Section 5 Heritage Actions
Loss of Historic Fabric
Development and Alterations
Recording and Specialist Advice
Public Realm
Action 5 - Preventing Loss of Historic Fabric and Character Removal of any historic fabric contributing positively to the character of the area, including its streetscapes and its individual buildings, has the potential to negatively affect the historic character of the area and shall not be permitted. Final determination on the level of contrubution of the fabric to the area will be at the discretion of the CCC Architectural Conservation Officer. Removal of materials or parts of structures for later reinstatement will inevitably result in the loss of fabric, patina and character and shall only be permitted with written permission from CCC Conservation Officer. This includes fabric which may be considered to be beyond repair. All fabric proposed to be removed as part of planning applications shall be included in the description of the development, planning drawings and photographic inventory accompanying the planning application. For clarity, the following is a non-exhaustive list of external features and elements within Shandon Conservation Area which may not be removed or altered without planning permission: - Stone walls, including those which have been rendered. This includes walls not visible from the public domain. Removal of sand-cement render where the substrate is sound is acceptable in principle. - Stone paving, steps and kerbs - Cast or wrought iron railings, gates and handrails, lamp posts - Any fabric from building facades including external render, - Shopfronts, including but not limited to consoles/ brackets, cornices, window and stall riser arrangement, hinges for shutter brackets. Alterations to the size, type and glazing arrangements will not be permitted. windows, chimneys, rear returns - Roof coverings, rainwater goods
Action 5 - Demolition There will be a presumption against demolition of structures of historic significance to the area. This includes structures within the area boundary but not visible from the public realm, such as the rears of Shandon Street structures. Adaptive re-use of existing building stock shall be prioritised and supported by Cork City Council. Any development proposing demolition of existing structures or removal of historc fabric shall require an assessment prepared by a qualified conservation architect providing a comprehensive appraisal of all existing structures on the site, their original and current use, and significance to the area. Action 6 - Infill Development Any development within the subject area will make reference to the established palette of materials, prevailing scale and existing building typologies. The scale and massing of new development shall not detract from the character of the existing streetscapes, and shall be respectful of the key views within the area. Action 7 - Materials All development in the area, including new public or private buildings and all public realm works, shall incorporate a restrained palette of natural materials sympathetic to the historic character of the area which include, but are not limited to, Cork limestone, red sandstone, painted render and timber and painted metal. Installation of PVC windows, signage, and rainwater goods, even where replacing existing, shall not be permitted. Installation of advertisements of any kind, or replacing/ altering existing advertisement panels, without planning permission will not be permitted.
Action 1 - Recording All future projects, public and private, should be informed by comprehensive baseline mapping of all heritage assets within the subject site by a conservation specialist, including: - Archaeological Heritage - Streetscape features, including thresholds, kerbs, railings - Street Furniture - Shopfronts - Historic routes and key views All development proposals should demonstrate how the heritage assets are conserved and not negatively affected by the proposed development Action 2 - Record of Protected Structures Cork City Council shall review the Record of Protected Structures for the area and in line with the recommendations included in the Buildings at Risk section of this report, consider adding 18th century buildings not currently protected, and any other structures which Action 3 - Archaeology All development in the area involving excavation or affecting pre-18th century fabric, shall be informed by an archaeological impact assessment. Action 4 - Conservation Specialist All planning permissions for development in the area shall be accompanied by an Architectural Heritage Impact Assessment prepared in line with the requirements of Architectural Heritage Guidelines for Local Authorities.
Action 9 - Streetscape Enhancement Cork City Council shall develop a strategy for the enhancement of the frontages of Shandon Street, John Redmond Street and Dominick Street, in engagement with the business owners and local stakeholders. This will include: - Repair and restoration of historic shopfronts - Supporting building owners and providing guidance for replacing plastic and metal panel shop signage with more appropriate signage - Removal of satellites and advertisement from building fronts - Developing a colour palette and supporting building owners in redecorating building fronts - Supporting building owners in replacing PVC windows and rainwater goods with cast iron or aluminium goods - Supporting business owners with providing outdoor dining areas, and providing guidance on appropriate materials and management strategies Action 10 - Signage, Street Furniture Cork City Council shall develop a comprehensive and site- specific strategy for a wayfinding, street furniture and heritage trail signage for the area, for each character area, taking into account safety and security, impact on residential streets, and night time economy. It will be appropriate to use the character area mapping contained in the Historic Character Appraisal Document to determine fixtures and fittings appropriate to each one. All light fittings should be consistent with material palette in Action 9. The strategy will include the following: - Consideration of historic routes and key views - A restrained palette of materials for any new seating, bollards, railings, pole lighting. - Pavement, or wall-mounted signs relaying the history of the area, including the social and industrial history. - Street and laneway signage - Wayfinding markers
Project: Historic Character Assessment Client: Cork City Council
Date:
15/10/2024
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