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CAMPBELL ROAD Conservation Area No 15 Guidelines for Conservation John Slater BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI Head of Planning Services
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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
CAMPBELL ROAD
Conservation Area No 15
Guidelines for Conservation
John Slater BA (Hons) DMS MRTPI Head of Planning Services
May 1995
(updated October 2006)
CONTENTS
1:0 INTRODUCTION page 1 2:0 HISTORY OF THE AREA page 3 3:0 VISUAL CHARACTER page 5 4:0 LAND USES page 8 5:0 PROBLEMS page 9 6:0 GUIDELINES page 10 APPENDIX 1 Finance & Grant Aid page 19 APPENDIX 2 Further Information/ Sources of Advice page 20 APPENDIX 3 Statutory Protection page 21 APPENDIX 4 39-49, 51-61 & 63-83 Campbell Road page 22 APPENDIX 5 Campbell Road
Conservation Policy page 24
APPENDIX 6 Portsmouth City Local Plan 2001-11 page 26
APPENDIX 7 Summary of Existing Powers page 27
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1:0 INTRODUCTION
This guideline publication covers the Campbell Road Conservation Area. It is one of a ser ies cover ing 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. The essence of p lann ing in conservation areas is an emphasis on the appearance and character of the area as a whole and the key note is a skilful mixture of preservation, improvement of the surroundings and sympathetic new design. The preservation or enhancement of conservation areas can only be properly achieved by positive action, and by ensuring, through the control of development, that changes which take place are sympathetic to and make a positive contribution to the area. 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 areas are covered in more detail later in this document. The Campbell Road Conservation Area comprises Campbell Road and adjoining roads to North and South. This area of Southsea was developed from the mid nineteenth century
onwards. Campbell Road was designated a conservation area on 2 March 1972 and the area was extended on 26 November 1975 to include the area affected by a road widening line between Outram Road and Victoria Road North. A further extension on 14 February 1989 included Chelsea Road, Albert Grove and Victoria Grove. The north side of Havelock Road and Nos 44, 46, 48 Victoria Road North were added to the conservation area on 2 August 1995. A Conservation Policy in respect of walls in Campbell Road was approved on 14 December 1988. This report aims to briefly outline the area’s history and its distinctive character and the factors leading to the loss of its character. It then aims to establish guidelines aimed to prevent further decay of its visual character and to consolidate and enhance its townscape. In particular, it aims to provide a f ramework of guidel ines wi th justification for planning decisions in this conservation area but it also includes other conservation policies.
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2:0 HISTORY
The Campbell Road area was developed from 1858 onwards as a residential suburb of Southsea. It was originally known as Havelock Park which comprised a mixture of detached and semi-detached houses. It was originally intended to have three lodges with gates which could be locked at night but only two were built. The development was planned by Godwin and Butcher, Architects of London and St Bartholomew’s Church was built to serve the area. Three formal terraces were built in Campbell Road in the late 19th Century and Havelock, Lorne and Livingstone Road were laid out in the grounds of the former Froddington House. The conservation area also includes roads south of Campbell Road. Two terraces (one similar to Netley Terrace) at the south end of Chelsea Road date from the 1860’s but the rest of the southern part of the area dates from
the late 19th Century. The area suffered some bomb damage during World War 2, in particular to St Bartholomew’s Church which was subsequently demolished and since the War there has been some redevelopment including a number of large blocks of flats. There has been a sub-division of properties for flats and bedsits resulting in demands for off street parking with creation of hardstandings resulting in the loss of garden walls and gate pillars and tree and shrub planting.
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3:0 CHARACTER OF THE AREA
Introduction Although the buildings of Havelock Park commenced whilst the houses of Owen’s Southsea were still being built, it has a distinctly different character with wider and straighter roads and buildings laid out close together with a very definite building line. The resulting suburb still has a leafy character but one very distinct from the picturesque layout of Owen’s Southsea. This conservation area also includes later Victorian housing to the south of the Havelock Park area. (i) Campbell Road
Terraces Campbell Road. Campbell Road forms the main East-West spine road and traffic route through the area. It is a wide tree lined road with both street and garden trees and most houses are set back behind garden walls and gate pillars which are a unifying feature of Campbell Road. The earliest properties are red brick semi-detached houses dating from the late 1850’s /1860’s but the most
notable compositions are three stucco terraces with raised end pavilions and glazed canopies at the east end which date from the late c19th. There are several surviving tall lamp columns of 1907 (also found in part of Outram Road) which have been matched by newer columns.
