“THE TERRACES” Conservation Area No 6

Guidelines for Conservation John Slater BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI Head of Planning Services

(023) 9283 4334

The Ordnance Survey mapping included within this publication is provided by the Portsmouth City Council under licence from the Ordnance Survey in order to fulfil its public function as a planning authority. Persons viewing this mapping should contact Ordnance Survey copyright for advice where they wish to licence Ordnance Survey map data for their own use. Licence No LA-100019671 2005

THE TERRACES

Conservation Area No 6

Guidelines for Conservation

John Slater BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI Head of Planning Services

August 1996

(updated November 2006)

CONTENTS

1:0 INTRODUCTION page 1 2:0 HISTORY page 3 3:0 CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE page 5 4:0 PROBLEMS page 9 5:0 GUIDELINES page 10 APPENDIX 1 FURTHER INFORMATION/SOURCES page 15

OF ADVICE APPENDIX 2 FINANCE AND GRANT AID page 16 APPENDIX 3 STATUTORY PROTECTION page 17 APPENDIX 4 PORTSMOUTH CITY LOCAL PLAN page 20 APPENDIX 5 SUMMARY OF EXISTING POWERS page 21

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1:0 INTRODUCTION

This guideline publication covering the Terraces Conservation Area is one of a series covering conservation areas in Portsmouth and providing guidance on each area. It is intended to provide supplementary planning guidance to the Portsmouth City Local Plan 2001-11. Since the Civic Amenities Act 1967 local planning authorities have been required to decide which parts of their area “are of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance” and to designate them as Conservation Areas. Conservation Areas were first created after the Civic Amenities Act (1967) and are defined as “……areas of special architectural or historic interest, the character or appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance”. Conservation Areas do not imply an opposition to alteration but rather the positive management of change through preservation, environmental improvements and sympathetic new design. The designation of a Conservation Area has a number of direct legal consequences, including specific procedures for planning applications, the control of demolition of buildings and works to trees. These are covered in more detail later in this document. The Terraces were designated a Conservation Area in 1970, and represent one of the first phases of deve lopmen t ou ts ide o f O ld Portsmouth and Portsea. The Terraces still retain the original character of Southsea and reflect an important stage in the growth of Portsmouth.

The boundaries of this Conservation Area were altered on 15 December 1995 to exclude the narrow strip of land on the west side of “The Terraces” and to include buildings to the north bounded by Wiltshire Street, Waltham Street and Lord Montgomery Way. They were further amended on 3 October 2005 to include the former HSBC Bank, 8 Kings Road.

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Extract from ‘The Island of Portsea’ 1833

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Up until the eighteenth century, Portsmouth was confined within what is now known as Old Portsmouth. This was enclosed within defensive walls and bastions that came close to the Terraces and extended north-west to encircle the town. It was clear, in the latter eighteenth century, that Portsmouth needed to expand itself to accommodate its growing stock of trade and workers. Thus, development began outside of the old town walls. Logically, the vacant areas nearest to the old town were built upon first and this land was predominantly arable and pastoral in character. Development along the terraces was

piecemeal and began in the very early nineteenth century. The only terrace that was originally uniform in character was King’s Terrace (c1810). Now only its central portion remains, but this original building may well have been the catalyst by which development along this road continued. By the mid-nineteenth century, all of the available space within the terraces was f i l led and the piecemeal development was completed. The major addition to the area after this, was the Royal Pier Hotel (recently demolished) at the end of Bellevue Terrace (c1865). It was a typical Victorian seaside hotel on the edge of Southsea Common and was often frequented by Queen Victoria and

