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RANELAGH AVENUE

Architectural Conservation Area Report

Character Appraisal and Policy Framework

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Comhairle CathrachBhaile Atha CliathDublin City Council

Temple Place

Ranelagh Avenue

Westmoreland Park

Ranelagh

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Architectural Conservation Area Report | RANELAGH AVENUE, RANELAGH

Planning Policy Document

Architectural Conservation Area Report,Department of Planning and Development,Dublin City Council,Civic Offices, Wood Quay,Dublin 8.

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Contents

1.0 Introduction and Location

2.0 Maps

3.0 Photographs

4.0 Description of Character

5.0 Existing Designations

6.0 ACA Policy

7.0 General Objectives

8.0 Guidlines to Houseowners in Architec tural Conservation Areas.

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RANELAGH AVENUEArchitectural Conservation Area Report

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1.0 Introdution and Location

1.1 The Ranelagh Avenue Architectural Conservation area was adopted by Dublin City Council on the 7th July 2014.

2.0 Maps

1.2 Location: Ranelagh Avenue is a short andnarrow cul de sac located centrally in Ranelagh to north east of and to the rear of commercialproperties fronting Ranelagh Road.

Site Location Map

Context Map

Sheet XVIII-88 (5ft-1mile) Ordnance Survey Map 1882showing RanelaghAvenue

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Sheet XVIII-88 (5ft-1mile) 1907 Ordnance Survey Map,showing Ranelagh Avenue

Ranelagh ACA area outlined in red

Ordnance Survey Historical Maps of Ranelagh

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3.0 Photographs (All buildings within this ACAare photographed and included in Appendix 1 ofthis document)

View of Ranelagh Avenue from Ranelagh Road looking east

No. 1 Ranelagh Avenue

Nos. 5, 6 and 7 Ranelagh Avenue

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Nos. 21 – 14 Ranelagh Avenue View of Ranelagh Avenue from end of cul de saclooking west

Door and Railing Detail Nos. 5 and 6 Ranelagh Avenue

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4.0 Description of Character

4.1 Historic DevelopmentIn Rocque's 1773 map a new short road is markedgoing from the main road in Ranelagh to what wasthen the old Ranelagh Gardens. No buildings aremarked, but it is likely that this was RanelaghAvenue. Building is thought to have begun in thelast decades of the 18 Century, but No. 1 is the onlyhouse remaining from this period. This was part of aterrace of four houses, three of which weredemolished in the 1960s-1970s. A new terrace oflocal authority houses was built on the site and fitswell into the avenue. By 1816 most of the south sidewas built. The house at the end (no. 12) as well asnos. 5, 6, 7 were built in the 1880s. Originally calledWestmoreland Row, the name was changed toWestmoreland Terrace in the 1850s and toRanelaghAvenue in the 1860s, about the same timeas the north side of the terrace was built. Druitt'scottages, now nos. 21a, b and c Ranelagh Avenue,were also built then in what appears to be a piece ofground attached to no. 21.

Jeremiah Hodges Mulcahy lived in No. 18. A nativeof Limerick, he exhibited in the RHA from 1848 to1878. He had a school of painting in CatherineStreet, Limerick, and five illustrations from drawingsby him are published in the 19 Centurytopographical history Another artist,W.P. Rogers, lived in No. 21 about the same time.Baker's abattoir was situated at the rear of AlliedIrish Bank.

(History courtesy of Kelly, Deirdre “Four Roads toDublin: A History of Rathmines, Ranelagh andLeeson Street”, O'Brien Press Dublin, 1995)

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4.2 General Character

5.0 Existing Designations

5.1 Zoning

The general character of the street is two and three-bay two-storey terraced 19 Century structures withGeorgian like features including railings to the frontdoor and semi-circular fanlights. Two-bay terracesline the northern side of the street while three- bayterraces line the southern side. The overall specialcharacter of the street is formed from the overalluniform terrace of buildings fronting this narrowstreet.

The majority of Ranelagh Avenue and the areaIncluded in the architectural conservation area iszoned Z2 “To protect and/or improve the amenitiesof residential Conservation areas”. Buildings close to Ranelagh Road are zoned Z4 “To provide for andimprove Neighbourhood facilities” ,including House No.1.

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5.2 Record of Protected Structures

TheArchitectural ConservationArea is comprised of15 houses. The 15 houses, 5-12 and 14-21Ranelagh Avenue (Reference no’s6939-6954),(See next page 6) were deleted from the Record ofProtected Structures by Dublin City Council at themeeting of April 2013.

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6.0 ACA Policy

To seek to preserve, protect and enhance thearchitectural quality, character and setting of thenineteenth century building characteristics within theArchitectural Conservation Area (ACA) and to ensurethat any changes preserve and enhance its character.

To remove structures Nos. 5 to 12 and Nos. 14 to 21from the RPS and replace with an ArchitecturalConservation Area. (No. 1 Ranelagh Avenue willremain on the RPS as this structure dates from the 18Century).

