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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 6: Built & Natural Heritage Policy 53 Preserve the character of the Boyle Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Policy 54 Secure the preservation (i.e. preservation in-situ or, as a minimum, preservation by record) of all archaeological monuments included in the Record of Monuments and Places as established under Section 12 of the National Monuments (Amendment) Act, 1994, and of sites, features and objects of archaeological interest generally. In securing such preservation Roscommon County Council will have regard to the advice and recommendations of the National Monuments Service of the Department of Arts, Heritage & Gaeltacht, both in respect of whether or not to grant planning permission and in respect of the conditions to which permission, if granted, should be granted. Policy 55 Facilitate appropriate guidance in relation to the protection of the archaeological heritage and promote public awareness of the rich archaeological heritage in the County. Objectives in relation to Built Heritage Objective 73 Apply conservation principles to all development applications relating to historic buildings and structures, whether protected or not. These principles are: Research prior to planning work, Minimum intervention – repair rather than replace, Respect the setting of the building. Objective 74 Promote best conservation practice and the importance of informed decision making with regard to historic buildings through advice to owners / occupiers and by encouraging engagement of a suitably qualified conservation specialist with regard to material specification and application for protected structures. Objective 75 Implement a high standard of shopfront design relating to the character of the shopfronts in the town including rendered fronts, solid timber fronts, tiled fronts, vitrolite fronts etc. Objective 76 Retain streetscape features such as boot scrapers, vent pipes, stone flags, cobbles, kerbing, walls, etc which contribute to the character of the ACA and surrounding LAP area. Objective 77 Objectives with regard to protected structures: • Promote appropriate use / re-use and repair of protected structures, including the implementation of Conservation Grants Schemes. • Issue declarations on types of works that would or would not materially affect the character of a protected structure. • Promote new development, which is designed for flexible and sustainable use, while being sympathetic to the existing built fabric. • View as unfavourable, development which is likely to adversely affect the character of a protected structure or the setting of a protected structure, where the setting is considered to be of importance. Objective 78 Objectives with regard to development within the ACA: • Preserve the character of the ACA. • Seek the improvement of key sites within the ACA in order to protect the built heritage and enhance the appearance of the town. Use the Local Authority Conservation Grant Scheme and other schemes to assist in this. • View as unfavourable; development which is likely to adversely affect the character of the ACA, and seek to ensure the following: • Prevent the demolition or partial demolition of any building or structure within the ACA that contributes to its character. • Retain and repair existing historic fabric, such as timber sash windows, lime renders, natural slates, in preference to their removal and replacement. • Encourage new development within the ACA to fit sensitively within the existing built fabric and to use the highest-quality materials. Prepare a management plan for the Boyle ACA within the lifetime of this plan, subject to available resources. Objective 79 Objective with regard to historic buildings & historic features within the LAP area: • Seek the retention and reuse where practical of existing buildings and structures which are of aesthetic merit and which make a positive contribution to the character of their setting or streetscape. Objective 80 Ensure that any development either above or below ground, within the vicinity of a site of archaeological interest shall not be detrimental to the character of the archaeological site or its setting. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 82
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 6: Built & Natural Heritage Objective 81 Secure the preservation (in situ, or as a minimum, preservation by record) of all sites and features of historical and archaeological interest Objective 82 Provide guidance to developers and property owners regarding the protection of the archaeological heritage, as well as the archaeological implications, of proposed development. Objective 83 Ensure that proposed developments that may (due to their location, size, or nature) have implications for the archaeological heritage are subject to archaeological assessment. 6.2 NATURAL HERITAGE (See Maps 7 & 8) Boyle is located in an area which is not only rich in its historical, but also its natural environment and ecological heritage. There are no sites within the Boyle LAP boundary designated under national or European legislation. However, substantial areas of high biodiversity value are found outside the existing network of designated sites and within the LAP boundary; and whilst not protected under legislation, they contribute to the biodiversity of the area. Habitats and landscape features play a valuable role as ecological corridors as they allow for the movement of species, and sustain the habitats, ecological processes and functions necessary to enhance and maintain biodiversity. It is imperative that these areas are conserved and appropriately managed. In order to maintain quality of life for people, plants and animas we need to ensure there are enough areas in Boyle where all can flourish. Native flora and fauna, field boundaries, hedgerows, roadside verges, trees, rivers, drains, farmland and gardens within the plan area all contribute to the natural heritage of Boyle: ‣ Gardens provide invaluable food and shelter for wildlife, especially if there is a ‘wild’ untidy corner with a log pile, or pond and some native species in the garden, which will support a wide range of wildlife. Wildlife friendly gardening is low maintenance because there is less need for weeding, clipping, mowing and spraying. ‣ Stone walls are a surprisingly important wildlife habitat. They provide nesting sites for birds, important habitats for invertebrates and homes for mosses and ferns that might normally be associated with rocky outcrops. They are also important for the many lichens found in Ireland. ‣ Well- managed roadside verges are home to a huge variety of plants, butterflies and moths, as well as small mammals and birds. In an agricultural or urban landscape the verges often provide the only substantial semi-natural habitats. Verges often provide important wildlife corridors, linking fragments of what were once more widespread habitats. Their wildlife importance inevitably increases when associated with well- managed hedges. ‣ As well as performing an important drainage function, ditches can be extremely important for wildlife. Their management can both assist their drainage function and ensure that they provide the best wildlife habitat possible. Photo 37 & 38: The Pleasure Grounds Photo 39: Boyle Canal Photo 40: Boyle River Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 83
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