Swords Masterplan - Fingal County Council

3.8.7 OPPORTUNITY SITE 7
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16 Level in metres AOD
Analysis
This site comprises of an existing two storey terrace and a single storey building
fronting onto the Malahide Road. Uses proposed range from retail at ground floor
levels to ensure an active frontage and commercial to the upper floors.
Opportunity Site Brief
Vision
This is a key corner site within the town. Any proposed redevelopment must
ensure that it is “designed in the round” as all elevations will be visible to the
public. Any redevelopment proposal must include all of the subject lands and
provide for a positive relationship to:
● Malahide Road
● Main Street
● the pedestrian walkway to the east
● adjoining development to the east
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2 storeys Elevation HH
S W O R D S M A S T E R P L A N
Criteria Specification
Gross area 0.03ha
Max residential development potential n/a
Min non-residential development 460m2 : retail/commercial at ground floor and first floor levels
Max perimeter building height 2 storeys (7 metres approx.)
Max landmark building height n/a
Min local public open space n/a
Edge definition of public realm Street tree planting
Min carriageway width n/a
Min pavement width 2.5 metres
Min threshold zone to buildings Public realm meets building line. Ensure active frontage to rear pedestrian laneway.
Parking n/a
Access n/a
Unit Sizes 8-10 metre wide frontages. All residential units to be dual aspect.
Existing buildings An indicative example of the proposed scale of buildings
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