Swords Masterplan - Fingal County Council

3.8.2 OPPORTUNITY SITE 2
* McNamaras Pharmacy
* Vodafone
16 Level in metres AOD
Analysis
This site comprises rough land, to the rear of the buildings on Main Street. It
abuts the River Ward to the west. The river, with no buildings overlooking it, has a
relatively low level of passive surveillance. Opportunities exist to improve the
footpath links as part of the development of the site along the eastern banks of
the river, all of which would help to secure the integration of the river into the
network of public open space and movement in the area. To allow for sufficient
and safe vehicular access to the proposed new development, the removal of one
building (either McNamaras Pharmacy or Vodafone) would be necessary to
facilitate access. Egress movement will be via Colmcille Court, which will require
the removal of one building (either Mizzoni’s or Shane Redmond Residential). The
removed uses can easily be accommodated within the new redevelopment proposals.
Vision
Develop to the rear of Main Street, to protect the backs of existing development
and to provide overlooking to river.
Plan
C
16
C
21.5
5 4 3 2 storeys
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*19.5
S W O R D S M A S T E R P L A N
Criteria Specification
Gross area 0.2ha
Max total residential development potential 2904m 2 (33 units approx: 20% 1 bed/ 65% 2 bed/ 15% 3 bed)
Min non-residential development 726m 2 : retail/commercial at ground floor levels
Max perimeter building height 5 storeys (16 metres approx.)
Min local public open space 500m 2
Edge definition of public realm Street tree planting to river walk.
Min carriageway width 6.0 metres (At River Mall and Colmcille Court)
Min pavement width 2.0 metres
Min threshold zone to buildings 2.6 metres on river walk
Parking Under ground parking of approximately 66 spaces over two storeys utilising the sites contours.
Access Entry to the underground carpark will take place from River Mall and exit from the underground
through to Colmcille Court. Pedestrian access will be from the existing east west pedestrian ways
from the Main Street and along the river bank.
Unit Sizes 8-10 metre wide frontages. All residential units to be dual aspect.
17.0
4 3
15.0
UNDERGROUND
PARKING
20.0
Existing level
Section CC Building fronting onto the public realm