Brief. Site Location. Lands at Kildonan Road, Finglas West Site Masterplan Study. Site. Northern Cross Business Park. Heathfield.

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Site Location Brief Objective is to facilitate site options consideration

For the benefit of the wider Finglas Community 6.

Location Main Entrance orthern Cross Business ark Western Boundary

1 Site Location Brief Objective is to facilitate site options consideration for a sustainable longer term plan for the Kildonan Lands at Finglas West For the benefit of the wider Finglas Community 6.1ha Council owned site Current location of the Abigail Women s Centre Site Location Main Entrance orthern Cross Business ark Western Boundary Heathfield Site Lands at orth art of the Site Kildonan ark Cappagh Rd Aerial View of the Site Existing Facility

Local Context Land Use Residential Residential (under construction) Community and Institutional Employment/Enterprise District Centre eighbourhood Centre Amenity/Open Space Movement & ublic Transport

ew Cross College Secondary School 4. Colaiste Eoin Secondary School 5. Saint Fergal Boys ational School 6. Finglas arochial ational School 7. St Michael s Secondary School 8.

Sport Grounds 4. ark & Sport Grounds 5. Mellowes ark 6. layground 7. DCC Leisure Centre 8. WFTRA Hall 9. Leisure oint Mixed Sports Retail 1. Barry Rd Shops & ub 2. Cardiffsbridge Rd Shops 3.

2 Local Context Land Use Residential Residential (under construction) Community and Institutional Employment/Enterprise District Centre eighbourhood Centre Amenity/Open Space Movement & ublic Transport Motorway ational Road Regional Road Key Local Road Site Access Road Bus Route Bus Stop Community Resources & Facilities Children Education 1. St.Kevin s Boys ational School 2. St. Joseph s Girls ational School 3. ew Cross College Secondary School 4. Colaiste Eoin Secondary School 5. Saint Fergal Boys ational School 6. Finglas arochial ational School 7. St Michael s Secondary School 8. St Brigids Senior School Adult Education 1. Finglas West Community Hub 2. St. Joseph s CDETB 3. Finglas Centre for Unemployed 4. Colaiste Ide/CFE Leisure & Sports Kildonan ark 3. Sport Grounds 4. ark & Sport Grounds 5. Mellowes ark 6. layground 7. DCC Leisure Centre 8. WFTRA Hall 9. Leisure oint Mixed Sports Retail 1. Barry Rd Shops & ub 2. Cardiffsbridge Rd Shops 3. Cappagh Shopping Centre Other Community Facilities Community Facilities 1. Bernardos 2. Cappagh Hospital 3. Odin s Wood Day Care Centre 4. Finglas Traveller Dev. Group 5. St. Michael s House Support Service 6. Garda Station 7. Mellow Spring Childcare Centre 8. Dublin City Council 9. Finglas Youth Resource Centre 10. Fire Station 11. Intreo Centre Finglas 12. Meals on Wheels and reschools 13. Saint Canice s Church of Ireland 14. Church of the Annunciation

Character Areas & Connectivity Kildonan Road

Hospital Avila ark Existing Residential ew

Residential (Traveller Community) Industrial,

Areas Heathfield Cappagh Hospital Key Key Local

3 Character Areas & Connectivity Kildonan Road Kildonan Road Avila ark Heathfield Key Cappagh Hospital Avila ark Existing Residential ew Residential ew Residential (under construction) Residential (Traveller Community) Industrial, Enterprise & Employment Open Space Character Areas Heathfield Cappagh Hospital Key Key Local Road Other Local Road edestrian Route Bus Stop Site Entrance Connectivity

Site Character & Features 1.6 Ha 2.6 Ha 4.

environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands Zone Z6:

Buildings Unused Building Site Entrance Internal Circulation & arking otential Vehicular Access otential

4 Site Character & Features 1.6 Ha 2.6 Ha 4.5 Ha Land Use Zoning Existing Structures Access & Circulation Landscape Zone Z12: To ensure that existing environmental amenities are protected in the predominantly residential future use of these lands Zone Z6: Employment/Enterprise High Voltage Electricity Line with 60m wide buffer zone Security Fence Occupied Buildings Unused Building Site Entrance Internal Circulation & arking otential Vehicular Access otential edestrian Access Wild Grassland Grass Trees Boundary Hedgerows Weak Boundary Treatment 1 2 Main entrance area View Location Map orth part of the site 3 South-West part of the site

Vision: Connected Communities Key Objectives ositively integrated with existing communities Optimal use of lands to serve wider community Optimal internal and adjoining lands connectivity Open and

Consistency with City Development lan reliminary Options Development Residential Community Health and Institutional Employment/Enterprise A. Existing Building Retained, Mix of Uses B. Mix of Uses C.