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7.0 General Objectives

7.1 To encourage the retention of originalwindows, doors, renders, roofcoverings and other significantfeatures of historic buildings andlandscape features within theACA.

7.2 To ensure that any development,mod i f i ca t ions , a l te ra t ions , o rextensions affecting a structure withinan ACA are sited and designeda p p r o p r i a t e l y , c o m p l y w i t hdevelopment standards and are notdetrimental to the general character oftheACA.

7.3 To encourage the reinstatement oforiginal features (see section 8.2 fordetails).

7.4 To prepare Statements providingadvice on maintenance, repair andenhancement.

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8.0 Guidelines to Homeowners in Architectural ConservationAreas

8.1 AllApplications

All applications for development within the ACA areawill be consistent with the following:

and/or materials to the original building and/orACAarea as a whole.

setting or views to and from theACA.

features where the original and historicfeatures have been lost or replaced.

be avoided as the removal of a historic buildingeither in whole or in part, may seriously detractfrom the character of the area.

Planning and DevelopmentRegulations 2001-2010

No Longer Exempt

Class 5 The construction, erection or alteration,within or bounding the curtilage of a house,gate, gateway, railing or wooden fence or awall of brick, stone, blocks with decorativefinish, other concrete blocks or massconcrete.

Class 7 The construction or erection of a porchoutside any external door of a house.

house as such.

8.2 General Alterations and Domestic Extensions

Alterations that would be considered to materiallyaffect the character of the ACA would requirepermission. The works set out in Classes 5, and 7of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001are not exempted development.

Rear domestic extensions (Class 1) in accordancewith the conditions and limitations set out in Schedule2, Part 1 of the Planning and DevelopmentRegulations 2001 are exempted development and donot require planning permission.

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Roofs

8.3 Guidance for Works to Particular Elements of Buildings

Note: Before starting any work, homeowners areadvised to contact the Conservation Section of DublinCity Council.

The roof is often an important feature of a historicbuilding that can make a significant contribution to thecharacter of an area. Historic roof materials andfeatures such as chimneystacks, chimneypots, naturalslates, dormers, roof lights, as well as details such asdecorative ridge tiles and finials all form an integralpart of the character of the building and should beretained.

The loss or inappropriate alteration of historicmaterials and features is likely to be harmful to theappearance and character of historic buildings.Dublin City Council encourages the retention andreinstatement of traditional roofing materials. Whenroofing materials are replaced, it is important that asmuch as possible of the original material is re-used.Replacement materials should respect the design andmaterial of the original and the age and character ofthe building and/or the area.

Chimneystacks are both decorative and functionalfeatures of the roofscape and can be importantindicators of the age of a building and its internalplanning.

Exempted Works Works that require permissionRetention/repair and reinstatement oftraditional roofing materials

Alteration of historic materials andfeatures that alter the character andappearance of the roofscape.

The replacement of later inappropriateroof coverings with natural slate

Addition of modern features e.g. rooflights, or change of roof pitchRemoval or inappropriate alteration ofchimneystacks and chimneypots

The Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Advice Series publication onRoofs: A Guide to the Repair of Historic Roofs (2010) provides useful advice andguidance on works to roofs and should be consulted.

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Exempted Works Works that require permissionRetention/repair and reinstatement oftraditional materials

Removal of original render (such asrough-dash lime render)

Painting of previously painted elementsin a colour appropriate to the context.

Painting or re-painting involving a changeof colour or painting over previouslyunpainted surfacesCleaning of historic buildings

Localised repointing Wholescale repointing

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Walls

snoitacilbupseireSecivdAfotnemtrapeDehTBrick: A Guide to the Repair of Historic Brickwork (2009) and Maintenance: AGuide to the Care of Older Buildings (2007) provides useful guidance on suchworks and should be consulted.

Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht

Walls are the main structural fabric of any building.Every effort should be made to retain or re-useoriginal facing brickwork, stonework or render styles.Alterations or repairs to external walls should respectthe original material and endeavour to match it inappearance.

Particular care should be paid to re-pointing brick orstonework. Methods should be employed tominimise damage to historic building material: anappropriate lime mix mortar should be used andshould match the appearance of the original pointing.Brick or stonework should not normally be renderedunless the surface was rendered

Particular care is required in relation to the painting,repainting or cleaning of historic buildings. Inparticular cleaning can have a marked effect on thecharacter of historic buildings. All cleaning methodscan cause damage if carelessly handled. Guidanceon what works require planning permission areprovided in the table below.

originally. It may benecessary to remove more recently applied render ifthis is damaging the surface beneath.

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Windows and Doors

Door and window openings establish the character ofan elevation; they should not generally be altered intheir proportions or details. The depth to whichwindow frames are recessed within a wall is a varyinghistorical feature of importance and greatly affects thecharacter of the building. The size and shape ofwindow openings, window frame detai ls,arrangement and detail of glazing bars, and themethod of opening are important characteristics of ahistoric building. Wherever possible originalwindows should be retained and repaired. Improvedheat and sound insulation can be achieved inunobtrus ive ways by draf t -proof ing andsoundproofing measures, rather than replacement ofthe original window.

