Draperstown Conservation Area - Design Guide April

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Introduction
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Fom and Layout
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Plims of the Design Guide
15 Design Chmider&fls
19 Shopfronts
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41 Appendices
43 Map of Ctxwrvation Area
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I .l Draperstown, in recowan of it's archirectmd and historical merit was
designated a Consemation Area on 26 43ctctk.m 1979. Since designation a
number of envbmental improvement schemeshave been carried out which
have d a n c e d the visual amenity of the area and have given rise to an
improved wviroment within the settlement. Tbe Department has prepared
this Design Guide in order to help e m m that the unique c h a r a c ~ c osf
the village are protected and enhanced by new development and that all
development complements the best of the existing built envimnment.
High 5rreet Dmprstown
The Shambles Drapersttavn
1,2 The guideha will apply to new buildings and a h to nzfubishmentofexisting
buildings witbin the Conservation Area. ( V i s will include shop fronts and
signage). They emphasise the irnporttmce of cansistently applying high
standatds of design which will corltribute to the attractivenessof the villap.
Tbis is in mogaiti~nofthe continuing need for developmentto improve and
enbance the area and thereby assist in the ongoing regeneration of the
Conservation A m .
1.3 Braperstown is a market centre serving the surrounding nnral area and is
situated on the southern side of the upper Moyola River Vdey close to the
f d l l s of the Sperrin Mountains and within the Magherafelt District Council
Area. It is about 75 kmnorthwest of Belfat, 40 km southeast of Lundondeny
and about 19 km from Magherafelr.
1.4 Draperstown was a late Georgian planned settlement begun in 1818 and
refounded with a major new building progrimme by the Drapers Company
ia 1838-9. Plans for rebuilding were prepad by hat W J Booth (the
Company's surveyor) and the new Draperstown as it became known
consisted of a large triangular space flanked by terraces of stone and sIate
buildings generally in the classical form ef architecture.All the buildings
were faced with dressed sandstone bloeks and had pitched slated roofs wirb
large pediments on the Meeting House and Market H a w the latter also
had a square clock t o w . The building uses included an im, police
barracks, psr office, dispensary and surveyors resideace. The Market
House later had grain stores added to the fear but the market itself was
never a success as on the otber hand the older and less form1 d a g e
known as the Cross of Balh~nascreen(which was on both sides of St
Patrick's Street) m a market in competition.The Eaif Green in ffant of
High Sbwt was extended and eventually became h o w as The Shambles.
Fair Gmm
Dmprstown 1938
1.5 Line cansmction was SW
inlate 1882 on a d w a y to connect
and Dmperstown as "an 11 km spur" to M a g W e l t The first passenger
service started on 20 July 1883. The spur 'lint was never reafly financially
successful so p a s m p services were withdrawn on 1 October 1930and freight
services 'by 3 July 1950.
Pmposed Heritage Cenrm Dmprstown
1.6 In recognition ofthe historical backgrmtnd of Draperstown ithas been decided
thdit a HeritageCentre should be bnilt within the setzlemetnt.Tbis wiI1cover in
detail the historical events as they relate to Draperstown fnom Hugh O'Neill
md the Gaelic Irish through m M&m T k . At the time of writing this
guide a site has been selected and p I e g approval obtaind. The Heritage
Centre should be operative in early 1996.
2.0 FORM
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wia n~1earIycldhediandM & W t e d b r t i l ~ liae.Tht ~ ~ C ~ t u r e
kmwva as The Shamble6 b an oNstatrdhg & d d c of the village snd
t@g&er wi# tbe wide cmwwi&mtesa did;thetiv&slettlealentmtbfll.
2.2 The characteristic form of developmentof Draperstow consists of terraces
of h o w having stone walls and dark slated roofs with gable ends. The
buildings aremostly two-storey in height-a notable exceptionbeing B~oth's
Gothic Cottages located on the Magherafelt Road, Elevational treatment
prticular3y with regard to fenestration i s of Classical proportions with same
v g r fine examples of this period existing within the settlement.
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2.3 There ar;e a number of buildings within Dmperscown which display specid
archibmrd merit including
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The Courthome at 20 High S m t .