5 Vision: Connected Communities Key Objectives ositively integrated with existing communities Optimal use of lands to serve wider community Optimal internal and adjoining lands connectivity Open and accessible For all age groups Safe and attractive Lively and healthy Mixed range of uses including community facilities, amenity areas, mixed type and tenure housing, employment etc. Consistency with City Development lan reliminary Options Development Residential Community Health and Institutional Employment/Enterprise A. Existing Building Retained, Mix of Uses B. Mix of Uses C. Mix of Residential and Community Uses Open Space Existing building retained and upgraded to meet community and health/ institutional needs roposed development (Residential Uses) split by retained building orthern lands for Employment/Enterprise Uses ublic Open Space centred in the southern section Open Space maximises use potential but does not optimise natural surveillance and user safety Clear connections to existing routes and facilities roposed development is located around proposed open space as an integrated part of its surroundings ublic Open Space centrally located Clear connections to existing routes and facilities Open Space maximises use potential and optimises natural surveillance and user safety orthern lands for Employment/Enterprise Uses Dependent on available external agency funding roposed development (Residential & Community Uses) is located around proposed open space as an integrated part of its surroundings Clear connections to existing routes and facilities Open Space maximises use potential by all the community and optimises natural surveillance and user safety orthern lands for Employment/Enterprise Uses

Options Development - Option A O3 Option A (35no) C1 (50no) O2 O1 A.

03 ublic Open Space Existing mature trees to be retained Buildings and Facilities:

storeys facility C1 Community/Enterprise Centre, Adults education, children arts and

6 Options Development - Option A O3 Option A (35no) C1 (50no) O2 O1 A. Existing Building Retained, Mix of Uses Open Space: O1 ublic open space O2 ublic laza 03 ublic Open Space Existing mature trees to be retained Buildings and Facilities: Residential: Retirement,independent living,, short/long term supported housing, social, private, etc. house type 1/2 storeys duplex type 3 storeys approx 100 units in total Community: 1-2 storeys facility C1 Community/Enterprise Centre, Adults education, children arts and craft, local shop, cafe, homeless/community services or similar Employment/Enterprise: 1 storey buildings Surface parking Site Access: Vehicular Access edestrian Only Access 6

Existing mature trees to be retained Buildings and Facilities: Residential: Retirement, independent living, short/long term supported housing, social, private, etc.

7 Options Development - Option B (12no) (30no) O2 Option B (30no) (80no) (15no) O1 H1 (30no) C1 H2 (10no) (8no) (50no) (8no) B. Mix of Uses Open Space: O1 Multiuse public open space, kickabout area, playgrounds, sports, etc. O2 Communal open space, garden, outdoor gym, seating, attenuation ponds etc. Existing mature trees to be retained Buildings and Facilities: Residential: Retirement, independent living, short/long term supported housing, social, private, etc. house type 1/2 storeys duplex type 3 storeys apartment type 3/4 storeys approx 110 units in total Community: 1-2 storeys facility C1 Community/Enterprise Centre, Adults education, children arts and craft, local shop, cafe etc. Health/Institutional: 3/4 storeys facility H1 Supported housing/homeless community services or similar H2 Supported housing/homeless community services or similar Employment/Enterprise: 1 storey buildings Surface parking Site Access: Vehicular Access edestrian Only Access

Options Development - Option C (30no) O2 (30no) Option C C1 O1 (50no) C.

O2 Communal open space, garden, outdoor gym, seating, attenuation ponds etc.

supported housing, social, private, etc.

8 Options Development - Option C (30no) O2 (30no) Option C C1 O1 (50no) C. Mix of Residential and Community Uses Open Space: O1 Multiuse public open space, kickabout area, playgrounds, sports, etc. O2 Communal open space, garden, outdoor gym, seating, attenuation ponds etc. Existing mature trees to be retained Buildings and Facilities: Residential: Retirement,independent living, short/long term supported housing, social, private, etc. house type 1/2 storeys duplex type 3 storeys apartment type 4 storeys approx 200 units in total Community: 1-2 storeys facility C1 Community/Enterprise Centre, Adults education, children arts and craft, local shop, cafe etc. Employment/Enterprise: 1 storey buildings Surface parking Site Access: Vehicular Access edestrian Only Access

9 Lands at Kildonan Road, Finglas West Indicative Artist Impressions View Location Indicative view of multi-use active open space View Location Indicative view of passive open space View Location Indicative view of new access road

10 Lands at Kildonan Road, Finglas West otential Community Facilities Selection of laygrounds Kick-about Area assive Recreation Community Garden Basketball Court Outdoor Gym Kids Farm Community Centre (Belmullet, Co. Mayo) Independent Living Units Retirement Apartments (Santry) 10

KILKENNY CITY AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN Variation 3

KILKENNY CITY AND ENVIRONS DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2014 2020 Variation 3 To alter the zoning in the Western Environs to maximise the potential housing supply in line with the Government s policy outlined in Rebuilding