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GREYSTONES STRATEGY
Presented by Cllr Grainne Mc Loughlin
What can be achieved..
•Active involvement
•Play a pivotal role in
sustainable matters
•Develop collaborate
partnerships
•Important role in the
future character of
Greystones
What is a Town Design Statement?
A community-led Design Statement is a mechanism for protecting, celebrating and enhancing our towns distinctiveness and will contribute significantly to the delivery of sustainable development.
A community-led DS examines and describes the time-depth and the unique character and distinctiveness of the town -
A Community-led DS collectively creates a sense of place and proposes agreed design principles and specific and phased actions to ensure the future collective enhancement, effective planning and management, and promotion of the town for the benefit of the community and visitors alike.
1. TownScape, historic streetscape and character areas: architectural
types, styles and forms – age range of buildings – height, scale and density of
buildings – architectural conservation areas
2. Street furniture, retail design, street planning and layout including
lighting, accessibility (for all) etc
3. Key approaches to the town: arrival and departure experiences –
views and vistas in and out of the town – historic landscapes – urban and rural.
4. Landmarks: key buildings/structures – hierarchy of public spaces,
parks & protected structures. Relationship and links between buildings and
spaces – laneways and slips, distinctive features and local materials/textures –
gateposts, walls, kerbing, railings, lamps.
5. Green Infrastructure and natural heritage: existing and potential
areas – including Special Protection Areas and Special Areas of Conservation
and including the coastline, rivers and streams.
CORE HERITAGE AND DESIGN ELEMENTS TO LOOK AT
A perfect example of what we can change
Proposed outputs
• A shared Vision
• Agreed Design
• An Agreed Design Statement Action Plan
Support initiatives such as Village Design Statements and
Public Realm Plans that offer the opportunity for greater
community involvement in identifying, appreciating and
conserving the distinctive character of local areas.
Promote the dissemination of information and guidance in
this area
Wicklow County Council – Action 2.10 in the Wicklow Heritage Plan 2009-2014
PLANNING POLICY ALREADY IN PLACE
Planning
Policy
Context
We have to ascertain the character of Greystones –
We are starting on that road but cannot do it alone