leaodvcrion 4 Historica Context 5 What i~ a Consewation 8

Why designate Ran&cwvn asa C o m t i o n Area? 8 Aims and Objectivesof Designation 10

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Responsibilityfor the Gnmlof M o p m e n t 13 Dwelopment Gnmt andEnvironmmd Enhancement Objectives 13

I. 1 R m d s t o w n is sinraced on the River Main, approxima~ely8 kilometres fromAnmrn, 15 kilometres from Ballymena and 35 &mew &m B&r. The town is rich in heritagean$ha grown with recenr prosperity. However, it remins its orighaI street layout and many ofthe

buildup and smrctum h m the 18th and 19thcenturies.

1.2 Randalsm's integrity asa 1% cenuup typical Ulster town is sill largely intact and in an m m p t to netaia this imprant past ofUlster3 b d t the Pkimbg Sentice has decided to designate Ranclalstowfl a C=onsemianArea

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2.0 Historical Context

2.1 The origin of the town is obscureand its progress as to sizeand importance can only be conjeaured to have resulted h m the egablihment ofa very extensiveironworks in the 17th century. There is also, however, a record of 3 mait W i in the town, all ofwhich closedin 1780 when a duty on whiskey was introduced.

Ran&own is said to be a place of considerableantiquity, but except for h e ruins ofShanes Castle there is lide evidence of this. The Dmes had a camp where the River Maine enters Lough Neagh, and an important early river crossingpoint waspa&d by a brt at Dunmore which lies 600 me- to thesouth of the present road beidgc. A stronghold was esrabliihedat Edemduffdick, 4 km sou&-east of the presat town. This was renamedShancs Castle in the 16th century after Sir S h e MacBrian O'Neill.

2.3 Raodastown was fbrmerlyknown as Mdynierin or *TheIron M&", It is said to have derived its brmer m e from &e iron WD& which were sinrated on the "OldBleach" site and fed fiPm the iron ore that was p d fiom the hilly ridge at the base of U&& the town is situated. In 1653 Rose Ann O'Neill of Shanes W e marriedSirRan& MacDonnell 2nd Earl and 1st Marquis ofAntrim. Followinghis death, RoseAnn renamed the town Ran- in his honour. The townbas been connected with the O'Neill M y from an early date and until the k centurywas a place ofs i ~regional tradet and importance.~

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In 161%Rase Ann O'Neill obtained a Charter from Charles I1 granting that the town be canstiruted a Free Boroughwith the righe to r e m two members ta the lrish Pdiament. It is said that anyonewho boileda pot of yarn within the limlrs of the Borough waa mtitied to vote. Randalstown ceassd to be a Borough under the 1801Act of Union.

In 1818 the great monthly h e n market, afkr many successfirl years of operation, began to decline. For some rime it had almost been the sole support of b & m m . In 1828 rhm was an attempt to revive it, but without ~~~ ?%e cause of its dedinewas the towis proximity to Ballymena ta where themarketwas tmnskrred The grain market continued, however, in the NewMarket h o w built in 1831. Today the market house stilI remains, as the town's 104library.

2.6 The "Old Bleachp site on the east bank of the river was the focusof Randalstm's hdusa)~,at one time being the site of the 'Iron Works' and later a &X millwhich fell htadecay in the 1840s. In 1864 a newd was formed by the Old Bleach Swan Co.owned by Messrs CJ 6r R 'S Webb for the m a n u f m and ble;lching of linen. This concern continued for over a cennuy until its demise in the early 1380s.

2.7 Randas- developed daq Main Street. In "Mapsand Roads of Ireland 1778, rhe town is shown as a singlestreet extending nor&-west fiom the river bridge. Some 50 years later in 1830 it is describedas king *chieflyone street extending for hafa d e along the road from Toomebridge to Belfast, near the bridge ic made an +run towards h e river bridge. On the opposite sideoftheriver, a row of cotrages

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stretched fixwund 450 p d s [Shanes Street), at the northwcspern part oftbe town anorher rowa f o o ~d e d 246 yards{Portglmone Road3 and b m its centre anather street vwed off inasoutherly direction,but it hadhtel~mfnmenced and CO& ofonly 6 houses (NewStreet}."

By 1857 l o d map show R a n h w alargely in its currentlayout. By $his timc the railwayviaduct had alsn b m cornpled The marketyard ha$beendeveloped on New Street but unhmfcEy thismumrewas destroyedby b.It was Plaer rebuilt on its ori@ site inJ d y 1892. By 1859 however &c town had matured Inta irs present street pattern and m y of the originalbuildings of the period sillremain.

2.9 in more recent times R a n a mhas seen a s@cant gm& in popdation. S i ~ eL9&4over 200 private dwdliig havebeen built. Tbh may bc due m its pmxidq to the motorway making the rown a thirty minute drivr to B$fase. Today&e papdadon of W m o w n is same 4,000 peopie.

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What is a Conservation Area?

3,l Article 50 of&e PJlanning (NI)Order 1991pmvides the legidationfor the g m t e d n of buildings ofsped architectural orhistoricinterest, and Eor the desipauoaof whole :ueas of similar interest, the h a e r and ~ ~ ofwhich eoit is desirable ro preservean$enhance. These areas ate termed Conmtion Areas.

3.2 P a gService, &er consuttationwith Antrim bmugh Counciland the HisrorieBuildings CormcJil, has desided todesignate the c e n d area of R d a h o w nas a CansenvarionArea.

4.0 WhyDesignate Randalstown as a Consemation Area?

1 The history and mlution ofRandalstswn is typid of many smal l Ulster m m . However, unlikemanp, b a s t o m " sintegrityas a small artraedve 19th centurym m is d largely inmcx.

4.3 fn m n t years r h a has also been renewed inwrest in the concept of 1.2 The designation ofJXadahownasa Conservation Area should h m the ConservationAreas. This reflects apwIagrecognition ofthe potential

basis ofp a i to thehistory and mlution &the ofconservation paliq in searing a range ofindirett bmefirs by adopting~ visual t&onp ~ town. h time rhe ConservatianArea &wuld r o d e botb a s d s a positive,pmmationalappro;tch m the historic and archicgcnsralheritage heritage and a hismric resource having si@cant potential for recreation, ofa serrIemenr. The role ofGonseNationAreas in mm- economic tourism arnd environmend edumdon. regeneration both through tourkm, and also by amringa b e n d i d

in£lwceon tfie i.lpm&on presented by the image createdof thephce in question.

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4.4 Vigorous and & d v e programmes of Consewation Area renewai also help to raise local m o d e and foster a greater senseof civic pride in a town. Thisapplies equally to residents and business people within the rown and those who regularly visit the area to meer people, shop or work. It may also stimulate economic activity and provide jobs and opportunities far new or regenerated skiUs.

