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Cavan County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 2
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- Accordingly, the potential for better use of underutilised and vacant sites and buildings within the existing built-up footprint of Cavan Town to drive the delivery of quality housing, services and employment opportunities, in tandem with supporting social infrastructure is promoted. Three Masterplan sites have been identified for comprehensive redevelopment or refurbishment on existing brownfield/infill lands over the lifetime of the plan. The redevelopment of these sites represents an opportunity to contribute to Cavan towns rejuvenation and revitalisation and in contributing to the overall improvement of the public realm and visual amenity. Proposals for strategic brownfield and infill sites should be accompanied by a site brief and/or masterplan that sets out a phased programme for the regeneration of the site and demonstrates how the proposal will comply with the National Guidelines, that seek to achieve sustainable compact development and to integrate principles of good urban design and placemaking. Cavan Town provides the focus for a wide variety of activities that contribute to a sense of place and identity. The town plays an important economic, social and cultural role with the main priority of consolidation in the existing centre and support existing businesses and activities, in order to maintain vibrancy. The Cavan Town Revitalisation Plan 2018 has a number of specific proposals including street redesign, car parking, public space, pedestrianisation, recreation and river and lakeside amenity space proposals. The Revitalisation Plan’s aim to enhance the town as an attractive place in which to live and work and to address economic and social decline. The holistic and inclusive approach undertaken identifies a wide range of projects throughout the entire county to be implemented over the short, medium and long term. It provides guidance on a suite of interventions that will have a transformative impact on Cavan town. The Cavan Town Revitalisation Plan 2018 includes proposals recommended at a county and Town specific basis. There are a number of Cavan Towns Specific Proposals that incorporate the following themes 1. Accessibility 2. Streetscape 3. Amenities and Services 4. Builtform 5. Initiatives and Events 2.2.12 Masterplans Masterplans are required for three specified sites in Cavan Town as per the Land Use Zoning Map. They will establish strategic planning principles for each area as per its specifications below. They will set out an overall urban design framework for the development of the area. The Planning Authority will take a lead role in the preparation of masterplan, in conjunction with all other relevant parties, masterplans shall be agreed prior to lodgement as part of any Planning Application. Notwithstanding, the fact that the lands have been zoned in the Plans, no significant planning permission for development will be granted until the Masterplan for development of the area, as a whole, has been agreed with the Planning Authority. Each Masterplan shall include as a minimum. M A written statement and a plan or series of plans indicating the objectives, in such detail as may be determined by the Planning Authority, for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area to which it applies. M Proposals in relation to the overall design of the proposed development including maximum heights, external finishes of structures and general appearance and design, including that of the public realm. Designs should be sympathetic to the nature of the area as well as sympathetic to the town. M Plans for the likely phasing of development. M Plans which are consistent with the policies and objectives of the County Development Plan. M Guidance on high quality architectural treatment with respect to topography, urban structure and built form consistent with the established character of the town. M Issues pertinent to the sustainable management and conservation of Biodiversity shall be considered in all Masterplans. M A full public consultation strategy. Core Strategy 57 Settlement Strategy
- 2.2.12.1 Masterplan 1 - Abbeylands Cavan County Council in collaboration with Cavan Town Team and key private sector property owners in Cavan town centre propose to undertake a structured scheme of works to redevelop a significant area of backlands in the town core of the County town, with the purpose of rejuvenating the town core which has been in steep decline in recent years. This part of the town core which is known as ‘Abbeylands’ is an open green space in the heart of Cavan Town, that is currently only accessible from a single point of access. It is the old town core and currently serves no commercial purpose despite its location in the heart of the town. It is surrounded by the rear of properties that front Main Street, Abbey Street, Town Hall Street and Bridge Street. It is proposed to create a public and civic space in the town core with the Abbeylands site as its core and to create the first pedestrianised area in the town. The site would be opened up for development by constructing new pedestrian access routes to this central point ‘Abbeylands