elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
elphin local area plan 2009 - 2015 - Roscommon County Council
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Chapter 6: Built and Natural Heritage<br />
to influence landscape policy at Local Authority level. In considering landscape character in the <strong>area</strong>,<br />
RCC acknowledges the importance of taking into account adjoining landscape character, landscape<br />
features and designations, including those in adjoining Counties.<br />
The LCA for <strong>County</strong> <strong>Roscommon</strong> was primarily prepared because Section 10 of Planning and<br />
Development Act requires that all Local Authorities consider ‘the character of the landscape’ when<br />
drawing up objectives for their new county development <strong>plan</strong>s, in the interests of proper <strong>plan</strong>ning and<br />
sustainable development.<br />
The European Landscape Convention (ELC), which Ireland ratified in 2002, requires signatories to assess<br />
and map their landscapes in the interests of wider European landscape <strong>plan</strong>ning and sustainable<br />
development. An important aspect of the ELC was to engage in widespread public consultation when<br />
assessing landscape value, which is a key component of the <strong>Roscommon</strong> LCA.<br />
The main points contained in the <strong>Roscommon</strong> LCA, which directly relate to Elphin, are as follows:<br />
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The heritage quality of towns such as <strong>Roscommon</strong>, Boyle and Elphin is highly valued and viewed<br />
as an opportunity to provide a quality living environment if developed sensitively.<br />
Historical Landscapes - Towns/Villages (Early Medieval 4th - 8th Century): The earliest towns in<br />
Ireland often grew up around monastic settlements. There are several examples of towns/villages<br />
in <strong>Roscommon</strong> that had early inception dates and formed proto-towns: <strong>Roscommon</strong> Town and<br />
Elphin.<br />
Built Heritage - <strong>Roscommon</strong> should positively exploit the wealth of built heritage in the county,<br />
not only for the benefit of tourists but to raise awareness and sense of pride in the people of<br />
<strong>County</strong> <strong>Roscommon</strong> proud.<br />
The medieval site in Tulsk was also highlighted as important, and the nearby town of Elphin is of<br />
special heritage value as it was once an ancient Cathedral City.<br />
Scenic View:<br />
Ref No.<br />
V9<br />
Scenic Route/ View Point View Point<br />
Existing/ Proposed Proposed<br />
Character Type<br />
Drumlin Lakeland<br />
Character Area<br />
Elphin Drumlins<br />
Location<br />
Boherroe<br />
Irish Grid Reference (E) 86669 (N) 93700<br />
Direction of view<br />
Feature(s) of interest View from third class road of undulating farmland with mature<br />
trees and light hedgerows. Mature woodland in distance.<br />
Forces of change Development on view side of road.<br />
Action/ Control<br />
Planning Control<br />
Table 4: Scenic View: Elphin Drumlins<br />
Elphin Local Area Plan <strong>2009</strong>-<strong>2015</strong> Page 61