SANDOWN – CULVER PARADE/YAVERLAND (Figure 1)
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No. |
Area/Current Use |
Ownership |
UDP/Other Relevant Designation |
New Land Use and Specific
Project/Proposal |
Rationale |
Phase |
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1. |
Yaverland Car Park and Boatyard, and the unused
Tiger Tavern |
Council/ private |
N/A for Yaverland Boatyard, Tiger Tavern site part
of Tourism Development Area T7c |
Mixed use, predominantly
tourism/leisure - New centre for extreme sports, including clubhouse, sales point,
changing facilities, equipment storage facilities, incorporating food/drink/retail
facilities. Land-based sports (skateboard park, basketball court, adventure
playground) on the Tiger Tavern site |
Planning – Car park and boatyard in close
proximity to the seafront, an ideal location for watersports infrastructure,
with land-based sports on the Tiger Tavern site. Whole area easily accessible
from main road, and in close proximity to the other existing/proposed tourism
leisure developments in the Culver Parade area. Current car park represents a
wasted use of the prominent seafront location, loss of public parking here
compensated for within new car park at Culver Parade Tourism – The Bay area has already established an
international reputation through promotion of the Wight Festival – this
facility would capitalise on this through extending the events programme and
providing new activity training courses |
2 |
|
2. |
Section of Browns Golf Course, existing Dinosaur
Isle Car Park, other land at rear of this |
Browns Golf Course is Council-owned, Dinosaur Isle
Car Park and ‘other land at rear’ is divided into Council/private |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c |
Flagship, mixed-use
development, predominantly tourism/leisure – based around new wet-weather facility
(aquadome/waterpark), with associated food/drink/retail |
Planning - to create a critical mass of
new/improved tourism/leisure facilities at this end of Sandown Bay in
recognition of the UDP tourism designation, in conjunction with Dinosaur
Isle, Zoo (and associated upgrade, see no. 3) and extreme sports centre
proposal Tourism – to satisfy the Bay’s need for additional
‘wet weather’ facilities that cater for the family market |
2 |
|
3. |
Land at rear of the zoo |
Private |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c |
Tourism/leisure development
– Creation
of ‘living museum’ with heritage aspects as extension to/expansion of Zoo |
Planning – to aid in the creation of a critical
mass of new/improved tourism/leisure facilities at this end of the Bay, in
recognition of the UDP tourism designation, specifically building upon the
heritage aspects of the former Sandown Fort in conjunction with the existing
successful zoo Tourism – opportunity to showcase heritage assets
and appeal to different markets e.g. the ‘grey’ market |
2 |
|
4. |
Grand Hotel site, Sections of Brown’s Golf Course
and land at rear of boating lake |
Grand Hotel and land at rear of boating lake is
privately-owned, Browns Golf Course is Council-owned |
Part of Site of Importance for Nature Conservation
(SINC) C262 (Sandown Levels) and Tourism Development Area T7c |
Transport Infrastructure – new link road from Culver
Parade to College Close, with associated pedestrian/cycle track |
Transport – to increase the accessibility of the
area whilst also acting as a relief road for Sandown for traffic entering the
town from Ryde (A3055) as well as to keep traffic away from Sandown Esplanade
(especially in peak times), in conjunction with the proposed, sustainable
park and ride scheme at the new Culver Parade car park (see no. 5) and other
traffic management measures (no. 50) in recognition of the UDP policy
statement that Tourism Development Area T7c must ‘take into account the
relationship with the proposed extension of College Close Industrial Estate,
which would best take the form of a sustainable transport link between the
two sites’. The new road could be
funded by potential developers through the signing of a Section 106 planning
agreement with the Council. |
1 |
|
5. |
Section of Brown’s Golf Course |
Council |
