Top planner raps 'Duckworth design and sham Gothic'

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Archiseek / Ireland / News / 2000 / August 11 2000: Top planner raps 'Duckworth design and sham Gothic'

The economic boom has prompted a rash of inappropriate housing designs, particularly in rural areas, Sligo's chief planner complained yesterday. Brendan Carolan be;ieves that too many houses are being influenced by applicants' holiday destinations, typified by 'bulky porticos, composite columns and Moorish arches.

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