Building Typology
Issues
1.107 The area is particularly rich in churches, ecclesiastical and religious school buildings of many different denominations and in many different architectural styles. These range from the site of the former Dominican monastery at Crosse’s Green to the ruined Red Abbey tower, from the 18th century structures in the South Presentation Convent site, Church of Ireland Bishop’s Palace, St.Finbarr’s Catholic Church (the oldest in the city), the Quaker graveyard, to 19th century buildings such as Sullivan’s Quay former Christian Brothers school, St. Nicholas Church of Ireland church, St. Mary of the Isles school and convent and of course, St. Fin Barre’s Cathedral. Traditionally, the more modest buildings throughout the sub-areas, whether domestic, commercial or industrial, and dating from the early 18th to the early 20th centuries, are generally constructed of painted plastered rubble- stone or brick walls. Where they retain original finishes and features, they have roofs of natural stone slate, robust cast-metal rain water gutters and downpipes and painted timber doors and windows. Where historic street furniture or paving survives, such as limestone steps or kerbing, iron handrails etc., it is important for the character of the area that these are retained.
1.108 The area has a wide range of house types and local facilities including shops, pubs, schools and recreation spaces. However, the area is under increasing pressure from traffic, has difficulties with parking and has a poor-quality public realm which detracts from its amenity for residents and businesses. It is important that this be improved to encourage greater use of the existing building stock in a way that makes best use of its potential. There are also some vacant and under-utilised plots in the area, with scope for development to increase amenity and to reinforce the strong existing of the area.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 3 I Part 1
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