South side of Campbell Road. (ii) Victoria Road North/Outram Road
Semi-detached houses in Outram Road dating from 1850/60.
These two roads on the north west side of the conservation area include much
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o f the ea r l y Have lock Pa rk development, which include a series of red brick semi-detached houses in Outram Road and detached/semi-detached villas on the corner of Outram Road and Victoria Road North. Like Campbell Road there is a very definite building line in Outram Road. There has been an appreciable amount of redevelopment, including a number of large 4/5/6 storey blocks which have markedly altered the character of the area, both by their bulk and scale and by loss of gardens and walls and their replacement by open lawns and car parking. The area was at one time blighted by a proposal to extend the North-South road to the Elm Grove junction.
Post-war development in Outram Road.
(iii) Lorne/Livingstone/Havelock Roads These roads include a mixture of detached, semi-detached and terraced properties dating from the 1880’s and 1890’s. 10 and 12 Lorne Road with mullioned and transomed windows are worthy of note. Most properties still have garden walls (often low ones) and there are street trees in Lorne Road and Havelock Road.
Houses with mullioned and gothic windows in Lorne Road.
(iv) Wilson Grove Wilson Grove loops from Campbell Road southwards and then runs East-West to rejoin Outram Road. For much of its length it is developed only on the North side and it includes a mixture of surviving Victorian villas such as the flint faced No 12, the castellated No 8, together with redeveloped sites mainly dating from the 1970’s. West of Chelsea Road the south side comprises mainly back boundary walls and garages.
Turret, 8 Wilson Grove.
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(v) Victoria and Albert Groves Albert Grove comprises mainly semi-detached properties with two-storey bays, whilst Victoria Grove features a variety of properties some including original details such as a corner turret and conservatory on 44 Albert Grove and tile work and stained glass on other properties. The view down Victoria Grove is closed by the United Reformed Church in Victoria Road South and that down Albert Grove by the Kings Theatre.
View along Albert Grove towards the Kings Theatre.
(vi) Chelsea Road Chelsea Road includes 2 terraces at the southern end dating from before 1865 a stucco terrace (1-13) and a three storey red brick terrace (4-28) on the eastern side. The remainder of the road is a
mixture of semi-detached and terraced properties, most with single storey bay windows.
Terrace in Chelsea Road. (vii) Inglis Road/Lawrence Road/ Addison Road The eas tern boundary of the conservation area is Lawrence Road and includes Inglis Road which has a long 2 storey terrace with end pavilions and surviving boundary walls. It also includes the south side of Addison Road which is two-storey terraced housing. The half timbered and turreted Fawcett Inn (not in the conservation area) is a feature of this section of the Lawrence Road townscape.
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4:0 LAND USES
(i) Residential The predominant land use in this area is residential with perhaps the majority of houses still in single family occupa-tion. There has been extensive con-version to flats and new development of purpose built flats. Conversion of properties to multiple occupation has become a problem in parts of this area. (ii) Shopping The boundaries of this conservation area were drawn to exclude nearby shopping areas. There are, however, a few shops in the conservation area on Victoria Road/Outram Road junction and in Lawrence Road where a line of shops is gradually being converted to housing.
(iii) Other Uses A number of garages and related busi-nesses adjoin this conservation area but there is only one garage within the conservation area in Inglis Road adja-cent to the Ebenezer Hall. Other business uses include some of-fice use in Outram Road.
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5:0 PROBLEMS
(i) Redevelopment The biggest problem from a conservation viewpoint in this conservation area has been the loss of buildings due to redevelopment. This has been concentrated in the western part of the area in Outram Road where it has resulted in loss of original buildings and their replacement by large blocks of flats surrounded by open landscaped lawns. Victoria Road North has also suffered from redevelopment for flats and there have been a number of small housing schemes elsewhere, some of them following bomb damage but others dating from the 1970’s. Building lines have also been lost due to redevelopment. (ii) Flats and Multi-Occupation Conversion of large houses to flats and multiple occupation has also been a feature of this area in recent years. This has frequently led to a lack of maintenance and consequently poor visual appearance. It also leads to loss of gardens, boundary walls and gate pillars to provide off-street parking. In the longer term, poor maintenance can lead to decay of the property and pressure for redevelopment.
