The potential impacts of the proposal are classed under the above criteria. The table below illustrates the various elements of significance, the potential impacts and the mitigation measures used.
Proposed Works Element 1. Timber Framed External Stage
Potential Impacts
Mitigation
Proposal: Timber framed and timber clad external stage structure with removable waterproof covering. (See Figs. 4&5 ‐ page7/8) Impacts: Positive, Short Term, Reversible, Moderate.
By Remedy: Choice of Timber material and detailing sensitive to the historic context and compliments the existing non ‐ original timber walkways. By Remedy: Waterproof covering designed to be removable when not in use further reducing visual impact. By Remedy: Stage location to corner of parade ground adjacent to Northeast bastion reduces visual impact on the historic fabric whilst also allowing access to Fort Walls for any cleaning / maintenance. (See Fig.6 ‐ page18) By Remedy: Stage pad foundations designed to be mainly above ground. Minor excavation works to be monitored on ‐ site by suitably qualified licenced archaeologist. By Remedy: Top layer circa 100mm only of existing tarmac, concrete and gravel to be removed as per Architects Drawings. Excavation works to be monitored on ‐ site by suitably qualified licenced archaeologist. Any historic material if discovered, to be discussed with the City Conservation Officer and Archaeologist.
2. Resurfacing to the Main Public Space* (NB: *Subject to additional funding TBC).
Proposal: Proposed wheelchair accessible self ‐ binding fine gravel to replace existing tarmac, concrete and gravel surfaces to the main public open space ‘parade ground’. Impacts: Positive, Long Term, Reversible, High.
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