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Dublin City Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume 1: Written Statement (as varied by Variations Nos. 1–11)
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards.
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- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 421 ▪ To continue to implement the Surface Water Masterplan for Ballymun facilitating development of the vacant sites.
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 422 Figure 13-5: SDRA 2 Ballymun
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 423 13.5 SDRA 3 – Finglas Village Environs and Jamestown Lands Introduction Finglas Village and Environs and Jamestown Lands have been designated as a Strategic Development and Regeneration Area (SDRA) due to the strategic location of the area, the proposed new public transport network and the extent of available lands suitable for regeneration, covering an area of 52 hectares in total. The designation of the area as a SDRA seeks: ▪ To support the economic revitalisation of Finglas Village. ▪ To provide for more varied and intense mix of uses within the Dublin metropolitan area. ▪ To maximise the potential of a well-connected but underutilised brownfield area located adjacent to the proposed Luas green line extension to Finglas, and proposed Finglas Core Bus Corridor. The Jamestown lands, located to the immediate north of the village, at 43.1 hectares, are currently used for a range of low density employment and other uses, with a high level of underutilisation and a number of vacant sites. They have been identified as having significant potential for regeneration and providing new brownfield redevelopment within the city, proximate to existing services and planned high quality public transport investment. A number of key development opportunity sites exist in the village with potential to implement urban design improvements by capitalising and building on existing assets in order to develop a distinct spatial and cultural identity for the area. Specific guiding principles are set out for both Finglas Village Environs and the Jamestown Lands and a detailed Guiding Principles Map for the area is included in this SDRA (see Figure 13-3). Some opportunity sites may require a change of zoning to facilitate development. A: FINGLAS VILLAGE ENVIRONS Urban Structure ▪ New developments in the village and environs to create enclosure and form active frontages with the streetscape. ▪ The SDRA Guiding Principles Map identifies a number of development opportunity sites and illustrates indicative key building frontages that respond to the existing street and block structure. The development of a fine urban grain is necessary in order to enhance permeability. The built form to limit the use of set-backs, in order to create a strong street edge and sense of enclosure. ▪ The bulk, scale and massing of buildings should respect and respond to the sitespecific context, including historic building stock and archaeological features.
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 424 ▪ Key village gateways or arrival points are identified as a fundamental part of the overall urban design strategy and as a tool to re-define the village core. These gateways will reinforce the function and status of the village, enhance the townscape and improve the overall image of Finglas. ▪ The SDRA Guiding Principles Map identifies public realm projects and urban plazas that will enhance the legibility and townscape, and foster the creation of identity. Key spaces include: a proposed village ‘Triangle’ as the primary civic space and focal point for the village; a new civic plaza at St. Canice’s Graveyard on Church Street; and a new plaza at Cardiffsbridge Road, as illustrated in the SDRA Guiding Principles Map (Figure 13.3). ▪ Enhanced pedestrian movement and accessibility underpin the urban design strategy illustrated in the SDRA Guiding Principles Map. Proposed enhancements to routes and proposed new connections should respond to desire lines and include landscaping and tree planting. Barriers to such movement, including existing pedestrian bridges over the Finglas Road are considered significant challenges to achieving a cohesive urban structure. As such, the feasibility of replacing such pedestrian bridges with at-grade crossings will be actively explored and aligned with BusConnects and Luas Finglas proposals. Land Use & Activity ▪ The SDRA Guiding Principles Map identifies a number of key development opportunity sites which would play a key role in the creation of a viable commercial centre for Finglas and in fostering the economic revitalisation of the village. Central to this overall strategy is the recognition that mixed use development in the village will be sought, including new residential development in order to maintain and grow the critical mass necessary to support the continued economic viability of the village, while supporting proposed investment in public transportation. ▪ Encouraging increased pedestrian activity in public spaces, streets and parks is considered a priority and a key element to a placemaking strategy. In order to achieve this, a diversification of land use is required. ▪ A range of housing typologies will be required throughout the village environs, to include sheltered housing in proximity to key amenities and services, in order to foster the creation of a sustainable mixed community and support the consolidation of the village. ▪ Retail/commercial and housing uses throughout the village shall be complemented by key community and civic infrastructure including a new primary care centre, library and other community and cultural facilities. ▪ A Conservation Plan for the St. Canice’s site shall be prepared and implemented, which will consider the restoration of the Abbey, and a feasibility study prepared to explore the development of a heritage centre (possibly in combination with an Arts Centre), while safeguarding the protected setting of the site.
