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Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022–2028 — Chapter 3
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- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202859 The focus of the neighbourhood strategy is on concentrating development around neighbourhood centres, providing additional community services and facilities and, in the already developed areas, local regeneration and retrofitting of amenity and sustainable mobility corridors. Neighbourhood centres contain a mix of uses including housing, retail, employment, education and community services. Each neighbourhood centre should be linked to the surrounding residential areas by a system of cycleways, footpaths and a hierarchical and coherent road network. The neighbourhood centres should be linked to the City Centre, and to other neighbourhood centres, by improved and developing public transport under the guidance of WMATS and associated demand management measures. There is a need to ensure that the various qualities of the developed neighbourhood areas are protected and improved and that the neighbourhood/district commercial centres serving these areas are reinforced and strengthened as necessary. The Neighbourhood Structure consists of the following six neighbourhoods, the boundaries of which are undefined and overlap: • City North West Neighbourhood including Carrickphierish and Gracedieu • City South West Neighbourhood including Kilbarry, Ballybeg and SETU • The Sacred Heart – Ballytruckle / Kilcohan • Dunmore Road – Knockboy / Blenheim & Farronshoneen / Ballinakill • Larchville / Lisduggan / Lismore • Ferrybank It is also recognised that there are other areas within the City with distinct identities which function as neighbourhoods, as distinct from the planning concept, meaning of the term. Examples would include Ballybricken and the "upper town" area, city centre, Newtown and Poleberry. Such areas form part of the existing fabric and character of the city and infill development in these areas will be required to generally conform to the essential characteristics of the locality. In addition, we will seek opportunities to provide for appropriate additional community services, amenities and facilities in such areas. 3.3.1 City North West Neighbourhood including Carrickphierish and Gracedieu The Waterford City Council Action Plan for the North-West Suburbs was prepared in 1999 and provided for the phased establishment of two distinct new neighbourhoods, Neighbourhood One, Carrickphierish and Neighbourhood Two, Gracedieu, each having a range of facilities at its centre with residential areas within easy walking distance. In 2005 elements of the Action Plan were reviewed. Based on location, topography and service availability it was envisaged that Carrickphierish would develop out before Gracedieu became available for development and would be the centre and focus of the North West Suburbs, with a larger neighbourhood including a local shopping centre, schools, community and recreational facilities. Gracedieu could then develop following the achievement of critical mass of sustainable development in Carrickphierish and in accordance with a detailed framework plan which was to be prepared prior to Gracedieu opening up for development.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202860 Given the passage of time since the Action Area Plan was first made, the extent of remaining undeveloped lands in Neighbourhood One, the infrastructure required and the broad transport and infrastructure strategies to be prepared following the making of the Development Plan, it is proposed to carry out a detailed strategic assessment of the opportunities and constraints to completing Neighbourhood One and developing out Neighbourhood Two, and prepare a Local Area Plan to facilitate a statutory approach to the detailed planning requirements for the area. Development of Neighbourhood Two prior to the preparation of the LAP and the provision of critical infrastructure will therefore be inappropriate. This is reflected further in the land use zoning objectives for the area. City North West Neighbourhood Policy Objectives W City 01 During the life of the Development Plan we will prepare a strategic framework plan, areabased transport assessment and Local Area Plan to guide the sustainable development of Neighbourhood Two at Gracedieu prior to the release of land in this area for development. W City 02 When considering development proposals in remaining undeveloped areas of Neighbourhood One, we will ensure that full consideration is given to the retention of options for accessing Neighbourhood Two. W City 03 As opportunities arise, we will ensure permeability sustainable mobility links are developed between the Schools/ Public Library and the IDA Northern Extension. W City 04 We will provide traffic calming along Carrickphierish Road in order to assist in creating enhanced sense of place between the Schools/Public Library and the neighbourhood centre and improve the safety of the road for active travel modes.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202861 3.3.2 City South West Neighbourhood including Kilbarry, Ballybeg and SETU This neighbourhood has been identified as a strategic neighbourhood with potential for growth, located in close proximity to SETU, the I.D.A. Industrial Estate, the Regional Sports Centre, Waterford Nature Park and the Outer Ring Road. Residential expansion has continued to some extent during the recent economic downturn and has increased steadily in more recent years around Foxwood, Carriginard and along the newly developed LIHAF road. More importantly the development of this road and associated service infrastructure has resulted in the removal of infrastructural constraints to the development of the lands in Kilbarry for the period of this Development Plan. Waterford City and County Council has developed a draft design framework for the City South West Neighbourhood. Some of the spatial elements of this are set out in Figure 3.4 along with a preferred neighbourhood layout and Masterplan for lands now accessible via the new LIHAF road. Further details of the design framework can be found in Appendix 6. It is envisaged that Kilbarry will be the focus of the next neighbourhood in the city which will be guided further by WMATS, subsequent area-based transport assessment and local area planning. The area adjoins Kilbarry Park, Waterford Nature Park and the Tramore Road to the east however direct access to Kilbarry Park and the Nature Park is not currently available from the neighbourhood. Further opportunities to effectively pull Kilbarry Park into the development of further public open space in Kilbarry and along the Cork Road while linking this further into the broader active transport network of cycleways and walkways with links to the outer ring road. South East Technological University campus and the former Waterford Crystal site form the western boundary of the neighbourhood along the Cork Road. The development of this portion of the city neighbourhood for educational/enterprise and ancillary development and purposes of the SETU will support the strategic policy objectives of the RSES and MASP. There is an opportunity to develop the link road between Tesco and the existing neighbourhood centre as a new focus for the neighbourhood centre to include for housing, education, community and commercial development.