(iii) Maintenance/Alterations Replacement of wooden windows and doors by aluminium and UPVC windows and doors has been marked in some parts of this conservation area. In many cases, the existing openings have been retained but in other cases these have been altered increasing the impact of the change. Elsewhere alteration of roofs with replacement of traditional slate roofs by tiled roofs has had a marked effect on the character of the area. (iv) Loss of Trees and Shrubs There has been a gradual loss of trees and shrubs for various reasons, including redevelopment and provision of car parking. (v) Loss of Walls and Forecourts Car parking pressure has lead to the loss of boundary walls and forecourts.
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6:0 GUIDELINES
The overall aim is to preserve and where appropriate enhance the conservation area. This section sets out reasons why individual elements are considered important and presents guidelines in respect of each of them. 1. Buildings (a) Wall Finishes/Cladding (b) Doors (c) Windows (d) Roofs (e) Details and Ornaments (f) Extensions 2. Boundary Walls etc. 3. Trees, Shrubs and Other Planting 4. Road Surfaces and Pavements 5. Street Furniture 6. Overhead Wires and Statutory Undertakers Plant 7. Redevelopment 8. Enhancement Proposals 9. Boundary Changes (1) BUILDINGS (a) Wall Finishes/Cladding The three terraces in Campbell Road (39-49, 51-63 and 65-83 Campbell Road) and Nos 1-13 Chelsea Road are
all rendered as are various other buildings in the conservation area. There are many red brick buildings including some of the original Havelock Park semi-detached villas and there are also a few yellow brick buildings but other materials such as the flint faced 2 Wilson Grove are rare. In some cases buildings have been painted and this does not require consent on unlisted buildings. Where individual properties in a brick terrace have been painted this has sometimes detracted from the appearance of the terrace. Guidelines (i) The Ci ty Counci l w i l l
encourage the retention and conservation of existing and original external wall finishes as appropriate and it will actively discourage the introduction of materials such as imitation stone cladding, textured rendered finishes and plastic weather boarding which are inappropriate to the particular property, or to the character of the area.
(ii) The Ci ty Counci l w i l l
discourage the painting of surfaces such as stone and brickwork, where this was not originally intended, and where already painted will encourage the painting of terraced properties in a uniform manner.
(b) Doors The great majority of doors on the older buildings in this conservation area are of wood. There is a wide range of door
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pattern some of which are partly glazed. Most wooden doors are panelled with a variety of detailing. Since there is a wide variety of door type, the aim should be to match, wherever possible, the existing pattern for the particular terrace, group or property rather than to use or establish a ‘standard’ pattern.
Doorway and tiled path 30 Victoria Grove.
A major threat to the area’s character is the substitution for the original doors with modern standardised wood doors such as those with an integral fanlight, and those constructed of UPVC or metal. Guidelines (i) The City Counci l wil l
encourage the retention/reinstatement of original or
sympathetic external front doors and will discourage the use of doors inappropriate size, design or material.
(ii) The City Counci l wil l discourage the use of UPVC, aluminium, stained wood or other inappropriate materials or finishes.
(c) Windows Most older properties in this area have painted sliding sash timber windows of various patterns but there are some casement windows in Outram Road.
Window, 28 Victoria Grove. The introduction of modern materials or finishes such as UPVC, aluminium and stained rather than painted wood has had an adverse effect on the appearance of the area and this has been made worse by the fact that new materials frequently have different profiles, glazing bars and other details.
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Guidelines (i) The City Counci l wil l
encourage the retention of existing traditional window types, details and materials.
(ii) The City Counci l wil l
encourage the repair of existing windows wherever possible, and where this is n o t p o s s i b l e t h e i r replacement by matching windows.
(iii) The City Counci l wil l
discourage the use of UPVC, a l u m i n i u m a n d o t h e r inappropriate materials or finishes within the area.
(d) Roofs The majority of older properties in this area will have had slate roofs and these have often survived. However many have been replaced by modern interlocking tiled roofs, sometimes this has demonstrated the problems caused by the use of a heavier roofing material. The use of a variety of different coloured tiles can have a discordant visual effect especially on the more formal terraces. Roof details such as ridge tiles, finials, decorative shaped slates or tiles and patterns are also important and should be retained wherever possible or salvaged and reused where the roof has to be replaced. Roof extensions often lead to the loss of existing historic fabric such as pitched roofs and chimneys. They can lead to an unacceptable increase in the bulk of properties and consequently they will be discouraged on front
elevations and other prominent locations. Mansard roofs are not traditional in this area and will be discouraged. Guidelines (i) The City Counci l wil l
encourage the retention and use of t r a d i t i o n a l roofing materials (such as slate) and the City Council will discourage the use of uns ym pathe t i c modern roofing materials such as interlocking concrete tiles.
