place proportions and little ornamentation

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3.6.5 Clifton Place is another example of polite 3.6.7 There are five notable landmark architectural design, although the buildings which buildings within the Conservation Area, each make up the terrace on the west side of the asserting a distinctive architectural prominence street vary and form pairs or groups. This within their respective streetscapes: includes typical classical features such as canted • St Woolos Cathedral (a major landmark bay windows, pedimented lintels and hip-roofed within the Conservation Area, generally); porches. The terrace also includes a pair in a Gothic Revival style with gabled fronts, trefoil- • The Islamic Centre for Wales (former United arched windows and pinnacles. Reformed Church), Victoria Road; • Former Mount Zion Chapel, Hill Street; 3.6.6 The Victoria Almshouses at 100 Stow • St Woolos Primary School, Stow Hill; and Hill are unique with the Conservation Area in both their configuration and scale. Comprising • Havelock Street Presbyterian Church. one storey and positioned in a U-shape, they contrast the taller and more tightly-compact terraced buildings which are prevalent along Stow Hill and at the north end of the Conservation Area.

Photograph 13: Former Mount Zion Chapel Photograph 14: St Woolos Cathedral

Photograph 15: St Woolos Primary School Photograph 16: The Islamic Centre for Wales

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3.6.8 Architectural Character by Street

3.6.9 Charles Street: More commercial in character than elsewhere in the Conservation Area, with a variety of classically-inspired elevation designs with some more highly- decorative sculpted features.

Photograph 17: Charles Street 3.6.10 Clifton Place: Paired/grouped terraced buildings (ground to second floor with basement) in a classical or Gothic-Revival style, with generous front gardens.

Photograph 18: Clifton Place 3.6.11 Clifton Road: Two-storey terraces with front-facing gables. Those to the east of the Cathedral being more ornate with scrolled lintels. Together with the gable-fronted buildings at the south end of Stow Hill, these buildings all look onto the Cathedral, forming a precinct-like configuration.

Photograph 19: Clifton Road

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3.6.12 Hill Street: More modest polite terraced buildings fronting directly onto the north side of the street, with little ornamentation and prominent gable-end chimneystacks.

Photograph 20: Hill Street 3.6.13 Park Square: Individual or paired villas set within fairly generous plots with front boundary walls, concentrated on the south and west sides, with more modest terraced houses on the north side with ground floor bay windows.

Photograph 21: Park Square 3.6.14 Stow Hill: Variety of late 19th/early 20th-century architectural styles, ranging from unornamented polite terraces to grander buildings with rich classical ornamentation.

Photograph 22: Stow Hill

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3.6.15 Vicarage Hill: Modest early 20th- century houses with canted bays.

Photograph 23: Vicarage Hill 3.6.16 Victoria Place: Strongly classical mirrored terraces with stuccoed elevations, ornamental railings and first floor balconies.

Photograph 24: Victoria Place 3.6.17 Victoria Road: Dominated by the Islamic Centre for Wales, with a pair of polite, semi-detached buildings opposite, with stuccoed elevations and boundary wall with railings.

Photograph 25: Victoria Road

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3.6.18 CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES & 3.6.25 Roofs are typically hipped or pitched, MATERIALS with slate or, to a lesser extent, tiles. 3.6.19 As a result of the varying architectural styles throughout the Conservation Area, there 3.6.26 As is typical across much of Newport are a number of different features and materials City Centre, many of the commercial and public used, the combination of which is generally buildings are supplemented with rich individual to each building or group. ornamentation, typically carved in sandstone.

3.6.20 Both yellow and red brick are evident, especially on Clifton Road. St Woolos Primary School is notable for its prominent use of red brick with contrasting ashlar dressings.

3.6.21 Stucco is especially common on Park Square and on the larger domestic buildings on Stow Hill. External painting in a variety of light colours is also commonplace.

3.6.22 Pennant stone is present to a lesser extent for the historically domestic buildings throughout the Conservation Area, but is the principal material for the Cathedral, including the dominant retaining walls around its island site, and for the walls along Stow Hill. It is also a common material for the low front boundary walls along Clifton Place and for gate piers.

3.6.23 The frequent use of iron railings for front boundary treatments is illustrative of the 19th-century genteel character of the Stow Hill area, indicating that it was a historically prosperous neighbourhood. Those along the Stow Hill and Cathedral pavements are especially prominent features. Photograph 26: The classical detailing on Victoria Place

3.6.24 Classical features are present to varying degrees and include: pedimented lintels, dentilled/corbelled cornices, columns and rustication.