Within coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Transport Infrastructure – New car park, including
provision for coaches and a ‘park and ride’ interchange |
Transport – to create one car park to serve the
whole of Sandown, with a park and ride facility acting as a sustainable means
of linking to the seafront area, thus helping to keep vehicles away from the
seafront/high street to help create a more pedestrian/visitor friendly
streetscape environment. Provision would be made for a separate car park to
serve the Zoo, allowing the removal of vehicles from the area in front of the
fort. Development would need to conform to the relevant UDP parking
standards, incorporating the proposals to relocate Fort Street Car/Coach Park
to the site. |
1 |
|
6. |
Land in between Sandham Grounds and College Close
Industrial Estate |
Private |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c and within
coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Mixed use development,
predominantly leisure – New multiplex cinema with other associated leisure uses, with
access from the new link road |
Planning – to take advantage of the site’s
location within Sandown Bay’s development envelope, as well as being part of
the UDP Tourism Development Area T7c, and its proximity to the new link road
that will open the site up. Tourism – to satisfy need for wet-weather
facilities that complement existing outdoor tourism facilities |
2 |
|
7. |
Fort Street Car Park |
Council |
Partly within the coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Mixed use development,
predominantly retail with office and residential |
Planning – to complement the relocation of the
existing car park to Culver Parade, taking advantage of the site’s proximity
to the centre in order to boost the range and diversity of
retail/office/residential facilities on offer in the area. |
2 |
|
8. |
Land beside (to the south of) the boating lake |
Council/ Private (site sits
on ownership border) |
Within both the Tourism Development Area T7c and
the coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Small-scale tourism/retail
development –
new boardwalk stretching out over the boating lake, together with new
food/drink/retail facilities |
Planning – to complement the restoration of the
lake, thus creating an attractive new waterside location, thus taking
advantage of its location within UDP Tourism Development Area T7c. Scheme
would be sympathetic to the ecological worth of the lake itself, and together
with the nature trail (no. 9) would be part of a ‘green buffer’ through the
area out Tourism – to enhance the current visitor
experience and mix of leisure/hospitality provision. Add to wet weather provision |
2 |
|
9. |
Land at the rear of the boating lake, and
stretching out to land further north, towards to the River Yar |
Land at rear of boating lake privately owned, land
further out towards River Yar is council-owned (not in ‘development area’) |
Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC)
C262 (Sandown Levels), also within the coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Small-scale tourist
development – Creation of a nature trail, starting at the boating lake and
stretching inland to the RSPB nature reserve |
Planning – to retain, enhance and build upon the
nature conservation interest inherent within the area generally. The trail
could then be extended out towards the RSPB nature reserve further inland in
the long term. The retention of a section of land at the rear of the boating
lake (apart from the road) as open space will safeguard the impressive views
of the open river valley possible from the seafront |
3 |
|
10. |
Sandham Grounds – bowling greens, tennis courts
and gardens/open space |
Council |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c, an Area of
Regional Archaeological Importance and within the coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Redevelopment of public open
space/community facilities – New modern, adaptable public open space
including new performance areas and public realm improvements that building
upon the ‘dinosaur theme’ |
Planning – to build upon the current attractive
nature of the grounds by introducing modern urban design concepts.
