CLARENDON STREET - Derry City Council

Vulnerable details4.3.6 Several elements of historic building detail are very vulnerable to removal. Theirreplacement in materials such as uPVC, and in some cases extruded aluminium or pressedmetal, is undermining the historic character and architectural quality of the ConservationArea. This will not be acceptable. Details most affected include:- Cast-iron rainwater goods (guttering and down pipes)- Painted timber soffits and fascias- Window architraves (especially at dormers)- Dormer cheeks- Rooflights- Painted timber sliding sash windows and doors- Decorative ridge tiles- Fine cast iron and carved timber finials at ridges and apexes- Traditional shop frontsMany of these important features are found in greater details in the proceeding sections.The importance of detail on new buildings, alterations and extensions4.3.7 When creating a new building or carrying out alterations or extensions to an existingbuilding, the design and construction quality of the detailing is just as critical to the overallarchitectural success as good siting, planning, shape, massing, proportion, materials andcomposition of facades.16. Gate Lodge, St Eugene’s Cathedral29