(ii) Roof details such as ridge
t i l e s an d s l a t e s an d decorative roofing should be retained whenever possible.
(iii) The City Counci l wil l
encourage the retention of chimney stacks and pots. The removal of chimney stacks will be discouraged where these are important features of the townscape.
(iv) D o r m e r w i n d o w s w i l l
generally be discouraged on front, side or other elevations, which currently do not have them, where these are visible from public highway. On those properties which already have dormer windows the use of historically appropriate or other agreed pattern will be encouraged.
(v) W h e r e r o o f l i g h t s a r e
p roposed th e use o f traditional style black metal replica cast iron Victorian s t y l e l i g h t s w i l l b e encouraged and if possible these should be located on
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rear roof slopes. (vi) Roof extensions will be
discouraged where they would have an adverse visual effect on the existing building or townscape or where they would lead to the loss of original historic roofs or their features. Where roof extensions are permitted they should match exist ing properties in respect of design, materials, bulk or size.
(e) Details and Ornament
Albert Grove — a variety of details including corner turret.
The houses and terraces of this area include a wide variety of detail. These include, for example canopies on terraces in Campbell Road and Chelsea Road, a tower and crenellations on a house in Wilson Grove, a Dutch gable in Campbell Road and a variety of smaller scale
detail such as bargeboards, ceramic tilework, tiled garden paths and stained glass.
Dutch gable in Campbell Road.
All these features add significantly to the visual character of the area and it is important that these details are retained.
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Tiled path in Campbell Road. Guidelines
(i) The City Council will encourage the retention and reinstatement of original detail.
(ii) The removal of any
original feature or interesting original d e t a i l s w i l l b e discouraged.
(f) Extensions Extensions on elevations fronting the highway normally require planning permission and will generally be discouraged particularly in respect of the older buildings in the area. Where an extension is required the design should match or complement the existing original building. Obvious matters such as external materials should normally match the original, but detailed points such as brick bonding and pointing, window style and associated dressings should also be
borne in mind. Large roof additions can spoil the appearance of a house and look i n c o n g r u o u s i n t h e g e n e r a l streetscene. Careful thought needs to be given to ensure that dormers and other roof additions do not dominate the roofscape. It is preferable to keep large dormers to the rear roofscape. Guidelines
(i) Extensions will be discouraged where they would have an adverse visual effect on the existing building or townscape.
(ii) Where extensions are
permitted they should match the existing original property in respect of design, materials and detail. T h e s i z e o f a n extension should not overpower the original building size.
(iii) Roof extensions will be
d i s c o u r a g e d , particularly at the front, where they would have an adverse visual effect on the existing building or townscape, or where they would lead to the loss of original historic roofs or their features.
(iv) Where roof extensions
are permitted they should match the existing building in respect of design and materials.
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(2) B O U N D ARY WAL L S , GATES PILLARS AND RAILINGS Boundary walls and gate pillars form an important part of the character of this area. Those in Campbell Road are of particular importance and are already the subject of an existing policy. Gate pillars are a notable feature of the surviving original sections of Outram Road.
Gate pillars in Campbell Road.
Elsewhere there is a variety of wall type and detail. Lorne, Havelock and Livingstone Roads have predominantly low walls. Chelsea Road includes a short section of area railings in front of Nos 4-28 and these are an unusual feature in Portsmouth.
Railings in Chelsea Road.
The loss of boundary walls has magnif ied the impact of new development whilst their loss for the construction of hardstandings has fragmented the townscape of some parts of Campbell Road.
Walls in Campbell Road.
Guidelines
(i) The City Council will encourage the retention of existing boundary walls, gate pillars and g a t e s a n d t h e i r r es to r a t ion w h ere appropriate.
(ii) The City Council will
e n c o u r a g e t h e reinstatement of walls to match the original style of that property.
(iii) The City Council will
d i s c o u r a g e t h e removal/demolition/or u n s y m p a t h e t i c alteration of existing walls which are of a r c h i t e c t u r a l o r townscape value.
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(3) TREES AND SHRUBS Trees and shrubs play a significant part in the townscape in this area. In particular garden trees, shrubs and hedges play an important role in Campbell Road itself and they are also important in other roads notably Outram Road/Victoria Road North. Many of the more important trees are covered by Tree Preservation Orders.
