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CSUS Newquay Report

REPORT text detailing the results of the historic character study for the town of Newquay. Kate Newell, Historic Environment Service.

Figure 1 - Location & Topography Map

Map showing the location of Newquay and its immediate topography.

Figure 2 - Ordnance Survey 2nd Edition 1:2500 Map (c.1907)

Map showing the town of Newquay in c.1907.

Figure 3 - Historic Development Map

Map showing the historic development and expansion of Newquay.

Figure 4 - Historic Settlement Topography Map

Map showing the historic topography of Newquay with key areas of historic activity.

Figure 5a and Figure 5b - Surviving Historic Components Map

Two maps showing the surviving historic buildings of Newquay.

Figure 6 - Urban Archaeological Potential Map

Map showing the areas and sites of archaeological potential in Newquay.

Figure 7 - Character Areas Map

Map showing the seven character areas identified by the survey of Newquay.

Character Area 1- Central Commercial core

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of the historic heart of Newquay.

Character Area 2 - Harbour-related residential area

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of an area that evokes the character of the pre-urban fishing community.

Character Area 3 - The Harbour

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of Newquay's working harbour.

Character Area 4 - Industrial area

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of the areas that historically have been the focus for industrial activity.

Character Area 5 : Secondary commercial west - lower Fore Street, Gover lane and Beach Road.

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of a transitional zone between the commercial core and the harbour area.

Character Area 6 : Secondary commercial east - East Street, Cliff Road.

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of this bustling commercial area.

Character Area 7 : Towan promenade and Killacourt

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of an area that reflects the early expansion of Newquay as a resort.

Character Area 8: Towan Head and Fistral Beach

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of this area that includes some of the iconic landmarks, amenities and coastal landscapes that define Newquay

Character Area 9: Narrowcliff and Barrowfields

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of an area dominated by large hotels but also one of the few grassland areas within the town.

Character Area 10: Residential area

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of a predominantly residential area defined by by its loose grid plan form and close-set terraces.

Character Area 11 : Trenance Park

Summarises the comprehensive assessments of character and regeneration opportunities of this 'sub-tropical' park with gardens, boating lake, streamside walks and leisure and sports facilities.