Thank you to Steve Riley of Marsh Grochowski for answering so promptly the questions left in a comment on yesterday’s post on the new plans for the Memorial Hall:
(1) Is the square between the former Spar Shop and Fernlea cart shed essential for these plans?
The square is not essential, in the sense that access could still be gained from the ginnel even if access to the Square is lost, as the building is set back from southern boundary of the Square. In the design proposal the landscaped area we are proposing between the Fernlea cart shed and new building essentially ‘borrows’ the space of the square in order to extend it to be a more significant public space.
(2) Although the right of way can not be permanently blocked, will it be included in the general garden area and be available for access to the rear of the building?
It is intended that the right of way be an integral part of the garden area. As the designs develop we will give more detailed thought as to the best way to achieve this in terms of the landscaping finishes and materials used. The same applies for the space between the two outbuildings accessed by the right of way. This is currently labelled as hardstanding, but it may be more appropriate to treat this in a softer fashion.
(3) Is it possible to use the building to light up the footpath along side the Hall?
It is intended that discreet lighting would be incorporated into the building along the footpath in order to light this area. This would probably be best controlled to automatically come on at dusk, as with conventional street lighting.
(4) Is there scope for enhancing the War Memorial aspects of the building?
Certainly, this would be a good aspect to canvass opinions and ideas on. Possibilities might be the incorporation of appropriate inscriptions into the external or internal fabric of the building, or the inclusion of a memorial in the landscaping approaching the main entrance for example.
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