2:0 HISTORY

Up until the eighteenth century, Portsmouth was confined within what is now known as Old Portsmouth. This was enclosed within defensive walls and bastions that came close to the Terraces and extended north-west to encircle the town. It was clear, in the latter eighteenth century, that Portsmouth needed to expand itself to accommodate its growing stock of trade and workers. Thus, development began outside of the old town walls. Logically, the vacant areas nearest to the old town were built upon first and this land was predominantly arable and pastoral in character. Development along the terraces was piecemeal and began in the very early nineteenth century. The only terrace that was originally uniform in character was King’s Terrace (c1810). Now only its central portion remains, but this original building may well have been the catalyst by which development along this road continued. By the mid-nineteenth century, all of the available space within the terraces was fi l led and the piecemeal development was completed. The major addition to the area after this, was the Royal Pier Hotel (recently demolished) at the end of Bellevue Terrace (c1865). It was a typical Victorian seaside hotel on the edge of Southsea Common and was often frequented by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert before travelling to Osborne House on the Isle of Wight. The hotel was replaced by a University Hall of Residence in a similar style also called Rees Hall

The piecemeal approach to the terraces continued after their completion in the form of alteration and, in some extreme cases, rebuilding. Their original function as dwelling houses was, in most places, superseded by the invasion of businesses and their subsequent need for office space. Many public houses also established themselves, particularly on the corners of the terrace buildings, brightening up the area’s substantial office character. In 1899, the ornate Pearl Building (now known as Charter House) was constructed to the north of the terraces by C W Bevis. This produced a grand landmark in the city which was, until the latter half of the last century, one of the tallest buildings on the island. The terraces underwent their most radical change in the Second World War, when, through “enemy action”, they sustained considerable bomb damage; particularly the King’s and Jubilee Terraces. This facilitated more p i e c e m e a l a l t e r a t i o n a n d redevelopment. Even with the irregular pattern of development throughout the terraces, they still retained much of their original character and as conservation became important, it was felt that a future needed to be secured for these buildings. Thus, at the beginning of the 1970’s, the area was designated as a Conservation Area, and many of the individual structures were “listed” for their architectural and historical importance.

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3:0 CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE

The character of the Terraces Conservation Area is derived from it linear aspect; one side bounded by buildings, the other by trees. LORD MONTGOMERY WAY

The Conservation Area begins in the north with Charter House, a large office block on Lord Montgomery Way, constructed in a rich Flemish-Renaissance style. The building includes four storeys and is in red brick with lavish stone dressings surmounted by octagonal copper sheathed domes. Charter House stands adjacent to St Paul’s Road, a slightly narrow thoroughfare, with a winding character. ST PAUL’S ROAD Along this road is The Old Vic public house (formerly the Borough Arms)faced which timber framing to upper floors and a glazed brick ground floor (formerly with a mosaic fascia). South of this is the University of Portsmouth’s Sports Hall; a red brick and stone building which is a former drill hall.

HAMPSHIRE TERRACE The Hampshire Boulevard public house (built as the Wiltshire Lamb), a two storey corner building with the ground floor faced with glazed tiles, sits at the junction between St Paul’s Road and the beginning of Hampshire Terrace, next to a number of University buildings including another former drill hall with Ist HREV over the doorway.. The outstanding one is Victoria House, which was once a hotel. This is in white brick, and a classical style.

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The terraces begin at the junction with Wiltshire Street and contain a variety of buildings of different sizes and architectural styles. The first terrace is Hampshire Terrace and is, along with Landport Terrace, the least uniform. The buildings of particular interest in this terrace are No 11, No 19 and the Hampshire Court Hotel all of which are listed buildings. No 11, one of the original terrace buildings, is faced with cream painted brick. The construction has a double bay window spanning the ground and first floors and is surmounted by a parapet wall which mostly conceals the hipped roof behind it. No 19 is of similar design to the above save the white brick is unpainted. The Hampshire Court Hotel (No’s 29, 30, 31) comprise three previous dwelling houses in red brick. The central portion is particularly attractive due to its red and black chequered brick pattern (Flemish bond) and a classical doorcase.

