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).