Decision details
Commission a review of the Hereford City Centre Improvements (HCCI) design for the remaining High Town area
Decision Maker: Director of Economy and Place (Historic)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
Following the completion of the first two
phases of the High Town area and prior to the completion of the
remaining phases, it is considered appropriate to review the
design. This will be on the basis of lessons learnt from the
delivery and operation of the first two phases of the High Town and
the current aspirations for the development of this area.
The scope of the design review will include a review of the
material pallet, and layout of hard landscaping as well as the
overall streetscape including soft landscaping and street
furniture. This will be undertaken within the context of the
existing design and of the sections of the project completed to
date to ensure that the public realm is coherent in this
area.
The review will also evaluate the elements of public realm
completed to date (Widemarsh Street, High Street and Commercial
Street) to consider if further enhancements or amendments to these
areas are required to align with the approach to the remaining area
or to improve the public realm in these existing areas.
This design review will provide the opportunity for further
engagement and consultation with businesses, organisations and
other stakeholders. This will ensure that the approach to the
remaining areas of the High Town area reflects the current
aspirations of both the Council and stakeholders.
The design review will be undertaken in the initial phase of the
HCCI project, and is currently anticipated to be completed by the
end of March 2021.
These works will be funded from the LEP Getting Building
Grant.
Contact: James Fishlock, Infrastructure Manager Email: james.fishlock@herefordshire.gov.uk.
Publication date: 18/12/2020
Date of decision: 18/12/2020
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