Possibility of utilising the archaeological remains of Sandham Fort as a new
visitor attraction, as well as the tributary to the River Yar as an
attractive water feature to the north of the site. Tourism – to enhance the current visitor
experience and extend the dwell time of visitors |
2 |
|
11. |
Culver Parade (road) |
Council |
Link to Tourism Development Area T7c |
Pedestrian crossing(s) |
Transport – improve the linkages between the
seafront/Yaverland Car Park and Boatyard and the Culver Parade development
area (proposals 1 to 10) by decreasing the main road’s effect as a barrier
between the two. |
2 |
|
12. |
Area at rear of boating lake |
Private |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c, part of Site
of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) C262 (Sandown Levels) and within
coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Mixed use development,
predominantly retail (possible ‘drive thru’ restaurant adjacent to/fronting the new link
road) |
Planning –The development of retail facilities
would be a longer-term goal acknowledging the development potential of the
site, and would be small scale in nature. This would allow for further
investigation to be made to establish the exact ecological worth of the site
(as part of the SINC), and the possibility of providing mitigatory measures
elsewhere. The viability of the development of the tourism/retail facilities
would then be assessed on this basis. Tourism – to enhance the range of attractions on
offer to tourists, and to help establish a ‘critical mass’ of tourist
attractions at this end of the Bay area |
3 |
|
13. |
Boating Lake |
Approximately two thirds Council, one third
Private |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c and within
the coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Retention and
Restoration/upgrade of lake for use by pedaloes/rowing boats |
Planning/tourism – to restore the lake to its
former use whilst creating an attractive water feature, thus assisting in the
establishment of a ‘critical mass’ of tourism facilities at this end of the
Bay area. Also, retain a ‘green corridor’ (together with the nature walk) in
recognition of the area’s general nature conservation interest (and that of
the lake itself) |
2 |
|
14. |
Dinosaur Isle |
Council |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c and within
the coastal/fluvial flood plain |
Retention and upgrade of
existing facilities to include outdoor events space, classroom/small meetings space,
food & drink facilities, increased sales space and links to potential
‘dinosaur stockade’ |
Planning – intensify the use of the site to help
create a critical mass of new/improved tourism/leisure facilities at this end
of Sandown Bay in recognition of the UDP tourism designation Tourism – enhance the current visitor experience,
extend the dwell time and add to wet weather provision |
2 |
|
15. |
Isle of Wight Zoo |
Private |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7c and an Area
of National Archaeological Importance |
Retention and upgrade of
existing facilities to include the removal of the car park in front of the
fort (to be replaced within the new car park development) |
Planning – to intensify the use of the site,
building on the success of the current attraction, and help to create a
critical mass of new/improved tourism/leisure facilities at this end of the
Bay in recognition of it being part of the UDP Tourism Development Area T7c. Tourism – enhance and diversify the current
visitor experience, extend the dwell time and add to wet weather provision |
2 |
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No. |
Area/ Current Use |
O’ship |
UDP/Other Relevant Designation |
New Land Use and Specific
Project/Proposal |
Rationale |
Phase |
|
16 |
Derelict Site adjacent to Napoleon’s Landing |
Private |
Part of H3 (95) Blue Lagoon Housing Development
Site (Napoleon’s Landing being located on the rest of this) |
New
residential development, with small scale tourism/leisure./retail at ground level |
Planning – In accordance with its designation as
part of H3 (95) Housing Development Site, the development should be of a high
standard to assist in the creation of a quality, modern new urban space
surrounding a revitalised pier. Tourism/leisure/retail facilities at ground
floor level would be important in assisting this process by providing active
frontages. |
2 |
|
17. |
Trubshaw’s site |
Private |
N/A – in between H3 (95) Blue Lagoon Housing
Development Site and Hotel Policy Area T4 |
New hotel
accommodation development – contemporary ‘town house’ style holiday let accommodation |
Planning/Tourism – although undesignated, site has
recently come forward for redevelopment involving change of use to
residential. Although just outside the Hotel Policy area T4, retention of the
tourist accommodation use would be preferable given its prominent seafront
location. Development should be of a high standard to assist in the creation
of a quality, modern new urban space surrounding a revitalised pier.
Tourism/leisure/retail facilities at ground floor level would be important in
assisting this process satisfy need to improve number, range and quality of
unserviced accommodation stock |
2 |
|
18. |
Open space (and toilets) in front of Pier |
Council |
N/A |
New
piazza/urban space in front of pier |
Planning – the pier is traditionally the focus for
the seafront. The opportunity therefore exists to create an attractive space
in front that complements and enhances its redevelopment (see no. 19) |
1 |
|
19. |
Sandown Pier |
Private |
N/A |
Mixed-use
development, predominantly tourism/leisure - new live performance/music
venue with food/drink/retail |
Planning/tourism – restore the pier’s role as the
focus for the Esplanade by creating a landmark entertainment venue, with a
physical upgrade of the entire pier and new food and beverage facilities and
concepts (coffee/wine bar), in particular taking advantage of ‘al fresco’
dining opportunities. Builds on the success of other pier regeneration
examples in the UK (e.g. Southwold), and, in a certain respects, locally (Yarmouth,
IOW). The physical upgrade would be an earlier ‘phasing’ opportunity,
compared to other concepts, as it would be essential to safeguard the future of the entire
structure and enable any future developments to be implemented. Substantial
external funding would be necessary to enable this to happen (see Section 7),
as the structure already incurs very high maintenance costs |
3 |
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No. |
Area/ Current Use |
Own’ship |
UDP/Other Relevant Designation |
New Land Use and Specific
Project/Proposal |
Rationale |
Phase |
|
20. |
Derelict site adjacent to Battery Gardens/
Broadway |
Private |
N/A |
Mixed use development - New public
house/restaurant development (Gastro pub) at ground floor level with
residential flats above |
Planning – Although undesignated, site has come
forward for redevelopment, and is immediately adjacent to Tourism Development
Area T7b. Site is a suitable size for the development proposed, with good
levels of accessibility and, in combination with Battery gardens upgrades,
will help to improve the image of this otherwise attractive clifftop area.