2. St CoIumba's Church, Tobemore R
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The hsbyterian Church. 47 High Street. Mary Pat's Public House at St Patrick's Street. 3
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2.4 The attractionofthe village, however, derives not so much from tbe individual
buildingsbut more from the grouping of the buildings and their o v e d scale
and proportion in relation to the long atabbhed s m t pattern.
3.0 AIMS OF IBlY DBIETGN GUIDE
3.1 The b l t i r m within the DrapeC o w d o n Arca are domestic h
scale and this &odd be respected by all new developments inclzlding
alterations and extensions to exbihg buildings. The elevational matmat
dmuldblmd with the existingmainly vertical femsgatiaa emphasis and salid
to mid pponfons should reflwt traditional existing pprtions.
Breaking the Rhythm
3 2 New development (including alterations or extensions to existing properties)
should complement existing good eIevational treatment and should make a
pasitive contribution to the Conservation Area. lMs is likely ra be best
achieved by the use of traditional (vemular) building forms.and materials.
However, well designed and sympathetic modern &signs may be acceptable
in Iocations where this does not detract from the overall character of the
locality. h assessingnew development both the detail and overall &sign, ie
scale, massing,pmpaAion, shouId all be taken into account to ensure the
successful int~grationof appropriate detail on materials and finishes. In this
context it is essentid that fenestration, door cletall, roof detail, chimneys, and
gutters should be taken into account &fore arriving at a successful design
scheme.
3.3 The following pages of the Design Guide give advice on good and p m
elements of design and also incorpomte advice on new or replacement shop
fkonts and associated signage.
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4.1.1 New development should seek to reflect the scale of the existing buildings.
To emure tbat a new building is in scale and blends with those of its neighbours
it may be nscessacy to break up the elevationaI nass of the new building,
thereby reflecting the architectural rhythm ofthe particular street. Generally
buildingheights should respect the heightdadjoining buildidgs howeverthe
slope of the street will have to be taken into consideratian.
(Good & Bad)
4.1.2 Extensions to existing buildings should take the form asld chatacter of the
parent building and should be such that they do not dominak or impair the
chmdedsticsof that building.
4.2.1 npioalIy the buildings in Drapefstown's ~onservati6nArea m of Classical
~ x t i o nwith
s vertical emphasis and a high solidto void ratio. Thebuildings are typicalIy two-smy and give a strong sense of rhythm and of pattern along the street frontage. The design of new buildings should be such hat they do not disturb this rhythm md partea. 4.3.1 The buildings within the Consemation Area ate located in accordance witb e
well defined building line. When a building is removed and rebuilding is
proposed the traditional building line and street pattern should be maintained.
4.4 R#$%, WaItnwm'er &a& and C l i h ~ ~ j ~ s
4.4.1 The roofs within the Conservation Area m generally simple 'A' type with a
pitch of between 42" and 45". The dominant material is natural slate. Roof
tiles areconsided inappropriate and should not be &.ArtificiaI slate should
also be avoided since it is important to retain the visual character and quality
of building or group of buildings from tbe public viewpoint. It wia be expected
that Bangor Blue slates or the equivalent will be used in most new buildings
or repairwork. Simple bargeboards with little omate detail or in some instames
no bargeboards is the traditional vernacularwithi the Cornation Area, It
is also&saved that there is an absence of ornate fascia boards. New buildings
or extensions to existing buildings shodd reflect this vernacular, In the Gothic
Cottages along MagherafeIt Road cement skews are the dominant means of
roof termination, In any repair work envisaged for these cottages this design
should be replicated. Throughout the Conserration Area ridge tiles are
important and these should be dark blue V section with decoration as
ztppmlpriatc to the particular building. Where a proposed extension is visible
to the public, provision of a pitched roof will generally be a requirement.
Narurai slase and
corbelled chimneys
make a decorative
cumbinah'on.
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4-4.2 Rainwater go& should be cast iron or heavy duty al-um
and in general
&odd be dark-co1wred and complete with matching fittings and fixmts,
Eaves gutters shouid be of a type to compIemmt the exisring eaves design
while dawnpipesshould be either square or mmd in section with swan-necks
to provide adequate clearance from projecting eaves. Rping asswiated with
foul drainage should, if possible, be confined to the rear elevation of the
building or if appropriate lwarad inside the building in atxmrdance with h
relevant d e s of practice,
Dark co!~ured
dnwrrter g&
4.43 It is observed thac the chimneys witbin the h p t o w n Ccmmvation Area
areg e n d y simple corbelled in natureand located on the ridge of the building
concerned.In some CM there is an bate of chimney pots while in others
simple chimney pots ate in evidence.It is expectedh a t in new or repair work
the design of chimneys used should reflect this I o d vemacdar.