These and other buildings help to retain the historic character of the terrace, but this character has been eroded to some extend by modern unsympathetic developments. Behind the southern end of this terrace, on Landport Street, is Sutton House. This is an three-storey dwelling house with an unusual design, faced in red and black chequered brick . LANDPORT TERRACE

The Wig and Pen public house protrudes out from Hampshire Terrace and marks the beginning of Landport Terrace. The ground floor is of limestone blocks, whilst replica timber framing decorates the upper floor. Next to this, as the road bends south, is Colman House. Although not an u n a t t r a c t i v e m o d e r n o f f i c e development, it is unsympathetic with the character of the remaining terrace. A portion of the original terrace survives in Nos 10, 11, 12 and 13, which are all three-storey buildings with parapet walls and basements. Nos 11 and 12 have classical doorcases surmounted by pediments and both are rendered, whereas No 13 still retains its white brick finish. Only 13 has the double bay.

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29, 30 &31 Hampshire Terrace

17 which is listed has a victorian façade with a porthole dormer and fishscale slates No 19 is also an early portion of the terrace, with a cream painted exterior, slightly bowed window and a small classical doorcase. Further south is No 24. Another attractive white brick building with a first floor balcony supported by iron columns and the roof is covered with copper. Landport Terrace terminated with the

curving, crescent shaped post war Horseshoe public house which is being replaced by flats

KINGS ROAD No 8 Kings Road (former Midland later HSBC Bank) is an impressive stone and stock brick building just behind Coronation House.

KING’S TERRACE The corner with Kings Road is occupied by Coronation House an inter war office building now converted to housing. South of this building is a not particularly outstanding terrace

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11,12 &13 Landport Terrace

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Former HSBC Bank, 8 Kings Road

comprising of relatively modern four s to rey apar tments . On ly the magnificent central portion survives (Nos 13-18) in white brick contained three storeys, original sash windows and surmounted by a classical pediment. This may have been one of the first buildings in any of the terraces. No 18 is a facsimile of the original building which was destroyed by “enemy action” during World War II.

JUBILEE TERRACE This terrace mainly comprises modern two storey dwelling houses but the two southernmost buildings are original. No 14 is a white, rendered three storey Georgian building with double bow windows on the ground and first floors painted in a pleasingly contrasting black. Adjacent to this is the Jubilee Tavern with a ground floor painted in red and upper floors rendered and coloured cream. BELLEVUE TERRACE This terrace remains the most complete, comprising of a number of three storey buildings, all with projecting double bays, basements and parapet walls. Differing colours have caused some loss of uniformity among the buildings, but on the whole it still retains much of its original character. Of particular interest are the “battlement” decorations on No 5 Bellevue Terrace. Two properties retain the shallow curved bay windows which were once characteristic of many older buildings in the city. The Conservation Area ends with Rees Hall which is a University Hall of Residence. This is a modern building replacing a Victorian seaside hotel. which reflects the style of the original building. It is a stock brick building with a rendered ground floor and a steep pitched slate roof. It dominates the view from neighbouring Southsea Common. The whole Conservation Area retains an open character derived by the wide thoroughfare, flanked by buildings on one side, and trees on the other.

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Kings Terrace

The main problems facing the Conservation Area are unsympathetic redevelopment or alteration, changes of use and traffic intrusion.

It would seem, therefore, that a set of guidelines is needed to protect and enhance the Conservation Area against further potentially damaging development.

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Bellevue Terrace

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4:0 PROBLEMS

5:0 GUIDELINES

(a) E X T E R N A L W A L L MATERIALS

Many of the older terrace buildings in this Conservation Area retain their original brick facing. It is desirable that these are retained as opposed to painting or rendering the brickwork. It is also desirable to retain all decorative brick and stone work where they exist. Repointing to the brickwork may be required, where the mortar is loose and crumbling. Where this is done, it is desirable that a historic mortar mix (containing sand and lime) rather than modern cement (which is much harder and therefore less flexible and porous) is used. The pointing should be flush or slightly recessed from the wall face so as to emphasise the brick. Many buildings have a render finish, with old buildings this is likely to be a lime based treatment often applied to imitate stone. Where repairs are necessary care should be taken to use a soft lime based mix of render to minimise cracking and consequent water penetration. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the retention and repair of existing and original external finishes using matching and where possible.

ii) The Ci ty Counci l w i l l

encourage the retention and repair of existing decorative features on all b u i l d i n g s such as cornices, p a r a p e t walls and stone dressings.

iii) The City Counci l wil l discourage the application of inap pro pr ia te f in ishes/materials to external walls, such as tiles, stone cladding, plastic, timber or heavily textured render.