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3.7 SPACES & PUBLIC REALM 3.7.1 There are a number of notable open spaces throughout the St Woolos Conservation Area, some intentionally designed as such and some created as a result of buildings being demolished, which leaves interesting secondary elevations more clearly exposed. Those areas which have been used as burial grounds or were formerly occupied by buildings have high potential for below-ground archaeology. The planting within and around the boundaries of these open spaces, especially the Cathedral island site, add a rich green-ness that helps Photograph 27: Pennant stone and railings around the Cathedral break up and soften the built environment. island

3.7.2 The open area at the centre of Park Square is a designed municipal landscape, with planting and seating areas, and also provides visual amenity for the houses around Park Square, looking onto the park area. The former cemetery on the north side of Clifton Road, opposite the Cathedral, is likely to have always been an open space (it is labelled as Church Field on a 1750 plan) but was re-landscaped as a park after the Second World War and now has a municipal character with brick terracing and little obvious connection with the Cathedral opposite, except for its close proximity. The Photograph 28: Carved detailing on Charles Street enclosed space surrounding the Cathedral emphasises its history as the original settlement in Newport, as is explained by a commemorative plaque on the island wall.

3.7.3 The Conservation Area has a high proportion of car parks, typically established where buildings have been demolished and not replaced: that at the north end of Stow Hill was historically the site of the school which gave School Lane its name; the car park between the two chapels on Hill Street was previously occupied by a series of terraced houses to match the opposite site of the street; and the car park on the north side of Victoria Place was historically the site of several terraced houses

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and civic buildings. At the north end of Stow are also evident, indicating that a programme of Hill, there are clear signs of the former building public realm improvements has been carried which stood here, whereas the Hill Street car out here in recent years. A typically late 20th- park has been more heavily landscaped into a century scheme of interlocking brick setts forms municipal-style area with no discernible clues of the terraces within the park off Clifton Road, its previous use. giving a dated municipal character.

3.7.4 The open space between Hill Street and Charles Street comprises the historic burial grounds associated with the former chapels which backed onto this central area, as indicated by its name Chapel Park. The history of this space is also emphasised by the gravestones which have been positioned against the walls of the building flanking the entrance to the park off Talbot Lane.

3.7.5 Throughout the Conservation Area are a number of interesting historic features, typically dating from the late 19th and early 20th Photograph 29: Chapel car park, Stow Hill – named after the former centuries, when there was a notable boom in building on this site and re-landscaped in a municipal style development and civic amenities across Newport. These include a post box from the reign of George V (1910-36); a late 19th-century electricity transformer on Park Square, installed as part of the programme to provide electric lighting; and a water fountain outside the lychgate entrance to the Cathedral. There are also notable modern features, particularly sculptural, which commemorate the Chartists’ march up Stow Hill to the City Centre. These are all illustrative of Newport’s social history and how the City has evolved.

3.7.6 Pennant stone is a characteristic surface treatment for pavements, where there are often drainage gullies along the edge to channel water runoff. These are also evident on Vicarage Hill, requiring a threshold step over from the gates onto the alley. Around the south end of Stow Hill and around the Cathedral, setts

Photograph 30: Gravestones behind the foliage at the entrance to Chapel Park

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Photograph 31: A post box from the reign of King George V (1910-36) Photograph 32: British Women’s Temperance Association Drinking Fountain, installed in 1913

Photograph 33: Sculptures on the Stow Hill wall of St Woolos Photograph 34: Boots sculpture inside the entrance to the Cathedral Primary School from the north side

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Photograph 36: The pennant stone pavement on Stow Hill, with a water run-off channel

Photograph 35: Electricity transformer from 1891 on Park Square Photograph 37: The piecemeal surface on Vicarage Hill, with a brick drainage channel on the left