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202862 3.3.3 The Sacred Heart/ Ballytruckle/ Kilcohan/ Williamstown The Ballytruckle/Kilcohan neighbourhood has experienced resurgence in residential development in more recent years despite the economic downturn which has primarily focused on the lands to the south of the neighbourhood, near the outer ring road. A large portion of the remaining undeveloped land in the neighbourhood is identified in the Development Plan as Phase 1 lands, being lands which are serviced or are readily serviceable due to the extension of the main drainage system to service lands between the Old Tramore Road and the Airport Road. Figure 3. 5 City South West Housing Masterplan
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202863 City South West Neighbourhood Policy Objectives W City 05 We will develop further the principle concepts set out in the design framework (Appendix 6) for the City South West Neighbourhood as part of a local area planning process during the lifetime of the Development Plan. In the interim, development proposals should have due regard to the strategies and objectives of the design framework. City South West Neighbourhood Policy Objectives W City 06 We will require that all new development in the Kilbarry area adheres to the residential block layout set out in the design framework and Appendix 6 of the Development Plan while having regard to the policy objectives, residential densities and development management standards of the Development Plan. W City 07 We will collaborate with SETU, landowners and key stakeholders to support the further development of the University Campus and its integration into the built context of the city. W City 08 We will enhance Traveller accommodation and facilities in the area in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202864 The neighbourhood adjoins Ballinakill/Kilbarry pNHA, Waterford Nature Park and Kilbarry Park located further west adjacent to the City South West Neighbourhood. Both parks and the pNHA provide a unique biodiversity asset and public area for recreational use. Development proposals for lands adjoining the green wedge which surrounds the pNHA shall address the pNHA and buffer zone and shall include proposals for the protection of the pNHA. The pNHA provides a key element to support the development of a regional scale park and network of parks which is considered further in Section 3.8 of the Development Plan. Also, of note is the requirement to facilitate the development of a sustainable transport and biodiversity corridor along the outer ring road and development of zoned lands bordering the ring road will be required to provide this public facility as development progresses. Lands have been duly zoned for this amenity purpose. Kilcohan neighbourhood centre accommodates a basic range of neighbourhood retail/service facilities. However, the site is limited and does not allow for expansion of a significant level to serve the wider neighbourhood area. Therefore, lands zoned for opportunity on the Airport Road are identified to facilitate the development of a neighbourhood centre. The design of development in this area should have particular regard to the elevated and sloping nature of part of the site and its exposed nature in relation to the Outer Ring Road. It is recommended that any development proposal for these lands be supported by a design framework demonstrating how it is intended to address these issues. An active travel route should be facilitated across these lands to link through Council owned land to the site the former St. Otteran's Hospital in order to enhance permeability and assist in achieving the 10-minute neighbourhood concept. The general business lands are bounded by lands currently being developed for housing at Williamstown while the municipal golf club grounds are located opposite. For reasons of commercial viability this facility which occupies 51 hectares is now closed. These lands could form an important element in delivering a regional scale park (network) pursuant to policy objective W City 20 and the use in this regard will be considered further during the lifetime of the Development Plan. The site of the former St. Otteran’s Hospital lies to the east of the Neighbourhood and provides a significant opportunity for regeneration and redevelopment (see Table 3.2) while accessing both the Williamstown Road and John’s Park. Similar opportunities are provided at St. Joseph’s which bounds the northern edge of the neighbourhood. Both these sites contain assets in terms of significant built heritage and tree stands which should be incorporated in any development proposals. 3.3.4 Dunmore Road/ Farronshoneen/ Ballinakill The Farronshoneen/Ballinakill neighbourhood has largely been developed with few remaining greenfield sites. Future development in the neighbourhood will essentially consist of infill development closer to the city centre and the change of use of existing buildings with some regeneration possibilities. The neighbourhood adjoins the River Suir with access to the riverside and woodlands available, a 20m buffer of open space will be provided between development and the SAC boundary. It is an objective of this Plan to promote and provide for public access to the riverbanks and to reserve lands free from development to facilitate such access and to provide for a sustainable riverside walk along the southern bank of the River Suir from Canada Street to Blenheim.