Chapter 11 I Placemaking and Managing Development
Built Heritage
Protected Structures 11.201 Development of Protected Structures and within the curtilage of Protected Structures is addressed in Chapter 8 Heritage Arts & Culture. The overall guiding principle is positive enhancement of the special character of a Protected Structure. The provisions of the ‘Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines’ (DOEHLG, 2004) will be taken into consideration when assessing planning applications for works to Protected Structures or within the curtilage of Protected Structures. Architectural Conservation Areas 11.202 Development in Architectural Conservation Areas is addressed in Chapter 8 Heritage Arts & Culture. The overall guiding principle is positive enhancement of the unique qualities that make a place special because of its particular character. The requirements for documentation to accompany planning applications for development within Architectural Conservation Areas and for their subsequent assessment are set out in the ‘Architectural Heritage Protection Guidelines’ (DOEHLG, 2004).
Managing Archaeology in Development 11.203 Archaeological remains are a non-renewable resource and so it is essential that they are properly safe-guarded and managed. Developers are encouraged to contact the City Council’s Archaeologist to find out if there may be any archaeological implications or requirements within their proposed development site. This is particularly important for sites which are located within the historic core of the city. It is in the developer’s best interest to assess and quantify the archaeological implications of a proposed development at the earliest stages of the planning process.
Preservation in-situ
11.204 Preservation in-situ and preservation by record are the two approaches applied in the protection of the archaeological heritage. In relation to archaeological considerations the following shall apply: 1. The City Council will require that archaeological investigation be undertaken prior to the commencement of development. All such investigations must be undertaken by a qualified archaeologist in consultation with Cork City Council and the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; 2. Conditions which modify the development may be imposed, in order to facilitate archaeological investigation or to preserve the archaeological record; 3. Detailed assessment and survey of sites of industrial archaeological importance is essential in order to assess the impact of a proposed development. The impact on the aesthetic and architectural merits of the buildings is an additional consideration.
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