boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council
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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR <strong>2012</strong> – <strong>2018</strong> & BEYOND Chapter 6: Built & Natural Heritage<br />
Example of works that might alter the character of the ACA & require <strong>plan</strong>ning<br />
permission<br />
‣ Changing the roof profile<br />
‣ Changing roofing material<br />
‣ Changing the finish of external walls<br />
‣ Removing or altering chimneys<br />
‣ Erecting an extension<br />
‣ Changing the boundary treatment<br />
‣ Erecting or altering shop-fronts and signage<br />
‣ Changing the design, materials and finish of windows, doors and cills<br />
‣ Adding satellites, antennae, roof lights or dormers<br />
properly to shed water away from the buildings and that wet facades caused by<br />
problems in these elements are allowed to dry out before re-painting. Good quality<br />
paint, preferably breathable, should be used, in thin layers as it can serve to obscure<br />
the historic features of a building over time and trap water. Otherwise the main<br />
problems with elevations are minor - redundant fixtures, projecting lights which are<br />
sagging or out of line and obtrusive wiring – which nevertheless detract from the<br />
overall appearance of the streets. The buildings below illustrate these points but they<br />
are not the only ones with such issues.<br />
This is not a complete list and is included for guidance purpose only. It is<br />
recommended that advice is sought in advance on whether or not <strong>plan</strong>ning permission<br />
is required.<br />
4. Boyle ACA – Improvements Recommended<br />
Some key sites have been identified below where, if improvements were carried out,<br />
they would greatly enhance the current appearance of the ACA, the aim being to<br />
preserve its architectural and historical character, not to change it. They do not<br />
constitute design or specifications and such may need to be completed in full should<br />
works be proposed on foot of these recommendations.<br />
General: In general the condition of the public domain of the ACA is very good and<br />
the condition of the buildings good but there is an overall problem with the condition<br />
of many of the buildings at skyline level. While it is difficult to access the chimney<br />
stacks and gutters on these terraces, because of their height and needing scaffolding<br />
over the narrow pavements, it is essential that small-scale maintenance and repairs are<br />
done here, as a faulty gutter, a missing slate or a saturated chimney can cause rapid<br />
deterioration to the exterior and interior of a building. It may be appropriate that a<br />
group scheme is initiated to tackle these works.<br />
The ACA has been improved by recent painting of several elevations and there are<br />
certain sections which could be improved by painting in the same way. It is essential<br />
however that rainwater goods, roofs and flashings to chimney stacks are working<br />
Missing sections of gutter as seen here or<br />
leaky or blocked gutters and downpipes are<br />
the most common cause of damp problems in<br />
a historic building. Moss growth to the<br />
chimney indicates water ingress. North side<br />
of Patrick Street.<br />
East side of Bridge Street (south of river)<br />
A neglected chimney stack is letting water<br />
in through the top and sides of this double<br />
stack into the buildings below. West side<br />
of Bridge Street (south of river).<br />
North side of Main Street<br />
Boyle Local Area Plan <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2018</strong> Page 76