Appendix B: Historic Maps of the Conservation Area

Consider the location and effectiveness of pedestrian crossings and locate them asdirectly as possible between key facilities and pedestrian desire lines, Crossingfacilities should seek to add to the quality of the townscape and avoid use of guardrailingsFoster positive connections and public realm to areas and amenities outside of theConservation Area to promote walking within the neighbourhood (such as links to thelocal parks, allotments and canal and to facilities such as the Middleport HealthCentre)There is a need to adopt a co-ordinated approach to street furniture, lighting andpublic art along Newcastle Street, as part of a heritage sensitive approach toreinforcing sense of place. Past initiatives have failed to achieve this and thereforeplace focused solutions are essential.Provide for social interaction in the street environment by creating resting spaces andseating opportunities in quieter locations and to enable impromptu opportunities forpeople to sit and view important buildingsMore positively utilise open spaces or underused land for publc realm enhancementif infill development is not viable and/or the space will have some positive publicrealm value (e.g. as a sitting/resting place)5.55 Sensitive restoration and modifications to shop frontages would contribute significantlyto the development of an attractive historic conservation core within Newcastle Street.In particular, the adaptation of shop frontages to reflect more closely the buildingelevations of historic facades that would help in the cohesiveness and townscapequality of Newcastle Street and help to promote a better quality and more stimulatingenvironment for pedestrians5.56 To preserve/enhance the quality of views within the Conservation Area developmentshould be prevented that detracts from key views, Additionally within the area shopfrontages associated within modern infill developments should be adapted tocomplement the historic core rather than compete with it.37