Previous residential use acknowledged in new scheme Tourism – The food and beverage offer needs to
offer greater choice in order to provide for the different market sectors
anticipated to be attracted to the area |
2 |
|
21. |
Battery Gardens |
Council |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7b, the Battery
structure is also a Scheduled Ancient Monument (SAM) |
Small-scale food/drink/retail development,
increased visitor attractions taking account of the historic status as former
barrack battery (information boards, display real/replica associated historic
artefacts). Associated upgrade of
public realm, including seating areas |
Planning – the gardens contain derelict former
café facilities, the redevelopment of which should be explored in conjunction
with, and in a manner sympathetic to, the retention and regeneration of the
historic structures/elements, in order to take advantage of the attractive
and well-kept horticultural elements of the gardens and stunning cliff-top
location Tourism – satisfy need to enhance the current food
and beverage offer, in conjunction with the opportunity to showcase the (at
present neglected) heritage assets inherent within the site. New facilities would be developed in a
manor sympathetic to this historical nature. |
2 |
|
22. |
Los Altos Park |
Council |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7b |
Small-scale
community/leisure facility – new skateboard park, relocation of tennis courts
and bowling green from Sandham Grounds, and golf course from Browns |
Planning – whilst being an attractive feature in
its own right, the park is largely hidden and underused, and contains no
characteristics to attract people to it as a quality, multi-use open space.
The facilities would be a relatively quick to implement, increasing the range
of potential recreational activities (particularly young people’s) within the
area as a new local sports ‘node’, and would be well used given the close
proximity of surrounding residential properties. Also, the enclosed nature of
the park would minimise noise and disturbance of the skateboard park on the
surrounds, and help to alleviate the degree of nuisance currently being
caused in public areas by skateboarders with ‘no where else to go’. |
1 |
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No. |
Area/Current Use |
O’ship |
UDP/Other Relevant Designation |
New Land Use and Specific
Project/Proposal |
Rationale |
Phase |
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23. |
Spa site car park |
Council |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7a, and within
Hotel Policy Area T4 |
Flagship, mixed-use
development, predominantly hotel accommodation - 4 star spa hotel with
associated conference, health & fitness and quality food/drink
facilities, new retail facilities and new car park at rear, adjacent to cliff |
Planning – site offers chance to create a new
focal point for the Esplanade, with a new 4 star hotel providing a benchmark
for raising the standard of accommodation within the Bay area generally,
whilst conforming with the presumption for protecting/enhancing the stock of
hotels that Hotel Policy Area T4 defines Transport – creation of new flagship development
on key site considered more beneficial than the retention of existing car
parking. However, loss of existing parking would be offset to a certain
extent by creation of new parking facility behind the hotel and by the
associated improvement to public transport proposed Tourism – satisfy the need for a more diverse
product & improvement in mix, range & quality of existing serviced
accommodation |
2 |
|
24. |
Section of spa site and Shanklin Esplanade (area
in front of Spa Site), adjacent to clock tower |
Council |
Adjacent Spa site is part of Tourism Development
Area T7a, and within Hotel Policy Area T4 |
New urban space/piazza with
performance areas (some partially-covered), associated small-scale
food/drink/retail facilities and other supporting public realm infrastructure
|
Planning – opportunity to create a modern,
pedestrian-friendly urban space in front of, and in conjunction with the
Esplanade’s new focal point (flagship hotel development). Traffic would be
restricted only at certain times (i.e. peak season) to enable the space to
thrive (see no. 50). Tourism – to develop the events programme both in
terms of mix of events but also to extend the season and widen the tourism
attraction of the Esplanade |
1 |
|
25. |
Car park and putting greens, Shanklin Esplanade |
Council |
Part of Tourism Development Area T7a |
Mixed-use development,
predominantly tourism - multi-use flexible indoor space for tourism/community/leisure use |
Planning – to take advantage of the Tourism
Development Area designation and Council ownership in order to intensify the
use of the site and create a new facility that will benefit the community as
well as tourists all year round Tourism – satisfy need to diversify current offer
through promotion of conferences/exhibitions/events |
3 |
|
26. |
Hope Beach Car Park, and surrounding areas
(sailing club car park/boat enclusure, areas adjacent to pumping station) |
