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