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Swan Paul Partnership Ltd
Minehead Seafront - Analysis
Existing Constraints
- Part of Jubilee Gardens is in the Wellington Square
Conservation Area.
- Area east of Jubilee Gardens contains Wessex
Water infrastructure and manholes which must stay.
- Existing clock to stay.
- Existing human sundial-may need to stay?
- Existing fl
ag poles-may need to stay?
- Existing shelters to stay.
- Existing bucket and spade sculptures to stay-could
be relocated?
- Maritime Mile 2m adjacent to sea wall to be built in.
- Existing lights-may need to stay?
Existing Problems
- Existing seats in variable condition and too low for
good views over the sea wall.
- Large open areas of tarmac are unattractive,
although coloured aggregate is high quality.
- Lots of signage and railing clutter.
- Existing lighting not interesting.
- Lack of activities/ range of recreation options.
- Nothing for young families.
- Exposed with wind blown sand in some areas.
- Clutter of bins, torpedos.
- Some seats damaged by skateboarders.
Site Area Enterprising Minehead Report - Seafront Analysis