Street and garden trees in Campbell Road.
There are also a number of roads with both recent and more established street trees notably Outram, Campbell, Lorne, Havelock and Inglis Roads and these make a major contribution to the amenity of the area. Guidelines
(i) The City Council will discourage the loss of further trees in this area and will promote further T r ee P r es e r va t i o n Orders as necessary.
(ii) The City Council will
continue to encourage the good management of trees in this area.
(iii) The City Council will encourage new and replacement planting of appropriate species to help maintain and enhance the character of the area.
(iv) The City Council will
discourage the loss of existing areas of open land (such as gardens) particularly to the front or side of properties.
(4) ROAD SURFACES AND
PAVEMENTS The City Council has a long standing policy of higher quality paving in conservation areas. In addition some areas of historic surfaces or details survive including some pavement crossings. In addition, various historic cast iron features survive each as coalhole covers, channels, buchan traps etc and these add to the character of the area and should be retained. 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 existing policy of higher quality surfacing a n d p a v i n g b e c o n t i n u e d w i t h particular attention to detailing.
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(ii) in resurfacing/repaving roads particular attention be given to retaining existing features and d e t a i l s i n c l u d i n g coalhole covers etc.
(iii) The City Council will
encourage the retention of exist ing pr ivate driveways, footpaths and forecourts and the retention of original or other suitable materials.
(5) STREET FURNITURE Street furniture such as street lighting; names etc can add to or detract from the visual character of the area. The tall lamp columns by Sperrings of Landport which date from 1907 are a feature of both Campbell and Outram Road and there are examples of ceramic street name lettering. Careful examination of the function and rationalisation of street signs is desirable to avoid profusion. Roads and Street Furniture in Historic Areas relates to lighting, street furniture and other related matters. Guidelines
(i) The City Council will encourage the retention o f h i s t o r i c s t r e e t furniture where this survives.
(ii) The City Council will
reinstate/restore street furniture such as lamp columns and ceramic street names where appropriate.
(iii) The City Council will
encourage the removal o f u n s i g h t l y a n d unnecessary s t ree t furniture where possible.
(6) O V E R H E A D W I R E S ,
PUBLIC UTILITIES PLANT A N D S A T E L L I T E TELEVISION ANTENNA
Overhead wires and associated poles are more prominent in some parts of this conservation area than others, in part at least because the tree cover sometimes serves to camouflage their existence. The undergrounding of services where possible will be encouraged particularly where overhead wires are intrusive. Other statutory undertakers plant such as junction boxes can be visually obtrusive and its location within the conservation area is undesirable and attempts will be made to ameliorate their effect. Guidelines
(i) The City Council will discourage the location of plant or wires above ground, but would encourage underground siting.
(ii) The City Council will
discourage the location of plant such as junction boxes above ground.
(iii) The City Council will
d i s c o u r a g e t h e installation of satellite television antenna on the front elevation of p r o p e r t i e s a n d p r o m i n e n t s i d e elevations.
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(7) REDEVELOPMENT There has been a significant loss of buildings due to redevelopment (as detailed above). In particular Outram Road has suffered particularly from redevelopment, some of which has been unsympathetic. Loss of further buildings in the north-west part of this conservation area in particular would seriously erode its character and would be undesirable. Guidelines
(i) The City Council will o p p o s e t h e r e d e v e l o p m e n t o f existing older properties u n le s s i t c an b e demonstrated that the redevelopment would positively enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
(8) ENHANCEMENT
PROPOSALS Most of this conservation area has been fairly fully built up and consequently the general aim is the retention and c o n s e r v a t i o n o f t h e e x i s t i n g environment.
(9) BOUNDARY CHANGES As noted above, the boundaries of the Campbell Road Conservation Area have been extended on three occasions to include (I) Victoria Road North and Outram Road and (ii) Chelsea Road and Victoria/part of Albert Grove. (iii) North side of Havelock Road including Nos 44, 46, 48 Victoria Road North. In 1995 consideration was given to possible conservation area status for the area on the West side of Victoria Road North between Elm Grove junction and Outram Road/Havelock Road junction. It was concluded that this might be best considered in conjunction with adjoining roads including parts of St Andrew’s Road, St David’s Road and Cottage Grove. In addition it was noted that St Andrew’s United Reformed Church is a focal point of this and the adjoining Owen’s Southsea Conservation Area and may merit inclusion in a conservation area.
