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Development of SandgateSandgate is a parish that is both distinctive and diverse incharacter. Situated between the towns of Folkestone andHythe, its largely linear layout stretches along two miles ofcoastline, from where a number of deep valleys extend inlandup the steep, largely wooded escarpment which runs parallelwith the sea, providing a dramatic setting for the village itself.Historically, the origins of Sandgate lie with its Castle, built inthe 16 th century, along with those at Walmer, Deal, Sandownand Camber, on the orders of Henry VIII as a defence againstthe growing threat from France and Spain.Early maps confirm that Sandgate Castle stood in relativeisolation until the late 18 th Century, when a thrivingshipbuilding industry began taking advantage of the longcoastline and direct access to the English Channel.More rapid expansion of the village occurred with thedevelopment of a large garrison at Shorncliffe Camp on theescarpment above Sandgate, temporary wooden barracksbeing replaced in 1804 by more solid stone structureshousing cavalry and artillery, in addition to the ShorncliffeRedoubt. Further fears of invasion, this time by Napoleon,prompted the construction of a chain of Martello Towersalong this stretch of coast, including five in this parish andthe construction of the Shorncliffe Redoubt and Garrison onthe escarpment above the village to defend the coast. Theestablishment of such a military base led to fine officer’sdwellings, shops, taverns and other services springing up inthe village below to support the occupants of the camp, andto cater for their entertainment.In 1828 Lord Radnor built the Lower Sandgate Road (knownalso as Radnor Cliff) along the foot of the Undercliff to provideimproved access from Folkestone Harbour to Sandgate. The1840 Tithe Map shows much development that would berecognisable today, though as expected, it is mainly singledepth fronting the High Street. During the 1830’s and 50’sgroups of early Victorian Italianate houses were built alongthe undercliffs here expanding the village and making full useof the wonderful sea views.By the early 20 th century the village had become an attractivecoastal settlement appealing to many well-known artists andwriters of the time. It was also home to a number of hospitals,including the Female Hospital on Hospital Hill, which featuredin a book by Florence Nightingale, the Shorncliffe MilitaryHospital and the Helena Hospital for the military familiesand their families, as well as the Star and Garter Home atEnbrook House for seriously disabled ex-servicemen; alltaking advantage of the presumed health benefits of the seaair. Sandgate also developed as a highly attractive seasideresort. Many social reformers and celebrities of literature andthe arts visited or made their home in the village including HGWells, John Ruskin, Mary Shelley, William Wilberforce andJocelyn Brooke.SDS 3Footpaths andAlleywaysThe historic narrow lanesrunning inland from thesea and connecting theseafront and hillsidesto the High Street andthe Esplanade are animportant feature in thegrain and built characterof this parish. Theirexisting layout andcharacter, together withthe views of the sea andthe wooded escarpmentthat they provide,should be retained andrespected, and wherepossible enhanced, inany new development.8 SANDGATE DESIGN STATEMENT 2013
Above left: Three Centuries of Development in Sandgate 1815,1903, 2007 (watercolour by Euan Williamson) seen from the same view point at the end of the Leas looking WestRight: The Old Fire Station, Sandgate High StreetSANDGATE DESIGN STATEMENT 20139
Page 1: SANDGATEDesign Statement 2013DRAFT
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Page 6 and 7: Planning Policy ContextSDS 2“To b
Page 10 and 11: Sandgate has a very rich and varied
Page 12 and 13: Sandgate Conservation AreasMap KeyA
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Page 16 and 17: Character AreasSandgate is a divers
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