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4.1 STATEMENT OF SPECIAL INTEREST associated public amenities (particularly chapels 4.1.1 The St Woolos Conservation Area is and schools) is illustrative of how the City highly significant as the location of the earliest evolved to accommodate a growing population settlement in central Newport before it migrated attracted by the increased employment northwards towards the river. Stow Hill is a opportunities, and also counterbalances the highly significant thoroughfare forming the main trade activity on Commercial Street neighbouring axis through the Conservation Area linking the directly to the east. In this respect, the St Woolos Cathedral with the Castle and River Usk. This and City Centre Conservation Areas form an has remained an important route into the City important pair. throughout history, augmented by its role in journey taken by the Chartist rebels as they 4.2.5 Overall, the special interest of the St marched up to Westgate in 1839. Woolos Conservation Area is drawn from its importance as the earliest centre of settlement 4.1.2 By virtue of its location at the crest of at Newport, the steeply-sloping topography and Stow Hill, the topography of the Conservation the views this permits, and the balance of Area is a particularly defining and important building typologies which is illustrative of 19th- feature, allowing both a series of local views century developments. This results in its within its boundaries and also important vistas distinctive and highly significant character. outwards. Long-range views out towards the valleys north-west of the City emphasise its 4.2 AUDIT OF HERITAGE ASSETS links with the mining industry across South 4.2.1 The St Woolos Conservation Area, a Wales that instigated the development and heritage asset in its own right, contains business boom in the 19th century which is numerous individual heritage assets. These clearly visible in mid-range views to the east, include both listed and unlisted buildings. This towards Commercial Street and the river docks. section of the Appraisal outlines the heritage assets within the Conservation Area, identifying 4.2.3 The contrast between the groups of the individual or groups of heritage assets and terraced houses and landmark buildings is why they are important. A full list of heritage characteristic of the Conservation Area, and assets is included in Appendix A. results in a distinctive and varied set of streetscapes. The Cathedral is a centre point – 4.2.2 The audit has been carried out by physically and historically – with a collection of means of visual examination from public important buildings located at intervals across thoroughfares, only. The intention is to identify the Conservation Area. Together with the these heritage assets, not to provide a fully characteristic topography and architectural comprehensive and detailed assessment of variety, these diverse streetscapes have a high each individually. It should not be assumed that aesthetic value. the omission of any information is intended as an indication that a feature of building is not 4.2.4 The 19th century is a highly important important. A detailed assessment of chapter in Newport’s history: the boom in trade significance specific to a building or site within meant an influx of money and this is manifest in the Conservation Area should always be the variety of building styles and types carried out prior to proposing any change. throughout the Conservation Area. The concentration of residential terraces with

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4.2.3 Listed Buildings 4.2.8 Criteria for identifying positive 4.2.4 Listed Buildings are protected under the contributors include: Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation • Associations with notable architects or other Areas) Act 1990 and are designated for their historical figures; architectural or historic interest. All Listed • Position and presence within the Buildings in Wales are done so at the streetscape; recommendation of Cadw and details are kept by the Royal Welsh Commission on the Ancient and • Use of characteristic materials, architectural Historic Monuments of Wales. Listing ranges motifs or detailing; from Grade I (the highest level), to Grade II* and • Relationship with neighbouring buildings, then Grade II (the most common level). physical and historical; and • Historical uses. 4.2.5 Statutory listing does not equate to a preservation order intended to prevent change. 4.2.9 In the St Woolos Conservation Area, However, alterations to Listed Buildings do there is potential for some of the identified require Listed Building Consent, which allows positive contributors to improve the character of the Local Authority to make decisions that have the Conservation Area further still following been informed by an understanding of the repairs and the sensitive replacement of poorly- building or the site’s significance. Importantly, considered modern interventions. national and local planning policies also recognise that changes to other buildings or sites in the setting of a listed building can affects its special interest.

4.2.6 Positive Contributors 4.2.7 A positive contributor is a building, structure or feature which beneficially adds to the overall character of its local area. This is true of most buildings within a Conservation Area. The extent to which a building will positively contribute will largely depend on the integrity of its historic form and is not restricted to its principal elevation; for example, roofscapes and side/rear elevations can all make a positive contribution. Modern buildings can also make a positive contribution where they have been sensitively designed to suit their setting.

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PLAN 3: LISTED BUILDINGS AND POSITIVE CONTRIBUTORS S t Woolos Conservation Area (Proposed 2018 Boundary) Listed Building Positive Contributor/Locally Important Building Important Green Space

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4.3 ISSUES & OPPORTUNITIES 4.3.1 Condition 4.3.2 Generally, the buildings throughout the Conservation Area are in good condition. However, there are several relatively minor but repeat issues that are damaging (or have the potential) to cause damage and consequently detract from what makes the Conservation Area special.

Photograph 38: Ivy and other vegetation growth on the Cathedral walls 4.3.3 Vegetation growth is a common issue, especially ivy spreading up external walls and other vegetation at parapet level. Vegetation typically takes root in the softer building materials, often in the mortar used for pointing or the stucco and renders that are commonplace across the Conservation Area, and forces itself deeper as it grows, pushing building materials out of position and threating the integrity of the affected wall. Photograph 39: High-level vegetation growth and external staining on Charles Street 4.3.4 External staining is also evident throughout the Conservation Area, particularly on masonry walls where the joints have been re-pointed using an inappropriate mortar or where the mortar has been applied in thick ‘ribbons’, affecting the ability of the stonework to expel moisture. This results in staining and a white crust on the face of the stone, detracting from the prominent pennant stone walls which dominate Stow Hill and the Cathedral island.

Photograph 40: Ribbon pointing on the pennant stone wall on Stow Hill 4.3.5 Railings are a common feature across the Conservation Area and are generally in a fair condition. However, there are instances where the railings require treatment and re- painting so that the iron is protected against corrosion. The railings around the Cathedral, in particular, have badly flaking paint, revealing the red base layer.