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202865 The neighbourhood is served by the district centre of Ardkeen/Farronshoneen which is built out to a sustainable level in terms of retail function and the Ballinakill neighbourhood centre. Ardkeen centre is anchored by a food store, local shops, services and facilities with lands fully developed out. The Farronshoneen centre is anchored by a large food store and other retailers including a clothing store and DIY store which are serviced by a significant surface car park. The car park spaces available are in excess of the quantum required to service the retail development and given the lack of employment/ office development in this neighbourhood along with the quantum of housing provided there is potential to develop additional employment uses to support the policy objectives of mixed use development, compact growth and placemaking. Furthermore opportunities exist to provide additional office/workspaces through the regeneration of the former Power Seeds site on the Dunmore Road and on undeveloped lands to the rear of the Ballinakill Centre which is situated along the Dunmore Road to the east of the neighbourhood and accommodates a convenience food store and a range of services.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202866 3.3.5 Dunmore Road/ Knockboy/ Blenheim A Local Area Plan for the Knockboy area was made in 2003 with many of the objectives relating to access and road enhancements now completed i.e. Williamstown Road and Ballygunner Cross. The Plan set out a design framework for the village and contained a number of objectives to provide for a sustainable neighbourhood/village structure. This is consistent with the objectives of this Development Plan in terms of 10-minute neighbourhoods and placemaking in particular. It is an objective to ensure that the design and layout of new development provides for ease of movement and facilitates pedestrian and cycle access, and the use of public transport. The neighbourhood is linear in form and thus it is an objective to strengthen the neighbourhood by developing nodal points such as a neighbourhood centre, a village green and a focal point for community facilities. Lands zoned for general business adjacent to St. Mary’s Scout Hall will continue to be zoned for such uses providing for local retail / commercial services / public services and facilities as appropriate. Some residential infill opportunities remain across the area while more substantial residential development will be confined to the eastern area of the neighbourhood along the Dunmore Road, in and around Kings Channel and on lands between St. Mary’s Church and Cemetery and the Dunmore Road. An opportunity presents in the Kings Channel area to facilitate re-wetting of a portion of the former floodplain of the Suir while providing a significant element of public amenity space around Kings Channel to form part of the network of amenity and biodiversity spaces as part of the regional scale park referred to in policy objective W City 20 while also linking into the riverside walkway and active travel route accessing the city centre.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202867 3.3.6 Larchville/ Lisduggan/ Lismore Park Residential land within the neighbourhood is substantially developed and as such it is envisaged that any further residential development within the neighbourhood will be in the form of infill development and in particular where opportunities arise to enhance the passive surveillance of open spaces or placemaking and enhancement of urban form. Other regeneration opportunities exist in and around the former Waterford Crystal site which would be suited to mixed development in support of enterprise and education and ancillary development in support of SETU, the institution forming an important element of the neighbourhood and the wider city. Further policy in this regard is set out in policy objectives EDU 02 and EDU 03 Chapter 4. The wider Larchville/Lisduggan/Lismore neighbourhood contains commercial facilities such as the Lisduggan District (retail) Centre and the IDA industrial estate. We will encourage the further development of these facilities for the benefit of the neighbourhood and the city.
- WATERFORD CITY & COUNTY DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2022 – 202868 3.3.7 Ferrybank The Ferrybank neighbourhood is divided between two local authorities, with the electoral division of Ferrybank located in Waterford City and the Kilculliheen electoral division located in County Kilkenny. The area lying with County Kilkenny is the subject of the Ferrybank and Belview Local Area Plan 2018. Ferrybank is perceived at local level to comprise of old and new Ferrybank, with the area characterised as old Ferrybank being situated in Waterford City and the newer area for the most part being situated in Kilkenny. Thus, there is a need for co-operation and joined up thinking between the two local authorities in the delivery of services, through the process of development management and planning for the future of the area. In this regard the setting up and operation of the MASP implementation body will be critical to providing balanced development across the administrative boundary with Kilkenny County Council as envisaged and supported in Policy Objectives W City 22 and 31. As the bulk of greenfield development land in the area is located in County Kilkenny, most of the new residential development has taken place outside of our administrative area. The Ferrybank area within Waterford City is essentially built out with any future development opportunities being infill development or relating to the change of use of existing structures. In this regard the greatest opportunity for new development, including office, residential, retail, tourism and amenity, sits on the site of the North Quays Planning Scheme along with adjacent lands in and around the existing bus depot. Plans for development as part of and in support of the North Quays Planning Scheme include the relocation of the existing train station, development of an integrated transport hub, the provision of a new sustainable transport bridge linking the South Quays, public spaces, improved roads and access in the vicinity of Abbey Road and the important link between the Waterford Greenway and the Greenway to New Ross. Ferrybank neighbourhood is served by an area of lands identified on the zoning map as general business which currently accommodates a number of local retail and commercial services. A site within the Ferrybank neighbourhood, adjoining the New Ross Road, is designated as a District Centre. A mixeduse development has been permitted on this site providing for comparison and convenience retail, retail warehousing, a medical centre, gym, office use, food court and motor sales. Belview Port is located on the periphery of the area and is serviced via the national road network and rail network. The Port of Waterford has significant plans relating to the strategic development of the port functions and we support these in the interest of building the economic function of Waterford as a regional city of scale. Reference should be made to policy objectives W City 20 and 31 for further details.
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