Folkestone Harbour and Seafront Masterplan

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Index: Break down of chapter contents

1.0

Introduction: Masterplan Objectives; Procedure; Executive Summary

2.0

Context : Natural Environment; Climate; The Sea; History; Urban Context;
The Seafront and Harbour Today

3.0

Planning Policy Framework: Kent County Council planning policy;
Shepway District Local Plan; Planning Restrictions; Land Ownership

4.0

Links and Routes: Street Network; Physical barriers; Town centre congestion; Traffic Improvements; Pedestrian activity and routing improvements

5.0

Masterplan Concepts: utilising the potential; Education and Creativity;
Payers Park student accommodation and Performing Arts Centre; International Sculpture Project; Marina; Retail and Leisure in the Harbour; “Sea Street” and the Harbour Arm; Residential Development; Parking; Seafront leisure facilities; Coastal Park Extension;

6.0

Masterplan: Distribution of Use; New Pedestrian Routes; Retail; Density; Parking; Public Spaces and Buildings; Environmental Response; Leisure

Appendix: The Masterplan Design Team