Photograph 41: Flaking paint on the Cathedral railings

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4.3.6 Detracting Features 4.3.7 The detracting features within the Conservation Area are generally minor but, added all together, discernibly impact its character. These include: • Satellite dishes on principal elevations (often multiple dishes on one building where it has been sub-divided into more than one residence). These are visually intrusive and

detract from the architectural value of the Photograph 42: Poor-quality boundary treatment on Stow Hill individual/grouped elevation(s), as well as the general streetscape. • Rooflights on principal elevations, which detract from the architectural value of the buildings, as well as the general streetscape and roofscape. • Missing chimney pots and stacks, frequently removed as they become redundant with the installation of central heating but still require maintenance to remain structurally sound. Photograph 43: Unsuitable brick infill on Hill Street The topography around St Woolos makes chimneystacks and their pots especially prominent as terraces step up/down with the gradient of the street, contributing to the aesthetic value of the streetscape and roofscape. • Adhoc alteration to boundary treatments, particularly mismatched infill; for example, the brick infill either side of the gate piers in front of the Hill Street Chapel. The integrity of boundary treatments across the Conservation Photograph 45: Missing chimney pots on Hill Street Area survives largely intact; consequently, any poorly-considered alteration is all the more obvious and erodes at this integrity. • Replacement uPVC windows where inappropriate units have been fitted, detracting from the aesthetic value of the individual building and wider streetscape. The thicker frames, false glazing bars and different opening mechanisms are the main detracting element where these have been Photograph 46: Mismatched rooflights and satellite dishes on Stow Hill installed.

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4.3.8 Municipal features throughout the Conservation Area also cumulatively detract from its character. In particular, the landscaping associated with the car parks; for example, the barrier around the Hill Street car park and concrete bollards along the street edge of the Stow Hill car park. These are visually obtrusive and do not reflect the character of the Conservation Area.

4.3.9 Opportunities for Enhancement 4.3.10 There are very few examples of poor- quality modern development or large-scale Photograph 47: Stow Hill car park, where the landscaping is plain and deterioration within the Conservation Area and municipal opportunities for enhancement generally address the identified issues concerning condition and detracting features.

4.3.11 The three car parks present an obvious opportunity: either improvements to the existing landscape or new development. These areas were historically built on and could potentially accommodate new development, subject to the sensitive design and scale of any proposals, adherence to the Local Plan and archaeological assessment.

4.3.12 Outside the Conservation Area, there is potential to improve its immediate setting with the replacement of or improvements to the Park Square car park, which dominates the south- west corner of the Conservation Area and detracts from its character.

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5.1 REVIEWING THE BOUNDARY 5.1.2 The proposed amendments to the 5.1.1 The St Woolos Conservation Area boundary in 2018 are: boundary has not been reviewed since its A The transfer of a portion of the City Centre original designation in 1985. Best practice Conservation Area at the north end of Stow prescribes that Conservation Area boundaries Hill into the St Woolos Conservation Area are occasionally reviewed to ensure that the Reason: Stow Hill has a unified character original reasons for designation are still relevant along most of its length and this section and evident. It is recognised that boundaries better reflects the character of the St Woolos were historically drawn too tightly or illogically, Conservation Area than the City Centre. and it may therefore be appropriate to amend B The addition of the section of Stow Hill them. A review of the boundary, as well as any between Area A and the previous northern accompanying guidance and assessments, boundary (including Havelock Street and should generally take place every five years or Charles Street). in response to a notable change, including any Reason: To recognise that these streets changes in policy or legislation. continue the character of the St Woolos Conservation Area and contain significant historic buildings. C The addition of the former Mount Zion Chapel and houses behind. Reason: To recognise the value of the Hill Street chapels as a pair, the historic value of the buildings, and the similarity in character between the terraced houses and those on the north side of Park Square. D The addition of 1 and 2 Palmyra Place Reason: To recognise that these buildings continue the character of Park Square and are significant historic buildings. E The omission of the east side of Clifton Place. Reason: Because these buildings have no special interest and do not reflect the character of the Conservation Area.