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 425 ▪ The provision of culture/ artists’ workspaces and live work units shall be explored via a feasibility study. Height ▪ Proposed building heights shall respond to the prevailing scale and grain of the building stock, relate to the width of streets and respond to unique site characteristics such as topography and aspect. Height shall also relate to function and as such, should be considered as part of the wider environs. Amplified height may be appropriate in certain locations as identified in the Guiding Principles Map. ▪ In general, building heights in the range of 3-6 storeys, will be encouraged in order to provide a coherent street structure with an appropriate sense of enclosure, while responding to the existing character of the village. ▪ Particular focus shall be given to the roofscape when considering new development opportunities throughout the village. Monolithic heights should be avoided. Roofscapes can also have a vital role in enhancing the legibility of the area and in particular for accentuating key corners and intersections. ▪ All planning applications for site redevelopments in the village shall be required to submit a design statement which considers height and roofscape, in the context of its setting. Design ▪ The appearance of the streetscape and public realm is a vital component to how people experience public space. Street clutter, an uncoordinated approach to street furniture, poor quality pavement and materials and extensive unsightly wirescape, all detract from the visual amenity of the village. Improvements to the streetscape and public realm will be actively encouraged and explored. ▪ As part of public realm enhancements and as part of any potential redevelopment of key sites in the village, consideration shall be given to the relaying of services underground. Green Infrastructure ▪ A key green infrastructure route shall be accommodated along the line of the proposed Finglas Luas route, linking the Jamestown lands in the north to Tolka Valley Park in the south. ▪ Tributaries of the Finglas and Finglaswood Rivers shall be protected and enhanced where feasible. ▪ All opportunities to enhance existing green infrastructure shall be explored. ▪ Enhanced tree planting along key streets shall be actively sought.
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 426 B: JAMESTOWN LANDS The Jamestown Masterplan was approved by the elected members of Dublin City Council on 3 July 2023 following a public consultation process. The Masterplan is a detailed refinement of the SDRA framework for 43 hectares of Jamestown Industrial Estate lands at Jamestown Road, St Margaret's Road / McKee Avenue, Finglas, Dublin 11. The Jamestown Masterplan represents an urban design-led and evidence-based approach to the regeneration of this strategic land bank, capitalising on significant state investment in public transportation in accordance with national and regional policy objectives relating to compact and sustainable growth. Accordingly, it has the capacity to deliver new homes, create new and support existing jobs, along with the provision of associated community and educational uses, all underpinned by exemplary urban design principles. The Jamestown Masterplan, included in Appendix 20 of the Development Plan, constitutes section B of SDRA 3.