4.5 In 1989,responsibility fbr the adtninistration of Consewadon Areas, inciudhg the processing of ConservationArea grants for non-listed building, was t r d c r e d from the then Historic Monuments and Buildings Branch (DOE)to tbe Divisional Plming Offices.A greater emphasis wasalso placed on enhancement with specific strategies to be prepared for each Conservation Area. These highlighr a change in emphasis. Instead of designatian being the Mstep ha process, it is simply the begLnningofa positive proactive and promotional approach t o w d ongoing improvemmts. It also provides an opportunity to achieve a co-ordinatedapproach. to development affecting such areas and to fixusavailable resources in a way that wilt secure maximum benefits.

4.6 The useof finance from such saurces as the UrbanDevelopment Programme financed in part by InternationalFund for Ireland (IFI), the Environmental Impmmenr Programme and the grant provision adable &mugh che designation of ConservationAreas, provides financial assistance and incentive to improve &e building fibric and open spaces within the Conservation Area.

4.7 h his way c o m t i o a and regeneration can mwe fbrward hand in hand. An agreed enhancement straregy provides a hrnework for local controland ownership of the regeneration process which c m produce community self help initiatibes and solutions m ladproblems.

.8 Pt&g Service looks fbrward to working in partnership with other GovernmentAgencies but particularlywith community groups such as h e R a n h o r n Historical Society and the ARCHES (Assisting Randalstown Community towards Harmony and EconomicSuccess) regenerationgroup to both conserveand sensitively develop tbe ConservationArea, in the o v e d economic and environmental enhancement of Randabtown.

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5.0 Aims and Objectiva of Desigmtion 6.0 CmservatibnArea Bou-nday Theaims and objcaiws of Randdxown ConamdonArea Dcsignadon indudr, 6.1 &ronsdta&n Buildings -cfl

and Antrim Born* Council has coacludedthat the C e n d h u f Ran*wilZformthebaaisoEth3rCo~rionh

(a) To provide a hmrkFM and td ens- a co-ordinad approach W deveIogmenrdkaiqg the Gmsenmtiox1Area by dw dearand consistent dwelopment c o n d stm&wds and pmaims

(b) T o n a a k e ~ p t 4 f r o r n v a r i o u s ~ t o e u h a u e e a n d imp- pmpezdes in tbeC a n t i o nAaca.

Cc) Tam-&te devebpment, or minorwork by S w m q ~ c i ~ ~

(4) T o p ~ ~ t e ~ t a n d ~ ~ e t h e ~ e r a a d ~ a m e n l ~ o f t h e C$-&&nation Area d~~therereation, &ili&~n and

(e) Toprovide a hofcivic pridefbr&dents, in the historyand &dhcriw oftheirtm.

62 The R a n a m C o ~ u o nh thereforetfficompassesthe commercialheart ofthe r m includq Main Street and Mew Street. It indtldes dx lisuxibuildings at the bottomofMain Street ind& the * 0 1 d ~ ~ ~ f t o m & l G ~ s , o l n dt h e m s d b r i ~ a n d r a h y vkfua, built h1855, the viadw bdng one of the besr wmplw of V i c t a k en&eering in Usta The area fidwraneada d taking mtheprominentcntraucem S4anes Cade estateand Shanes S- id, wit6 its fine dd stone mracebuilt by the O W i M y for esmr-e workers. It aba eamdsaortCl-= k m &e e n d rtrecl to indude the Qrurdlo f k h d and Pmbrian &&a.

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6.3 A map deraibg the area is atcached. The area amounts to some 20 h e c m and has some40 listed buildings and structures. (See Appendix I.)

6.4 Randastown Conserration ha therefore contains a rnix of land uses induding the commercial use of the town centreand the residential areas along Shanes Stmt and Portglenone Road. These different uses p d d e a variety of opportunities as well as constraints in rehrion to Gnservation Area Policies

7.0 Conservation Area Designation

7.1 Notice is hereby given that Planning Service in pursuance ofpowers conferred u p n it by Jedcle 50 of the Planning (M)order 1991 has designated the area outlined an the accompanying map of 8andalstown as a ConservationAreaI being an area ofspecial ar&rmnrral importance or historic interest the character of which it is desirable ro preserve or enhance.

A map of the designated area has been deposited ar the Borough CounciI Offices in Antrim and the Divisiond Planning Officeh BalIymena at the address indicared Mow:-

Antrim Borough Council BalIymena Divisional Planning Office The SteepIe The Planning Sewice, County Hall AN= BT411BJ 182 G@rm Road Tel: 01843 4631 13 BALLYMENA Fax: 01849 464463 BT42 1Q F

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8.0 ResponsibilityfortheContml of Development

8. E Article 50 of the Planning (Northern Ireland) Order 1391 provides Iegklarion for h e protection of buildiqp of special d i t d or historic importance. In addition it also provides for the designation of whok arcasof special architectural or historic interest where it is ansidered that they merit preservation or enhancement.

8.2 Comemtion is much more, however, than just the maintenanceof hisrorically imponanr and amactive buildings and their environments as records ofthe past. It also provides for wnsidexacion of thesematters in the antext of pesent day life, haionsand requirements. Conservation in Northern lreland is the concern of everyone and one of the aims of this book is to hiform peaple about Ranatown Conservationkea, it purpose and h a i o n .

8.3 Renpansibdicy for the statutory listing of historic buildings and for the 9.0 Development Control and Environmentalcontrol of the development lies with the Environmentand Heritage Sewice, kpomibility for the designation of Conservation hlies Enhancement Objectiveswith thePlanning Service. However,the taskof conserving the Province's hairage annot be left solely to Government Agencies, a sprinklingof valunmry bodies, and a band of responsible cotlsuvationisrs. The public PlanningService in exercising its ph.nftin%b d o m within the at large, aswell as developersin the public and private sectors and chose Conservation Area will be guided by the foIlowing objectives:-crwning or occupying premiseswithin or adjacent to conmt ion areas, all have important roles to piay. 9.2 To saf@ thephysical fabric of the area frsm neglect and decay and to

prevent insensitive development and redevelopment;

9.3 To enhance the intrinsic character of the area, and to set offirs features of merit;

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9.4 To protect and enhance views inm and within the Comemarion h;

9.5 To ensure that changes of use where they occur are appropriate and in sympathy with the p q m e for which the building was originally comrmaed;

9.6 Toprotect the general amenity of the ComemationArea by discleuaging developmentwhich generates excessive or inappropriate private vehicub activity, noise or other nuisances and would put at risk the cantinrring ompation of neighbowingproperties;

To support the use ofupper Boors, over commercially occupied ground floorproper&, as living ac~modation.Encouragingpeople to live within the m centre ConservationArea will contribute to its vimiicy outside normal shopping hours andmay contribute to a reduction in vandalism.