Urban Park’ from the surrounding streets. The properties surrounding the Abbeylands park/plaza area would in turn be developed as new street front properties. These would include substantial key sites including the former McIntyre’s site, Donohoes site, Bank of Ireland, Post Office sorting office site and MacKennas site. Cavan County Council already owns a number of key properties and is in the process of securing further key sites that abut Abbeylands, to drive the project forward and act as a catalyst for private sector investment. This project requires a collaborative approach to be taken, as many of the properties surrounding Abbeylands are privately owned. Cavan County Council were successful in the URDF application to develop a phased scheme of works to a tender ready stage, in addition to the preparation of a masterplan. The Abbeylands Masterplan is complete. Cavan County Council has secured capital funding under the URDF to redevelop this key town core site. 2.2.12.2 Masterplan 2 (Main St, Ashe St., Farnham St.) The Cavan Town Local Area Plan requires the preparation of a Masterplan for the area around Main Street, Ashe Street and Farnham Street to incorporate appropriate mixed use that will improve the town core vitality and viability. The need and quantum of such uses shall be identified as part of the Masterplan preparation. The Masterplan shall be prepared in conjunction with relevant departments of Cavan County Council. On completion, the Masterplan shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for approval prior to the submission of any planning application. Proposals shall ensure the residential Figure 2.2 Abbeylands Masterplan Vision Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 58 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
- amenities of existing and future residents are protected and shall include details of traffic impacts and road safety. Safe and accessible linkages shall be of paramount importance along with appropriate design and sufficient public realm. Piecemeal development will not be permitted, only an overall integrated proposal will be acceptable. Proposals for the site shall be subject to the Environmental, Natural and Built Heritage policies and objectives of this Plan. Details of how the Masterplan will address Sustainable Design Principles shall be clearly addressed in the Masterplan. 2.2.12.3 Masterplan 3 (North West of Farnham St.) The Cavan Town Local Area Plan requires the preparation of a Masterplan for the area to the west and north west of Farnham Street to incorporate appropriate mixed use that will improve town core vitality and viability. Development in this location must ensure that the redevelopment of the area respects the existing street layout and prevalent design features of Farnham Street. The need and quantum of such uses shall be identified as part of the Masterplan preparation. Vehicular and pedestrian access to and from the site to the Masterplan shall be clearly defined, as well as, provision for a public car park. Views and vistas to the Cathedral from elevated points of the towns shall be a key consideration. Proposals shall ensure the residential amenities of existing and future residents are protected and details of traffic impacts and road safety shall be included. Safe and accessible linkages shall be of paramount importance along with appropriate design and sufficient public realm. Piecemeal development will not be permitted, only an overall integrated proposal will be acceptable. Proposals for the site shall be subject to the Environmental, Natural and Built Heritage policies and objectives of this Plan. Details of how the Masterplan will address Sustainable Design Principles shall be clearly addressed in the Masterplan. The Masterplan shall be prepared in conjunction with relevant departments of Cavan County Council. On completion, the Masterplan shall be submitted to the Planning Authority for approval prior to the submission of any substantial planning application. Core Strategy 59 Settlement Strategy CPR 01 CPR 02 CPR 03 CPR 04 CPR 05 CPR 06 CPR 07 CPR 08 CPR 09 Cavan Town Placemaking and Regeneration Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Support the implementation of the Cavan Town Revitalisation Plan 2018. Encourage the appropriate reuse and regeneration of derelict and underused premises and sites in Cavan Town. Promote the regeneration of backlands of Cavan town in a sustainable manner. Continue to identify sites in poor state of repair or neglect under the Derelicts Sites Act and support their regeneration. Ensure that the Town centre is accessible to all members of the community, including people with mobility issues, the elderly and people with young children. Actively engage with the community, developers and other agencies to secure resources for the enhancement, renewal and regeneration of the Cavan Town. Support the provision of mixed-use developments in the town centre which create opportunities to live, work, shop etc. within the town and reduce the need to travel by private car. Provide and promote the delivery of the Abbeylands Masterplan, having successfully secured URDF capital funding. Require the preparation of Masterplans 2 and 3 to ensure the orderly and integrated development of these key strategic sites.
