Tramore Local Area Plan - Waterford County Council

Chapter 11: Development Control StandardsRedevelopment within the medieval core shall have regard to the following:-• Protection and retention of the medieval street pattern;• The plot width;• Use of appropriate materials;• Medieval character of buildings in the area;• Vistas of existing medieval monuments; and• Appropriate paving and street furniture.11.20 SHOPFRONTSThe removal or major alteration of existing shopfronts listed for preservation isnot acceptable. Where minor repairs are effected they should be in sympathywith traditional design and be carried out with materials similar if not identicalto the original.The design of new shopfronts should relate primarily to the architecturalcharacteristics of the buildings of which they form part and reflect and respectthe scale and proportions of the streetscape. Large expanses of individual glasswill in general not be permitted and long runs of horizontal facades should bebroken up by elevation modelling and vertical proportioning. Tiled surrounds aregenerally considered to be inappropriate as are bright metal frames such asaluminum or stainless steel. If roller shuttering is to be provided it should belocated behind the line of the glazing.Fascia panels should be provided as an integral part of the shopfront and shouldbe of a depth appropriate to the size of the building and the proportion andlength of the shopfront. Where there are elements of the original shopfrontremaining these should be retained and integrated into the new shopfront andfeatures such as brackets, arches, plaster detailing and traditional colours allshould be considered in the new design.11.21 TREE PRESERVATION ORDERSIn recognition of the visual and ecological value of trees in some locations in theTown, the Council reserve the right to make tree preservation orders where treesmay be at risk.11.22 AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENTAgricultural developments within the agricultural belt around the town shallcomply with relevant guidelines as issued by the Department of Agriculture andForestry booklet entitled ‘Guidelines and Recommendations on Control ofPollution from Farmyard Waste’, 1985, EPA BAT Guidance Notes, the Code ofGood Agricultural Practise to Protect Waters from Pollution by Nitrates and theRural Environment Protection Scheme Guidance Documents (and as may beamended), as appropriate.98