(b) PAINTING It is undesirable to paint existing face brickwork. Where surfaces are rendered, however, a pastel hue normally harmonises better with its surroundings than a strong colour. Appropriate colours for features are white for window frames and black for gutters and drainpipes. Where a drainpipe covers a rendered surface, then it is usual to paint these the same colour as the render. Where stonework exists for dressings, window cills etc, it is preferable not to paint these features. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the use of pastel hues with smooth finishes where painting is appropriate.

ii) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the painting of door and window frames as opposed to staining or varnishing. White or cream are the most appropriate colours for this purpose.

iii) Where brickwork is not

currently painted, the City Council will encourage the retention of the brickwork in its unpainted form.

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(c) EXTENSIONS Most extensions would require planning permission. Front facing extensions will not normally be allowed, especially on the older terrace buildings. Where an extension is proposed, it should compliment the original building through similar external materials, brick bonding, windows and decorative design. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

discourage extensions where they would have an adverse visual effect on the existing building or streetscene.

ii) The City Counci l wil l

encourage sympathet ic des ign , mater ia ls and decorative dressings.

(d) ROOFS The roofing in this area, as far as the older buildings are concerned, was and still remains predominantly grey slates and red clay tiles. It is desirable that the original roofing is retained and appropriately repaired throughout the Conservation Area. Extensions to roofs and dormers will not normally be allowed. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the retention, and appropriate repair of, existing natural slate roof coverings.

ii) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the use of matching natural slate or clay roof coverings where re-roofing is necessary.

iii) The City Counci l wil l discourage the use of concrete tiles.

iv) The City Council wil l discourage new dormers in front facing roofslopes and extensions to existing ones. (e) DOORS AND WINDOWS Many, but not all, of the older buildings still contain their original front doors and sash windows. It is desirable, where the original doors or windows are not present, that they are replaced with historical replicas to maintain the integrity of the building and the character of the area. UPVC and metal doors and windows should be avoided, since they detract from the character of the older buildings. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the retention, repair or reinstatement of original doors and windows where they exist or once existed.

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ii) The City Counci l wil l

discourage the use of doors and windows of inappropriate proportions, designs and materials.

iii) The City Counci l wil l

discourage the use of UPVC and metal finishes to doors

and windows.

(f) RAILINGS Many georgian terraces feature ‘areas’ which provide light and access to the basement. Decorative iron railings and gates protect these areas. These features are to found on parts of the Terraces in particular Bellevue Terrace, the surviving part of Jubilee Terrace and part of Hampshire Terrace. On other parts of the Terraces there is no area (or it has been lost of redevelopment) and in these cases railings have usually been lost due to war time ‘salvage’. A variety of railings survive from both georgian and victorian periods. Original or historic railings have often survived on the boundaries with adjoining properties. A number of properties have reinstalled modern or replica railings.

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Doorway and windows Kings Terrace

Guideline i) The City Council will encourage

the retention of original railings, gates and other ironwork.

ii) It will also encourage the installation of appropriate modern or replica railings.

