The following section provides insight into the response towards guidance for the following eleven areas of the seafront included in the draft strategy:

Support for the proposed approach to the area guidance is strong; the majority of respondents agree with every area.

  • The proposed approach to Canoe Lake to St George’s Road attracts the most support from respondents; 89% agree and only 4% disagree.
  • The proposed approach to the Pyramids Centre is least well received; 24% of respondents disagree with it and 61% are in agreement.
  • Agreement levels for all other approaches are generally on a par with one-another, ranging from 75% of respondents (Speakers’ Corner, South Parade Gardens and the Rock Gardens) to 83% of respondents (Old Portsmouth).
  • Disagreement levels range between 6% and 8% of respondents with the exception of Clarence Pier (13%) and Speakers’ Corner, South Parade Gardens and the Rock Gardens (11%).

The following chart shows a summary of agreement levels with proposed approaches to the area guidance. Canoe Lake to St George’s Road is most well received (89% agree) and the Pyramids Centre is least well received (24% disagree).