4.5.1 The windowsof the buildings within the area have strong vertical pmpobns
with various cmfigumtions of mullionsandtransom. The windows are m M .
deep set and some are surrounded by osnatemealdings. New windows within
the Conservation Area should respect this design and should be of sliding
sash consnuctioa. Casement windows will only be acceptable in the most
exceptional circumsmcm and locations. Wmdows should be finished in
opaque paint and stains or varnishes should not be used. It is of prime
impwtaece in retaining the unity and rhythm of the SW scene that the size
of r h window
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openings and the style and profile of the windows which
are replicated in new buildings or building extensions. On the
exceptiod occasion where wider windows ate considered essential heavy
vertical mullions will help maintain the required vertical emphdsis. Where
mouldings orotherdecorative plasm work exist mundopeningsthey should
always be maintained
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Appmpriute
window styles
fnappmpnbte modemfmmes
4.5.2 Window sills should always be substantial in depth and constructed in either
precast concrete or stone and have a traditional profile especially in respect
of the leading edge and normally be painted as features unless of exposed
natural stone.
4.5.3 Thete is little: evidence of the provision of dormer windows wirhin the
Ikqmtown Comavation Area. If c~msidexedessential, dormer windows
shouId normdly be located on the rear ekvatim of buildings and should be
of traditionaf design. Continuous or flat mf type dormers will not be
aqptable. RoofIights s M d respect the street scene and should be well
spaced and not too large. or dominaat. They should preferably be located on
tbe rear elevations and be of Wtional design. Heritage type rooflights are
suifable.
Acceptable Dormers
4.5.4 When existing properties m being altexed the original fenmaationshould be
retained or restored and any window embellishments should be repaired or
satisfactorily reinstated.
4.6.1 The existingbuildings in the vinage centre tend to have sandstonewall finishes
or be of a smooth pIas&rpainted. Quoinstones are very much in evidenceand
there is some good detailing and mouldings on the building frontages, New
buildings or alterations to existing buildings should respect this traditional
vernacular. In alterations all traditronal h t a t i v e features, where they m
famedin instone orp1ae.rwork, shouldbe reminedorrepIacBd Wnecessary.
Sandstonefinish and rurrurai slate make a
complimentary mix
4.6.2 It must be emphasised tha! the use of matching wall finishes and wfiog
materials are: vital factors to consider witbin the Consemation Area. These
impart to a building, its overall colour as
from a distance and the texture
of its external surfaces close at h d It is therefore essential that a material
chosen should relate in charmer to hose already h use in the vicinity of the
building and thar the frnisfiesto extensions should match the c
m t building.
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4.7.1 Doom afe asen to have a consideEabb MlmW on the appearance of a
W n g . =thin thP; ceabraf arm of a satlament simple 4 panelled doors are
rZle~~~farm.Moutdin~mmd~Is~ma~theori~
New ar replw-t
dQors should follow this style 8nd be painted in slnmg
~wk,rtt$rmchasbl~,b~orred8ndv~or~f~not
beused.WbmouldhpapiI~aff~~thedoors~
s W d tw mzki~tzthxl
mdmtmd tiwh my movatim W&.
4.7.2 If there is no fanlight in existence, plain glass panels m y be substituted for
solid ones in upper parts of panelled doors. Door sidelights should consist of
plain parallel faced glass. Bubbled, frosted or coloured glazing is not
appropriate within the ConservationArea
4.7.3 Door accessoriessuch as backers, lettdmxes, locks and handles should be
made of brass, bronze or cast-iron and be of period design. When doors ia
existing buildings are being replacedif possible, the existing door furaiture
should be used,When buildings are being converted for multiple occupancy
use it is iirprmf that no doors are added to the h n t elevationas th~secan
be adiscordant fature and Iead to break-up of the rhythmof the streetpattern.
4.7.4 It is imporhnt that door opening are maiatakd at the'wtradhnaldimension
and not m&namr\lPer.
