Cherrywood Amenity Space Guidance Document 2017

104 Pages·2017·2.99 MB·English

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September 2017
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Contents

4.6.4 Community Gardens 13
SECTION A
4.6.5 Home-zone 14 SECTION B 20
1 Background and Context 4 4.7 Social 14 Site Summary Sheets - Tables
4.7.1 Playful Space 14
1.1 Introduction 4 Tables 1.1 – 1.4 [Res type 1] 21
4.7.2 Play Map 16
1.2 How to use these guidelines 5 Tables 2.1 – 2.21 [Res type 2] 29
4.7.3 Play matrices 16
Tables 3.1 – 3.8 [Res type 3] 71
2 Vision 6
4.7.4 Universal accessibility 17
Tables 4.1 – 4.3 [Res type 4] 88
3 What is Amenity Space 7 4.7.5 Inclusive Landscapes 17 Tables TC 1-4 94
4.8 Sustainability 17
Tables VC1.1 – VC 1.2 [Village Centre] 96
3.1 Amenity Space in Cherrywood 7
4.8.1 Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) 17
Tables VC2.1 – VC 2.2 [Village Centre] 98
3.1.1 Hierarchy of Amenity Space 7
4.8.2 Biodiversity 18
Tables VC 3 [Village Centre] 100
3.1.2 Open Space Strategy 7
4.9 Furniture 18
3.1.3 Home-zone 7
4.9.1 Lighting 18
3.1.4 Natural Green Spaces 7
4.9.2 Bike 18
3.1.5 Open Other Spaces 7
4.9.3 Bins 18
4 Amenity Space Guidance 9
4.9.4 Seating 18
4.1 Stakeholders and Consultation 9 4.9.5 Service/Utility Covers 18
4.2 Proximity, access and connectivity 9 4.9.6 Signage and interpretation 18
4.2.1 Green Infrastructure 9 4.9.7 Ancillary elements 19
4.2.2 Natural Green Space 9 4.10 Densities 19
4.2.3 Cherrywood Parks 9 4.11 Making amenity space work hard 19
4.3 Natural Heritage 9 4.12 Protection 19
4.3.1 Topography 9 4.13 Management 19
4.3.2 Views 10 4.14 Taking in Charge 19
4.3.3 Trees and Hedgerows 10
4.3.4 Biodiversity 10
4.4 Archaeology and Cultural Heritage - conservation, identity
and continuity 11
4.5 Microclimate 11
4.5.1 Wind 11
4.5.2 Aspect 12
4.5.3 Noise 12
4.6 Amenity Space Type 12
4.6.1 Pocket Parks 12
4.6.2 Neighbourhood Plaza 13
4.6.3 Play facilities 13
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List of Figures Disclaimer
Figure 1 Amenity Open Space Class 2 Table
Figure 2 Cherrywood Planning Scheme
Disclaimer
Figure 3 Extract from the Cherrywood Planning Scheme Any measurements taken from these maps should be confirmed with
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Figure 4 Honey Park, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Figure 5 Lehaunstown Lane
Figure 6 Interface of Lehaunstown Lane with residential
Figure 7 Pocket Forest, Malmo, Sweden
Figure 8 Artefacts can provide design inspiration
Figure 9 View of Tully’s High Cross in Tully Park
Figure 10 Seating in Honey Park, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Figure 11 Lehaunstown with High Cross
Figure 12 Natural play incorporated into pocket park
Figure 13 Location for children to play in natural environment
Figure 14 Geological location of Tufa Springs
Figure 15 Seating area, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Figure 16 Designed to incorporate natural play
Figure 17 Community gardens can enhance the quality of life
Figure 18 Home-zone in the UK
Figure 19 Home-zone street in Malmo
Figure 20 Malmo Sweden
Figure 21 Inclusive social area that incorporates Home-zone
Figure 22 Honey Park, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Figure 23 Playing in the natural ecosystem
Figure 24 Play impact assessment Table
Figure 25 Ages and play Table
Figure 26 Places and play Table
Figure 27 Honey Park, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Figure 28 Swales should be incorporated into design of SuDs
Figure 29 SuDs can be incorporated into the design
Figure 30 Log that has been cut down can enhance biodiversity
Figure 31 Peoples Park Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Figure 32 Minimise service covers
Figure 33 Street signage integrated into the urban landscape
Figure 34 Formal signage for walkway/bike trail
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SECTION A
SECTION A
1. Background & Context
5.2.1 Components of the Cherrywood Way The total area of planned and incidental green infrastructure (not including
1.1 Introduction
5in.4fr.a4s Ctroucmtumraul nSuaDl SO ppreonvi sSiopna) ceeq,u aCtleass tso 32ha. per 1,000 planned
The Cherrywood Way comprises four main classifications of open space as shown in Table 5.1: residential population (circa 20,800). Approximately half of this provision
To require that communal open space requirements within
These guidelines on the design of Amenity Spaces for is not suitable for recreational usage because of topography, biodiversity,
Table 5.1C:h Merariny wColaosds iafircea twiornit otef nO ptoe nc oSmpapcleement the requirements rseussitdaeinnatbilael darraeinaasg ec,o flmoopdliyn gw aitnhd aot hCehre ernrvyirwonomoden Ataml ceonnistiyd eSrpataiocnes . The
gaumidoaunntc oef dploacnunemd eanmte tnoit yb eop perne sppaarcee d(C blays tsh 1e a Dnde Cvelalsosp 2m oepnent space) is
of the Cherrywood Planning Scheme (CPS) - April 2014.
