The overall scheme is not just a ‘wall’, it involves complete resurfacing of the promenade and road / footpath.
Is the wave form of the wall appropriate? Is the seating a suitable design solution? Is the new design for the Baths site appropriate and an improvement? Are the new locations for the shelters appropriate? The frequency of flooding is reported and assessed in the Flood Risk Assessment, which also provides scenarios for possible future flooding. You are invited to consider these alongside any others you may feel are important. We know that people will have differing views on what are the main issues for them, so the following are observations on some issues we have identified. Note that the wall itself and the gabions are the elements that require planning permission – all other elements are considered to be ‘permitted development’ under planning legislation.
Stone gabions around the edge of the Sailing Club site.Relocation of the shelters (one to the Baths site, one to near the Sailing Centre).Resurfacing of the road carriageway and footpath, with dedicated designed crossing points.A cycle path (one way southbound) on the east side of the road carriageway.The Baths site redesigned as an events space.The main promenade will vary in width depending on location and the ‘wave’ of the wall but appears to be in the order of 3.7-3.9m.A 1.2m wide ‘pavement’ between the wall and the road, giving access to and from vehicles.When the barrier has to be activated wooden ‘gates’ will be inserted into the pedestrian gaps.The vehicular access gates are 4-10m wide, depending on location, and include one to access the Baths site. The pedestrian gaps are 2m wide and mostly located to relate to side streets or other main crossing points (eg Coronation Gardens). 15 gaps for pedestrian access and 7 gaps for vehicular access.A 1.2m high buff coloured pre-cast concrete wall in a linear wave form running the full length of the promenade, with seating built into it on the seaward side, constructed in sections.The planning application forms are at the bottom of the list on the website. The first ones to look at to gain an understanding of the scheme are probably the Design & Access Statement and the Planning Statement. Some of these reports are highly technical covering details which will not be the prime considerations for the planning application. Desk Study – (Geo environmental and geo-technical).
Habitats Regulations Assessment (Update).Construction Noise and Vibration Assessment.Construction Environmental Management Plan.Then there are 11 main written report documents, many of which are split up into several files:
The file entitled WESTKIRBY FAS_BOARDS 15.10.20_OPTIMIZED.PDF provides the ‘consultation boards’ which give a summary view of the scheme. The files at the top of the list on the website are the main drawings, which are split into sections along the Promenade. However, be warned it is not always clear from the titles in the list what each document is and you may have to go through many of them to find any particular one. Link to planning application on Council websiteĪll the documents and drawings can be viewed by clicking this link, then choosing the Documents and Plans tab and then selecting a specific item from the list. We also highlight how and when you can make representations, should you wish to do so. With this in mind we set out below some information, taken from the Council’s website which may help in understanding the proposal, and then we identify some issues which people may wish to consider. We don’t advocate any specific standpoint or opinion on the merits or details of the scheme, but we are keen to encourage everyone to look at the proposals carefully and thoroughly, and then to consider whether they wish to make any representations on this proposal to Wirral Borough Council. One West Kirby wants to draw your attention to the current planning application for a Flood Defence Wall on South Parade in West Kirby. Planning application for Flood Defence Wall on South Parade In this document we set out the available information and issues – please read on. However, we encourage all local residents and visitors to look at the proposals carefully, and to take part in the consultation on the planning application which is open until January 22nd 2021. One West Kirby is considering the information available – though at present we are focused on completing our Community Survey on December 16th, reviewing the responses to that, and developing a set of priorities for action in the new year. The plans for the new ‘sea wall’ along WK promenade have aroused considerable interest and controversy.
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