restored and brought back into beneficial use, many for public purposes, for visitor information and interpretation. 6.7.21
The views assessment shows that there will be no significantly adverse impact to any of these buildings, and understanding of their relative functions and contribution to the operation of the docks will be greatly enhanced.
6.7.22
The overall impact of the proposed development on the aspect of technical buildings will be moderate beneficial. Dock Wall and Security
6.7.23
The dock wall runs the full length of the site, and restricts views and connectivity with the wider Northshore area. Whilst this has been perceived as a potential problem, no proposals are made for interventions in the wall apart from one new opening opposite Dublin Street where advantages can be secured for the setting of the Clarence Graving Docks, and a pedestrian opening at the Princes Dock, which replaces an unimplemented proposal that already has listed building consent.
6.7.24
The dock wall will be fully restored, including all the gateways and remaining gates, the police huts, drinking fountains and overhead railway stanchions. The surviving areas of historic pavings and rail tracks that run parallel with the wall will be retained, and the areas between development and the wall be used for a mix of private and public uses.
6.7.25
The views assessment shows that there will be an adverse impact on the setting of the dock wall and gateways where they adjoin the secondary cluster of tall buildings. However, the security function of the wall, which is its principal contribution to OUV, will remain clear and understandable, and the wall and gates will not be obscured from outside the site.
6.7.26
The overall impact of the proposed development on the aspect of the dock wall and security will be slight beneficial.
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