Typology Classification Planned provision Approx size Description Aegqeuinvcalye npto tsot 1 –.4 haad o/ p1,t0i0o0n p olaf ntnheed Prelsaindennintiagl Spocphuelamtieon. T(chiricsa 20,800) (see
They are written to guide and inform the design of amenity CMhaepr 5r.y1w). oTohdis sinpcelucdiefisc tdheo coupemn esnpat cwe ipllr ofvoisciuosn sohna rqeuda blyi tsacthivoeol s.
spaces associated with proposed resiDdreunidt’si aGll ednevelopment, circa 6.5ha River Valley
provision. Requirements for access to recreation facilities
and reflect requirements under the CLPeSha tuons atocwhni eVavlele y circa 18ha River Valley Specific Objective:
Natural Garepepnr Soppacreiate and sustainable solutionsLD.irn ueidar’s P Galrekn Buffer cciirrccaa 52h.5aha VEacloleloygical buffer to Druid’s Glen wdGeiIlv l1e bloep bmIat isesen adtn poolnboj ettscht eaiv nep drtoo t jrheeeqciutrei rpder tsohixezi emp raoitnvyids ti oodn ep onlfas Cnitinvyi eco dSf pionapcdeei vnwi dituhianl
Cherrywood Town Centre to provide a civic setting and cater for
This section describes the backgrounSdu,b v-tiostiaoln and circa 32ha space. Qualitative provision will comprise communal
pedestrians and the employment population. This provision shall
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quality that needs to be achieved, as described in the Major local park that provides for a range of needs for a Standardofs t hfoe ro vNeerawll AUrpbaarnt mFoermnt Ds erveecloopmmmenet nFrda mpleawyo srkp afocre t he
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Class 1 Park Parade Green circa 1ha Small local park that provides for the needs of the local land-take for communal Class 2 open space than that
neighbourhood.
required by the current Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County
5.3 General Green Infrastructure
Development Plan 2010-2016, but a better quality of overall
Class 1 Park Priorsland Park circa 1ha Small local park that provides for the needs of the local rOecbreajetiocntali vpreovsision and more opportunities for the local
neighbourhood.
community to socialise.
In order to develop viable green infrastructure that complies with the above
Outdoor Sports Synthetic sports pitch circa 1.5ha Outdoor synthetic sports pitch with ancillary facilities.
vision, the following objectives shall apply to all green infrastructure and
open space provision within the Planning Scheme:
Outdoor Sports Ticknick Park circa 12.2 Grassed sports pitches with ancillary facilities.
GI 2 To require that green infrastructure provision is implemented
Amenity Open Space, Class 1 (sub-total) circa 29.7ha
in agreement with, and at no cost to, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
3 small parks (circa 0.2ha) associated with adjacent County Council.
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Civic Space Town Centre Links To be agreed as per Urban Form Civic space within Cherrywood Town Centre Figu54rChaepter 5:3 Gree n –Infra strEuctufrxeutnrcatciot nfraol mpl athcees C, phreortreycwtso aondd P elnahnannincegs S lochcaelm deis tinctiveness and
Development Framework character, incorporates retained features and important vistas, in a
Lehaunstown Lane n/a Pedestrian/ cycle link, habitat link manner that will facilitate easy maintenance.
Pedestrian/ cycle link between Town Centre and Tully Park,
4Green Ways SECTION A Tully Park link n/a habitat link GI 8 To require clear delineation of the boundaries and transitions
Pedestrian/ cycle link from Lehaunstown Lane to Beckett between private space, communal space and public space.
