CLARENDON STREET - Derry City Council

towns and cities have been re-developed their special character is often diluted. Largescale and rapid change can leave people confused and disorientated as once recognisableand much-loved landmarks disappear. It is important that new development contributes toreinforcing the identity of the Conservation Area.2.1.7 In Derry there are three distinct Conservation Areas, each with a special architecturaland historical interest and high quality townscape character. Clarendon Street has beendesignated because it is considered worthy of protection and enhancement.2.1.8 Clarendon Street is characterised by its long terraces of gentleman’s residencesstepping down the sloping landscape, interspersed by terraces of townhouses. ThisDesign Guide provides a character appraisal of the Clarendon Street Conservation Areademonstrating why it is special in terms of its landscape setting, its historic buildings, itsdesign character and its relationship between buildings and planned open spaces.2.1.9 The guide also provides important advice for protecting the character of the area,identifying key feature buildings in terms of architectural detail, such as doors, windows,dormer windows, fascias and railings. It also provides advice on how to blend newdevelopment with the old in terms of scale and massing, whilst respecting the setting of theConservation Area and encouraging quality design. Ultimately the aim of the guide DesignGuide is to encourage investment that both protects and enhances the existing characterof Clarendon Street Conservation Area.3. Brooke Park and St Eugene’s Cathedral9