boyle local area plan 2012 - 2018 - Roscommon County Council

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