Ekgm door h h r
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4.8.1 There is little tradition within the Conservation Area of free standing walls
either around orjoining adjacent buildings. This hadition should be respected
in any work within the Conservation Area but if walls are found to be essential
they should be of material and design which complement the building to
which they relate. If railings are to be used within the settlement they should
preferably be of cast-iron material painted black with simple finials.
4.8.2 Domestic garages and outbuildings within the Conservation Area should be
designedin a group in such a way that they do not detract from the building to
which they relate.
4.8.3 When fire escapes are required they must be contained within the existing
building envelope or witbin a sympathetically designed extension or be a
positively designed new element that can be seen to contribute to the quality
of the m.
4.8.4 Satellitedishes will normally only be permitted on rear elevations where they
are not intrusive from a public viewpoint.
4.8.5 Burglar and fire alarms should be discreetly sited and coIoured in such a way
that they harmonise with the building as far as is practicable. They should not
be seen as an advertising medium for the supplier of the units concerned.
Decorative railings
Sr Pmrickr Street
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4.9.1 Planning permission for external painting and the decoration of a building is
not normally required, However the use of colour i s a very imponant
consideration in building elevations and in streetscapes. Painting schemes
&odd therefore be attractive and add to rhe overdl environment rarher than
detract from and be injurious to the streetscape.
4.9.2 Tradition should be the governing criteda on dd buildings. Colour for walls
detailing and timber work should be conmlled by the period style of the
architecture.On a new buildingcolourschemes should h chosen to harmonise
with the immedia~esurmundings.
4.9.3 In general window frames, gI&ng bars and door frames are best painted
white or in a n d y white colour. Strongercolours can be used for doors and
other details but great care should be taken with their choice. When painted
plasterwork is bebeing used it has been seen that pastel shades are normally
most effective on walls as these contrast well with the doorand window details
providing a pleasant appmmce.
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uses in Oraperstowa are g d y located within the central
area of the settlement.
5.2 With the village the appearance of shop fronts makes a very distinct
imprwion on the ooerall metscape.
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them and therefm a t m d i t i d shop h n t is the most appmpriate. Wbere a
traditional f r o w e remains any mfurbishment work or alteration should bc
designed in such a way that the character of the original shop front is
rIuidned.
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5 4 To ensure that a shop front integrates with the buildingto which it relates and
&M to the meetscape in general the followingpoints q u i r e to be taken into
consideration:5.5 The depth and size of the fascia may be too l-e or inappropriate. If rhis is
the case the fascia will obscure w &tract from the h t floor windows and
from any plasters or mouldings which may exist on rhe building. Sometimes
it is seen that the fascia may extend across and over the building and thereby
daminate the building instead of being contained within it. Instead of a sharp
visual break being created between the ground and upper flaocs rhe ground
floor treatment shouId complement and be maintained within the architectural
design of the whde building.
Elernears of a
traditional shopjhnf
5.6 The depth of the fascia should not exceed 15%of the shop front height and
the top of the fascia should approximate to first floor level. An adequate gap
s h d d be retained betwean the tap of the fascia and the first floor window
sills whmver possible.
5.7 The fmcia should be in scaleand design such that it blends in with the building
of which it is part and it should also give a wifying effect to the whole
smetscapeby having a close relationship with adjoining fascias.
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5.8 The best design solution for a successfa1 shop front is to ensure that it is kept
simpleand the number and type of materials and coIours should be kept to a
minimum, The use of plastics, polished aluminiam and stainless steel are
usually out of place in aa historic environment and should be avoided. The
use of ceramic tiles wiIl rarely be appropriate. T i k wbich is painted in
opaque paint is the most appmpriat~rmaterial for shop front £mimesbut where
metal frames are required they should !X coated in an appropriatedark colou~
W n considering the totality of a design, adequate detailing is particularly
important if a successful appmtnce is to be achieved. Plaster mouldings,
embossed plasters, quoins md other details can give an impression of
authenticity but shouId not be overdone. It is impartant that itstall risers of
appropriatedepth (aminirnumof 150mm is recommended)shouldbe provided
or retained to give snength to the shop front design.
Appropiate we of mullions
5.9 Large horizontal expanses of undivided glass m not appropriate within the
Conservation Are& This can be avoided by the use of mullions or glazing
bars which can help retaio the vertical emphasis of the buildings.
