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23/08/2005
Extra protection for townscapes announced
New planning policies will aim to protect the distinctive character and appearance of our towns and villages, Environment Minister Jeff Rooker said today.
Announcing the publication of the new Areas of Townscape Character policies, Mr Rooker, said the new policies underlined his commitment to the protection of built heritage in Northern Ireland.
"The mix and layout of buildings of different ages, styles and functions add to the quality of life of local communities," he continued.
"I want to reinforce the local identity of our townscape areas through the appropriate control of demolition and by ensuring that new development proposals respect and, where possible, enhance the appearance and qualities of each area. This will help maintain their distinctive character for future generations.
"I am also encouraged by the public support for the introduction of demolition control for buildings in Areas of Townscape Character in December 2004. This has assisted in retaining those buildings that make a positive contribution to the character of these areas and will continue to do so."
Mr Rooker also stressed that everyone involved in development in a townscape area, particularly those living there, should seek to ensure that any work to property respects and is sympathetic to the particular qualities of the area.
(MB/SP)
Announcing the publication of the new Areas of Townscape Character policies, Mr Rooker, said the new policies underlined his commitment to the protection of built heritage in Northern Ireland.
"The mix and layout of buildings of different ages, styles and functions add to the quality of life of local communities," he continued.
"I want to reinforce the local identity of our townscape areas through the appropriate control of demolition and by ensuring that new development proposals respect and, where possible, enhance the appearance and qualities of each area. This will help maintain their distinctive character for future generations.
"I am also encouraged by the public support for the introduction of demolition control for buildings in Areas of Townscape Character in December 2004. This has assisted in retaining those buildings that make a positive contribution to the character of these areas and will continue to do so."
Mr Rooker also stressed that everyone involved in development in a townscape area, particularly those living there, should seek to ensure that any work to property respects and is sympathetic to the particular qualities of the area.
(MB/SP)
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