1.0 INTRODUCTION

--- 2.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES

2.1 Alterations, extensions and new buildings in the Area

2.1. 1 The form and character of Lurgan is a product of its historic 2. 1.2 development as a market town. Within the ATC a high proportion of the original buildings remain. Although the buildings are varied in detail and design, there is a unity to the main street produced by the consiste11t building line; pitched roofs with the ridge line running parallel with the street; common use of materials; and the vertical emphasis of the elevations created by the rhythm of bays and windows. Where redevelopment has taken place it has in some instances produced an unsympathetic design unresponsive to the character of the town centre. Where future development is to take place the Department shall seek a higher quality in terms of design and materials used. The form of new buildings should respect the rhythm, scale and building lines of the town centre streets. There is little scope for the extension of most of the town centre buildings except for additions to the rear, or roof extensions. Guidelines for development within the rear of properties. particularly courtyard developments, are dealt with below in the section "Guidelines for courtyard development".