Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
9. Ballyvolane East and West
10.299 Ballyvolane is situated to the northeast of the city. Ballyvolane residential neighbourhood includes Kempton Park and playground. Existing retail offer is the Ballyvolane Shopping Centre, convenience retail and local shops. 10.300 Significant areas of land on either side of Ballyhooly Road to the northeast of Ballyvolane are identified for future growth including residential, employment, local services and open space. The majority of this land rises in a north-easterly direction. This land bank will require associated infrastructure, social and community services and facilities including education, community centre, sustainable and active travel, retail, community sports grounds and public open space.
10.301 Due to the growth proposed for Ballyvolane, existing retail either side of Ballyhooly Road is identified as a District Centre which provides a range of convenience shopping, a range of comparison outlets, food outlets, public house, off licence and local services. The Centre provides for the weekly shopping needs of the catchment area. Ballyvolane Shopping centre forms the core of the District Centre with the lands due northeast providing additional convenience and comparison retail in line with retail objectives.
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