Section 2 Buildings Features at Risk
Building Features At Risk
Building Features at Risk Many historic building features become incrementally lost over time, frequently a result of lack of maintenance, redundancy, unsympathetic thermal upgrades, dormer extensions and the excessive cost of like-for-like repairs. Chimneys frequently become disused and their maintenance may be considered unnecessary and prohibitively expensive. Their contribution to the architectural character of the area, however, is significant. Modern materials such as insulated external render, UPVC windows and rainwater goods, as well as man-made roofing tiles have also become commonplace replacements to lime render, timber windows and slate roofing tiles. Their impact on the proportion of the building elevation, depth of the reveals and general patina of age is significant and the character of the structure is often irreversibly changed as result. CCC Development Plan Policy Chapter 8 Heritage, Arts and Culture Individual Buildings of Character in Suburban Areas, Towns and Villages 8.38 The farmhouses, cottages, stone walls and other local features which predate the suburban expansion of the city and towns within the city boundary contribute to the character and sense of place of the area. There will be a presumption against the demolition of such structures of vernacular or historic / social interest which contribute to the character and identity of an area. Their re-use should be prioritised.
Corner of Waggett’s Lane The massive wall forms part of an open yard with a side gate. Historic maps show some pre-18th development on the site however the structure likely relates to early/mid 18th century development of this area related to Ferry Quay. The wall is not listed on NIAH and is not a protected structure. The wall is an important part of the character of Waggett’s Lane. It is possibly at risk due to the lack of statutory protection. It is recommended the wall is included on the Cork City Council Record of Protected Structures.
Examples of loss of character: Above: Abbey Square- PVC windows and modern roofing materials altering the proportion and character of the cottage Below: While traditional roof covering remains, PVC rainwater goods, render repairs and changes to window openings, and loss of chimneys are all detrimental to the character of this structure.
Example of loss of character: Extract of Photograph of Church Street circa 1900 (NLI Lawrence Collection) showing the gable chimney and canopy of Weighmasters House, as well as adjacent well-proportioned houses with plasterwork window surrounds and shopfronts which have all disappeared.
Project: Historic Character Assessment Client: Cork City Council
Date:
15/10/2024
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