5.10 Where a shopfront involves 2 ormore plot widths the identity of each buitding
elevationshouldbe respected.This can b s t be achieved by a changein fascia
detail or by using 2 separatebut interrelated shop fronts.The visualcontinuity
of ownership can be achieved by the careful use of the same type of fascia
and s i p g e . Ideally a new shop !?rantshould not be carried unifody amss
the frontage of 2 or more buildings as this Ieads to conflict between the
horizm&l emphasis of the ground floor and the verticalemphasisof the uppw
floars.
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5-11 E s d t y shutters seconsiderdnecwatythey sttcluldkoftheopee or
Zattlce type which will dfow ligM to pass tImu&h, The $ht~m
tbemsdva
should be col^ to blend or to form a hrnrmorriolls c m m t to the shop
facade or ushg m qpmpdate matt, wbd-matt or giossy metalk M p a i n t .
The shutter boxa should be concealed wltbin Ihe build'rag Pade and the
&&rails mes9edbgothe reveaIsof the shop window and plmxed to avoid
disruption of the stFeetscw
5.12 ~ t c b m a p i e s ~ a W n i n ~ ~ ~ ~ e n t ~ ~ I d e ~ f r a m t h e ~
w e a n d will g d y notbe allowed witbin the ~ p e r s t e w n C o ~ & n
A ~ Howem,
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remcWIe mn shadeswEcb m an
integral mdthfascia,
when CIW ~ nbel ~UOWXL W n m d w y shodii s~tb e
m m aad aot
over any p i l i a and
~ pef&Iy w g from the lower edge of the fascia. 5.13 Rendered EW&S wirt affe;n b e d &
If dWn&v(z ~ ~ ~ h i t s t ifkatms
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swb as quoh ot@@termouldings mbigblightdh the c o n d a g colour
or even in a deeper shade of the main
dourbIt is imppmt to
mwre tha&tbe oololrrs ussd blend with the 0th
h the vicinity tn
avoid striking a dSscadmt feature.
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5.14 It is imponant that provision should be mrtde in the design to pvidc
for &&led people. b this context t4e m v d of s t q l s at the m t m r ~ ~istfi%
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W~bntifm~acesisrampsm&edtheyghould&~~ &&p& to respect ?hechamtw of the building itself. 6.1 Within the Conservation A m the proportion of a sign must date to the
el&n
m which it is piaced. If the sign is too large it can disrupt the
appeof a building and atso of a s m t scene whiIe if too m a l l it can be
insignificant trnd W e . Projecting box signs disrupt the relationship
between the sign and the elevation and as such m uaaccqtable within the
ConservationAm.
6.2 It is important to ensure that visual clutter and confusion is avoided in t e r m
of sign provision, This b e i i the case the amount of information contamed
on a sign and the actual number of advertisements on the buildingitself need
to be carefully consided. The best design solution should contain only the
name, W e and sheet number on the fascia sign itseif.
6.3 TheiII&tion
reking to a sign Is also m as b e iof major sign8cance,
Manally iuumimkd or MO
lit signs are umcep&le, while wash lighting
is welcomed. Back lightin8 of km d n g letters can bepadcularly effective.
lllumidm by individual small spot lights which are themselves shidded
and correctly ilimctd Is mxptabIle provided that the level of illmifliition is
not excessive. Large swan nsck c o l a d projecting lamps or sthet lamps
dmg projecting annsare- seea as disruptive features and should be avoided
6.4 The use af pmjhand painted hanging sips below fiat fEMIr window
k3 t0 be e ~ t c o ~ Within
e d the & l l s e ~ d o nAIE& The
of s U C ~
signs s h d d be qpmpriaTe.to the elevation in wbich they are placed.
6.5 Good q d t y hand paietedsigns am p f m d within tbe Consenatiotl A m
as these can be made to reflect [he him~ricenvironment within the area.
Individualletteting of appmprhte coloar applied directly to the fascia wirh a
complementing background will be wxpmbie in rnost locations. The lener
form aad style of lettering used should be in charmer with the pesiod of the
building and the use of premises itself.