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APPENDIX 1: 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 Council 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 2: 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: Planning Services Conservation and Design Team 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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1. CONSERVATION AREA Campbell Road was designated a Conservation Area on 2 March 1972 and the area was extended on 26 November 1975 to include the area affected by a road widening line between Outram Road and Victoria Road North. A further extension on 14 February 1989 included Chelsea Road, Albert Grove and Victoria Grove. The north side of Havelock Road and Nos 44, 46, 48 Victoria Road North were added to the conservation area on 2 August 1995. 2. LISTED BUILDINGS There are no listed buildings in this conservation area. 3. 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. The following Article 4(2) Directions were in force on 1 March 2006:- Albert Grove 44 Campbell Road 39-83 (odd, inc) Campbell Road Chelsea Road 59 Victoria Grove 3-13, 19-29 (odd, inc) 2-34 (even, inc)
4. LOCAL LIST The following buildings are included in the Local List:- Albert Grove 44 Campbell Road 4, 39-49(odd) , 51-61(odd) , 63-83(odd) , Tall lamp columns outside 2, 11, corner of Lorne Rd, outside 44, 67 Chelsea Road 1-15 (odd) ,59 Lorne Road 10, 12 Outram Road 22, 49, Tall lamp columns outside 7 & 1 St Bartholomew’s Gardens Victoria Road North 42 Victoria Grove 5, 27, 28 Wilson Grove 8
APPENDIX 3: STATUTORY PROTECTION
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APPENDIX 4: 39-49, 51-61 and 63-83 Campbell Road
These three terraces at the east end of Campbell Road are perhaps the major architectural composition in this conservation area. They have been altered in a variety of ways and in some cases these alterations have been extensive. It is illogical to encourage further loss of original features and in any case there is no structured pattern to the alterations. Consequently it is suggested that gradual restoration towards the original appearance is the most satisfactory option and this note is intended to suggest long term aims. These properties are included in an Article 4(2) Direction (See Appendix 3). Outlined below is a description of the main features as a guide towards long term restoration.
Canopy, verandah, windows etc Description These three terraces have a similar character although they vary in length. They are two storeys with three storey
end pavilions with gable to the road. The two storey section have dormers and each property is separated by fire walls with chimneys between alternate properties. Each property has two windows at first floor level above a single window and doorway at ground floor level. The two storey sections have a metal/glazed canopy supported on a wooden lattice verandah; whilst the three storey sections have a canopy above the second floor window and over the doorway. The terraces are set back behind short front gardens and typically have panelled garden walls with gate pillars. Most gardens are planted with trees, shrubs etc. (i) External Walls These three terraces all have rendered wall finishes. (ii) Windows The original windows appear to have been mainly recessed vertical sliding sashes. For the two storey houses, each of the sashes on the ground floor are divided into six panes and those on the first floor are divided into three panes. Dormer windows on these terraces have largely survived in their original dimensions but the windows themselves have often been altered. The windows comprise either side hung casements of two panes or small sliding sash windows. (iii) Doors Originally the doors would have been timber panelled probably of the two lower, two upper panel variety common
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in Southsea. Doors had a glazed fanlight above. A lot of doors have been replaced, often with unsuitable modern patterns. (iv) Roofs Many roofs on these terraces have been replaced often with tiles in a variety of colours indeed on one terrace practically every roof is a different colour. However a number of slate roofs survive and in view both of the wide variety of different colours of tiles and that it is historically correct it is recommended that restoration of slate roofs be encouraged. The fire walls separating individual properties are also important features of the roofs of these properties and should be retained. (iv) Chimneys The rendered chimney stacks on these terraces survive but in some cases without their chimney pots. The stacks are important vertical elements and their retention is essential. (vi) Verandahs/Canopies Canopies with wooden decorative trellis supports and metal/glazed canopies are an important features of these terraces. They appear to have originally been curved. These canopies are supported by wooden latticework. The end properties on each terrace have canopies over the doorways and also over the second floor windows on the projecting three storey section. (vii) Trees/Shrubs/Garden Planting Trees, shrubs and other planting are
very important to the character of the area and their retention is important. Open garden land with its planting also contributes to the character of the area and its replacement with hardstandings (especially when associated with the loss of boundary walls and gates) is undesirable. Several houses still retain Victorian tiled pathways leading to the front door and their continued preservation is desirable.
