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Issues Paper
What is a Village Design Statement?
A Village Design Statement (VDS) is a document which describes the character of a village and provides broad design guidelines
which address the qualities which local residents and the local community consider are worthy of retention or improvement.
The VDS is a good way to help all those involved with planning the future development of a village to understand the villages'
distinctive character and also what makes it such a special place in which to live
How is it proposed to produce the Village Design Statement?
It is proposed that the preparation of the VDS will take place as part of extensive consultation with the local community
in partnership with the Planning Authority. The process adopted for the preparation of the VDS will involve the following
key stages:
1. Information gathering
This will involve a series of site visits and desktop analysis.
2. Consultation
This will consist of initial community workshops, scheduled for the 22nd May at 7pm in Kennedys Lounge, with further workshops
during the preparation of the VDS.
3. Preparation of the draft document
The Draft VDS will be prepared having regard to the above and be available for public comment and submissions. It is envisaged
that a further workshop will take place during the public consultation period after the publication of the Draft VDS.
4. Publication of final Village Design Statement.
It is hoped that the VDS, when finalised, will contribute to the proper planning and sustainable development of the village.
That it will be based on a consensus between the local community and the Planning Authority and that it will incorporate
design principles and guidelines for any future development within the village.
Village Design Framework:- key questions?
What do the community see as the purpose of the Village Design Statement?
How do you think the village interacts with the landscape and other keys features in and around the village.
What do you like about your village?
What is your vision for your village in 10-15 years?
What issues need to be addressed in the village?
Village Design Framework - discussion points.
Village consolidation and enhancement
- public realm
- linkages
- framework
- connectivity
- interaction
Rural fringe, green wedges
- design and interaction
- connectivity
- permeability
- public realm
-landscape amenity
- quality place making
Built environment
- design
- human scale development
- built form
- home zones
- massing
- finishing
- village edges
Community
- education
- recreation
- interaction
- inclusiveness
- focal points
Next Steps:
This document is intended to promote discussion about how you as a community would like to see your village develop into the
future. NTCC intends to hold a workshop in the near future and would invite people to become involved and to participate
in the process.
Should you wish to have your views and observations taken into consideration during the preparation of the VDS, you are
invited to make a written submission to the Planning Authority by 8th June 2007
Contact Information:
www.tipperarynorth.ie
Phone: 067-44652
Fax: 067-44654
E-Mail : vds@northtippcoco.ie
Address:
Forward Planning Section,
North Tipperary County Council,
Civic Offices,
Limerick Road,
Nenagh
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