In addition it is proposed to create appropriate new civic spaces for the buildings proposed to be retained on site; 4.3.8 New Building Strategy Mayfair – New Public Square In response to the Council’s objectives to extend the existing street pattern and scale into the Masterplan Site it is proposed to; Brewhouse – New Square Provide appropriately scaled new buildings to form edges to the Linear Park and new public squares. 4.3.7 Movement Strategy Provide appropriately scaled new buildings to form streets, lanes and slipways along the proposed routes previously Need for a route on a north south axis through the site identified. utilising the existing bridge over the River Bregagh in order to minimise disturbance in the are of the City Walls (a National Compile an Architectural Design Guide specifying the Monument) identified. building design requirements for each plot within the Masterplan Area. Within the Masterplan area, pedestrian and cyclist movements shall take precedence over vehicular traffic. Secure bike parking facilities will be provided at Bateman Quay, centrally adjacent to St.Francis Abbey and to the 4.3.9 Urban Grain Strategy north of the Bregagh River, adjacent to the CAS . In response to the Council’s objectives to extend the existing street Provision of a pedestrian dominant shared surface within the pattern and scale into the Masterplan Site it is proposed to; central section of the Masterplan area Sub divide the urban blocks into building units more in Provision of a shared surface along Bateman Quay. keeping with Kilkenny. Provision of a pedestrian crossing of the River Breagagh Provide varied building heights and façade treatments in keeping with the architecture of Kilkenny City. Further Masterplan Development Further design development will be required to determine the most 4.3.8 Pedestrian Streets / Lanes Strategy appropriate response to the following; Various movement desire lines on an east west axis linking Area between the Masterplan and Vicar Street / New Road Parliament Street to the River Nore Corner of Vicar Street and Central Access Scheme In response to the Council’s objectives with regard to urban grain and slipways it is proposed to; Bateman Quay Create extensions of existing slipways located to the west of Parliament Street on an east west axis reminiscent of the historical burgage plot Implement traffic management and calming schemes for the City as the need arises. Have regard to the Architectural Heritage Have regard to the natural heritage and ensure compliance with the requirements of the EU Habitats and Birds Directives.
In addition it is proposed to create appropriate new civic spaces for the buildings proposed to be retained on site; Mayfair – New Public Square Brewhouse – New Square 4.3.7 Movement Strategy Need for a route on a north south axis through the site utilising the existing bridge over the River Bregagh in order to minimise disturbance in the are of the City Walls (a National Monument) identified. Within the Masterplan area, pedestrian and cyclist movements shall take precedence over vehicular traffic. Secure bike parking facilities will be provided at Bateman Quay, centrally adjacent to St.Francis Abbey and to the north of the Bregagh River, adjacent to the CAS . Provision of a pedestrian dominant shared surface within the central section of the Masterplan area Provision of a shared surface along Bateman Quay. Provision of a pedestrian crossing of the River Breagagh 4.3.8 Pedestrian Streets / Lanes Strategy Various movement desire lines on an east west axis linking Parliament Street to the River Nore In response to the Council’s objectives with regard to urban grain and slipways it is proposed to; Create extensions of existing slipways located to the west of Parliament Street on an east west axis reminiscent of the historical burgage plot Implement traffic management and calming schemes for the City as the need arises. Have regard to the Architectural Heritage Have regard to the natural heritage and ensure compliance with the requirements of the EU Habitats and Birds Directives. 4.3.8 New Building Strategy In response to the Council’s objectives to extend the existing street pattern and scale into the Masterplan Site it is proposed to; Provide appropriately scaled new buildings to form edges to the Linear Park and new public squares. Provide appropriately scaled new buildings to form streets, lanes and slipways along the proposed routes previously identified. Compile an Architectural Design Guide specifying the building design requirements for each plot within the Masterplan Area. 4.3.9 Urban Grain Strategy In response to the Council’s objectives to extend the existing street pattern and scale into the Masterplan Site it is proposed to; Sub divide the urban blocks into building units more in keeping with Kilkenny. Provide varied building heights and façade treatments in keeping with the architecture of Kilkenny City. Further Masterplan Development Further design development will be required to determine the most appropriate response to the following; Area between the Masterplan and Vicar Street / New Road Corner of Vicar Street and Central Access Scheme Bateman Quay