Tod m c e the risual amenity ofthe A m by encouragingthe removalof sneer durter, all unnecessary werhead wires and those along building elevations, and by encoura%ingproper maintenance of all areas of hard and soft Iandscaping;

9.9 To stimulate awarenessof the importanceof wnservation and to encourage l o d input aod supportfor consemation policies;

9.10 To enhance the visualameniy of the area by insisting on rhe useof sympatheticdesign of high smdards regardiig shop fronts and sipage.

9.1 1 To seek appropriaw signage aad the removal of inappropriate signage, if neaxay by usingenforcementpowers.

To encourage the restoration of originalfe;rmtson a building e.g. doors and windows,last in the past though ~ ~ t i v edeveiopmenr.

To encourage the repair, rather than the replacement ofelements on a building, to retain h e maximum content of its historic fabric,

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,&6 Phdng M c e w i l lnormally expmplanning appIidomLin respect af sitesor buildingswithin the Consedon hro be submitted wi& full d a d s &owing dab in p h and elmcion, rekiohships toadjoining buitding.This is so ensureat the initid planning that dw

IOJ D-t wirhin dxe Consetmuonhwill be co'ntrollledwith rbe development i s ~ ~ r ) .inall mpeas. It is desirabletherehe ahat pdmary aimof muringthe m a a n oFd that is impomt to b eh ' s applicantsshouldconsult i n f b d ywish the Divisioml Phdng Qfficc &araaa I m p o ~ tbuildings and gaups ofbddhgand opea space priof:to thepqmarion bfWedp h .dti& antribute to'theha's c~~ will beprawett

10.7 Uder tbs:tersnsof the P- (NorthernIreland) Oder l99l Wde 51) rhe ~ m m tof&e R d g is q u i d m d d i any buddingwithina Gonmtignhwhich Es nog alreadypmteaedby

10.2 New buil+ m w vatre account oftbechmaer oftbeit miglbours. other mans* Suchmwat only be givenw k it can be Their massand outline must be qmpatheoic m the rhythm of ihe street demr,-d that this~ r n ~ a s a l Service p ~ l i u awill mat Pf* in scene. relationta theC o ~ u o nArea.

10.4 kis~ralthartbe~uodtreamatofbd~~~ctst)re~~ OF die C4nsmdon Arm, Provision ofshophnts, s ipage , doors, w i r ~ h , mdmkcewatmentsminwaterpds, r b o ~ m a ~ h u l d be in~ ~with thecDeign G u i b hr h & r me as published

10.5 Changesofwe that are Iikqlr to havean adverse &a on Wdingg which wonnibwe sirm;ftmtly to h e dimcmofrhe C o n M o nArea will not mmdy be p e r m i d

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0.8 Where permission is sought todemolish or dter a building which has 10.12 Under the terms ofthe Planning (General Development) Order 1973(as been 'listed" under the Planning (NI)Order 199 1asbeing of speaal amended) certain types of development do not requirespecific planning architectural or historic interest, it will be neoessary to demonswate &at permission. However, Planning Service has power under Article4 of &at sucb workswould in themselves kan enhancement, or that theyare Order to direct that in any particular area, these types of development requiredf ~ roverridingand e~rceptiondreasons relatingro the must quire the grant of planning permission. Such directions may be development of the area. applied withiin this Conservation Area. It should be noted in this nespecr

that there arespecific di&rcnces m the C ~ @ ~ O M relating to "Permitted 10.9 Development near, but not inside the Conservation Area, and visually Development"in designad C o ~ t i o nAreas than elsewhete.

related to it should be sited and designed in size, form aod materialsto be in harmony with rhe buildings and generd appearance of the ConservationArea.

19.10 The relationship of buildings and intervening spaces can often be important in determinifigthe visual characterof an area, while the lack of open spaces may be an historical consequence of an area's bction. The creation of new open spaceswill be d y considered to ensure that they make a positive contribution to the b c t e r and v i d amenity of &c Conservation Area and that prowprovision is made for their maintenance.

10.11 Consent to display advertisements generally requires an application under the Phming (&m1 of Advertisements) Regdations (M)1973,though certain cIassesofadvdmea ts may be displayed without express consent. Applications forconsent will be judged against the Design Guidance as published and the positive e k they make to the visual character of the Conservation Area.

1Z.Q Li~tedBuildings within the Conservation Area

11.1 The smtutory 'Lkting' ofbuildings is intendedrd pm- &em k m the &a afun&rabIe dwelopment, because oftheir spdciat a d i t 4 and hismricr inrmsr, Xdsted Bddhg Consent is nqukd to carry out my work on &era

1.2. Those intending carry our work ana lisPed bd+ may obtain idvice on individualpwje~tsfiom the Entrirament and Hecitage S d c e who will give derailed d d q i m e n t guidelineson such nzatrers as tZle shape, size and number ofehimqp, mofshape and At*, wia,dmand dwrs. Other feammsuch addcan& steps, &gs and bo+ wds w k h c o d b etothecharm-and chmmw-pfaU& Brilding should be c o m e d . Zacaah h m w c e ~ of h ethe h~dors bddings mayhbe an importanr parr ofdre ?king'

113 Extensionsra Lisred Budding may be acceptable dEber in the form and ckacrer ofthe pent building ar as a t o d y difhmt bur high quality design.

11.4 Olatailsdf d f i s d buildings csonmincd within the Cunsawioehare set atz inAppendix I,

12.0 Development by Public Agencies

The dqiguian ofa Gnsermbn&a qu i res the iny01vemmrpfa a u m b e r o f ~ m e n m l ~ .P l a n n i n g ~ ~ % s e t s r h e ~ o & ~ s t a d d s and policitsdative to any d d o p e a t withh the O k n othexw c i a have a commitment ro mainrenamear servicewithin theirmpomibiliy but u a f o m * there mnbe a b W o m within rbe wnsuftatimproms &m& a ladE~firdbrmauooand co.o+$oa. Thislean cause projeclw to be carriedourwithout due are d coddmtian.

12.2 Every e&n will be made tn ensure tbat W d t a t i a n takm place within t h e m e n d s y s t e m . Pubficagencieshaveas~c mpdrlivtoenswedtat my m& within a C 9 m t l o n h, whether newbuild or &-m, should r&a and a k n s ethe b w r of the ComtcrationArea.

