Consultation Draft 1 - Stoke-on-Trent City Council

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BASELINE SPATIAL HIERARCHY SUMMARY 62 Parliament Square The Vision A sunny and sheltered traditional market square within the retail heart of the City Centre, best use should be made for Street Cafe’s, whilst emphasising the historic entrance to Percy Street. Key Characteristics • illuminate the existing Tontines frontage and historic facades on Percy Street, through building mounted lighting or recessed lighting within the paving; incorporate feature lighting within the defined spill out area • maintain views towards Market Square and the East-West Centre • provide a strong curtillage line to the Tontines through use of Portington black granite paving: this will encourage pub spill out to take advantage of the sunny and sheltered aspect • use of colour blended setts would be appropriate in this square to emphasise the traditional market setting • emphasise the entrance to Percy Street using feature paving so that it invites the shopper to experience this characteristic street • emphasise provision for cycle parking • include orientation signage within the square • avoid planting trees in front of the historic frontages, so that they are clearly visible • cafe seating should be removable and provided by the occupants of surrounding premises • provide for emergency and services access Yellow Rock granite setts* Portington black granite* Dark grey granite* The Tontines Cycle Stands Spill Out Illustrative layout plan (NTS) Feature Paving Tontine Building Lloyds MacDonald’s Bank attractive frontages and spill out cycle ctands Suggested Building Enhancements • encourage restoration of other historic frontages facing onto this square Post Office The Tontines East West * subject to internal approval Context plan contemporary use of setts 40
BASELINE SPATIAL HIERARCHY SUMMARY 62 Crown Bank The Vision This square will become a busy nodal hub and gateway to the- Cultural Quarter from the retail core. Buses, delivery vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians will meet at this junction, whilst the surrounding commercial premises will provide first class facilities. The design of the square needs to emphasise the historic character of the surrounding buildings, Market Lane and Percy Street. Key Characteristics • gateway to the Cultural Quarter from the retail heart • following consultation with inclusive access groups, consider re-location of toilet provision near to adjacent blue badge parking areas • maintain views to Fountain Square, Market Square and Bethesda Triangle • maintain clear sightlines to Edwardian corner buildings • play with the levels to make opportunities for recessed street furniture • emphasise historic character of Market Lane and Percy Street through appropriate paving (entrance to Percy Street to be similar to Parliament Square) • use trees to frame views into Market Lane • position orientation signage at a visible point, without obstructing pedestrian access • position seating and cycle stands to the periphery of the square, so as not to obstruct pedestrian access • integrate public art into the street design and/or elements of street furniture • include access for buses, taxi’s and service goods vehicles, whilst minimising user conflicts • provide service points to facilitate on-street activities and events and incorporate CCTV to reduce anti-social activities Yellow Rock granite setts* Vanga granite* Dark grey granite* Illustrative layout plan (NTS) HSBC Bank Cycle Stands & Seating Feature Paving Moxon Island Lloyds Bank Entrance to Percy Street HSBC Bank The Tontines orientation signage use of contrasting materials Suggested Building Enhancements • encourage improvements to Moxon Island building facade, opposite the HSBC bank * subject to internal approval Context plan Stafford Lane traditional setts and flags 41
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