Beckett Park link n/a
Park via Tully Village, habitat link
GI 9 To require that public open space includes a range of natural
SuDS M50 green corridor Landscaped area
habitats and facilitates preservation of flora and fauna where
SuDS Swales Landscaped area
Green Corridors consistent with recreational requirements, landscape improvement
Priorsland flood containment
SuDS Landscaped area and visual amenity.
zone
Public Open Space – Open space that is generally freely available and accessible to the public and has, or is intended to be, taken-in-charge by the local authority.
Communal Open Space – Open space that is generally available to a set group of residents only and ordinarily maintained by a management company. 1 Where reference is made to the ‘current’ County Development Plan or Guidelines, it means
the document that is current at the date of the decision of a planning application.
Private Open Space - Balconies/private gardens accessible to individual residents only.
Chapter 5: Green Infrastructure 51
Cherrywood has a unique location and character. Its • Part M Building Regulations [2010]
elevated position affords views out to the Irish Sea Chapter 7. Sequencing and Phasing of
• Cherrywood Access and Movement Strategy
and back to the foothills of the Dublin Mountains. In
Development
topographical terms it has a high point at the ancient site • Cherrywood Urban Form Design Framework (UFDF)
of Tully Church and is bounded by the valleys of Druid’s • Describes the delivery of open space in the overall
• Sustainable Urban Housing Design Standard for New
Glen, Bride’s Glen and the Cherrywood/Loughlinstown scheme.
Apartments (December 2015)
river valley. It has a rich history reflected in archaeological
and cultural artefacts and in natural heritage. It is well • Guidelines for the Planning Authorities on Sustainable
connected with transport infrastructure, lying between the Residential Development in Urban Areas [Cities, Towns
M50 and the N11, and bisected by the Luas tram system. 1.2 How to use these Guidelines and Villages], issued by the Department of Environment,
Cherrywood also has the potential to be well connected Heritage and Local Government [2009]
to the surrounding local network of green infrastructure These guidelines complement the background information • Urban Design Manual – A Best Practice Guide [2009]
via its development of amenity spaces. This amenity of the CPS, described Section 1.1. The designers and
space guidance document has been influenced by such applicants should familiarise themselves with the CPS and • BRE Report ‘Site layout planning for daylight and
characteristics. refer to it, along with other relevant documents in order to sunlight; a guide to good practice [2009]
facilitate easy cross referencing with this document.
• DLR Age Friendly Strategy 2016-2020
The Cherrywood Planning Scheme is laid out in a series
of chapters, all of which are relevant in some way to These guidelines are divided into two sections:

supporting the way amenity space will be developed. This
Where reference is made to the current County Development Plan
document should be read in the context of these chapters: Section A
or any Guidelines, it means the document that is current at the date
This section deals with the background and context of
of the decision of a planning application.
open space at Cherrywood and the principles and qualities
required in the design for amenity spaces.
Chapter 1. Introduction, Context, Strategy and
Purpose.
Section B
• Describes the context and vision This section deals with specific development parcels
and gives a checklist for each which is cross referenced
Chapter 2. Proposed Development in Scheme to the themes in Section A. The designer and applicant
should use this checklist to ensure that all criteria have
• Describes the form of the development including views been considered, and demonstrate how the design of
and linkages amenity space responds to those themes to achieve a high
quality, usable and sustainable space, with a good sense
Chapter 3. Cultural and Built Heritage of character and place. The response will not necessarily
be the sole remit of the Landscape Architect, but a
• Describes the heritage and conservation objectives
collaboration of the design team, and applicant in dialogue
with the Planning Authority.
Chapter 4. Physical Infrastructure
Other documents that are relevant and specific to
• Describes drainage and transport corridor strategies Cherrywood in the design of amenity spaces are:
• DLR Development Plan 2016 – 2022
Chapter 5. Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity
• DLR Green Infrastructure Strategy
• Describes the inventory of green spaces and objectives
• Cherrywood Biodiversity Plan
Chapter 6. Development Areas • DLR Open Space Strategy
• Describes the development of neighbourhood areas and • DLR Play Policy
objectives
• Building for Everyone (3rd Edit)
• Design Manual for Urban Roads and Streets (DMURS)
SECTION A 5
2. Vision
The Cherrywood Planning Scheme should be referred to for Environment
the specific objectives relating to open space and amenity, The distinct qualities of the Cherrywood landscapes
however there are four overarching themes that have been offer a lot of opportunities for the amenity spaces to be
formulated in the Planning Scheme to support the vision for connected into the local environment. Design schemes can
Cherrywood. These are: engage with wind mitigation, views and aspects, drainage
including Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS*),
i. That Cherrywood will be unique.
and biodiversity at a strategic level, to cultural and natural
ii. That services and facilities will be available locally. artefacts such as existing trees, hedgerows and gates, and
level changes at a detailed level.
iii. That life in Cherrywood will be inclusive.
iv. That development will respond positively to
environmental opportunities.