13.0 Introduction 13.7 It is intended tn focusideas and ration& conflictingcolrams. However, it stops short of&g in scheme derail, which will develop fobvhsfurtherstudiesand comdratirsnwith bodies orgroupswho are

13.1 The purpose oftbislbhmwmmt Strategy is m establish a framnework knmn tohavedevant view,which willa i s c all parties ra i m p m &e a-t dthin Rmd&- ia &$aIsrow& fhcmmmd it asan a m t i v cp k to vis i~Eive orwork

and pmmore 13.8 a~ c o m p ~ s ~ Etcart of Ehrr town,am be broadly subdivided inn,3 dEst.iricrbut inremhred sectors, dwith its own identir)., dmamr andatmosphere

132 C e n d m issues ispsitive action to preserve and a h w c e rhe built These m:mvirommt and its amdated gpeo spaces, hving identified the constraintsand opprtunities. (i). ThcCommercial a r e v&& inmrpsrates MainStreet, the lawer

section ofNewSneer,John S- Mwres Lane and Bridge13.3 bhancenent involves the development of ideas into a series of Smeec,and part ofthe&used railtaayembankmeat,

comprehensive improvement measures.

13.4 At the amet, consideration must be given to wider issues such as the uses the communig makes ofthe area>the impression the areaportrap to the cornmuniry (its image), and w hmore can be done CO secure its long term social and economic health. Thiswill be aided by adhemce to correct a r c R i t m d and historical principles, and the promotion by I cenrrd and idgovernmentypublic agencies and communitygroups of a more economicallyviable and wr-bimdly town centre.

13.5 This Enhancement Strategy has been prepared followingdiscussionswith Antrim Borough Council, the ARCHES CommunityGroup and other interested parries.

13.6 The &m of the Strategy H to facilitate the maintenanceand enhancement of rlre historic fom, vitality and viabiGty of the Conservation Area. P

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T h eEastern Secwr incoprating Shann Street, theentranceto 13.9 Each seccar has Metent problems which will requiee individual l Shanes Ca.& and partofthed i s d milwayr ernb&enr, soIucions, These solutions may require to be prioritised, to give direction

to any M e r rehreb works,and also to take accountof the availability of hnd'ing.

The Western Sector incorporadng the upper section af New l Street, Porrglenone b a d , Church Road,and p m of the disused

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13-10 Thisdocument rherehre highlightsrhe 'issues' mendy identified within theArm to stimulate discussion in an effort to set government and non-governmentwheels in motion,and open doors for local carnmunity groups and ather intt:rested parties co become knvolved in implementation. Er is &c responsibiIiryof pubZic agencies to take a leading role and set an example to private devebpers and the public.

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14.0 Inital Strategy Fomulation

14.1 The needs and aspirations ofthose who live in,work in and visit theArea must be ad i shed , be they motorists, pedestrians,cyckfs, traders, shoppers, the disabled etc., and, where pramid, be incorporated into any scheme. Demiled surveywork,including attitude surveys,may be requiredThese may highlight Ideals and prekrencesof various goups and uncover porential conflict sinrations at an eaely stage.

14.2 L a d representation, whether through elect& representatives or communitygroups, is encouraged to secure a partoership approach with Planning Service. When objectives have been ser, the exploration of ways whereby they may be a c h i d is reguired, and &en priorities established

15'0 Sector I The Commercial Core

15.1 Ttre primary r e d and a m d d area which is the f a d hub of b&m,is located at the junction of Upper and k r Main Street* Moo= Lane md M m Street. W h k dreratiom mgtopcrties mer &e years have eroded the qualivofthe strcersape m a degree, theoverall impressisnis sdl typidp 19thcenturyUlster in street-form,funcrion and harmony.Ter- of mstorey b d d i q p with narrowproperry &~nagaimpartingavertical emphasis, b n t the sum.Periodidy they give way to mug'sleadingto more k t b a r e public arrd puwte baek street areas.

15.2 The abjectim outlined bdow present thc bmad thmc ofissueswhich m ammdyidendfied, iaadwhich must be ad- inany danceme-nt anrl rqpemtloa.exercise w i t h sector,

15,3.1 AmajorndFicprobleme3dsts within the commercial cure. M*ly~ high dmesof &c an M& Saeet cogpled with on-sma patking, a

jm&ons as N m Srreer and Moores Lane conspireto farm bordmecks and milbacks at peak periads,

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15.3.3 Any tdkmanagement system cannot be ;comi&red in isolation and m m be patt

ofan 04&c plan incorporatingthe &ETtown secum.

town mm.This leads to doublepdhg, crpaidly with servicexhides, causing smm congerion ar h e s .

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15,6-2 Planning Serviced strive to I; '-' 1 .

ensue thatworks to aa existingbuilding within the

15.5.1 Exiszhg d eproblems within h e town c a p e can prove hazardous to

pedestrians, espdally the elderlyand disabled. Within Objectives l and 2 above,

AreawilIbecarrierloutina way wh+ tfie maximan wntent ofits b t i c &ric is r&ed, and 'be a r c h i t d yand historically E X P ~ta the period. New build &ernes must sympathise with rhe baep

ofthe GmemtionArea in I alL irs e x r d &d.

15.6.3 Shop swgeinMain and New Streets isa particular problem. The plethora of

15.6.1 Design Guidance has been prepared to help ensure that the special charamistics of RandalsiownConservation Area are~rorecfedand

signs, manp inappmpdady designed mdsited, ~~ with a c h other in many instances.

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enhanced by new development and dteracions to existing buildings. It addresses issues including; building scale and proportion, mass, roof design, marerials, finishes, shopfronts and sipage, in thecontext of hda1stowr.las a typical 19th century Uher town.

15.6.5 hcowagement wiIl be given to local traders and residentswithin the ConservationArea to take advantage ofadvice and grants availabIe to help in the overall enhancementofrhe streerscape.

15.7.1 To help codsolidate the b d t 15.7.2 A number of derelict and nm fbm in the tm down properties mar the PlaJmhgService wiu quality of the built

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encoma;gg appropriately designed developmentin pnscnt *p sites.

aviroatnent within the town centre, especially upper Main Street.

15.6.7 Street furniture indudes street lighting, litter bins, b o W and seating, street and mad signage- Criticism of s e t

h i r u r e tends to relate ro the quality of individual items and to the lack of an overall coherentstyle or visual theme in their design. Emphasis musc be placed on a coherentstyle and a high quality product which reflect the dwaaer af the ConservationArea.