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PLAN 4: BOUNDARY AMENDMENTS 2018 Previous St Woolos Conservation Area Boundary Proposed Boundary Amendment in 2018 Area to be added to the St Woolos Conservation Area Area to be removed from the City Centre Conservation Area and included in the St Woolos Conservation Area Area to be removed from the St Woolos Conservation Area

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5.2 CONTROL MEASURES BROUGHT 5.3 CONSERVATION & DESIGN ABOUT BY CONSERVATION AREA GUIDANCE DESIGNATION 5.3.1 It is not the intention of Conservation 5.2.1 In order to protect and enhance the Area designation to prevent new design and Conservation Area, any changes that take development; rather, it puts in place a process place must conserve the character and special whereby any proposals are more thoroughly interest that makes these areas significant. interrogated to ensure that the special interest Works may require planning permission and/or and character of the area is protected, and that Conservation Area Consent. Statutory control any opportunities to enhance this are taken. measures are intended to prevent development The principles of new design within the St that may have a negative or cumulative effect Woolos Conservation Area apply across a wide on this significance. The necessary permissions spectrum: from minor shopfront details to may need to be sought for the following works: largescale new development. • The total or substantial demolition of buildings or structures (including walls, gate 5.3.2 Shopfronts piers and chimneys); 5.3.3 St Woolos is not notably commercial in • Works to trees with a diameter of 75mm or character; however, there are pockets of shops greater, measured at 1.5m from soil level; concentrated at the south end of Stow Hill and on Charles Street and ill-informed change will • Putting up advertisements and other affect the special interest of the Conservation commercial signage; and Area. • Changing the use of a building (e.g. from residential to commercial). 5.3.4 In the future, Newport City Council may wish to create shopfront design guidance, which 5.2.2 The extent of permitted development will set out appropriate approaches to renewing (i.e. changes that are allowed without requiring and repairing the City’s historic retail units so consent from the Local Authority) may also be that they enhance the historic character of the restricted; for example, replacement windows, St Woolos. alterations to cladding or the installation of satellite dishes. Additional control may be 5.3.5 Consideration should be given to the sought through Article 4 Directions, which following key points: specifically revoke permitted development • A shopfront is part of a whole building, not a rights. separate entity. Its design therefore needs to reflect the style, proportions and detailing of 5.2.3 Guidance concerning which permission the rest of the building, particularly the is required for proposed work is set out by elevations above and to the sides. Planning Policy Wales in Technical Advice Note 24: The Historic Environment, (May 2017; see • Lateral expansion of a shopfront (i.e. across Further Information). two or more ground floor units) should still give consideration of the above; the shopfront style of the original unit may not suit the architecture and character of the adjoining building.

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• Any historic shopfront features that survive 5.3.6 New Development should be kept and incorporated into any 5.3.7 The three car parks potentially offer proposed new scheme, rather than replaced. locations for new development, the opportunity The shopfront should sit flush with or slightly for which is limited elsewhere within the recessed from the main elevation of the Conservation Area. Any new design needs to building. A recessed doorway is often take account of the following: historically appropriate. • The significance of any building or feature • Traditional materials such as painted timber proposed to be removed; will best enhance the historic character of the buildings. • The potential impact of the new design on the setting of any neighbouring Listed • Fascias should be in proportion with the Buildings or identified positive contributors; building and not overly-large; the same is applicable to signage. Fascias should not • How local details and materials can be extend above cornice level (or, where there incorporated; is no such feature, no higher than the sill of • The potential impact on any surviving the window above), or beyond the consoles historic plot (or potential to reinstate lost on either side. plots); and • Floor to ceiling glazing with sheet glass is a • Whether any significant but frequently modern feature and does not reflect the overlooked features such as important rear character of historic buildings. Smaller elevations, painted advertisements or windows with stallrisers (i.e. a plinth under chimneystacks will be lost or obscured from the window), transoms and mullions are view. typical traditional features. • Traditional swing-signs are often 5.3.8 This list is not exhaustive: every appropriate, subject to size and design. location will present its own unique requirements for a sensitive and appropriate • Illuminated signage should not intrude upon new design. The principal aim should be to the streetscape or be overly-dominant. preserve and enhance the historic character of Internally-lit features in particular should be the building(s) affected, their setting and the avoided in favour of back-lighting. wider area. Honestly-modern designs of the • The colour palette of a shopfront and its highest quality may be acceptable. signage should reflect the traditional, historic character of the streetscape. • Traditional awnings may be appropriate, subject to design; however, flags and other such features are not.

