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NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

A register of parks, gardens and demesnes of special historic interest in Northern Ireland, based on a comprehensive inventory, is currently being prepared for publication during 1999 and will subsequ

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

With an increased emphasis on the quality of new development and greater environmental awareness care must be taken to ensure that new development does not dominate the townscape / landscape character

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

In assessing proposals which would affect those parks, gardens and demesnes which retain only some elements of their original form i.e. those supplementary sites identified as an appendix to the propo

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Where a decision is taken to permit development which would result in the loss of any distinctive features of parks, gardens and demesnes, the Department will normally require developers to carry out

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Where a building forms part of an architectural group, for example as part of a terrace, then it may not be possible to make even minor external alterations without disrupting the architectural unity

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

The setting of a listed building is often an essential part of the building's character. This is particularly the case where a demesne, landscaped parkland, garden or grounds have been laid out to com

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Trees often make an important contribution to the appearance and character of conservation areas. In assessing development proposals affecting a conservation area the Department will therefore take in

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Where a conversion scheme to residential use in the countryside is considered acceptable any residential curtilage to be created, as part of the proposal should not have a harmful effect on the charac

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Floorscape and street furniture make a vital contribution to the appearance of conservation areas and other areas of townscape importance. Wherever possible the Department will seek to retain traditio

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

The selection of street lighting equipment appropriate to the age and character of its surroundings is also important in historic areas. Off-the-peg "period" columns and lanterns are not universally a

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Depending on the nature of a proposed commercial or office use, it is very often unnecessary to provide display windows and thus alter an intact ground floor. Existing openings should be retained wher

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Where original ironwork exists it is often an important feature sometimes giving unity to a group or terrace of historic buildings. Local foundries and blacksmiths developed individualism in their wor

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

A new conservatory is a new extension and the same criteria for a successful listed building consent application pertain as for any other extension. The first consideration is the relationship of the

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Parapets (solid or balustraded), pediments, parapeted or coped gables and saddlestones, eaves, cornices and moulded cappings are essential terminal features in the articulation of an elevation of an h

NI-wide·PPS 6 Planning Archaeology and the Built Heritage

Porches are sometimes the dominant feature of an elevation; their detailing should always be respected. Open columned porches of the classical type should not normally be enclosed (e.g. with glazed si