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15.7.4 Planning S d c e through $UmX'Pt andp t aid ariIl encouragethis propasal. pmdnmt mwl a m arm vssrlotmsgoum of~c~ &bIe &m th3t M& S& c3Rim?Io&areavaila&an$a~e New Srreet junction, h i a listed in Appendix 111ofthin likekyh'ttb;eh&roeastaf bmk. &saee€waIbe&efaped

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15.8.1 W1thia ~ ~ o p p COWXY&OB open spaces suchm tbme whichn Am, linkbuilw.or~paupofbuildingsam kag t@df&mt as the bdckqg r h e d v e s . Thee areas have ben identified fbrcomkktSon:

1S.886 Tbe l?asdesBridge !krm. This area lads itself m c a & m d enlranmemt in keepingwith its riverside and himarid*.

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l5.9.1 Theviducf has recently ham &ced by f i d g h t h g provided by a 1 v d ma2muaityp u p , the ARCHES. Planning!hice welcomes a d encowagy wotk of thisname.

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15.9.3 ~nwgd&thth;spm& i-8 the inclusion o f n e withie dlesuggwd IIdwnkmenr Walk, odin-ed MOW.As& fbomyis r e q ~ d o n g i w ~ Sudbra~ernewy3Uldb* thissurke back k mpublic W, offering the opportm4ty to add elements ofmeet furnituresuchasd i r t . . mea bmps andsmthg.

15.10.2 Thehtbridge mmtio~~ed abovewould &&ate the ulossiagto Sfahn W

15.10.3 This OonGeptwith iad c viavs couldprove tobe a papdw a&on andcould link up W& a ped-qle link to Randdmwn F Q ~

15.11*1 15.12. L Phmhg Servicewodd encourageh e revi&~on b u g b investment ahg&-utW m h N e w S ~ n e b t t oi%PmdmdB&&e of tbisVietoh marketyard m emurage its remn m acdw centre S h e t o p e f f ~ m u s . m-The *nissenntype huts&ouM be r d .

15.11.2Theschlemewould be W y a tidy up exercise ofdie mute indudkgId land propmim, and rhe p&n afastlidle &gs& and sma lighting.

15.1 1.3Thiswalkway d coslplemerrtthe embitdcmmt wakpro@dofferan alteraarivepatb KI che jma viaduct andopen space anas at T h Pade and Bridge

14.13.1 JohnSaeacaf parkis a ' l','fimctk3dahd udimrian area - ,

which doesU& m produe r shop* u t d r 0 ~ tdrat assisCS in atmdngshoppets to R i u d a h m . 0bjeECi.pe2 highlights the issueof r-vknbythE provision of an a&= enviromtwirhia ear*.

15.13JIndeed, interesthdmdy kenshown bp 4bodies. TheAFCW cjommunirgp u p .mthe building as an iM l d o nfor its admiaistrativebeadquartem, giving it a visiblc presence h the m cm-

15-13.4 I n d visitor interest in the arta suggests thr need ha loml Tourist Information Semi- which wsJd aIso be ~ + t d within a refinbrshedbuilding,

1513.9Antrim Ci&m Advice Bureau has wed iaprinciple to pavide a limited outreach sewice inRaddstgwn, The of service pmvicEedby the CAB. mutd be in harmonywith m q ofthe atnsand 6bjmim.sof &e ARCHESpup. Shariflgofthep& mutdohviowly be of mutual M t .

15.13.6TheARCHESwauld&p~eaW EhdmqeandTradingSyirtem (promotingcross c o m u n i ~interadon} and a Cyba C& Facility (publicmms to camputerWties).

severe intend damage in 1990 mdhas trea rldUrb4rshad.Its pundfloorkagiuinuseas a public libw

15.14-3 Ran&cnwn J3stodd Society kas a proposal to refurbishthe wam uppa floor oftbeLibrary m fiLCilitY would amxnrnodate their meetingsand exhibitions,house its d mand be usedfbr c u l d m d e d d o d p@ fbr rhecommuniw

16.0 Sectur 2 The Emtern Sector

16.3 A point of interest is that the old railway station on Starion Road, now in residential use, is stiU mainly in its oriiginal buitr Eonn iduding the

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16.4 The duoeobjectivesoutlined klav prepnr the h a d thmaof Laro whi& are currently identified, and which require to be addresFed in any enhancement and regenemuon exercise within this sector.

and part ofStatioa Rod, ind- rhe Barbican Gate Entrance to the S h c s Csde Estate and the railway embankments. Wrthin this saaor is a mtmve of single 16.5.1 A &c problem exists at peak and m0storey terraced dwellings intersped with a

periods at the Shanes Streetl Station Road and hh&embeg I

smdl number o f c o i ~ ~ ~ d Shanes Street is the main RoadEStaaion Rod junctions. premises. traffic mery born the M2

motorway. Shanes Terrace ka prominent fearwe, of

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vernacular design and finishes, wirb many properties in their original condition. This 16.5.2 Cons&&n shoalit be @mto impmvittgthe** of within terrace, with the Shmes Castle Estate wall opposite, a d the

rke sector.Itptptomana s h a d tomphmmy &into& tr& nwsmm c c m k dappropriak urihin $be @&er h o $bumsm.~;rs.

enclosed atmosphere generated by the high embankmenrs and Barbican Gate at the Viaduct, combine m funnel the visitor into the Cansewation Area, giving a sense of arrival.

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i6.6.1 Shanes Street and Starion Rnad are main &c arteries into'Ranclabmm from the em.Station Road in ~~is a major pedmian thoroughfare to and h m the tmcentre and west

16.23 I m p d pedestrian Linkage mtddbe inm~mtedwithin the EmbankmentTRdk pmpad outlined inObjective 8 above.

1G.T.1 The objectivesdating m building hrm and streetscape, gap does anid &&a properties and open spaces -ou&d forthe Cammedal core apply e q d y ta his Easrtnt seaor.

I 7.0Sector 3 The Western Sector

17.1 Tbismctorsweepst0:th;eWest in an arc k m thedbiwd rahay embanlsrnent in h e mu&,acrossthe upper part of M m srree€ to the church RdD~rcglenme:b a d junctitm, It is a m i d use area, p r i d y corn*/ Crdmt ia l in hnction.Large d w e ~ , c & 1 ~ 1 . c h a m d o d r r1 soda1buildingswhich cxwpy m

s u b 4 $W an airif I quimwand harmony.

7.2 The twoobjectives outlined below present the bmad t h t

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18.0 Summary

17.3.1 A d c problem exists at peak 8.1 It is important to remember that this document 'highlights' the issues periods at the Church Road/ currently identified within the Conservation Area. The strategy will only Portglenone Road junction. develop through liaison, co-operation and parmership. The setting up of High volumes of traffic the ARCHES community group and Randakmwn Historical Sociery, convergingon the town m e both with a growing membership and genuine interest in the from the west coupled with enhancement and regeneration of their town, with strong Borough narrow carriagewaysand on- Council support, has been the first step in this lengthy process. street patking can conspire to Icreate tailbacks. T&c movement westcan be hampered by congestion in Upper Main Street.