( g ) D E M O L I T I O N A N D REDEVELOPMENT It is undesirable to demolish buildings, or parts of buildings, which possess special character or architectural interest. There is some scope for demolition and redevelopment where buildings detract from the character of the area. Replacements, however, must be of sympathetic design. Guideline The Ci ty Counci l opposes rede ve lop m en t o f ex i s t i ng properties, unless it can be d e m o n s t r a t e d t h a t t h e redevelopment would positively enh ance the characte r or appearance of the area. (h) STREET FURNITURE Existing street furniture can often diminish or enhance the character of an area. The street lighting and road signs, in this Conservation Area, are of a modern design. The City Council will look to enhance the character of the area by using more suitable historic furniture in keeping with the backdrop of the Terraces. Particularly more sympathetic street lighting would enhance the appearance of the area. In 2001 the City Council approved a guidance document:- Roads and Street Furniture in Historic Areas. This relates to roads, paving, street lighting, street furniture and other related matters in conservation areas together with other areas of historic interest. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the removal of

Railings in Jubilee Terrace, Bellevue Terrace and Landport Terrace

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unsightly and unnecessary st reet furn i ture w here appropriate.

ii) The City Counci l wil l

encourage the establishment of street furniture of a more sympathetic nature within the Conservation Area.

(i) OVERHE AD WIRES,

PUBLIC UTILITIES PLANT A N D S A T E L L I T E TELEVISION ANTENNA

Overhead telephone wires and other statutory undertakers plant (such as junction boxes) are not a major problem in this Conservation Area. It would be desirable if any future work of this kind could be placed underground. Guidelines i) The City Counci l wil l

discourage the location of plant or wires above ground, favouring an underground siting.

ii) The City Counci l wil l

discourage the fixing of satellite television antenna on prominent external elevations.

(j) TRAFFIC AND CAR

PARKING A large amount of traffic passes through the area reflecting the importance of the road as a direct link from the City Centre to Southsea Seafront. Parking takes place on both sides of The Terraces and this acts as a traffic calming device during the daytime (weekdays). At weekends and during the evening time there is ample parking available on street.

(k) E N H A N C E M E N T SCHEMES

The emphasis in this Conservation Area is to strengthen its character. This can be achieved through reducing the impact of past development schemes, to encourage a greater awareness amongst the public of the area and to forward new proposals for enhancement. Some suggested future enhancement schemes could be the introduction of metal railings on the west boundary of the Conservation Area (such work has commenced by the University on the corner of Museum Road and Landport Terrace) to compliment the tree line, and the improvement of street furniture. Guidelines i) The City Council will forward

enhancement proposals as appropriate.

ii) The City Counci l wil l

encourage enhancement of properties by private owners.

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APPENDIX 1 FURTHER INFORMATION/SOURCES OF ADVICE

This document is intended to set a policy framework for this conservation area. The Head of Planning Services will be pleased to discuss any proposals concerning this area and to advise on appropriate sources of advice and information. Please contact the Conservation Officer John Pike on 023 9283 4303, Bob Colley on 023 9283 4310 or Ben Cracknell 023 9284 1127 in the Conservation & Design Section of the Planning Services. A number of advice leaflets have been produced by the City and County Councils – for further details contact the above officers. It is always advisable to contact the Planning Services before carrying out any alterations to buildings in a conservation area to ascertain whether permission is required. For further details contact: Conservation and Design Team Planning Services Civic Offices Guildhall Square Portsmouth PO1 2AU

In appropriate circumstances, the help of English Heritage or The Hampshire Building Preservation Trust could be sought. National Amenity Societies publish a number of advisory leaflets on detailed aspects of conservation. There is a long established series by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB). The Victorian Society and The Georgian Group both produce series of leaflets on doors, windows, tiles, glass and other features.

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APPENDIX 2 FINANCE AND GRANT AID

1. HISTORIC BUILDINGS GRANTS Historic Building grant aid may be available from the City Council towards the cost of appropriate repair of listed and certain other buildings in this Conservation Area. For information telephone 023 92 834303/10. 2. HOUSING GRANTS The city councils financial assistance Policy for Private Sector Housing makes a range of assistance packages available to home owners. Help is given for the improvement and repair of properties to meet the Decent Homes standard and to provide energy efficiency measures. Assistance may be subject to a test of the owners resources.