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5.3.9 Public Realm • Repairs using appropriate materials and 5.3.10 Public realm features (bins, bollards, techniques are always preferable over the seating, planters, etc.) often tend to become wholescale replacement of a historic feature. dated in appearance quickly, sometimes due to • Where a historic feature has degraded heavy wear or anti-social behaviour, but also as beyond repair, replacement should be a result of poor design and short-lived trends. carried out on a like-for-like basis. • Where seeking to improve failing modern 5.3.11 Successful public realm schemes are features, a traditionally-designed alternative contextual, using high-quality materials that using appropriate materials is preferable. For echo the character of the wider area, and can example, the replacement of uPVC gutters be either traditional or honestly-modern in their and downpipes with lead, cast iron or coated design. Any additions or amendments to the aluminium alternatives that better reflect the public realm will also need to take account of traditional character of the historic buildings. highways and other relevant regulations. • Cement-based pointing is damaging to 5.3.12 Public engagement with the history and brickwork and stonework, causing spalling significance of St Woolos Cathedral and Stow (where the surface of the brick or stone Hill is already encouraged through the artworks ‘pops off’, leaving the unfinished inside that have been installed as part of the exposed) and moisture problems. Repairs ChARTism on the Hill project. should always be carried out using a lime- based mortar and after raking out all the 5.3.13 Repairs & Maintenance cementitious material. This will ensure the longevity of the brickwork/masonry. 5.3.14 Repairs and maintenance are inevitable with any building or site, regardless of age; • Due consideration should be given to how however, within a Conservation Area, it is long-lasting a repair will be and what especially important that this is carried out maintenance will be required to maximise its sensitively to protect the historic fabric of its life span. buildings and respect the established character • Reversibility is an important consideration as of the wider area. better alternatives may become available in the future. 5.3.15 Maintenance differs from repair in that it • Regular gutter and downpipe clearing should is a pre-planned, regular activity intended to take place to prevent blockages and reduce the instances where remedial or vegetation growth. unforeseen work is needed. The higher the levels of maintenance, the less need to carry • Where work is proposed to one address out repairs. within an identified architectural group, due consideration must be given to the impact 5.3.16 Key points to remember when looking the proposed work will have on the group. to carried out repair or maintenance work are: For example, the architectural value of the A method of repair that was suitable for one group will be best retained if repainting is building may not be suitable for another. carried out to the whole elevation, not just Repairs should always be considered on a one address. case-by-case basis.

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5.3.17 Cadw have published a range of guidance documents on managing change to Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings, including its overarching policies for the historic environment set out in Conservation Principles, (2011). A selection of these are listed in the Further Information section.

Understanding ‘Like-For-Like’ Managing Trees in a Conservation Area A term frequently used in conservation is Work to trees within the St Woolos ‘like-for-like’ replacement or repair. This is Conservation Area with a diameter of 75mm frequently – and mistakenly – taken to mean or greater, measured at 1.5m from soil level that a modern alternative that generally requires permission from Newport City echoes the style of the element removed is Council. This is to protect the significant acceptable. However, this is not accurate or contribution they make to the character and acceptable. Like-for-like should always be special interest of the Conservation Area. interpreted as an alternative that matches the Work requiring consent includes (but is not historic element removed in terms of its limited to) topping to manage the growth of a material, dimensions, method of construction, tree and the removal of overhanging finish, means of installation and any other branches where these are causing damage feature specific to the original element, such to buildings (or have the potential to cause that the modern replacement is hardly damage). discernible from the original (accepting that its condition will be greatly improved where The Welsh Government provides guidance the original has failed beyond repair). on the management of protected trees (see Further Information), but those responsible For example, modern uPVC windows in for trees in the St Woolos Conservation Area imitation of Victorian-style sash windows but should contact Newport City Council before with false glazing bars and top-hung carrying out any work. casement opening mechanism do not constitute a like-for-like replacement for the traditional timber-framed Victorian sliding sash windows, although they appear to look similar stylistically.

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5.4 AIMS & OBJECTIVES 5. Newport City Council will explore the 5.4.1 The following aims and objectives potential benefits of putting in place an respond to the identified issues and Article 4 Direction for the installation of new opportunities within the St Woolos Conservation satellite dishes and rooflights. Area and will be given material consideration Reason: To protect the character of the against any proposals put forward that may Conservation Area’s streetscapes and the affect its special interest and character. aesthetic value of its buildings.

5.4.2 The long-term vision for the 6. New public realm features and schemes Conservation Area is to encourage high-quality should be high-quality and contextual. alteration so that the importance of each Reason: To enhance the character of the building, and that of the whole Conservation Conservation Area and its important public Area, is revealed more clearly and protected for spaces. the future. 7. Due consideration should be given to the 1. Any new design, intervention or repair archaeological potential wherever below- should be of the highest quality, regardless ground intervention is proposed. of scale, as per the guidance set out in Reason: In line with the requirements of the section 5.3 of this Management Plan. identified Archaeologically Sensitive Area. Reason: To protect the character of the Conservation Area. 8. Development within the setting of the Conservation Area which harms its 2. Buildings, features and spaces identified character should be resisted. Development as making a positive contribution to the which positively contributes to the setting Conservation Area will be afforded of the Conservation Area will be protection against harmful change. encouraged. Reason: To protect the character of the Reason: To protect and enhance the Conservation Area as a whole and the Conservation Area in line with Government significance of its individual heritage assets, in policy. line with Government policy.