17.3.2 G ~ u t i o n a d i m p h t i n g measauvss b d begiven to to improve nbcfifrow of ft.$;. throughnbcjnncdon, c o m p h t a r y ;to

tr4g;.meawmc 0 1 ~ ~ W a p p r o p ~ withm the other twm sectors.

17.4.l The objectives reIating to building form and streetsape, gap sites and derelict properties and open spaces outlined br the Commercial Core apply equally to this Western Sector.

19.1 Planning Servicehas prepad thefollowingdesign guidance as an integral part of the h d a s t m Enhmcunent Strategy. Thiswill ensue that the special characterkics of Randalsrown Conservation Asea are protected and enhanced by any newdevelopment or alterationsto existing buildings and that all development complements the best of the existingbuilt environment.

19.2 In the case of propods a f f k h g buildings &as are " l i d as being of speciald t e c d or hiwric interest, more specific requirementsmay be applicableand these canbe discussedwith the Planning Serviceand the Envimament and HeritageService, prior to the submission of a plannitlg application.

19.3 Most of the buildings within Randa~stawnConsemdonArea are domestic in scalemdthis must be respected by all new developments, including alterationsaad extensionsto existingbuiIdings. Elwatiod treatment must blend with Ihe exking mainlyvertical fenestration emphasis, anidsolid to void proportions m m reflect those existing.

19.4 New dcveIopment (includingalterationsor arteasions to existing buildmgs) must complement existing good devational treatment and make apositive contribution to the ConscnntionArea as a whole. Thii is Likely to be best achieved by rhe use oftraditiod (vernacular) buildmg forms and materials. Rcspea for vernacular d & i need not nec.acmiIy mean the d o n of sterile unifbrmity but ratheran opportuniy to contribute to the existing character of the snm or townscape in a fresh and interestingmanner. Alternatively, buildings of contemporarydesign in sympathywith thesmle and charmer of the aea may be acceptable in certain locations,

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19.5 Ia assessingnewded~pmmtpm& attention ro dtrailin batfr the overallde&a (ic, S&, massing, proportioa hestratianffi]and tfre stwessful intqption ofappmptktaebuiidhg elmat$,materids and finishes (window, door aad roafdemil,chimneys, rendering, paintingere.)isessential a suaxmMde&n.dwe.

19.6 exhhgprqpdiqatem be renovatedordtere4the emphasisibr renovation&odd be on the repair aftheir afaponmr p rather &an

their rephmt.hrakexadetl, the erxlphasissfr~ddwhmpw&k be anreplication.

19.7 Phdng applicationsA k h do nar camply wi& the-~&~ set out in thisM&aGuide axe M y m be r$usedphmbg g~emhion. These@&es wdI &m hfbma major pm of the PlanningService% evidence in anyplaani appeal qpima &ofplmnhg permission on d* p m &

193 & h U o ~ ~ o f t h e D e s i p G u i d e g i v e d 6 e o n ~ m d p o o t i ekmenrs of d E s ' i and &a incoprare adviceon new or replacement hop h t s and &td signage.

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20.0 Design Considerations

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20.1.1 New development must reflect the scale of adjoining properties, retaining the architectural rhythm of the mm. To ensure that a new bdciing is in scale with irs surmundings, particular attention should be paid to its elevatiod massand hught.

20.1.2 Developments with elongated frontages, whether new or hmedby the linking of two or more existingproperties, musr b d up rhis elemtional mass into modularunitssimilarin width :ad height to those in the surroundingarea.

20.2.l The existing buildii form in Randastown is typical of the mid to late 20.3 BddingLine19th Century; i.e. rwo and three-storeyelevauons with a vertical emphasis and a high solid to void ratio.

20.3.1 0ne.ofthemost impomt charact* of RandaIstown20.2.2 The design of new buildings and extensions must reflect these h f u r e s , ConservationArea is the waytaking care to avoid the use of large blank surfices and horizontal building f a d e s flow in.a

features. 1ar:gely uninterrupted h h i o n Where this continuity is disrupted, for cxample at a vacant site and rebuildingis pm,posed,the d t i o n d buildingline and linear sueet pattern must be maintained.

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20.4.1 T h e w o f b m i @ t W e f m d W k M a s & b p w w a bd@g its a dcharmer. The mmids&awn &odd t h d o ~ g =late in sgmpady to those already inuse inthevichiq,and in ad&tion, GrGshm to 6 0 n ssbouldmatch theparentbddiag.

205.1 Wd~cs&&biernrw&&andp~altho@brle&or stonenxiy beqppmpriare in certaiucimumm9es. P k e r detdhgs S&

asplintba qwbJstringm-, keystonesancl d e s afe:&pwt tmmd design ~~~g charmer and emphasisto9bd* and 4 k - 4

20.46 Among Ehe mac& and finishes&y ro bewcq&h fatwall f?uGshesMe fhy d d i d ' g bmodem ti%mmdm k ro~&r;ast# collaete-g, masaic l3nkhc.sand pebble && oran bpptopriafp: type ofpohtiagw stmeor b r i b r k

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20.6.1 &rally roofpirches should ti"An we,pitchingamyandu p d b m t f r e m a r a n $ e s t a a t a ~ m m f p i t & i n $ l e a r e a

20,5.2 The dominant roofmvmingwithi the ConsamionArea is f ~ d

" b p r BIuc" -type slate. A a a d slaae must:be used an all new developm%nts.Roof tiles are inappropriateand qntheficslates may only be used in excgpdond c k a m ~ ~ n c c sad lamtio~is.

20.6.3 Ridgedes are an impartant elment of &the roof. They &odd be dark blueor remcotta,of'V section and substmual in Earn, with decoration as appropriate to the typedbuilding.

20.6.4 Ttaditiodparapet ormasonry eaves Qould be d in p&rence todeepGcaorbarge boards. Traditional"dipped"eaves are also appropriate.

h be replicatedor retained, even ifnon-functional,vvitb fuPl corbdhg in atclring b ~ & or plasm, and be of adequate

~ o t sshouldbe txrracotta (with gas vents if required).

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20.8 bhmterEadls 20.3.2 New buildings must reflea the window Iweb and patitems of adjoining buildings, This is af prime importance in retaining the unity and rhythm

2t2,tt.l Rainwater pds must be cast iron orheavy duty atumhiws. Downpipes of Jle street scene. b d dbe > e s r or reaangularin sertion andgutters half m a d ofopt in prome, asappmpriaxe. Heavy duty cast aluminium hopper heads are 20.9.3 Wndow fmnes must be of the doribk hung mica box sliding sash readily d a b l e . Rainwater pods must bephd m a o m p h a r or type, constructed in timber. They musc be finished using opaque paint. match dWsha be a n d mbur such as black or deep bronze Stains or varnishes are umcceprable.