6,6 Signson stonework or on plastertinish are seen to be most &sfamq when
individual wall mottllkd lmem of qpqxiate
colcm and type face
am used. These signs can be m& more eifective if baek lit or wash tit
6,7 Adverbising s i p s will not be normally prmined above the level of first floor
window sills on the t~evation.
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6.8 On the first flmr of a building black, white or gold lettering of appropriate
size applied dbwtly to the inside of window ftmes is particularly effective
on buildings used forprofessional practices such as doctors sutgdes,solicitors
etc wbilc box signs mdplastic modera signs are particularly inappropriate on
rhe first flour and should not be used.
6.9 A standard sign and shape of meplate at the entrance door of premises
dvertisirig upper floor uses will be encoumged.
Cotporase signage
c m be alien ro a
consemaiion area
6.10 Standard hawse styles and corporate image signage for example, on banks
and building swieries offices can be disruptivewithin a traditional smtscape.
In a ConservationArea these types of signs should, in general, be mdif'iedto
ensure that they respect their Iocatian within the Draperstown Conservation
A m . This is particularly the case on listed buildings,
6.1 1 Hoardiags cm have a particularly detrimentaI affect on the visual character
of a conservationarea and therefonz hey will not normally be accqtable.
b.12 The Department's policy in relation to advertisements and signage is bigned
to e m that they m! considered as an integral dement ofthe elevation and
not added as an afterthought.Signage, design, proportion and materials used
should be appropriate and complement their immediate smundings and
enhance the totality of the visw environment within the ConservationArea.
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7.0 LISTED BULWJNGS
7.1 Draperstown Conmtion Area contains a numberof buildings which have
been statutorily W under Article 42 ofthe Plmwing (NI)Order 199l. These
buildhgs ate indicated in an appendix to this guide.
7 2 More strenuous conditions will be applied when considering ptoposds
&$ring these buildings ctirectly or indirectly. Consent will be requhd in
rapeet of works which affect these W d h g s both e x t e d y and intmdy.
7.3 The Jkpartmnt's sgecidists in Historic Monumds a d Buildings w21 h
involved in the considerationof any M o p m e n t proposalswhich affectthese
buildings.
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APPENDIX 2
- LISTED BUILDINGS IN DRAPERSTOWN
Comments
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Ccmthou&
20 High Street PS9 St Golumbzls Church
'Ibbemore Road b
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tower md octagonal spim
added b the Church of 1750,
'm 1792 and retainedin the
present bading. Sphe rebuilt
1839 after ~ U s g s e .
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two-storey, S bay stucco
House;
St Patrick's Street
'buBdiag,with pilastered pub
front. Upper windows have
cornice hoods.
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Erection
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Corn Store
A mo-storey building with
R m of High Street
basement built of block-incourse sandstane hter roughcast. Wstorically important
buildingbuilt by the D m w .
Soup Kitchen
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A P P E N D I C E S
APPENDIX LI - GWSSARY OF TECHMFCAL TERMS
C~)~sematisnAtlsra:These are
=as, declared by the DOE (NI), which am
considered to be of particular architectural or historic
importaace and thus worthy of retention, Ia,order to ensure
that the character of such areas is not eroded future
development pmpsals are normally expected to conform
to a series of policies and controls prepared by the
DEpmtment.
The me;lns of protecting the intrinsic quality of zt building,
groups of buildings or specific areas,
A style of building or archimm pecuIiar to a particular
locality.
Facade: The exterior face m elevation of a building.
Fascia: A broad ftat band or board oftenused in ohe context of shop
fronts where the name of the shop or its owners is to be
found.
' b e srrangement of windows in a building.
Refers to relationship in tams of size and arrangement of
the vnlpious ekments in a facade.
The size of a particular building or its components when
consi&mi ia relation its surroundings, or in reference to
the human f m .
Muliiom a d Trlut~om: fforimntal and vertical bars which divide: a window
into a number of Eights.
A rectangularfeaturein the shape of rr pillar projecting from
the face of a brrildhg, bat having no structural function.
Carved ommenllrt foliageon top of apinnacle, spire, gable
or i.aaopy.
Raised stonework 10 be fmdat the cornem and angles of a
building.
Portion of shop front between ground level and sill level,
Draperstown Conservation Area
Acknowledgements for assistance with historical photographs and local information
Grabam Mawhinney
Angela O'Keeney
Brim Gum - King
Batsy McShaae
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