This new guidance on the planning and development of
amenity spaces, written specifically for Cherrywood, will
also follow these four themes as set out below.
Unique
The existing landscape is topographically distinctive
and rich in archaeological and cultural artefacts and in
natural heritage and biodiversity. Identifying, conserving
and enhancing these elements in the neighbourhoods
will retain a sense of place. By combining the existing
landscape qualities with new uses, the design solutions
for the amenity space should develop a strong identifiable
character and a unique genius loci.
Local
As part of the services and facilities, amenity spaces will
be located in proximity to the user. They should also be
connected to the green infrastructure network to bring
larger open spaces and natural areas in to closer access to
residential areas, schools and workplaces.
Inclusive
Amenity spaces must be designed to be universally
accessible. This means that the places can be used by
everyone as far as possible, regardless of age or disability. *DLR County Council uses the acronym SuDS to refer to Sustainable
The designs for amenity spaces should go further than this Drainage Systems, compared with SUDS which refers to Sustainable
to become inclusive spaces, where everyone feels welcome. Urban Drainage Systems.
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3. What is Amenity Space
Amenity space is the open space that provides a standard
3.1.2 Open Space Strategy 3.1.5 Other Open Spaces
of accommodation associated with urban developments. It
is typically multifunctional, and the more overlapping uses
and connectivity it has, the more successful it is. Amenity The Open Space Strategy defines the hierarchy of amenity Other open space categories include Outdoor Sports and
space has a significant role in the characterisation of a spaces by dividing them into Class 1 (Parks) and Class 2 Recreation Facilities; Private Sports Grounds; Cemeteries
place, in being social space it contributes to the making of (Open Spaces). and Burial Grounds. However these are not the subject of
communities. It gives a setting to built form, contributes to these guidelines
Class 1
SuDS and provides for recreation. It also provides space for
Flagship Parks, Major Parks, Local Parks
biodiversity. The more it is connected to other spaces, the
more successful it is. As such, the management of all these Class 2
uses requires careful consideration.
Amenity Open Spaces, Civic Spaces
“Open space is an essential part of the urban heritage, a
strong element in the architectural and aesthetic form of
a town, plays an important educational role, is ecologically
significant, is important for health, social interaction and in 3.1.3 Home-zone
fostering community development and is supportive of
economic objectives and activities.” A further amenity space is a ‘Home-zone’, defined as
Council of Europe, Committee of Ministers to Member follows:
States. Recommendation No. R (86) 11 on Urban Open ‘A type of Shared Surface Street in a residential area which
Space’, adopted 12 Sept. 1986 may also include items of street furniture that would
normally be used within areas of open spaces.’ - Design
Manual for Urban Roads and Streets.
Shared surfaces are a relatively new concept in Ireland, with
3.1. Amenity Space in Cherrywood
little supporting design guidance. However, the National
Disability Authority commissioned research by Trinity Haus
Amenity Space in Cherrywood shall be multifunctional
in ‘Shared Space, Shared Surfaces and Home-zones from
and be capable of accommodating layers of use
a Universal Design Approach for the Urban Environment
whilst protecting and enhancing existing landscape
in Ireland’ which does give advice for the design approach
characteristics. These spaces shall be designed utilising a
in relation to people with visual impairment. Home-zones
combination of the requirements of the objectives as set out
shall be designed to include Pocket Parks which shall
in the CPS and the application of the Guidance as contained
be appropriately located along the street and within the
in this report.
residential amenity to provide greater opportunities for all
user needs.
3.1.1 Hierarchy of Amenity Space
3.1.4 Natural Green Spaces
The DLR Development Plan 2016-2022 defines the
hierarchy of amenity spaces in the County:
Natural green spaces include River Valleys, Linear Parks
Greenway Network, Regional Parks, District Parks, Local and Woodlands, these areas are not subject to these
Parks, Amenity Spaces, Civic Spaces guidelines however the connection of Amenity Spaces
within the plan area would interact with these spaces.
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Post Primary School TC3
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