20.8.2 Piping amciaed with foul drainae;eshod& if&bh be w&ed to

tberearelmha drhe building or ifpossible located issidethe building.

20,9.1 Wmdm fEnmtioa. and h e design within rhr:C o m t i o n A m is rypid rotheV~efodaaperiod. ItHh p o m c thar these ePem~a.ts mremind ru:re-tnsmtcd, where possible,

20.9.4 Mock daubIe hung vertical box sliding sash i.e.. hinged or pivoted sliding sash type windows etc., are unacceptable. Traditional casementwindow may be mewed where existing. PVCu or PVCu coated r n e d or &bet window unia are &unaccepmble.

Tmditimralsash windows should be wed in the ~ ~ e r v a r i o nA m

20.9.5 Mouldings or other decorativeplasterwork around window openings must always be remined.

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20.9.6 WiaAow sills must be subsraadalin&p&, the leadrng proflebeing 100 mm (miu),and in eitherpmcmmncrece or same and f~)rrrdIypaiaaedasft!at~s.

20.9.7 Ifconsideredessential, dormerwindows s h d d aorrnall~be locared on the rearelevation of buildings and be of tdtianal deign, Continuous or flstr rooftype damm asemt auxprable.

20.9.8 Rooftightsmust respect the mees scene and&odd bew d spaced and no1 ova large or &&ant. They shouldpdkably be 1 4 an the mu elevationsand bcof d r i a d design.

h o r s arc:an impanant fawed a building, Ttaditional timberpandd dmrswith mouiding surrounds have been used - .exrensively wirhin the G m t i o nA r a

26.IO.Z R e p h m t of miditiondwide doors with narrower madern doors and sidedelightsi s unac*ep&le, asaredoorswit$ integral Fanlighfs. If qfac~rnmtis nwwary,panelled doors oforiginalwidth withseparate blights aver m m beused and painted a smngcolour suchas blue, brown ar red Smins and mrnishm ant not acceptable. Where mouldingand pilasters are thesc must be retainedand reatuted where nemsq. Smmdary dmm to a building ( d y at rhe reap) may be c~lnstructedinT&G andbpaddd venialrtnber sheering finished as &e.

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20,10.3 Ifthere is ao Might,plain &ss p ~ bmay be subsrituted fm solid on= upper parts of paneltsddwrs. Door siddighs&odd mnsisr of pSjn@d fhdgfass . Bubbled, Fmssedor m I o d g b h 8 isnot appgpriate witbin the ComervatibnAm.

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20.10.4 Door aaessories such as knockers, lerrerboxes, locks and handles should be made of I brass, bronze or cast-iron and be of period design. When doors in d b gbudding are being replaced, if possible, the

existing doorhrniruse should Ibe re-used.

120.11.2Bwglar and fire alarms should bediscreetly sited and coloured to harmonisewith buildings as h as practical. They shouldnot be an advertising medium for thesupplier.

120.11-3Satellite dishes will nanndy only be permitted on rear dwatioas and in sitclations where they are not wddy noticeable. The opm-work wire tppc dishes are least obtrusive. Thesemay be painted n,help them blend with theirbackpund.

20.10.5 When buildingare being converted for multiple occupancyuse, it is desirabIe that no additional daors are added to the h n t elevation, as these can be a b r d a a t fame and lead ta break-up of the rhythm of the smer pactern.

20.10.6 It is impormnt that door openingsare maintained at their traditional dimensions and not made narrmr.

20.1 1.1 Fw-standingwalls around buildings shodd be finished in a materid compatible with the buildings to wbicb they relate. Where fencing around new or exkthgbuildings is required, at-iron orwrought-iron railings with a simple decorativevertical emphasis is often the mast appropriare material. Post and rail kncing or horizontal ranch type boarding is unacceptable, New fencingwork must complement aad not detract from the simple yet high standardof &manship exhibited in existing work.

20.11.4 Fire escapes, where requiredj must be contained within the drcing building envelope (usuallyat the rear) withi a sprnpathericallydesigned extension, or be a positively designed new element that mbe said ta contribute to the quality ofthe area

20.1l .5 New domesticgaragesand outbuildingswillbe acceptable within the ConservationArea where they relate to exC&g buildings in a way which achieves a unifiedgrouping, Their design mum be carefdlp considered ro include a pitched roof and with finishes to match the main building.

20.12.1 PIann i permission for external painting and decoration is nor normally required but the W of coIaur is m imponant considerasionin building elmrion and streetseape. Paintingschemes should be harmonious and add to the environment rather than detract &omand be injuriousto the streetsap. The use cif many &Ee*nt mlows, particularly where thq do not blerrd, is ro be avoided.

20,lZ.Z On old Ibuilthgs,rraditional is h e governing criterion, The colour for W&, deding and timber work must:bt governed by the period S+ of the a r c h i m O n new buildings COIQWschemes should harmonise wit% rhe immediate surrouudings. A prolifmtion of diffcmt colours is not consideredacceptablewithin a defined block. Integrad painting schemesare to be welcomed and will be encouraged.

20.12.3As a general d e , window frames, glazingbars and door frames are best painted white or a near white mlour. Smngercoburs muldbe usedfor doors and other d e d s but considerable c;ue should be taken with their choice. l%perience has shown &at panel shades are normdly most efkxive on W&.

13.1 As the townscape ckwaaer of Randalstown is so significantly affected by these buildings, Planning Servicewill give specific and czmII consideration to any p r o p o d which either directly or indirdy affect them. The generaldevelopmentguidance contained hereinwill be more rigorouslyapplied in reladonto these buildings and Planning Service Wjll

seek spmiflc advice horn Environment and Heritage Sewice on any p m p d &nhg listed brtil&gs. [for List see Appmdix 1.)

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21.3.4 To avoid a sharpvisual b d b e i g creared b m n the ground and upper floors, rhe.pundfloor u;earmmrshaufd be inmrpoeatedxNithin the

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21.3.5 Where ashop h c involvesWO or nz6.1~plot widths, rhe idmtity of eacb buildingmust bem- Thiscm be achieved by a change o f k i a detail or by using rwo separate but iprtdted. shop frona a e a h g a d s d break between elevations. The v i d continuity of ownership mn be maintained by rhe cddwe ofsimilarshop front & i , mtom, h d a and S@-,

21.3.6 T h e best designedshop front^ arehose d ~ tare keprsimpleusing ~ t i o n ddcsiga elementsand rhe minimum number ofmaterials and mlolxrs. TIE use of p k b , polished ar polpemer coaredaluminium, or s m i r k s steel is inappropriatewithin a b i i cenvimnaenr and must be avoided. The use of m i m i c tiles is p d y unacceptable.