For advice on what is available contact the Helpdesk on 023 9283 4538 or visit the website on www.portsmouth.gov.uk/living/5293.html 3. O T H E R F I N A N C I A L ASSISTANCE Other financial assistance may be available for example to assist with environmental improvement schemes or other projects. The Head of Planning Services will be pleased to advise on possible sources of assistance

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APPENDIX 3 STATUTORY PROTECTION

2 ARTICLE 4(2) DIRECTIONS Various operations to houses do not normally require planning permission. This includes changes to windows, doors, roofs, chimneys and boundary walls. The effect of these can gradually affect the appearance of a conservation area.

Article 4(2) Directions bring work to various features on elevations facing a highway under planning control. There were no Article 4(2) Directions in force in this conservation area on 21 November 2004

1 CONSERVATION AREAS Conservation area 6 was first designated on 10 September 1970. The boundaries were modified on 15 December 1995 the narrow strip of land on the west side of “The Terraces” and to include buildings to the north bounded by Wiltshire Street, Waltham Street and Lord Montgomery Way.

The boundary was further modified on 3 October 2005 to include the former HSBC Bank 8 Kings Road.

3 LISTED BUILDINGS 2 & 3 Bellevue Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Pair of early C19 3 storey terraced houses. 5 Bellevue Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Early C19 terraced house, 3 storeys and attic. 6, 7, 8 & 9 Bellevue Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Early C19 3 storey terraced houses altered mid C19 and late C20.

10 & 11 Bellevue Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Early C19 terraced houses, 3 storeys and basement. 11 Hampshire Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private House c1820-30, part of terrace, 3 storeys, attic and basement.

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19 Hampshire Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed: 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private House of 1820-30, part of much altered terrace, 3 storeys and basement. 29 & 30 Hampshire Terrace, Hampshire Court Hotel, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private 2 houses part of terrace, now hotel, c1820-30. 14 Jubilee Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private House c1809 with 3 storeys, attic and basement; attached railings included in listing. 15 Jubilee Terrace, Jubilee Tavern, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private House c1809 now public house, 3 storeys and attic. 13/14, 15/16 & 17/18 Kings Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private 3 houses, part of original terrace, 3 storeys , attic and basement c1810, Nos.17/18 rebuilt in C20. Attached railings included in listing. 10, 11 & 12 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II

Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Early C19 terrace of 3 storeys and basement. 13 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Part of early C19 terrace, 3 storeys. 17 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 18/3/99 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Terraced house of c1840, stuccoed with slate mansard roof with fish scale patterned lead lower slopes. 3 storeys and basement. 19 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Part of early C19 terrace, 3 storeys and basement. 24 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private House c1840, front restored late C20, 3 storeys. Iron balcony at first floor with metal tent roof supported on 4 turned timber columns with geometrical iron brackets. 25 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 10/1/53 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Early C19 house of 3 storeys, attic and

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25 Landport Terrace, Southsea Grade; II Listed; 10/1/53 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Early C19 house of 3 storeys, attic and basement, iron balcony and railings with Greek key frieze at first floor. Lord Montgomery Way, Charter House, Landport Grade; II Listed; 25/9/72 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Pearl Assurance offices of 1889 by C.W Bovis in red brick with lavish stone dressing in Flemish Renaissance style, 4 storeys and attic.

104 St Paul’s Road, The Old Vic P.H, Landport Grade; II Listed; 18/3/99 Cons. Area; 6 Owner; Private Public house of 1899 by A.E Cogswell, formerly known as The Borough Arms. 3 storey building, brown glazed brick ground floor, timber-framing with stucco panels above, jettied third floor. Original etched glass door entrance screens and bar fittings

4 LOCAL LIST The following buildings are included in the Local List:- Hampshire Terrace 9, 10, 17, 18, Wiltshire Lamb (now Hampshire Boulevard) P.H. Kings Road 8 Kings Road Former HSBC Bank Kings Terrace Coronation House

Landport Street 1 Sutton House St Paul’s Road Wiltshire Building, University of Portsmouth

