Nobles Park Design Assessment

1. Noble's Park is a public place, visited by those wishing to relax or take part in

sport, chiefly because of the attractive green open space.

1. The buildings within the park are there to service these users, but, as

part of the park, they should be not only functional but also visually pleasing.

1. There is a variety of buildings at present, some of which are more pleasing

than others.

1. In the P.C.'s judgment, there is not in fact a dominant prevailing

style which dictates that any particular style should be used on any new or replacement buildings. Because of its siting and size, Reosands' quite dominant - therefore important.

1. Whilst the P.C.'s inclination would be for good modern architecture, it nevertheless accepts that a more traditional approach would also be valid.

1. However, the C. judges that the proposal submitted, which follows the more traditional approach, is not visually pleasing or appropriate for a public part. In fact, despite the verandah, the character is not obviously pavilio-wesque, but is rather dull, having a character more than a 'sin' to residential. A housing or office was used to the subject than to a pavilion.

1. Such assessments are necessarily subjective, but the C. felt strongly enough to refuse permission simply on design grounds, something it is usually reluctant to do.

1. Options? Amendment lighter.