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 427 Figure 13-3: SDRA 3 Finglas Village Environs and Jamestown Lands
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 428 13.6 SDRA 4 – Park West/Cherry Orchard Introduction An urban framework plan was originally prepared for the Park West/ Cherry Orchard area in 2002 focusing on vacant lands in the vicinity of the new train station. While an initial wave of construction delivered developments such as new housing at Cedar Brook, Barnville and Park West Point as well as new amenities at Cherry Orchard Park, the Equine Centre and the Plaza neighbourhood centre; the subsequent economic recession resulted in a slowdown in construction activity leaving some of these new developments relatively isolated, and left c. 46 ha of vacant lands in the area.. The significant levels of land available for development led to the identification of Park West- Cherry Orchard as an SDRA in the 2016-2022 Dublin City Development Plan, and guided the preparation of a new Local Area Plan for this area, which came into effect on the 4th November 2019. This LAP is a six year plan, with the option to extend the time period to 2029. A key focus of the LAP is the integration of new development sites with the existing and expanding community in order to create a sustainable and integrated neighbourhood. Eight key development sites are identified with the capacity to deliver in the order of 2,500 - 3,100 new residential units alongside new employment and retail opportunities, with higher densities focused on the railway station which is planned to be upgraded to an electrified DART line. The plan also supports the delivery of two key amenity sites at Cherry Orchard Park and Gallanstown Waterworks, linked via a strategic green infrastructure network. It should be noted that the SDRA adjoins lands part of the City Edge Project to the south. Dublin City Council together with South Dublin County Council are currently in the process of preparing “The City Edge Project” funded under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) programme which is a new Strategic Framework Plan for the Naas Road, Ballymount and Park West area comprising of c. 700 hectares, and it is important that the two designated areas mutually benefit each other. The key guiding principles set out below reflect the guiding principles of the LAP and are as follows: Urban Structure ▪ Develop the remaining sites in the area in a sustainable manner to create a vibrant sustainable new (neighbourhood) urban area that is fully integrated and connected with the existing community. ▪ Enhance accessibility and connectivity both within the Park West - Cherry Orchard area and to the surrounding areas to service the remaining development sites. ▪ Promote sustainable modes of transport by making them convenient and attractive (including walking and cycling) through the implementation of a well-connected,
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 429 permeable, coherent street network with high levels of accessibility to an integrated public transport network with improved infrastructure to maximise its potential use. ▪ Ensure timely provision and investment in infrastructure including water and drainage provision, public transport, telecommunications network etc.to support new development opportunities. ▪ To develop Park West Cherry Orchard in an integrated, sustainable way that will ensure the local community benefits from investment, greater infrastructure and services. Land Use & Activity ▪ Ensure the Local Area Plan delivers private, council and affordable housing, schools, sports and recreational facilities, retail facilities and employment opportunities in consultation with local community and youth services. ▪ Deliver new residential units in a mix of unit types and tenures to cater for people across all spectrums of their lifecycle, with higher densities sought in proximity to the railway station. ▪ Create a local neighbourhood focal point within Cherry Orchard neighbourhood enhancing existing services and amenities, and providing new local retail provision. ▪ Create a new commercial destination in the vicinity of the train station, with mixed use and supermarket provision, together with landmark buildings and civic spaces. ▪ Enhance existing open space areas and develop a connected network of green spaces and green infrastructure to maximise their potential use by the existing and future generations. ▪ Support opportunities and initiatives which promote education and aim to address unemployment supporting economic activity through the provision of existing and future services and businesses in the area. ▪ Support and facilitate the provision of additional school places to serve the existing and emerging communities. ▪ Support and facilitate the development of a Community and Social Enterprise Hub. ▪ Support the provision of mixed-employment uses in proximity to the M50 boundary. ▪ Consolidate and improve the existing sports and recreation facilities and promote the provision of new recreational facilities. Height ▪ Provide building heights in keeping with the height guidance set out for each individual site of the Park West – Cherry Orchard Local Area Plan 2019. ▪ Allow for limited locally higher buildings in the vicinity of the Train Station, in keeping with the LAP objectives and site briefs.
- Strategic Development Regeneration Areas | Chapter 13 430 Design ▪ Implement the urban form and design strategy set out in Section 4.6 of the Park West – Cherry Orchard Local Area Plan 2019. ▪ Improve the appearance and image of the area and create a content, caring and vibrant sustainable community which integrates the new community with the existing established community. ▪ Underground overhead ESB pylons wherever possible to enhance the urban form of this part of the city. Green Infrastructure ▪ To protect and promote the natural and built heritage of the area and provide a network of well-maintained parks and civic spaces connected by tree lined streets taking the opportunity to incorporate best practice SuDS infrastructure as appropriate. ▪ Support the aims and objectives of the Water Framework Directive for the Camac River Catchment, particularly in relation to hydromorphology and improvements in water quality and the streams that drain the LAP lands. ▪ To provide for water attenuation capabilities within the redesign of Cherry Orchard Park.
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