213.7 Considezarionto d a d is p a t z i ~ i r n p o r r a n tifa shoddy ar mnmhd appearancek to be avoided. Plaster mouldings, em-pilaste-rs, qwinsand other details cangive arr 'unpmion ofqualit)"and authentidty bur shouldnot be overdone. It is importantthatsmlfrjsersof an appropriate deprh (600mm min)shouldbe retainedor pravided.

21.33 Largehoriwnderg>ansmof I undivided#as not appropriatewithin the ConservationA . ~ LThiscan bea~kkdbyhusco f vertical mullionswhich help ~~ t h e v d e m p G of the buildin@.

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21.3.9 Z f ~ s h u ~ a r e comidered ntxmmtry, they should be oftbe openor wcerppa Thiscandm the p- oflight&M within the shop during&e how ofhhe~,ateatinga mare pl-t amosphefi within the meer. The shuna h& should be colour m-ordinad m h e s h ~ pb d e using anappropriate matt, semi-matt orglossy m d e basedpaint. 'She shutter box shouldbe conceded within rhe building f k d e and b e p i & d s r e e d inro &c reveals ofthe shepwindow, and where appmpriae the talrmmdsp l a s t d to avoid dhapuon ofthe sareersape.

2 1 - 3 * 1 0 b i t i s t u x e w u y r a ~ 2 1 , 3 . 1 2 b M G a d o h n b e & d i f & n ~ m ~ i t d a recessed mtnmce, &is should feamrasuchas quoins or plaster modding are highlighted in the bepmwredwithamof contrastingc010w orwen in a deeper &a&of &e main h d o n a l wmught iron gates of an calouc Ir is imponant mensure thatthe &ups usecl blendwith d~e apprapriate design d finish. other bddbgs in the vicinirp. Experitmm traS&own &c pastel shades

It k important that &odd be madein &e m pt0vi.de accessfor the disabled. Inthiscontext the removal ofsteps at the entrance is rbe most obviouspoint. I W p new level chan;ges should be acmrnmodatodwiebfnW+ but ifexternal acaw ramps are n d e d they shad be mrefuy.deignedro-respect the ckacter af rtte budding i d 6

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deuactfrom the s m a scene and will g e w d ~ fnor be allawed within b-own Cutisemationh HQ-, r e ~ ~ e m n s h a d e swhich aremintegmlpartofche hcia when closedwillbe dow&d.Whtn wed they s h o G sithwem and not over my pilaster and prdkrably-spring finamtbe hww edge of& e W a .

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22.0 Shop and Fascia Signs

22.1 Shop fasEiasigns, projectingsignsaad adw-ts haw:a sigdhnt &U ona mcentre %a many s i p , afkn paor1p d-ed and s i d am c o d i ~ other and compete for attendon, adversely d%xingwith a& theviswl qualityafthe Area,

22.3 W~thinthe Co&wtionArea, thep"pordoa oftbe sign must &W to rhe elmtion anwhilchit b Eit iscoo hgeit may &rniaat~the el~vadoa~aad Smdll it m y be idgdcant.aadin-*,Sitisb ~ b

224 Good'quaIity timber orglass fa& s'w,band paioted tq conrain name, d e mdmeet number are h e m m approprim in a Conservation Aw. These besr r e 8 ~ c r t&c historic environment.

22.5 An acceptable almmtive to ttris is the me ofindividual tbtcc dimensiod kmrs in an appropriatematerid such as wood or &eta1 m,af arxepmblesvk, t a r w e and colour, applied d d y to theMD

hsum W=. h e * may be fixed mto the d. 22.2 Tbii kingthe the numberofs i p ad actverdsemeatsona

building and the infbmtion rxln&ed on d,and their Wiand sitiryy,quire car& mndderarion.

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Frojming signs which hang from wall bracketsw i l l be mm+ They sbdd be ofwood and ormetal mmmucrion and band painted, wmplmenw the h& sign and shop front. An ornatewall bracketd improve the appearanceof tfie S&.

Projecriag sips will not normauy be perrnimedabove first floor dll Iwel.

Projmhg box signs are notapproptiatc in a Comavation h.

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goid lettering af apprdpristesize and style, appiiad directly to the inside of window p e s . Other si%nagP onupper floots hdbe avoided. A standard size and shape ofrtameplate at &P entrancedoar of premises advmkbg upper floor useswill be encwraged,

Standadh o w qksand corporate sigmge asoftcn seen on b i d s and building Wtia can be inappmpriae within a tradiriod smmsap. Corporate+es m m be modified to ensure that rhegrespa their locadon within hdalstawn GonsemtionArea, This is pmicuiatlp*&re case on ligaed b u i l d i .

Hoardings mnhave a parti&1y detrimard &on the v i sd &ramer of a C o m t i n Area and &&re they will not n o d y be acceptable.

The Planning Sewicesspolicy in relation EOadverdsmenio and signage is d e s i ro ensm that theyare considered as ae integralelement of the elevationand nor acUd as an afterthought. Signage m m be appropriate, wmplemenc its immediate!surroundingsand enhance the tadicy of the visual eHvironmmwithin the &&don Area

The illumination of sipage is an important ~ C C Q ~ia a successfirlhop &ns hip. Internally ill- or hdo lit s i p munacceptable, w & d l i & & g i s d c o ~ n e d .111umination bp small,discreetI individual spotWtswhich are shielded and o~rrealyd i d is acceptable, providingthe Zuminosiry is not excessive. Large swan neck projecting lamps are inappropriate and unacceptable.

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23.1 In the past the standard of drawings presented to PIanning Service for considerationas part of a planning application has at rimes been poor. Planning Servicewill now insist on detailed drawings (plans, sections and elevations) which show dearly what is proposed. In proposals which affect the fiont elevation of a building, the drawing should also show how the proposals will relate to neighbouring properties. This is essential in the context of new shop fronts or signage. All drawings must dearly indicate the materials, colour and finishes proposed. Failure to supply such drawings will lead to delay in the processingof planning applicadons or may lead to the refusal of planning permission. It is desirable, therefare, that applicants should consult informally with Planning Service prior to the preparation of derailed plans.

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(ii). In rhe case of works to unlisted buildings within the ConservationArea (Consemation Area Grants).

(iii'). The Urban Development Propmme sponsored by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) has since I987been assisting by p t aid projects which will contribute to

the refiirbishmentof derelict properties or vacat sires within a commercial area

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