Appendix B: Historic Maps of the Conservation Area

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A declining image that creates poor perceptions of public safety, discouraging peoplefrom using and enjoying the area during the day and night timeContinued impact upon the character of the area by vehicles and increases invehicular traffic associated with regeneration proposals in the Middleport area, but alsomore widelyProposed redevelopment in proximity to the Conservation Area, most notably theShirley Street and Wood’s Pottery regeneration sitesContinued lack of investment in public spaces and the street environment that willmake the area even less attractive to private investment39
7. Summary of Special InterestArchitectureThe architecture of the area is stylistically mixed and offers a wide variety of both scale andtype. This varies from modest cottages to large arts and crafts or listed former factoryowners houses. The buildings may appear plain at first glance but have interesting traditionaldetailing.HistoryThe area was dominated by the marshy area and Longport Hall but experienced rapid growthwith road being turnpiked, the new railway station and the development of the canal. Thelatter in particular caused new factories sites and workers housing to appear.Character and AppearanceThe Conservation area contains predominately retail and commercial premises a majority ofwhich have retained their traditional shopfronts.40
Page 2 and 3: ContentsLIST OF MAPS 31. APPRAISAL
Page 4 and 5: 1. Appraisal Context1.1 This Charac
Page 6 and 7: 2. The Study Area2.1 Middleport, Lo
Page 8 and 9: 3. History and Archaeology.3.1 Newc
Page 10 and 11: 4. Spatial Analysis and Appraisal o
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Page 14 and 15: 4.43 On the opposite side of Newcas
Page 16 and 17: With the opening of the Trent and M
Page 18 and 19: 5.23 External Walls and Façade Fin
Page 20 and 21: The older Steelite building is dist
Page 22 and 23: Decorative pots are visible on some
Page 24 and 25: Venetian sash windows are a feature
Page 26 and 27: Example of the varying types of enc
Page 28 and 29: Examples of altered shopfronts wher
Page 30 and 31: Some of the buildings make use of p
Page 32 and 33: Before and after photographs showin
Page 34 and 35: 5.3 Listed and Unlisted Buildings o
Page 36 and 37: Buildings in a poor state of repair
Page 38 and 39: Consider the location and effective
Page 42 and 43: 8. Recommendations and Proposals8.1
Page 44 and 45: MAP 4: Townscape Appraisal 1: views
Page 46 and 47: MAP 6:.Townscape Appraisal 2: Devel
Page 48 and 49: Appendix A: Map of the Conservation
Page 50 and 51: 188049
Page 52 and 53: 193751
Page 55 and 56: Appendix DStatutory Listed building
Page 57 and 58: Rear: Common brick, stretcher bond.

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