PLI version Southport Seafront SPG - Sefton Council

6.8) North Marine Lake
The vacant site at the northernmost end of the Marine Lake, on the junction
with Marine Drive and Fairway, is also at a significant entry point to the
Seafront. It commands impressive views south down the Marine Lake, and
across the Ribble estuary to the north. It is privately-owned; at its southern
end is a smaller, Council-owned site, also vacant. The sites have the potential
to accommodate a use of regional importance, possibly linked to strategic
projects for the NW coast such as a major visitor centre (see Fig 11).
The design of any structures on this site must reflect the importance of the
location and should form a landmark, as part of the overall urban design
framework in section 5.The design should maximise the opportunities offered
by the south facing lakeside position. Height and overall form should fit into
the surrounding landscape, as should choice of materials. There needs to be
a balance between height and building coverage to allow as much of the site
to remain open as possible. The design should avoid causing ‘windshadow’ or
other effects on sailability of this part of Marine Lake. The nature of this site
would support landscaping based on the local ecology. There is substantial
public parking available on Marine Drive, and the adjacent Fairway park and
ride site, and therefore extensive parking within the site is not needed.