- 2.2.13 Natural and Built Heritage Cavan Town is part of the UNESCO designated Cuilcagh Lakelands Global Geopark and includes the Green Lough, Kilmore Cathedral and Killykeen Forest Park outside of the town. The heritage of Cavan Town is very much influenced by its proximity to Lough Oughter and associated lakes. Much of the built heritage has close connections with the lakes and these very lakes continue to impact modern day lives through fishing, transport and recreation. The development of Cavan Greenway, Con Smith Park, Old Railway Cycle Trail and The Green Lough have had not only ecological benefits, but also provide a focal point for active and passive recreation, thus contributing to the quality of life of the community. The natural heritage of Cavan Town includes the natural environment, biodiversity and green infrastructure. This heritage is an asset which can be promoted to present a positive image of the town. Cavan Town is very much connected to Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs complex which occupies much of the lowland drumlin belt in north and central County Cavan between Belturbet, Killeshandra and Cavan Town. It is a maze of waterways, islands, small lakes and peninsulas. Lough Oughter is the largest lake site, is relatively shallow and the main inflowing river is the Erne which connects lakes to the Upper Erne and lower Erne to the South. Typical habitats include lakes, bogs, woodland, marsh and reedbed. The lake is very much a journey connecting with the past and with nature. Cavan Town Greenway is newly developed and its extension presents enormous opportunities not only for our ecology and the creation of ecological corridors, but for people’s health and well-being. It was completed under the SMARTER Travel initiative and actively encourages people to choose cycling and walking over motor cars, thereby reducing carbon emissions. Cavan Green Lough, a Geopark site, is a wonderful resource on the outskirts of Cavan Town which has both a recreational and educational value. This site is fully wheelchair accessible and the installation of paths, viewing platforms, and timber decking allows access through marsh land. Con Smith Memorial Park located along Cathedral Road in Cavan Town is a well utilised green space which is used by all sectors of the community. Cavan Town has two Architectural Conservation Areas, namely Bridge Street Architectural Conservation Area and Farnham Street Architectural Conservation Area. 2.2.13.1 Bridge Street Architectural Conservation Area Bridge Street Architectural Conservation Area is located in the historic centre of Cavan Town. The height of the buildings and the narrow street give an enclosed character to the street, a characteristic of medieval towns. It is one of the oldest Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 60 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
- routes in Cavan Town which leads from St. Mary’s Abbey to the castle of the O’Reilly’s on Tullymongan Hill on the east side of Main Street. The street rises gradually at the Cavan River towards Main Street to the east and rises towards College Street to the west. The street is crossed by Abbey Street to the northwest. The loss of early buildings during repeated infractions has meant Cavan’s Buildings are predominantly 18th and 19th century in date although the early street pattern does survive as evidenced in Bridge Street ACA. 2.2.13.2 Farnham Street Architectural Conservation Area Farnham Street Architectural Conservation Area lies to the West of Cavan’s Main Street and stretches from the Cavan River at its South end to a junction with Church Road at its north end. The straight and wide street is lined with prominent public buildings, places of public worship and fine terraced houses. A long wide throughfare laid out by the Maxwell family is in the style of a continental boulevard. Farnham Street ACA is in sharp contrast to Main Street which grew over the course of centuries. Farnham Street remains a busy hub of social, civic and economic activity today. The prominent Town Hall was built during the period 1907 to 1910 to a design by architect William Scott and the site was donated by Lord Farnham. The building has undergone refurbishment recently and is now known as Townhall Cavan Arts Space, a new contemporary arts space in Cavan Town. Core Strategy 61 Settlement Strategy
- Figure 2.3 Bridge Street ACA Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 62 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028
- Figure 2.4 Farnham Street ACA Core Strategy 63 Settlement Strategy
- Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 64 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 CTH 01 CTH 02 CTH 03 CTH 04 CTH 05 CTH 06 CTH 07 CTH 08 CTH 09 CTH 10 CTH 11 CTH 12 CTH 13 CTH 14 CTH 15 Cavan Town Natural and Built Heritage Development Objectives It is a development objective of Cavan County Council to: Protect, enhance, create and connect natural heritage, green spaces and high quality amenity spaces throughout Cavan for biodiversity and recreation whilst ensuring the design and operation of routes respond to the ecological protection and needs of each site. Explore the feasibility of further developing the links between the built and natural heritage of Cavan Town in particular the influence that Lough Oughter and Associated Lakes has had in connecting people, places and nature focusing on the story of Lough Oughter. Explore the feasibility of mixing walking with cycling and water based trails in and around Cavan Town. Support the extension of Cavan Greenway and disused railway lines. Seek to preserve, protect and maintain trees of special amenity, conservation or landscape value in Cavan. Carry out and require planting of native trees, hedgerows and vegetation on all new developments. All planting should be pollinator friendly and in accordance with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan and Pollinator Guidelines for Communities and in accordance with Appendix 23. Prohibit any development that would result in a significant deterioration of habitats or disturbance of species in Lough Oughter and Associated Loughs. Protect environmental quality in Cavan through the implementation of European, National and Regional policy and legislation relating to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, light pollution, noise pollution and waste management. Conserve, protect and enhance the built heritage of Cavan including all Protected Structures and attendant grounds, Bridge Street ACA and Farnham Street ACA, Records of Monuments and Places in accordance with best conservation practice. Positively consider proposals to improve, alter, extend or change use of protected structures to accommodate for modern use, subject to suitably qualified conservation architects and other relevant experts, suitable design, materials and consultation methods. This should demonstrate that the structure, character, appearance and setting will not be adversely affected. Support the re-introduction of traditional features on protected structures of Bridge Street and Farnham Street ACA’s particularly where there is evidence these features previously existed. Support schemes for the conservation and enhancement of the character and appearance of the traditional town core such as the Abbeylands Masterplan. Ensure heritage assets which are the focus for heritage development in Cavan are appropriately managed and their special interest is conserved from potential adverse effects from visitors or development in general and that best practice in relation to the environmental management of tourism enterprises is adhered to. Ensure Archaeological assessment is carried out as required and promote ‘preservation in situ of archaeological sites and /or features. Protect previously unknown archaeological sites and features, including underwater sites where they are discovered during development works.
- 2.2.14 Map Based Specific Objectives Map based specific objectives have been created for several areas within the Development Boundary. Refer to zoning map. 1 Promote and provide for public realm improvements in Cavan Town centre to create a pedestrian/cycle friendly environment. 2 Ensure the delivery of the Abbeylands Masterplan. 3 Promote the amenity at Killymooney Lough taking advantage of its high point with views over Cavan town. Support the development of a public open space, amenity and recreational area, building on this area of natural importance. Identify a potential link from the existing Greenway to connect with Killymooney Lough. 4 Support the opportunity to create a modern interpretation of O’Reilly’s castle. 5 Support the expansion and development of Con Smith Park to promote and support - M Better visual linkages/signage from the town core to Con Smith amenity M Improved amenity opportunities M The potential to expand Con Smith Park M Car parking zones that are not visible from public realm M Links to Breffni College, Ballyhaise Road and St Patricks College through the park. M The provision of a link from Con Smith Park to Farnham Street by way of parkway/ boulevard M The creation of a shared surface axial tree lined link, from Con Smith park on the axis of Farnham Street 6 Support the provision of a Sport Campus to build on existing sporting facilities, with the provision of additional pitch’s and supporting infrastructure as well as: M Create permeability and linkages to the central town core and Dublin Road through strategic movement corridors M Identify appropriate development opportunities M Create visual and physical linkages to Swellan Lough M Support and provide amenity opportunities 7 Support the increased usage of Swellan Lough by M Creation of permeability/linkages to the central town core and Railway road, creating pedestrian and cycle friendly dedicated routes M Consideration of appropriate development opportunities M Creation of an amenity site and walking, cycling routes around the Lough Swellan M Provision and protection of biodiversity/ wildlife with local and national initiatives/ education opportunities M Creation of a modern visitor attraction M Linkages to old railway line/greenway and Dublin Road 8 Support the protection and reinforcement of uses associated with Cavan General Hospital and the creation of permeability linkages to the central town and old railway line/ greenway. 