Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
Residential Development
and pedestrian permeability that will improve the overall urban experience in this part of Douglas. During the lifetime of the Plan, the telephone exchange facility directly to the south could come forward as part of a comprehensive scheme with the Barry’s Field Site or independently but having regard to the need to integrate and contribute towards the design ethos and mix of uses proposed at Barry’s Field.
10.318 Douglas and its surrounding south eastern environs have experienced significant and prolonged residential growth which has supported the provision and maintenance of services whilst boosting patronage for the Douglas District Centre. The continued growth of the area will be accommodated by a combination of infill and brownfield sites along with specified greenfield sites. 10.319 Additional lands located on Carrigaline Road in Castletreasure, Douglas, contiguous to the built- up footprint of the City, have also been zoned for residential use and have significant potential for compact residential development. Any development proposal at the site will need to be supported by a comprehensive transport assessment and travel plan, provide on-site active recreation and public open space, facilitate connectivity to adjoining public open space including the Mangala and include supporting infrastructure.
Community Infrastructure
10.322 The provision of new and enhanced community infrastructure will be supported and facilitated. This includes: • Improve connectivity to blue and green infrastructure. This includes the provision of a pedestrian/cycle bridge across the N40 at Vernon Mount providing a connection with Tramore Valley Park. • Support the identification of a longer-term library facility. • Support the retention of existing sports and recreational facilities and explore the delivery of additional facilities where opportunities arise during the lifetime of the plan. • To work with the Health Service Executive to support the delivery of a primary care centre in Douglas and with the Department of Education and Skills to support the expansion of existing schools or the provision of new schools for Douglas (Castletreasure, Carrs Hill, Donnybrook) over the lifetime of the Plan. • Support the retention of a swimming pool in the catchment.
Employment
10.320 The future focus for employment and economic activity in Douglas and the wider south-east suburbs is to continue to direct it to Douglas District Centre where despite recent redevelopment proposals, there are further opportunities to provide enhanced employment, increase patronage spend and provide urban design and public realm enhancements that would benefit the centre overall. 10.321 The identification of Land at Barry’s Field as a local transformation site represents an opportunity to incorporate, a comprehensive high-quality mixed-use development that positively responds to Carrigaline Road, Church Street and Church Yard Lane. This has the potential to incorporate a mix of employment generating uses, homes and community infrastructure into an underutilised infill site and introduce public realm improvements
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