Appendix B: Historic Maps of the Conservation Area

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5.3 Listed and Unlisted Buildings of Importance5.31 Buildings on the Statutory ListPortland House : Grade IIList descriptions are attached in the appendices. These provide the essential first stepin identifying what it is that is protected by law and what it is that makes the building ofspecial architectural or historic interest. They are not comprehensive inventories ofeverything that is significant about a building and nothing should be dismissed asunimportant simply because it is not described in the list description.5.32 Buildings of Special Local Interest217-229 (odd), Newcastle StreetDrill Hall, Newcastle StreetThere are several properties which should be included on the local list. These are:Drill Hall, Millvale StreetThe former VicarageIvy House5.4 Trees, Green Spaces, Edges and Ecology5.41 Much of the Conservation Area is characterised by hard space, with the exception ofthe green open space on the corner of Reid Street and the easternmost part of the areaforming the grounds to Portland House and the Gymnastics Centre, both of whichcontain significant trees,5.42 On the northern side of Newcastle Street, immediately adjoining the Conservation Area,there is more green space, set out as frontages to development and areas of amenitygrass. There are also areas of landscape and tree planting defining corners atjunctions at Trubshaw Cross and Ellgreave Street, Additionally, there are severalfrontage areas of shrub and tree planting defining site boundaries. Cumulatively, alliedto the set back of buildings and the arrangement of some properties with rearboundaries and gardens onto the street, this creates a softer, less well defined andirregular edge to the street, resulting in a much less cohesive urban streetscape.5.43 The pockets of green space, particularly those with tree and shrub planting do providesome ecological opportunity, however, given the busy and heavily trafficked nature ofNewcastle Street its ecological value is considered relatively low. The Portland Houseand Gymnastics Centre sites are likely to have greater ecological value and potentialgiven the maturity of the trees on those sites5.44 For the foreseeable shorter term, the amenity grassed areas are likely to be retained,therefore a more positive landscape including more tree planting could help to betterdefine the street edge and create shading for spaces and neighbouring properties. Thiscould also enrich the local ecology and help reinforce the street edge.33
5.5 Detractors, Neutral Areas and Gap Sites – Enhancement andDevelopment Opportunities5.51 There are several detractors identified within the Conservation Area, as outlinedbelow:-Differences between the qualities of the nineteenth century buildings which creates aan inconsistency in the townscape .Poorly defined frontages of buildings between St Paul Street and Newport Street,where there is lack of definition between public and private open space.The predominance of vehicular traffic and associated traffic signs and other transportrelated highway furniture along the Newcastle Street detracts from the historicgateway setting.Whilst the forecourts to the former petrol filling station and the car sales premises onthe northern side of Newcastle Street help to animate the street environment, theypoorly enclose the Conservation Area and create unsympathetic activities.Poor quality pedestrian environment and streetscape which detracts from the setting ofthe area and reduces the enjoyment and experience of the area by people on footUnsympathetic alterations to the frontage of buildings, particularly at ground floor,including the installation of external roller shutters which affects pedestrian perceptionand enjoyment34
Page 2 and 3: ContentsLIST OF MAPS 31. APPRAISAL
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Page 36 and 37: Buildings in a poor state of repair
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