Doorways form an important element of historicbuildings and can add to the character ofconservation areas. Together with the door surround,fanlight, steps and original door furniture, doors canprovide a significant and prominent feature.

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Exempted Works Works that require permissionRepair or replacement of windows thataccurately replicate the size, shape ororiginal timber frames and glazing bars

Replacing original timber windows withnew materials such as uPVC

Replacement of later inappropriatewindows with timber sash windowswhere appropriate and timber casementwindows where appropriate, to match theoriginal samples which survive in eachterrace all to have a painted finish.

Installation of double glazing to historicbuildings.

Replacement or repaired doors thataccurately replicate the original design

Replacement of historic front doors withmodern doors of inappropriate materialsand design

The replacement of later inappropriatedoors with painted timber panelled doorsor timber battened doors to matchoriginal samples which survive in eachterrace

The Department of Advice Series publicationWindows: A Guide to a Repair of Historic Windows (2007) provides usefulguidance on such works and should be consulted.


Fascias

Features such as timber bargeboards and fasciasshould be preserved and, if replacement becomesnecessary, it should replicate the design and materialof those original to the building.

Exempted Works Works that require permissionRetention and reinstatement of traditionalmaterials

Addition of bargeboards and fascias tobuildings that did not previously havesuch features

Replacement that replicates the designand material of the original

The Department of Advice Series publicationon Roofs: A Guide to the Repair of Historic Roofs (2010) provides useful adviceand guidance on such works and should be consulted.


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Rainwater goods Original rainwater goods are an integral part of thedesign and character of an historic building. They willnormally be cast iron, which if properly maintainedshould last many years longer than replacementplastic goods. Cast iron gutters, down pipes andhopper heads etc. should be retained whereverpossible. Plastic rainwater goods are not consideredappropriate on buildings where cast iron has beenpreviously used.

Exempted Works Works that require permissionReplacement of defective rainwatergoods that are of cast-iron and match theoriginal profile and design. Suitablyprofiled cast aluminium may be anacceptable alternative to cast iron.

Additional rainwater goods that disturb orbreak through any decorativearchitectural features.

The replacement of later plastic rainwatergoods with cast-iron to match originalprofile

The Department of Advice Series publication onRoofs: A Guide to the Repair of Historic Roofs (2010) provides useful advice andguidance on such works and should be consulted.


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Boundary walls and railings are importantarchitectural and streetscape features. The loss oralteration of these features over time will bedetrimental to the overall character of the area.Distinctive boundary elements include brick andstone walls, gates, cast iron railings, and stone andbrick plinth piers. Historic boundaries should beretained, repaired or reinstated as necessary usingappropriate techniques and detailed to match theoriginal. Particular care should be taken to repair orreinstate existing walls using appropriate techniquesand materials. Stonework if appropriate should belocally sourced. Special care should be taken to usethe correct lime mortar mix and method of pointing inbrick or stone walls.

Boundary walls and railings

Exempted Works Works that require permissionRepair of boundary elements usingappropriate techniques and detailed tomatch the original.

Erection, construction or alteration of anygate, fence, wall, or other means ofenclosure.

The Department of Advice Series publicationson Maintenance: A Guide to the Care of Older Buildings (2007) and Iron: TheRepair of Wrought and Cast Ironwork (2009) provides useful advice andguidance on such works and should be consulted.


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Exempted Works Works that require permissionRepair of historic kerbing and pavingusing appropriate techniques anddetailed to match the original.

Removal of historic kerbing and paving.

Historic Kerbing and Paving

8.4 Other general works to public realm:landscaping, parking, additions andsignage

The ACA should not be adversely affected because ofadditional traffic generation, servicing or parking.

Addition of features to the front elevation of buildingsis not permitted and the optimum solution would bethe attachment of such additions to rear elevations. Interms of wiring, new electrical and other wiring shouldbe underground. Redundant and unused wiringshould be carefully removed.

All works to the public domain includingenvironmental and utilities improvements and publiclighting should not detract from, nor add clutter to thecharacter of the area. The retention of historic publiclighting will be encouraged where possible. Any newpublic lighting, whether reproduction or contemporarydesign, should be designed to complement andenhance the architectural character of the area.

Natural features such as trees, hedges or landscapingthat contribute to the character of the ACA should beretained and protected in new developments.

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Exempted Works Works that require permissionAddition of features such as solar panels,aerials, satellite dishes, burglar alarms,CCTV cameras, heating system fluesand vents to the REAR of buildings

Addition of features such as solar panels,aerials, satellite dishes, burglar alarms,CCTV cameras, heating system fluesand vents to the FRONT of buildingsAll signs regardless of size and location

The Department of Advice Series publication onEnergy Efficiency in Traditional Buildings (2010) provides useful advice andguidance on energy efficiency upgrades to the home and should be consulted inrespect of any such installations.


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APPENDIX - PHOTOGRAPHS MAY 2010

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Comhairle CathrachBhaile Atha CliathDublin City Council

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Contents sheet

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