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Roscommon County Development Plan 2022–2028
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- Map 9.6: Strokestown 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) Strokestown 131131Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage
- BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.5 Ensure that new developments within or adjacent to an ACA respects the context of the area and contribute positively to the ACA in terms of design, scale, setting and material finishes. BH 9.6 Protect existing buildings, structures, groups of structures, sites, landscapes and features such as street furniture, which are considered to be intrinsic elements of the special character of the ACA, from demolition or removal and nonsympathetic alterations. BH 9.7 Ensure that all new signage, lighting, advertising and utilities to buildings within an ACA are designed, constructed and located in a manner that is complementary to the character of the ACA. BH 9.8 Undertake an assessment to inform the potential ACA designation of special character areas considered by the Planning Authority to be worthy of such protection in County Roscommon. 132Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I132 Chapter 9: Built Heritage
- 9.4 Vernacular Architecture Vernacular architecture is a type of ‘local’ architecture using building styles and materials local to an area, region or country. Vernacular architecture uses crafts and techniques which respond to the local climate, topography and socio-economic circumstances. House styles in the vernacular building tradition have evolved over centuries in response to their local environment. The vernacular house has been remodelled over past centuries in line with the distinct phases of development in the county. During the late 18th and early 19th centuries a trend of gradual enlargement of the traditional vernacular house form emerged. This did not however result in a break with vernacular architectural form. The tradition also retained its almost exclusively one room deep plan, with façade windows larger than rear fenestration and the very restrained use of gable fenestration. There are a limited number of large estate houses in County Roscommon, with most generally sited on secluded and heavily screened sites, within large landed estates. These structures would have reflected prevailing international architectural styles rather than vernacular traditions. Each county in Ireland has a mixture of building types that are particular to that area. There may be aspects of these buildings that are similar to those found in other parts of the country however they often take on subtle differences to connect them to that specific area. Within the county itself patterns emerge relating to house size, shape and materials which in turn reflect the landscape of the county. It is through these patterns that a sense of regional identity is formed. Recent housing construction has seen a move away from the vernacular style to be replaced with a more generic type of dwelling. This has led to the reduction of regional identity which could otherwise be preserved by re-using vernacular dwellings or where replacing, incorporating vernacular characteristics when approaching the design of a new build rural house. The Council will encourage the appropriate reuse of vernacular buildings rather than their replacement or dereliction. It is recognised that surviving historic buildings are people’s homes and places of work, which need to evolve to facilitate ongoing occupancy and therefore survival. Such changes need to be sympathetic to the special features and character of the building. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.9 Encourage the retention, appreciation and appropriate revitalisation of the vernacular heritage of County Roscommon. Discourage the replacement of good quality vernacular buildings with modern structures and by protecting vernacular buildings where they contribute to the character of an area or town and/or where they are rare examples of a structure type. BH 9.10 Support proposals to refurbish vernacular structures that are in a run-down or derelict condition, provided that all works are carried out in accordance with best conservation practice. 133133Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage
- 9.5 Industrial Architecture Our industrial architecture covers structures and buildings, which had specific purposes and functions. Much of our built heritage has been lost, but equally much has survived. Some of these sites are still in use for the purpose for which they are originally built, while others are now redundant. Many have been adapted into new uses, including some preserved as tourist attractions. All represent an important layer of the built heritage of the county. Built heritage requires ongoing care and maintenance and in particular protection. New uses need to be found for traditional buildings and this may require their adaptation. Retaining older buildings also provides opportunities for the advancement of traditional construction skills, which would otherwise be lost in a modern building environment. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.11 Encourage appropriate changes of use and reuse of industrial heritage structures provided such a change does not adversely impact on the intrinsic character of the structure and that all works are carried out in accordance with best conservation practice. 134Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I134 Chapter 9: Built Heritage
- 9.6 Heritage Gardens, Demesnes and Designated Landscapes County Roscommon has a rich heritage of demesnes, gardens and designed landscapes, associated with the large estates which once existed around the county. Well known examples include the Rockingham Estate on the shores of Lough Key, with its parkland setting and many features such as the ice house, tunnels, quay, gazebo’s, bog gardens and deer park; the pleasure grounds in Boyle associated with King House; the gardens at Strokestown Park House which have faithfully recreated the original kitchen garden and pleasure garden, both of which served very different purposes in their role as part of the Strokestown Park House demesne; and Mote Park in Roscommon which now provides a valued public amenity and attractive walking opportunities. Demesnes reflect the fashion and social aspirations of their owners and users of their day with geometric layouts being replaced by more “natural” layouts in the 19th century. Aligned to the heritage value of these heritage parks and gardens, they have a social and economic value. The National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) carried out a desktop survey of Historic Gardens and Demesnes in Ireland in 2003 and identif ied approximately 145 such sites in the county. The survey findings can be viewed on their website www.buildingsofireland.ie. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.12 Encourage the protection and enhancement of heritage gardens and demesne landscapes, and to support, in consultation with the owners, the provision of public access to these sites as appropriate. 135135Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 9: Built Heritage