9 Support existing and proposed enterprise and employment uses in this area by the support of M Linkages and permeability to the town centre M Appropriate development opportunities 10 Support Cavan Equestrian Centre as an events centre and though the creation of permeability, linkages to the town centre and old railway greenway line and an adequate road/cycle and pedestrian network. 11 Improve and enhance the Market Square as a public open space. 12 Promote and redevelop the “Egg Market” with appropriate market and commercial uses, whilst having regard to its proximity to the Kennypottle River and explore linkages to the Old Mill with a view to regeneration and improved access to this area. 13 Facilitate appropriate and co-ordinated backland development. 14 Provide for linear river walk. To maintain an exclusion zone along the length of the river, which would be kept free from development, this would be of appropriate width depending on gradients along both sides of the river. This area will form a linear parkway and wildlife corridor. Core Strategy 65 Settlement Strategy
- 15 Promote the redevelopment of this key site as a gateway entrance to the town and improve traffic and cyclist/pedestrian movements. 16 Protect vistas of the cathedral. 17 Promote and support the expansion of the development of a greenway in Cavan town. 18 Support the growth of an ecological park of Green Lough in conjunction with education, heritage and artistic uses. Support the increased access to the site from the south of the site, in order to facilitate the provision of a public open space close to this neighbourhood centre. 19 Provide in any development appropriate public access to link with Greenway Infrastructure. 20 Facilitate appropriate redevelopment of the old ‘St. Felims’/Workhouse using conservationled best practices with regard to the protected structure and graveyard. Any development for enterprise and employment use shall provide for office, research and development type employment in a high quality built and landscaped environment. An emphasis on exemplar sustainable design and aesthetic quality will be promoted having regard to the Protected Structures. Developments on this site shall take cognisance of the setting of the Protected Structures. 21 Provide for office, research and development and high technology type employment in a high quality built and landscaped environment campus style settings. An emphasis on exemplar sustainable design and aesthetic quality will be promoted. Developments on this site shall take cognisance of the site and its importance as a gateway to Cavan town. 22 That a minimum of 4 acres of this site is used as useable public open space that is designed in a way that serves the wider community in this area. 23 Development at this location shall require connection to public services 24 Promote public pedestrian links from this site to the public road on remaining open space lands 25 Due cognisance and protection shall be afforded to the natural and built heritage of the site, including Swellan Lough and its tributaries and the recorded monument to the south of the site. 26 Development shall be high quality with the design and layout proposed taking cognisance of the topography of the site and the adjoining residential amenities. 27 The delivery of useable open space shall be completed as part of any residential development. 28 Facilitate the appropriate access to proposed residential lands to the west of the site that does not compromise the future potential of the subject lands. 29 With respect to lands within Flood Zones A and B (with underlying zoning as Proposed Residential), permissible Uses shall be constrained to those water compatible and less vulnerable uses as relevant to the particular Flood Zone, (refer to the accompanying Strategic Flood Risk Assessment and Plan Section 13.7) Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 66 Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 30 Development shall include proposals for noise mitigation measures and suitable separation distance from the national road. 31 Site identified as being at risk under future climate scenarios (see Appendix I of SRFA Addendum). Any new uses at this site will generally be limited to less vulnerable uses. This limitation shall take primacy over any other related land use zoning provision. Any proposals for development at this site shall demonstrate compliance with the Plan’s flood risk management and drainage provisions.
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