Council |
N/A |
New public transport interchange/set down area,
(including dotto train) and new public house/restaurant development (Gastro
pub) |
Planning – site is in a prominent location on the
seafront providing the opportunity to create a landmark development at the
northern end of the Esplanade. Site is unbefitting of its present use as a
public car park, with stunning views possible out across the whole of the Bay
area. Transport – to enable the comfortable set down of
passengers from existing and proposed new bus services (hopper service, no.
43, and the dotto train link from Sandown Esplanade, no. 44) as a viable,
sustainable alternative to accessing the Esplanade by car, in conjunction
with possible vehicle restrictions referred to above (no.50) . Combined
proposals would keep vehicles away from the Esplanade (in particular the new
urban space in front of the Spa site) for most of the time whilst
nevertheless being close enough to enable easy access for pedestrians to the
area on foot from the interchange. Tourism – the public house/restaurant will
increase the choice of food and beverage facilities on offer, thus catering
for the different market sectors anticipated as being attracted to the area |
2 |
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Accommodation |
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No. |
Project |
Location/Area |
Rationale |
Phasing |
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27 |
Introduction of capital grant fund for minor
improvements |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
Mechanism for raising the quality and image of
existing properties and encourage development of additional facilities in
order to attract new markets |
1 |
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28 |
Develop a ‘Boutique’ style hotel |
Shanklin Esplanade/Sandown High Street |
Need for a more diverse product and improvement in
mix, range and quality of existing serviced accommodation |
2 |
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EATING
OUT/LICENSED |
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No. |
Project |
Location/Area |
Rationale |
Phasing |
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29 |
Development of a ‘Hospitality Training Academy’ |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
There is an excellent opportunity to combine
training in the hospitality industry with the provision of a new ‘eatery’,
extending the current range but also addressing the issues of quality of
service |
2 |
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30 |
Development of food trails and associated
promotional literature |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
Opportunity to tap into new markets using food as
a main theme |
2 |
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ACTIVITIES |
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No. |
Project |
Location/Area |
Rationale |
Phasing |
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31 |
Provision of a network of multi-use play/games
areas |
Sandown Bay Seafront |
There is a need to create a dynamic ambience along
the seafront with the provision of family activities, such as beach football,
beach volleyball |
2 |
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ENTERTAINMENT/CULTURE |
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No. |
Project |
Location/Area |
Rationale |
Phasing |
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32 |
Development of ‘string’ of mini performance areas
along the sea front |
Seafront |
To facilitate flexibility and contribute to sea
front ambience |
2 |
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33 |
Development of carnival skills centre |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
To develop ‘home grown’ talent and add to the
resource base on the island |
1 |
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34 |
Upgrading and extension of Shanklin Theatre |
Shanklin Theatre |
Increase flexibility of use e.g. temporary cinema,
and provide studio theatre |
2 |
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35 |
Development of small scale concession areas with
potential uses to include arts and crafts |
Sandown Bay Seafront and Revetment |
Need to widen the product mix |
1 |
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NATURAL
ENVIRONMENT |
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No. |
Project |
Location/Area |
Rationale |
Phasing |
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36 |
Development of access routes to the beach and
along the sea front to facilitate those with disabilities |
Sandown Bay Seafront |
Need for island to provide ‘tourist friendly’
routes particularly taking into consideration existing visitor profiles |
1 |
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37 |
Improved lighting |
Sandown Bay Seafront and cliff top path |
Creation of excitement/sense of arrival/showcasing
scenery but also contributing to feeling of safety |
1 |
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38 |
Promotion of craft/curio markets in the evening
