1.140 There is a grouping of 7 dwellings at the northern top of Douglas West which are associated with St. Patricks Mills. These differ in typology being formally designed, of coursed limestone with brick window and door surrounds.
Statement of Character
1.138 This clearly historic street is lined by single storey, 3 bay cottages opening directly onto the street with gardens to the rear. The western side of the street was established by the early 19th century with later infills during the 19th century which reflects the expansion of the various mills in the area.
Issues
1.141 There is pressure to develop the land behind the cottages leading to alterations or loss of the historic, vernacular, street front buildings. Currently some of the historic character to the street has been lost through inappropriate alterations (alterations to roof, insertion of modern shop fronts etc) or demolition and replacement. 1.142 Upgrading/ renovating the structures has meant loss of original windows and doors, cast iron rainwater goods being replaced with plastic and in some instances the replacement of natural slate roofs and the removal of the chimneys which interrupts the plot rhythm. This street is the main access route from the city to the southern suburbs of Grange and Donnybrook. Very heavy two-way traffic along Douglas West makes it difficult to appreciate the character of the area and being predominantly residential, the noise and pollution associated with traffic makes it difficult and uncomfortable for residents on the street.
Building Typology
1.139 The building stock is characterised by early 19th century vernacular, rendered terraced dwellings. Typically, 3 bays with central door opening onto the street. Pitched natural slate roofs, cast iron downpipes, rendered elevations with rendered chimneys punctuating the plot divisions.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 3 I Part 1
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