3. The removal and prevention of vegetation growth from buildings and walls is encouraged. Reason: To improve the aesthetic value of the streetscapes and protect the condition of the built environment.

4. Traditional shopfronts will be encouraged where change is proposed to retail units. Reason: To respect the historic character of the Conservation Area.

41 FURTHER INFORMATION

Cadw Guidance Newport City Council Conservation Principles for the Sustainable Archaeology & Archaeologically Sensitive Management of the Historic Environment in Areas, (August 2015), http://www.newport.gov. Wales, (2011), http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/ uk/documents/Planning-Documents/ publications/Conservation_Principles_EN.pdf Supplementary-Planning-Guidance/ Archaeology-SPG---August-Adoption-Version. Managing Change to Listed Buildings in Wales, pdf (2017), http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/ publications/historicenvironment/20170531Man Local Development Plan 2011-2026 - http:// aging%20Change%20to%20Listed%20 www.newport.gov.uk/documents/Planning- Buildings%20in%20Wales%2024303%20EN. Documents/LDP-2011-2026/LDP-Adopted-Plan- pdf January-2015.pdf

Technical Guidance (natural slate; patching lime Supplementary Planning Guidance; Security render; replacing sash cords; repointing in lime; Measures for Shopfronts and Commercial stone tiles; window glass), http://cadw.gov. Premises, (August 2015), http://www.newport. wales/historicenvironment/publications/ gov.uk/documents/Planning-Documents/ technicalguidance/?lang=en Supplementary-Planning-Guidance/Security- Measures-and-Shop-Fronts-SPG-Aug-2015.pdf Managing Conservation Areas in Wales, (May 2017), http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/ Welsh Government publications/historicenvironment/20170531Man aging%20Conservation%20Areas%20in%20 Planning Policy Wales, Chapter 6 The Historic Wales%2028424%20EN.pdf Environment - http://gov.wales/docs/desh/ publications/161117ppw-chapter-6-en.pdf Managing Historic Character in Wales, (May 2017), http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/ Planning Policy Wales, Technical Advice Note publications/historicenvironment/20170531Man 24: The Historic Environment, (May 2017), http:// aging%20Historic%20Character%20in%20 gov.wales/docs/desh/policy/170531tan-24- Wales%2031145%20EN.pdf thehistoric-environment-en.pdf

Managing Listed Buildings at Risk in Wales, Protected Trees – A Guide to Tree Preservation (May 2017), http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/ Procedures, (November 2013), http://gov.wales/ publications/historicenvironment/20170531Man docs/desh/publications/131115protected-trees- aging%20Listed%20Buildings%20at%20 guide-en.pdf Risk%20in%20Wales%2031144%20EN.pdf

Setting of Historic Assets in Wales, (May 2017), http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/publications/hi storicenvironment/20170531Setting%20of%20 Historic%20Assets%20in%20Wales%20 26918%20EN.

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Other Sources Archwilio, The Historic Environment Records of Wales, https://www.archwilio.org.uk/arch/ Historic Wales, http://historicwales.gov.uk/#zoo m=0&lat=300000&lon=258000&layers=BFFFF FTFFTTT

Historic Wales, http://historicwales.gov.uk/#zoo m=0&lat=300000&lon=258000&layers=BFFFF FTFFTTT

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, https://rcahmw. gov.uk/discover/historic-wales/

43 ARCHITECTURAL GLOSSARY

Canted Bay: A section of building which Rustication: An exaggerated architectural protrudes with angled sides, usually three. effect to make the ground floor of a building appear fortified and strong, typically used in Classical: An architectural style derived from classical designs. the architecture of Ancient Greece and Rome, characterised by balanced proportions and Stallriser: A solid plinth at the base of a symmetry. shopfront window.

Cornice: A decorative horizontal moulding Stucco: A fine type of external render. along a wall or elevation. Trefoil Arch: A type of Gothic arch with a Elevation: An external side of a building. clover-shaped point at the top.

Fascia: A board or sign across the top of a shopfront.

Gable: The triangular upper part of a wall, under a pitched roof.

Gothic Revival: A 19th-century architectural style inspired by medieval Gothic buildings.

Hipped Roof: Where all four sides of a roof slope down to the meet the walls (forming a shallow pyramid shape).

Ionic: A type of classical detailing, characteristically with scrolls.

Lintel: A horizontal support across the top or bottom of an opening (e.g. window or door).

Pediment: A triangular feature over doors or windows, characteristic of classical design.

Pinnacle: A pointed corner feature.

Polite: A style of architecture that has been purposely designed to look aesthetically pleasant.

