Objective 8.23
Development in Architectural Conservation Areas Development in Architectural Conservation Areas should have regard to the following: a. Works that impact negatively upon features within the public realm, such as stone setts, cobbles or other historic paving, railings, street furniture, stone kerbing etc. shall not be generally permitted. b. Design and detailing that responds respectfully to the historic environment in a way that contributes new values from our own time. This can be achieved by considering layout, scale, materials and finishes and patterns such as plot divisions in the surrounding area. c. Historic materials and methods of construction should be retained and repaired where this is reasonable, e.g. historic windows and doors, original roof coverings, metal rainwater goods should be retained along with original forms and locations of openings etc. d. Repairs or the addition of new materials should be appropriate and in keeping with the character of the original structures.
Objective 8.24
Demolition in Architectural Conservation Areas Demolition of structures and parts of structures will in principle only be permitted in an Architectural Conservation Area where the structure, or parts of a structure, are considered not to contribute to the special or distinctive character, or where the replacement structure would significantly enhance the special character more than the retention of the original structure.
Objective 8.25
Recording of Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas Where in exceptional circumstances a structure or a part of a structure which is considered to contribute to the special character of the area, is permitted to be demolished, it should first be recorded in drawn and photographic form prior to demolition, and where appropriate should be monitored during demolition. The building record should be lodged with the Cork City & County Archives and with the Irish Architectural Archive in addition to the requirements of planning permission conditions.
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