GREYSTONES STRATEGY

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