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

This Planning Policy Statement, PPS 6 Planning, Archaeology and the Built Heritage sets out the Department's planning policies for the protection and conservation of archaeological remains and feature

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

The PPS is therefore of direct relevance to the public and those whose actions have a direct physical impact upon the natural or man-made environment including land owners, developers, government depa

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

The policies of this Statement will supersede the following provisions of the Planning Strategy for Rural Northern Ireland: Policy SP 15 Heritage, Policy HOU 14 Conversion to Houses, Policy CON 4 Buil

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

The modern landscape of Northern Ireland is the result of some 9,000 years of human activity and change on the natural topography which has left us with a rich but vulnerable legacy. Archaeological an

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

The physical survivals of our past are to be valued and protected for their own sake, as a central part of our common cultural heritage. They are an irreplaceable record which contributes, through for

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

Sustainable development is at the heart of all Government policy and is one of the key themes underlying the Department's approach to planning. In the pursuit of sustainable development it is recognis

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

The function of the planning system is to regulate the development and use of land in the public interest. It has to take account of the Government's objective of promoting sustainable economic growth

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

While our landscape and townscape will continue to change in response to the needs of society, the planning system aims to resolve any conflict between conservation and development to secure mutual be

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

Where it is decided to grant planning permission for development which will affect sites known to contain archaeological remains, the Department will impose conditions to ensure that appropriate measu

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

In some circumstances it will be possible to permit development proposals which affect archaeological remains to proceed provided appropriate archaeological mitigation measures are in place which pres

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

Mitigation may require design alterations to development schemes, for example, the use of foundations which avoid disturbing the remains altogether or minimise the potential damage, or by the careful

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

The excavation recording of remains is regarded by the Department as a second best option to their physical preservation. The science of archaeology is developing rapidly and excavation means the tota

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

There will however be occasions, particularly where archaeological remains of lesser importance are involved when the Department may decide that the significance of the remains is not sufficient when

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

In certain cases the Department may be able to offer some financial support for archaeological mitigation to be carried out where the developer is a registered charity or similar non profit-making bod

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

It should be noted that an offer to facilitate excavation by developers will not justify a grant of planning permission for development which would damage or destroy archaeological remains whose physi

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

Archaeological research continues and new and exciting discoveries are made. The discovery of archaeological remains, which have not been previously known, may therefore represent a material change wh

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

Indeed in spite of the best pre-planning application research there may be occasions when the presence of archaeological remains only becomes apparent once an approved development has actually commenc

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

Many listed buildings can tolerate some degree of thoughtful alteration or extension to accommodate continuing or new uses. Indeed, cumulative changes reflecting the history of use and ownership have

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

The Department will consider whether the works proposed would cause unnecessary damage to the historic structure, whether the additions are in keeping with other parts of the building and if any new i

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

In judging the effect of any alteration or extension the Department will assess the elements that make up the special interest of the building in question. They may comprise not only the obvious visua

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

The listing grade of a building is not of itself a reliable indicator of it's sensitivity to alteration or extension. Many Grade B buildings may have been specifically listed because they are relative

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 preservation of facades alone and the gutting and reconstruction of interiors, is rarely an acceptable approach to the re-use of listed buildings and will only be permitted in exceptional circumst

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

There are reminders everywhere of the industrial changes which have influenced the social and economic development of Northern Ireland in recent centuries. Features of this industrial heritage include

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

The Department wishes therefore to encourage the re-use of such vernacular buildings by sympathetic renovation or conversion for a range of appropriate uses. This may include proposals for tourism or

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

Great care will be necessary in assessing proposals for conversion to residential use as this can be particularly detrimental to the fabric and character of certain buildings. In the countryside, and,

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

Under the Historic Monuments and Archaeological Objects (NI) Order 1995 (the 1995 Order) the Department has a duty to compile and maintain a schedule of monuments. Monuments on the schedule have statu

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

Owners are normally notified in writing before monuments are added to the schedule. Scheduled sites are registered as a charge in the Land Registries of Northern Ireland. Lists of scheduled monuments

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

The present schedule of some 1,350 sites has been compiled over a period of 72 years, since the introduction of the Ancient Monuments (NI) Act, 1926 and work continues towards protecting a representat

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

Once a monument has been scheduled, the consent of the Department is required before any works are carried out which would have the effect of demolishing, destroying, damaging, removing, repairing, al

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

Application forms for scheduled monument consent may be obtained from Environment and Heritage Service. Given the need for detailed proposals to be included in the application, it generally helps appl

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

It is always important to differentiate between statutory requirements, recommendations and the corporate policies of owners, insurers and others as the boundaries are often confused. Listed buildings

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

The first principle is that of minimum interference and every scheme should therefore aim to conserve a maximum of the original fabric of the listed building, whether or not it will be seen. An histor

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

The second principle is that the listed building in its original form should remain the dominant feature in relation to any additions or extensions proposed to it. There are certain historic buildings

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

The roof is nearly always a dominant feature of a building and the retention of its original structure, shape, pitch, cladding and ornament is important. Natural slate and lead are the most common mat

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

It is usually impossible to install double-glazed units in existing frames without altering the character or appearance of a listed building. Listed building consent is quite likely to be refused for

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

Where there are difficulties, the first step is to discover, by calculation, whether or not double glazing would provide a material benefit in controlling heat loss. Traditional internal timber shutte

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

In certain circumstances trickle ventilation will be a statutory requirement. There are a variety of ways to modify the designs of traditional windows to make this provision and there are ventilators

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

Original doors, both external and internal, and their encasements are important elements in listed buildings and wherever possible they should be retained. Their replacement or defacement is often ent