along the seafront |
Sandown Bay Seafront and cliff top path |
Contribute to evening economy |
2 |
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39 |
Provision of tourist related infrastructure
including: bird watching hides; stargazing points; beach safety post;
refreshment kiosk; public toilets |
Sandown Bay Seafront and cliff top path |
Need to diversify from ‘sea, sun, sand’ image |
1 |
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40 |
Development of town trails and introduction of
heritage plaques |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
Promote greater knowledge of area and
understanding of heritage |
2 |
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41 |
Development of council owned beach huts |
Sandown Bay Seafront and Revetment |
Improved quality within the existing provision |
1 |
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Seafront Linkages |
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No. |
Project |
Location |
Rationale |
Phase |
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42 |
An affordable circular ‘hopper’ bus
service during the summer season linking Sandown Station with park and ride’
site Culver Parade as well as Sandown Esplanade and Pier |
Sandown |
The proposal will help to take
vehicles away from Sandown during congested summer months, whilst offering a
quick, efficient and more sustainable alternative in return (using a
low-floor minibus-style transport). The development of Culver Parade together
with the other associated public realm improvements proposed for the Sandown
seafront as a whole will help to make the area increasingly ‘pedestrian
friendly’. Will also increase transport-related local employment |
1 |
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43 |
An affordable ‘hopper’ bus service during the summer season linking Shanklin Station with Shanklin Esplanade |
Shanklin |
Increase the accessibility of the
Esplanade, an important consideration given the difference in level between
the Esplanade and the rest of town. It would also provide a sustainable means
of transport as a realistic alternative to the car, in conjunction with the
proposed management of traffic on the Esplanade (proposal no. 50). Service
would terminate at new public transport interchange (also serving the new
dotto service, no. 44) at Hope Beach Car Park. Transport-related local
employment will also be increased. |
1 |
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44 |
Extension of Dotto train to run along revetment between Sandown and Shanklin |
Sandown Bay Seafront |
The nature and scale of the train make it ideal as a link along the revetment between the two resorts along the seafront to improve accessibility, because at present, one does not exist. The highway order acting as the northern-most limit to traffic half way along the revetment would need to be removed by the Council to allow this to happen, as well as the possible widening of the revetment to enable the train to run safely. Transport-related local employment will also be increased. |
1 |
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BUS
SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS |
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No. |
Project |
Location |
Rationale |
Phase |
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45 |
Increase the frequency and hours of operation of existing local services, especially in the evenings and at weekends |
Sandown Bay |
Improve the scope of the existing bus services in order to make them a realistic alternative to (and reduce dependency on) the car, in particular extending the service to the benefit of the tourism/evening economy of the whole Bay. It is recognised that increasing revenue or subsidy will be required to deliver this proposal |
1 |
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46 |
Increase the amount and variety of discount fares (such as travelcards) on offer as well as reviewing the potential for ‘deals’ with other transport operators |
Sandown Bay |
Increase the financial viability of the existing bus services in order to make them a realistic alternative to (and to reduce dependency on) the car. Deals with other operators will help to improve the attractiveness of the entire Bay tourism ‘product’. It is recognised that increasing revenue or subsidy will be required to deliver this proposal |
2 |
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47 |
Review options for improving bus circulation and efficiency, including bus priority measures around the Bay, such as demand responsive services, bus-only routes and selective vehicle detection at traffic lights |
Sandown Bay |
Improve the speed and efficiency of the existing and proposed services on offer in and around the Bay area, and to reduce congestion on the roads, particularly in peak season and at congestion hotspots. Improves reliability of services therefore encouraging greater use of public transport services |
2 |
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48 |
