Bath Western Riverside Supplementary Planning Document (SPD)

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Part 2 Spatial Masterplan2.7 Character AreasIntroduction2.7.1 The spatial masterplan fixes certain key elementsdescribed in the preceding section, the result is the sitenaturally divides between the fixed elements intocharacter areas. The four character areas relate, notonly to uses, but the location of these uses within thecontext. These interlinked character areas to help todefine a new identity for the area and strong sense ofplace2.7.2 The following sections explain in more detail the designapproach for each of these areas; this is expanded indetail in the design codes. In addition within thesecharacter areas are further key public realm elementsthat have shared characteristics, these are describedabove.2.7.3 The character areas are as follows:The River Corridor (see section 2.6)City ExtensionWestern NeighbourhoodsNorth Bank2.7.4 Within these areas there are further subdivisions thatare as follows:River Corridor:Natural EdgeRiver ParkUrban River QuarterCity Extension:Green Park StationCivic AreaCommercial AreaWestern Neighbourhood:Central area – encompassing Wessex WaterLower Bristol RoadNorth Bank:No subdivisions are proposed as all of this area fallswithin the Conservation Area.City Extension:2.7.5 The City Extension is the first in an important series ofurban areas which extend strong physical and visuallinks form the heart of the established city into the newwestern riverside development.2.7.6 The Design Principles for the Natural Edge are asfollows:Should be considered in terms of grain, scale andmass as an important extension of the city centreDense urban form that positively defines meaningfulareas of public spacesA predominantly hard, urban public realm withstrong civic qualitiesPredominantly occupied by city wide land uses andfacilities ie. retail, markets, culture and family leisureusesProvide a strong visual and physical link to the riverpromenadeIt will be an area of transition and movementdominated by pedestrian activityActive frontages will line the central movementcorridor through the station buildingA new bridge, may be required, which willaccommodate the movement of the rapid transitvehicle, if it is found that the existing rail bridge isnot suitableStrong ‘gateway’ into the heart of a river28 Bath Western Riverside Supplementary Planning Document
Plan 2.6 The City ExtensionIndicative section (3.2.1) of City Extension(Civic Area)Indicative section (3.2.2) of City Extension(Commercial Area)Bath Western Riverside Supplementary Planning Document 29
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