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To evaluate the heritage significance and potential impacts of the proposed temporary reuse of the site at 8-10 Webber Street.

February 16, 2026Open Access

Heritage Assessment at 8-10 Webber Street Falmouth

Key Points

To evaluate the heritage significance and potential impacts of the proposed temporary reuse of the site at 8-10 Webber Street.
Conducted a desk-based research and impact assessment adhering to SWARCH HIA methodology.
Visited the site on 30th August 2024 for physical assessment and documentation.
Analyzed current state through photographs provided by CSA architects.
Identified low archaeological potential due to heavy terracing of the site.
Noted some negligible adverse effects from increased vehicular traffic.
Determined that changes do not significantly alter the character of the Falmouth Conservation Area and are reversible.

Abstract

2026 - The site was not revisited for this submission; CSA architects have provided photos of the current (10th January) state of the property, and the upper terrace was assessed in 2024. 2024 - The desk-based research and impact assessment were undertaken in accordance with the relevant guidance and in line with the SWARCH HIA methodology3. The site was visited on the 30th of August 2024 by B. Morris. The archaeological potential of the site is low as it is so heavily terraced back into the slope behind (slight adverse). The proposed temporary reuse of the site as a car park means an assessment of scale, massing, materials and design is of very limited relevance. Some negligible adverse effects may arise from additional vehicular traffic along the street, and a cumulative effect taken together with the existing temporary car park, but overall, this does not represent a meaningful change to the character of the Falmouth Conservation Area and is reversible (slight adverse).

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