44 CONTACT DETAILS

Newport City Council, Planning Team Regeneration, Investment & Housing Civic Centre Newport NP20 4UR

E: [email protected] T: 01633 656656 W: http://www.newport.gov.uk/en/Planning- Housing/Planning/Planning.aspx

Cadw Welsh Government Plas Carew Unit 5/7 Cefn Coed Parc Nantgarw Cardiff CF15 7QQ

E: [email protected] T: 0300 0256000 W: http://cadw.gov.wales/?lang=en

Glamorgan-Gwent Archaeological Trust Heathfield House Heathfield Swansea SA1 6EL

E: [email protected] T: 01792 655208 W: http://www.ggat.org.uk/

Victorian Society 1 Priory Gardens London W4 1TT

E: [email protected] T: 020 8994 1019 W: http://www.victoriansociety.org.uk/ (NB: All case work is managed from London).

45 APPENDIX A: LIST OF HERITAGE ASSETS

Address Status CLIFTON PLACE 1 Clifton Place Positive Contributor 2 Clifton Place Grade II Listed 3 Clifton Place Grade II Listed 4 Clifton Place Grade II Listed 5 Clifton Place Grade II Listed 6 Clifton Place Grade II Listed 7 & 8 Clifton Place Grade II Listed 9 & 10 Clifton Place Positive Contributor 11 & 12 Clifton Place Positive Contributor 13 & 14 Clifton Place Positive Contributor 15-18 Clifton Place Positive Contributor

CLIFTON ROAD Letterbox, Stow Hill, 1 Clifton Road Grade II Listed 1-3 Clifton Road Positive Contributor 5-11 Clifton Road Positive Contributor 12 Clifton Road Positive Contributor

CHARLES STREET 7-9 Charles Street Positive Contributor 10 Charles Street Positive Contributor Community Education Centre, including railings and Grade II Listed gates, 16 St Charles Street 17-19 Charles Street Positive Contributor 20 & 21 Charles Street Positive Contributor 30 Charles Street Positive Contributor 31-33 Charles Street Positive Contributor 34 Charles Street Positive Contributor

HAVELOCK STREET Havelock Street Chapel and attached Hall Grade II Listed

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Address Status HILL STREET 13 Hill Street Grade II Listed 14 Hill Street Grade II Listed Mount Zion Chapel, Hill Street Positive Contributor

PALMYRA PLACE 1 & 2 Palmyra Place Positive Contributor

PARK SQUARE 1 & 1A Park Square Positive Contributor 2 & 3 Park Square Positive Contributor 4 Park Square Positive Contributor 5 & 6 Park Square Positive Contributor 7 & 8 Park Square Positive Contributor 9 & 10 Park Square Grade II Listed 11 Park Square Grade II Listed 12 & 13 Park Square Positive Contributor 15-17 Park Square Positive Contributor Electricity Transformer, Park Square Grade II Listed

STOW HILL 4-6 Kingshill Court, Stow Hill Positive Contributor 7-9 Kingshill Court, Stow Hill Positive Contributor 10-12 Kingshill Court, Stow Hill Positive Contributor 14 Kingshill Court, Stow Hill Positive Contributor 25 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 27 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 29 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 31 Stow Hill, including forecourt walls, gate piers and Grade II Listed railings 35 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 37 Stow Hill Grade II Listed

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Address Status 39-46 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 49 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 51 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 53 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 55 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 56 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 57 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 58 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 59 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 61, 63 and 65 Stow Hill including rear building Positive Contributor 64-72 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 82 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 84 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 86 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 88 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 90 & 92 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 91 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 93 Stow Hill including attached wall to Stow Hill Grade II Listed 95 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 97 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 99 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 101 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 103 & 103A Stow Hill Grade II Listed Deanery, 105 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 107 Stow Hill and 1-4 Severn Terrace Positive Contributor 108 Stow Hill Grade II Listed 113-117 Stow Hill Positive Contributor 116 & 116A Stow Hill Positive Contributor 119 Stow Hill Positive Contributor Cathedral Chambers (part), Stow Hill Positive Contributor Drinking Fountain west of St Woolos Cathedral Grade II Listed Kingshill, Stow Hill Grade II Listed

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Address Status Lychgate to St Woolos Cathedral Grade II Listed Red Lion Public House, Stow Hill Positive Contributor St Woolos Cathedral, Stow Hill Grade I Listed St Woolos Primary School, including wall and railings Grade II Listed The Church House Public House, Stow Hill Positive Contributor Victoria Almshouses, Stow Hill Grade II Listed

VICARAGE HILL 1 & 3 Vicarage Hill Positive Contributor

VICTORIA PLACE 7-12 Victoria Place, including area railings Grade II Listed 1-6 Victoria Place, including area railings Grade II Listed 13 Victoria Place Grade II Listed 14 Victoria Place, including attached railings Grade II Listed

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