Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

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Chapter 11: Development Control Standardseconomically repaired, and a sustainable use can be found. The rehabilitation ofan existing building should generally be considered a more sustainable optionthan its demolition and construction of a replacement building. It allows thebuilding to continue to contribute to the character of the area in which it issituated. The demolition of the interior and the retention of just the façade willalso not be encouraged.Alterations and ExtensionsAlterations and extensions to Protected Structure are inevitable but it isimportant that the proposed changes do not result in damage to the specialcharacter of the structure. Extensions to Protected Structures are generallypermitted in principle, subject to compliance with certain conservationstandards. The scale and massing of the proposed extension should not dominatethe original structure. Owners of protected structures who wish to alter orrenovate their properties, are encouraged to consult with the Council at the initialpre-planning stage. The Council will adopt a partnership approach to theappropriate renovation and improvement of protected structures, vernacularheritage and historic buildings by offering advice to property owners.Any proposed works to a Protected Structure should be in accordance with bestconservation practice. This is based on principles such as keeping a building inuse, protecting the character and special interest of the building, promotingminimum intervention, respecting earlier alterations of interest, repair rather thanreplace, honesty of repairs and reversibility of alterations. The PlanningAuthority will take account of the conservation guidelines issued by the Dept. ofthe Environment and Local Government and the R.I.A.I. All proposals foralterations or renovations will be submitted to Duchas for comment.If in the opinion of the council, proposed works have the potential to alter thecharacter a Protected Structure significantly, an Architectural ImpactAssessment may be required.RecordingAny works to a Protected Structure have the potential to affect the character ofthe structure. To provide for sustainable reuse of a building, certain elementsmay be altered/ lost. A full record of the building before works and a statementof value and significance should be prepared.Waterford County Council shall encourage the retention and development of thetraditional skills base in County Waterford with respect to traditional skills suchas thatching, stonework, etc.11.17 ARCHITECTURAL CONSERVATION AREA & VERNACULARHERITAGEIn an Architectural Conservation Area, protection is placed on the exterior of allstructures, and the carrying out of works to the exterior of a structure will onlybe exempted development only if those works will not materially affect thecharacter of the area. However, a declaration under Section 57 of the 2000 Act96
Chapter 11: Development Control Standardswill not apply (unless the structure is a RPS). All work done must be consistentwith the appearance of the neighbouring structures.It should be noted that designation of an ACA does not mean that there cannotbe new developments, or growth within an area. The regeneration of oldbuildings and their continued reuse is the essence of sustainable development.The Council will assess how a proposed development would affect the ACA. Toaid with this, the Council will have regard to the specific design guidelines to bedrawn up for new developments and acceptable repairs on existing structureswithin ACAs.The design of new buildings should appropriately consider the existingvernacular heritage. In this regard, it is acknowledged that what is appropriate inone environment is not necessarily appropriate in another.11.18 ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGEIncreased development pressure increases the potential for impact on thearchaeological resources. All development which has the potential to impact onarchaeological heritage is required to follow the criteria set out in the documententitled: ‘Framework and Principles for the Protection of the ArchaeologicalHeritage’, published by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Gaeltacht and theIslands (1999).It is an objective of the Plan to ensure that development in the vicinity of a siteof archaeological interest shall not be detrimental to the character of thearchaeological site or its setting by reason of its location, scale, bulk or detailing.When considering development in the vicinity of all archaeological sites, theplanning authority will require the preparation of a full archaeologicalassessment detailing the potential impact of any development on upstandingstructures, buried structures and deposits. The assessment will also include avisual impact assessment to ensure adequate consideration of any potentialvisual impacts the proposed development may have on any upstanding remains.11.19 AREA OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL POTENTIALThe aim of the Council is to ensure that as far as possible archaeologicalmaterial is not unduly damaged or destroyed and sufficient opportunity isprovided to investigate and record any material found on sites within the zone ofArchaeological Potential.Any persons considering development proposals within the zone ofarchaeological potential should:• Consult with the Department of EHLG; and• In certain cases it may be necessary to employ an archaeologist to carryout site investigations works or report on the archaeology of the site.97
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