PLI version Southport Seafront SPG - Sefton Council

Themes – Design themes already in use could be developed further and
could overlap and interact in new proposals. The horticultural theme is part of
the history of the Seafront. The climate theme has been developed on the
Floodwall. The obelisks on the Pier Forecourt light-heartedly exploit a
historical/cultural theme. Features such as these add to the interest and
identity of the Seafront and should be part of new designs.
Maintenance: designs must pay special regard to the need for repair,
improvement, reinforcement, and enhancement of the existing landscape,
and must aim to reduce the burden of future management and maintenance.
The Promenade frontage, the southern part of Marine Lake and the Pier are
in the Promenade Conservation Area. A Character Statement is available for
this area which explains the particular design and townscape implications of
the designation.
5.4) Greenspace and landscape
There are two main greenspaces in the Seafront as shown in Fig 3:
• Marine Lake 10 and associated areas – Kings and South Marine Gardens,
Princes Park, Floral Hall Gardens, NW Lakeshore
• Victoria Park, the Archery Ground, and the Caravan Site.
The two park-and-ride sites are also important parts of the Seafront
landscape because of their size, location and function. These open areas
need to be improved and enhanced , in line with the design principles above,
in order to increase their capacity for attracting visitors and providing for local
recreation.
10 In the UDP, and this SPG, the water area of the Marine Lake is regarded as Greenspace.