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The Portsmouth City Local Plan was adopted in July 2006. It includes many policies which are relevant to conservation areas and to this particular conservation area in particular. General policies include:- DC1 Design Principles DC2 Landscaping/Public Art DC3 Landmark Buildings and Features DC4 Access for all DC5 Amenity & Pollution DC10 Conservation Areas DC11 Listed Buildings DC12 Locally Important Buildings and

Structures DC13 Historic Parks and Gardens DC14 Trees DC15 Archaeological Sites and

Monuments DC20 Protection of Open Space DC22 Telecommunications Equipment

DC10 CONSERVATION AREAS (A) Alterations

Proposals to alter an unlisted building in a conservation area will be permitted where the development is sympathetic in design, scale, materials, colour, land-scaping and treatment to the rest of the building and/or area.

(B) Buildings and spaces

Development in a conservation area will be permitted where:

(i) scale, form, materials and detailing

respect the characteristics of build-ings in the area;

(ii) architectural features such as walls and shop fronts and other features which contribute to the character of an area are retained;

(iii) there is no adverse impact on the townscape and roofscape of the conservation area, including the pro-tection of important views within, into and out of the area;

(iv) a consistently high standard of de-sign has been applied and good quality materials are proposed to be used; and

(v) trees, open spaces and other land-

scape features which contribute to the character and appearance of the conservation area are protected.

(C) Change of use

Where a building contributes towards the character or appearance of a con-servation area, a change of use will be permitted where it does not require any changes in the appearance or setting of the building other than those that will preserve or enhance its contribution to the area.

(D) Demolition

Development involving demolition in a conservation area will be permitted pro-vided that -

(i) the structure to be demolished

makes no positive contribution to the character and appearance of the area;

(ii) its potential for repair, retention and beneficial use is limited; and

(iii) detailed proposals for the reuse of the site, including any replacement building or other structure, have been approved.

APPENDIX 4 PORTSMOUTH CITY LOCAL PLAN 2001-11

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APPENDIX 5 SUMMARY OF EXISTING POWERS

Note: Permission refers to Planning Permission. LBC refers to Listed Building Consent. CAC refers to Conservation Area Consent. A 4(2) Houses or single family dwelling: Permission needed if Article 4(2) direction in force.

STATUTORY LISTED BUILDINGS

NON-LISTED BUILDINGS IN CONSERVATION AREAS

Boundary Walls, Fences and Pillars

LBC required for alterations, extensions and demolitions (including part thereof).

CAC required for complete or substantial demolition if wall is more than 1m high fronting a highway and 2m elsewhere. Planning permission required to erect a wall, fence, etc, if more than 1m high fronting a highway, 2m elsewhere. See Note: A 4(2)

Trees, Shrubs and other Planting

Six weeks notice for work to trees required.

Buildings LBC required for demolition, alteration and extension. This i n c l u d e s i n t e r n a l wo r k s . Demolition includes partial demolition

CAC required for complete or substantial demolition of building where volume of building exceeds 115 cubic metres. See Note: A 4(2)

Doors Replacement with different design or material would require LBC.

Houses No permission or CAC required to replace doors. See Note: A 4(2) Flats and commercial buildings Permission normally required if different from existing design.

Windows Replacement with different design or material would require LBC.

Houses Permission not required to replace windows. See Note: A 4(2) Flats and commercial buildings Permission is required for replacement windows unless they match the original in terms of method of opening and design.

Roofs Replacement with different materials would require LBC.

Houses Permission not required to change roof cladding material. See Note: A 4(2) Flats or commercial buildings Permission is required to change roof cladding material.

Chimneys LBC required for demolition (including part thereof), alteration or extension.

Permission & CAC not usually required for demolition. Houses: See Note: A 4(2) Flats or commercial buildings Permission may be required for rebuilding

Other Details LBC required for removal, alteration or extension.

Permission & CAC not usually required. Houses : See Note A 4(2) Flats or commercial buildings Permission may be required for rebuilding.

External Wall Finishes/Cladding

LBC required to remove/alter existing cladding or fix new cladding.

Permission required to clad exterior walls with stone, artificial stone, timber, plastic or tiles.

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