Review revenue support already provided by Council for local public transport services Target and apply for Government funding to help reduce bus fare levels |
Sandown Bay |
High level of bus fares highlighted as a major concern to residents, acting as a constraint to the bus services being a consistently viable alternative to the car in the Bay. It is recognised, however, that most funding is not available for revenue support |
1 |
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RAIL
SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS |
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No. |
Project |
Location |
Rationale |
Phase |
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49 |
Review options for increasing the rail network’s capacity |
Sandown Bay |
The Bay benefits greatly from the railway acting as a reliable, direct link to the mainline via the hovercraft/ferry terminals at Ryde, of which more could possibly be made in terms of increased services. The line relies heavily on SRA subsidies, however, and with equipment/rolling stock requiring replacement in the near future, together with the end of the line’s franchise in 2007, the long-term viability of the line could be in doubt |
3 |
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NEW PUBLIC
TRANSPORT INITIATIVES |
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No. |
Project |
Location |
Rationale |
Phase |
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50 |
Review and implement measures to selectively manage traffic on the seafront |
Sandown and Shanklin Esplanade |
To create more pedestrian/visitor-friendly environments by restricting vehicles from the seafront at peak times, in conjunction with the new car park at Culver Parade and two new hopper services that will improve accessibility to/from both esplanades. The use of variable messaging systems on parking supply and bus gates to the sea front would assist the management of traffic along the seafront |
1 |
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51 |
Improve signage to existing and new parking facilities |
Sandown Bay |
To improve linkages to, as well as traffic and pedestrian circulation generally throughout the seafront area |
2 |
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INFRASTRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS |
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No. |
Project |
Location |
Rationale |
Phase |
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52 |
Undertake accessibility improvements to the Stations, in particular in relation to mobility-impaired and parent/child access |
Sandown and Shanklin Stations |
To enhance the attractiveness and accessibility of the existing service on offer, in conjunction with the Gateway Station initiative that has recently been set up (in the case of Sandown Station). It is recognised that increases in revenue or subsidy will be needed to deliver this proposal |
1 |
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53 |
Review scope and undertake improvements to bus infrastructure. |
Sandown Bay |
To enhance the attractiveness of bus travel for all groups of people. Specific upgrades would be to bus stop environments, such as to lighting, bus boarders, kerbside treatments and shelters. It is recognised that increases in revenue or subsidy will be needed to deliver this proposal |
2 |
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54 |
Undertake improvements to cliff top path (lighting, seating, signage) |
Sandown Bay |
To enhance the walking environment of the path, taking advantage of the stunning views offered, to create a more visitor/resident-friendly link between Sandown and Shanklin |
2 |
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BUILT
ENVIRONMENT |
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No. |
Project |
Location/Area |
Rationale |
Phasing |
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55 |
Development of a detailed design guide |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
To create a degree of uniformity of image building
on the distinctiveness of the two resorts |
1 |
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56 |
Improvement to streetscape |
Whole of Sandown Bay, especially Sandown and
Shanklin Esplanades |
Building on distinctiveness e.g. Shanklin – as a
classic resort, Sandown Bay as a lively ‘fun’ resort |
1 |
|
57 |
Improved signage, lighting, street furniture |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
Need to improve ‘gateways’, quality of environment,
facilitate movement, add to security |
1 |
|
58 |
Provision of CCTV in appropriate areas |
Whole of Sandown Bay |
Increase perceptions of safety, whilst helping to
reduce crime/vandalism and the fear attached to it |
1 |
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59 |
Preparation and implementation of planting
strategy |
Sandown Bay seafront and cliff top path |
Opportunity to ‘green’ areas of Shanklin/Sandown
Bay |
2 |
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60 |
Commissioning of public art |
Sandown Bay Seafront, Revetment and cliff top path |
Addition of excitement and distinctiveness to the
public realm |
1 |