Donabate Urban Centre Strategy Fingal County Council

10.0 Key Site Design and Development Briefs
10.0 Key Site Design and Development Briefs
KEY AREA 4 (east of railway line)
KEY AREA 4: DESIGN PARAMETERS
VISION To encourage mixed use development which contributes to the overall character of the town core on this key site adjoining the train station.
Area Character Type High Density Mixed Use Development Area
Gross Area (excluding roads) 1.64ha
Uses • Apartments, Duplexes, Penthouses over ground floor Retail and Commercial Uses
• Offices
• Transport Interchange
Maximum Dwellings per Hectare 54 units per hectare
Maximum Total Dwelling Units 90 units approximately
Population Potential* 252
Minimum Affordable/Social Dwelling Up to 20%
Minimum Non Residential Development 7500m2
Maximum Building Height 3 storeys
Maximum Landmark Building Height 4 storeys
Public Open Space Minimum 2500m2 in the form of a civic plaza, planted green verges and grassed areas.
Private Open Space All dwellings to have access to private balconies/terraces and roofgarden
Car Parking Provided over 2 basement levels and surface car parking. Approximate capacity of basement car park: 350 spaces
(Current capacity: 145 marked spaces, 5 disabled spaces and 18 unmarked spaces)
Apartments: 1-2 spaces per dwelling
Offices: 1 space per 25m2 gross floor area
Restaurant/Cafe: 1 space per 5m2 dining area
Having regard to the close proximity of the Train Station a reduction of the car parking development plan standards may be considered subject to consultation
with Fingal County Council Transportation Department.
Roof Style • A variety of roof profiles should be promoted at this location
• Avoid the use of modern box eaves with deep projecting fascias and projecting barge boards
Wall and Roof Finishes • The minimum solid is to comprise of 40% of the facade. The maximum void or glazed area is expressed as 60% of the facade
• Wall materials to consider include stone, brick, render, metal and wood
• Roof materials to consider include slate, photovoltaics, green roof and metal sheeting
Building Setback Predominantly modest set backs to main arterial route (8 metres)
*Average household size in Fingal is 2.8 (CSO 2006)
Indicative building forms and materials
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