- 9.7 Archaeological Heritage Archaeology is the study of past societies through the material remains left by those societies and the evidence of their environment. The archaeological heritage of an area includes monuments, sites, and objects whether situated on land or under water. In this respect, the County has a signif icant archaeological heritage, and provides a valuable cultural, educational and tourism resource. To date there has been over 4,400 known Recorded Monuments identified in County Roscommon. However, new sites and monuments are continuously being discovered, details of these can be viewed on www.archaeology.ie. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.13 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 Section of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 9.8 Rathcroghan Archaeological Complex The Rathcroghan area of County Roscommon, located adjacent to the N5 between Tulsk and Ballinagare, is the location of a complex of archaeological monuments that are of major national significance. Rathcroghan is the traditional site of the seat of Connaught’s Iron Age elite and the burial place of the pagan kings of Ireland. It is famous in myth, legend and folklore as the location from which Queen Maeve of Connaught set out on her raid to claim the Brown Bull of Cooley, in the epic tale the ‘Táin Bó Cúalnge’. The landscape of the Rathcroghan area reflects 5,000 years of human activity from Neolithic to Medieval periods. The archaeological characteristics of this landscape have survived largely intact to this day because of the respect and appreciation of the site amongst the local landowners. Conservation of this landscape and of the monuments and their settings, which contribute to this historic landscape, must be balanced with the sustaining of viable land use practices and a viable population in the area. Many of the individual monuments, which together form the archaeological complex of Rathcroghan are National Monuments in the ownership or guardianship of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. There are also other important national monuments in private ownership. BUILT HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: BH 9.14 To support the Rathcroghan Archaeological Complex, as a historic landscape with viable land-use practices and a viable population, by continuing to support initiatives such as the Farming Rathcroghan European Innovation Partnership and the Royal Sites of Ireland application to Ireland’s World Heritage Tentative List and progression to designation of the Royal Sites of Ireland as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 136Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I136 Chapter 9: Built Heritage
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- 10 Natural Heritage 10.1 Introduction County Roscommon supports a wide range of natural heritage and biodiversity of local and national importance. A wide range of economic and social benefits and services result from the protection of environmental quality and biodiversity. Biodiversity forms the basis of our landscapes and amenity areas and it is important because all of life depends on it for survival and humans in particular rely on it for food, clean air and water, as well as for places to relax in. It is therefore important to protect the wealth of wildlife and habitats i.e. the biodiversity, in County Roscommon because we are dependent on these for our survival and wellbeing. The landscape created by biodiversity is a unique cultural resource contributing to our sense of place and to the local distinctiveness of each part of the county. It also contributes to our quality of life. 10.2 Biodiversity Biodiversity refers to Biological Diversity - the variety of life on earth. This includes all life forms - plants, animals and the habitats of which they are part. It varies from the largest animal to the smallest microorganism. It also includes crops and humans. It is the relationship within species, between species and the relationship with their environment. Biodiversity sustains all living things, providing us with food, medicines, fuels and building materials. The processes of biodiversity help to provide the planet with fresh air, clean water, pollination of crops, fertility of soil and control of pests and diseases. Developments which are inappropriately located or designed have the potential to have a negative impact on our biodiversity. Negative impacts can be minimised when local biodiversity is taken into consideration both at plan level and project design. It is important to recognise that biodiversity has the potential to enhance a development setting rather than posing an obstacle to development. The County Roscommon Heritage Forum has produced several publications on the biodiversity, nature and wildlife of the county and they are available at www.roscommoncoco.ie. 138Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I138
- NATURAL HERITAGE POLICY OBJECTIVES It is a policy objective of Roscommon County Council to: NH 10.1 Ensure the protection, conservation and enhancement of the biodiversity of the county. NH 10.2 Support the implementation of the relevant recommendations contained in the National Biodiversity Action Plan, including no net loss in biodiversity, and the All Ireland Pollinator Plan. NH 10.3 Implement the County Roscommon Heritage Plan and the Biodiversity Action Plan, or any subsequent plans, in partnership with all relevant stakeholders. NH 10.4 Proposals where woodland, tree or hedgerow removal is proposed will be required to demonstrate a sufficient level of protection to Annex IV species, such as Bats and Otter, in accordance with the Habitats Directive. NH 10.5 Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) will be required for proposed developments likely to significantly impact on natural habitats and/or species, and which are not subject to Environmental Impact Assessment NH 10.6 Require all new developments in the early pre-planning stage of the planning process to identify, protect and enhance ecological features by making provision for local biodiversity (e.g. through provision of swift boxes, bat roost sites, green roofs, etc.) having regard to the recommendations outlined in the Habitat Mapping in Co. Roscommon, 2011 and the County Roscommon Swift Survey, 2020 10.3 Natura 2000 Sites The EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC) and EU Birds Directive (2009/147/EC) provide for the conservation and protection and, in some cases, restoration of habitats and species (plants and animals) that are of European importance. Such sites form part of an EU network of ecologically important and protected sites known as the Natura 2000 network and comprise: Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) - These sites are designated for the conservation and protection of plants, animals (other than birds) and wildlife habitats that are of importance to the EU. The sites are designated for habitats and species listed in Annex I and Annex II of the EU Habitats Directive (1992) respectively. Special Protection Area (SPAs) – These sites are designated for the conservation and protection of birds and their habitats designated under the EU Birds Directive 2009 (first adopted by Member States in 1979), which was implemented in Ireland through the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (Statutory Instrument 291 of 1985). These sites are for the protection and conservation of rare and threatened bird species and their habitats. There are a total of 38 Natura 2000 sites in County Roscommon, as detailed on Map 10.1 (Designated Sites). The boundaries of protected areas may change and/or new sites may be proposed for designation during the lifetime of this Plan. Up- to-date information on boundaries, and details, of designated sites is available on the National Parks and Wildlife Service website (www.npws.ie). 139139Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I Chapter 10: Natural Heritage
- Map 10.1: Designated Sites © Ordnance Survey Ireland Planning Section, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon. Telephone: (090) 6637175 www.roscommoncoco.ie Date: April 2022 Author: P.S. 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 Natural Heritage Areas Proposed Natural Heritage Areas Special Protection Areas Special Area of Conservation County Boundary Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 Designated Sites 140Roscommon County Development Plan 2022-2028 – Volume I140 Chapter 10: Natural Heritage
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