Roscommon County Development Plan 2022–2028

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   9 Built Heritage 9.1 Introduction County Roscommon has a rich history in terms of architectural heritage, consisting of not only grand structures such as demesne estate houses but also vernacular architecture such as thatched cottages and rendered stone buildings which form the streets of our towns. Many of these towns have been subject to urban planning since the 1800’s, resulting in the historic town centres we have today. Policy objectives are included in this Plan relating to built heritage, including the protection of architectural and archaeological heritage features, structures and areas of special interest such as Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs). 9.2 Architectural Heritage The built heritage is a unique resource, an irreplaceable expression of the richness and diversity of our past. This built heritage includes all manmade structures and features of the landscape in the county; such as the houses, bridges, towns and demesnes. This Plan sets out a policy position to ensure that those buildings, streetscapes and features which are of merit are protected and managed so that they retain their character and special interest. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.1 Ensure the protection of the architectural heritage of County Roscommon through the compilation of a Record of Protected Structures, the designation of Architectural Conservation Areas, the safeguarding of historic gardens, and the recognition of structures and elements that contribute positively to the vernacular and industrial heritage of the county. 122Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I122

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   RECORD OF PROTECTED STRUCTURES (RPS) A protected structure is a structure that the Local Authority considers to be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical point of view. Each Planning Authority is obliged to maintain a Record of Protected Structures (RPS) on which structures of special interest in its functional area are included. A Protected Structure, unless otherwise stated in the RPS, includes: g The interior of the structure; g The land lying within its curtilage; g Any other structures within the curtilage, and their interiors, and: g All fixtures and features which form part of the interior or exterior of any of these structures. The Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), places an onus on owners and occupiers of Protected Structures to ensure that the structure, or any element of the structure which contributes to its special interest, is not endangered either through neglect, or by inappropriate works. Owners and occupiers are advised to consult the Planning Department if they are considering works to or affecting Protected Structures. It is important to note that Protected Structure status does not preclude appropriate development. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.2 Protect all structures included on the Record of Protected Structures and their settings, which are of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social, or technical interest. BH 9.3 Encourage the sympathetic re-use and secure the long-term viability of Protected Structures without detracting from their special interest and character. BH 9.4 Review and update the Record of Protected Structures on an on-going basis and make additions and deletions as appropriate. 123123Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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   9.3 Architectural Conservation Areas An Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) is a place, an area, a group of structures or part of a townscape which is of special architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical interest or contributes to the appreciation of protected structures; and which is listed as such an area in the County Development Plan. An architectural conservation area could include, for example, a terrace of houses, a street or a number of streets, a demesne, buildings surrounding a square, or any group of buildings, which together give a special character to an area. An Architectural Conservation Area may also include protected structures and other historic places. Designation as an Architectural Conservation Area gives protection to the exterior of structures. Planning permission will be required for any works which would have a material impact on the character of an ACA. It is important to note however that while buildings have a past they must also have a future. Development in and around these buildings is precluded and is accepted as being necessary for the progress of these areas, while also retaining and protecting characteristics which give the places themselves character. The sensitive repurposing of historic buildings to meet the future needs is encouraged. There are currently six Architectural Conservation Areas in County Roscommon. The following sections provide a brief summary of each area, followed by a series of maps identifying the extent of each ACA. BALLAGHADERREEN ACA The town centre of Ballaghaderreen is of interest due to its early nineteenth-century town planning origins. The urban form of the square and the tightly-knit terraces of classical buildings lining it, and extending from it, are architecturally important as a group. The ACA incorporates structures that are of individual significance, as well as many modest buildings in the general area. The ACA is also of special historical interest from the point of view of the commercial life of an Irish town as it was the site of businesses which were of both local and national significance. BOYLE ACA The ACA in Boyle is architecturally signif icant because of its town planning history through the widening and improving of ancient paths and routes, the addition of new streets and bridges and the strategic location of public buildings at key points and towards the ends, but not at the ends, of the streets. This area was at the core of the economic development activity based on trade and retail in the early nineteenth century. Its physical layout points to the way key elements of the town such as the marketplace, bridge, rear access lanes, large dwellings and public buildings related to each other. 124Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I124 Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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   CASTLEREA ACA This ACA is of interest because of the group value of the tightly-knit terraces of largely classical buildings lining the streets of the town centre and dating mostly from the nineteenth century. It contains the main street in the town which was the focus of the town’s development. The ACA is also of special historical interest as the plan of the town’s layers of development in the 18th century and redevelopment in the 19th century is evident. ELPHIN ACA Main Street in Elphin forms the main axis of the ACA as it marks the linear form of development which has characterised the town. The ACA incorporates individual structures of significance in their own right as well as many modest buildings. ROSCOMMON ACA This ACA is of special architectural interest because of its mix of buildings deriving from its historical development. The area of Main Street and Market Square have been at the centre of the town as it developed over the years. The ACA contains the main public space in the town which has been the focus of the town’s history and of the life of its inhabitants throughout its history and continues as such. The ACA is also of special architectural interest because of the urban form of the Square which was planned and has evolved over time. The ACA is also of special archaeological interest because of the origins of the town. STROKESTOWN ACA Strokestown ACA is defined predominantly by Church Street and Bawn Street. The ACA is of specif ic architectural interest due to its town planning origins. The ACA extends f rom the entrance to Strokestown Park House, with the buildings lining Bawn Street making a significant contribution to the setting of the entrance to the House. As a group the buildings in the ACA, they are significant and their retention is important for the character of the town. 125125Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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   Map 9.1: Ballaghadereen ACA © Ordnance Survey Ireland Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Telephone: (090) 6637175 www.roscommoncoco.ie Date: April 2022 Author: P.B. Scale: N.T.S © Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI). All rights reserved. Licence number 2021/18/CCMAI Roscommon County Council. NOTE: Unauthorised reproduction infringes OSI and government of Ireland copyright. ± Legend Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Ballaghaderreen 126Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I126 Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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   Map 9.2: Boyle ACA © Ordnance Survey Ireland Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Telephone: (090) 6637175 www.roscommoncoco.ie Date: April 2022 Author: P.B. Scale: N.T.S © Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI). All rights reserved. Licence number 2021/18/CCMAI Roscommon County Council. NOTE: Unauthorised reproduction infringes OSI and government of Ireland copyright. ± Legend Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Boyle 127127Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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   Map 9.3: Castlerea ACA © Ordnance Survey Ireland Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Telephone: (090) 6637175 www.roscommoncoco.ie Date: April 2022 Author: P.B. Scale: N.T.S © Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI). All rights reserved. Licence number 2021/18/CCMAI Roscommon County Council. NOTE: Unauthorised reproduction infringes OSI and government of Ireland copyright. ± Legend Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Castlerea 128Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I128 Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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   Map 9.4: Elphin ACA © Ordnance Survey Ireland Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Telephone: (090) 6637175 www.roscommoncoco.ie Date: April 2022 Author: P.B. Scale: N.T.S © Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI). All rights reserved. Licence number 2021/18/CCMAI Roscommon County Council. NOTE: Unauthorised reproduction infringes OSI and government of Ireland copyright. ± Legend Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Elphin 129129Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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    Map 9.5: Roscommon ACA © Ordnance Survey Ireland Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Telephone: (090) 6637175 www.roscommoncoco.ie Date: April 2022 Author: P.B. Scale: N.T.S © Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI). All rights reserved. Licence number 2021/18/CCMAI Roscommon County Council. NOTE: Unauthorised reproduction infringes OSI and government of Ireland copyright. ± Legend Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 Architectural Conservation Area (ACA) Roscommon 130Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I130 Chapter 9: Built Heritage

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