Boundary walls and gate pillars.
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APPENDIX 5: Report agreed by Planning Services Committee on 14 December 1988.
Campbell Road: Conservation Policy The Planning Services Committee at its meeting on 1 June 1988 resolved that in view of the continuing pressure on the quality of the environment in Campbell Road, the City Planning Officer be requested as a matter of urgency to prepare a scheme to afford further protection to the streetscene with particular attention to the problems of forecourt parking and boundary wall treatments. The Campbell Road area was developed in the 1860s and 1870s as a residential suburb of Southsea. It was originally known as Havelock Park and it comprised mainly detached and semi-detached villas together with three formal terraces on the north side of Campbell Road. It now forms an attractive suburban area whose character derives from the combination of houses, trees, hedges, walls and gates. It was designated a conservation area on 2 March 1971 and the area was extended on 26 November 1975. Campbell Road is a classified road. There has been some redevelopment in the area since World War 2. Several properties have been sub-divided into flats or multiple occupation. Growing car ownership has led to demands for off-street parking and several hardstandings have been created with the loss of boundary walls, pillars and fences. This in turn has lead to loss of trees and hedges. This is leading to a gradual erosion of the character of Campbell Road. Control may be exercised over the creation of accesses and loss of walls, gates etc in two ways:-
(a) Planning consent for formation of access. (b) Conservation area consent for demolition of walls. The City Council has, on a number of occasions, refused consent for the creation of access and/or removal of walls. These include the following:- 30 December 1975 - The Secretary of State for the Environment upheld an enforcement notice requiring the stopping up of an access at 13 Campbell Road. 30 December 1975 - The Secretary of State for the Environment upheld an enforcement notice requiring the stopping up of an access at 15 Campbell Road. 5 September 1979 - Use of forecourt at No 8 Campbell Road for parking held to be unacceptable. 15 December 1986 - Refusal of permission for provision of access and hardstanding together with double gate to match existing at 57 Campbell Road and Listed Building Consent was refused for the demolition of section of front boundary wall to form access with gate and pillars at the same address. 7 June 1988 - Permission was refused for the formation of a vehicular access at 15 Campbell Road. Formation of some access and demolition of walls has taken place without planning consent but in some cases is effectively exempt from enforcement action due to the four year limit on enforcement action.
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It is considered that instead of a series of ad hoc decisions a firm policy should be developed for accesses and walls in Campbell Road. Officers have concluded that the north side of Campbell Road (particularly east of Lorne Road) is arguably of greater visual interest and the possibility of sub-dividing the road for policy purposes has been examined. However I eventually concluded that it was more logical and cohesive to have a single policy for the whole area. Policy for Campbell Road should now include two aspects: firstly to discourage further demolition of walls and creation of accesses. Secondly to encourage the reinstatement of boundary walls where they have been demolished. There is a need to investigate sources of funding to encourage restoration and this could include the possibility of setting up a g r a n t s c h e m e t o e n c o u r a g e reinstatement. RESOLVED (I) that this policy shall apply to all properties fronting Campbell Road, Southsea as shown on drawing no 255/T/88/EN.
(2) that in the interests of the visual amenity of the road no further demolition of boundary walls, piers and gates be permitted; (3) that for the same reason no further accesses on to Campbell Road be permitted; (4) that officers be instructed to investigate possible sources of funding including the possibility of establishing a grant scheme to encourage restoration/reinstatement of boundary walls and gates; (5) that residents of Campbell Road be informed of this policy which will be used in guidance in making future decisions on Planning Applications and Conservation Area Consent.
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The Portsmouth City Local Plan 2001-11 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 DC3 Landmark Buildings and Features DC4 Access for all DC5 Amenity & Pollution
DC10 Conservation Areas DC11 Listed Buildings DC12 Locally Important Buildings and Structures DC 13 Historic Parks and Gardens DC14 Trees DC15 Archaeological Sites and monuments DC20 Protection of Open Space DC22 Telecommunications Equipment
APPENDIX 6:PORTSMOUTH CITY LOCAL PLAN 2001-11
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, landscaping 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
d e t a i l i n g r e s p e c t t h e characteristics of buildings 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 protection of important views within, into and out of the area.
(iv) a consistantly high standard of design has been applied and good quality materials are proposed to be used; and
(v) trees, open spaces and other landscape 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 conservation 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 provided 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.
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APPENDIX 7: 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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