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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 8: Urban Development & Design Policy for Town Centre Development Policy 79 Strengthen the retail/commercial, residential and recreational functions of the town centre, retaining retail uses at ground floor level. Policy 80 Seek improvements to the visual quality of the town centre as part of new development and facilitate the appropriate development of the town centre subject to compliance with the relevant development standards where applicable. Policy 81 Development proposals incorporating wires, pipes and cables should be undergrounded (i.e. electrical, gas, water, sewerage, telecoms, broadband, fibre optics). Objectives for Town Centre Development Objective 108 Encourage appropriate small-scale infill developments on vacant/derelict sites. Figure 12: The Crescent Area in Boyle Objective 109 Monitor the levels of dereliction in the town centre and take action when necessary, in accordance with the Derelict Sites Act 1990. ‣ Pedestrian Linkages & Accessibility Objective 110 Desirable pedestrian linkages, such as those outlined in Figure 4B on page 19 and appended Map 12, aim to enhance permeability and connectively within the Town Centre in addition to drawing Boyle Harbour closer to the public realm; making it more accessible from the Town Centre. Furthermore the pedestrian linkages aim to connect features of interest, tourist attractions (Boyle Abbey to King House for example), opportunity sites and car parking facilities. When linked in a successful manner these amenities are of greater value to existing and future residents and there is a better opportunity to sell these attributes as an entire tourism package. Secure, where appropriate, the conservation of traditional shop fronts and promote an increased awareness of good shop front design. Objective 111 Encourage retail development in Boyle, including new forms of shopping, which relate to the regeneration of the existing town centre. Proposals which would undermine the vitality and viability of the town centre will not be permitted. Objective 112 Investigate the potential replacement of a portion of the car parking provision in the Crescent area (see Figure 8) with a larger improved hard landscaped open space/plaza. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018 Page 114
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 8: Urban Development & Design Objective 113 In exercising the development management function, assist in the delivery of the pedestrian linkages, having regard to the conservation value of the town and river. Objective 114 Consider engaging with local property owners and stakeholders in an attempt to encourage vacant premises to be used for the display of works of art or alternatively goods from trading stores. Objective 115 Maintain and improve accessibility to and within the town centre and develop a comprehensive approach to the provision of car parking and pedestrian access. 8.2.5 Architecture & Urban Design Good urban design is essential if we are to produce attractive, high-quality places in which people will want to live, work, socialise and visit. It can be achieved by the way streets and spaces are arranged and how the mass, scale and position of buildings within the landscape is planned. Carefully considered and planned neighbourhoods result in – a clear centre, a place that is easy to walk around and also feels safe, high quality buildings and attractive spaces between buildings. Good design can provide a clear and distinct sense of place in which people take pride. Urban Design focuses on how urban areas best respond to people’s needs and the manner in which they best respond can be broken down into; 1. the character of the area – a place with its own identity; ease of movement – a place that is easy to get to and move through; 2. continuity and enclosure – a place where good public and private spaces are clearly distinguished; 3. quality of public realm – an appealing place with attractive and successful outdoor areas; 4. legibility – a place that has a clear image and is easy to understand; 5. adaptability – a place that can change easily and incrementally; 6. diversity and a mix of uses – a place with diversity and choice; 7. sustainability / balance with nature – a place where a balance has been achieved between the natural and built environment; 8. value - a place where value can be created to sustain the desired mix of uses and quality of townscape; and, 9. inclusivity – a place which has something for everyone and where a diverse range of user needs are met. This LAP therefore seeks to promote high standards of development and quality design in Boyle. It is imperative that development carried out during the lifetime of this LAP contributes positively to the built environment and the quality of life of the people of Boyle. RCC will require a high standard of development for each individual site and or planning application. Specific Development Standards are set out in Chapter 12 of the Roscommon County Development Plan 2008-2014 and it will be a requirement of all new development to comply with these. Best practice in urban design and layout is encouraged by RCC at all times and planning applications should strive to demonstrate that the best principles have been applied and full congnisance has been taken of all relevant matters for the development of any site in the Boyle area. Good urban design plays an essential role in delivering a built environment which is sustainable and creates social and environmental well being. It also has a significant economic value to any area. Best practice principles for urban design should be applied to all new developments in the LAP area, particularly those located with the town centre, for the following reasons: • reinforcement of local identity and sense of place • reduction in conflict between pedestrians and traffic • creation of a high quality environment with a clearly defined urban structure • stimulation of commercial investment and sustainable economic development through the creation of an attractive and viable urban environment • unique distinctive town centre where locals desire to stay and others to visit ‣ Opportunity Sites The potential opportunity sites that have been identified in this LAP present great opportunities for development or re-development which would contribute significantly to the renewal, enhancement and regeneration of the town. There are various reasons such as dereliction, under-utilization of land, amongst others, as to why these areas have been identified. Not all of the boundaries of these sites have been clearly defined. They can be added to, where appropriate, in order to provide for rational site boundaries or the amalgamation of a number of sites. Where land parcels are considered to be fragmented in terms of ownership a collaborative approach by landowners will be encouraged in order for a logical development strategy to advance. This approach will be strongly encouraged by RCC, particularly over a piecemeal approach to development or re-development. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012 – 2018 Page 115
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