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16.2.2 Design Standards

16.2.2 Design Standards

Design Standards

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Chapters

  • 1 Strategic Context for the City Development Plan 2016–2022
  • 2 Vision and Core Strategy
  • 3 Addressing Climate Change
  • 4 Shape and Structure of the City
  • 5 Quality Housing
  • 6 City Economy And Enterprise
  • 7 Retailing
  • 8 Movement and Transport
  • 9 Sustainable Environmental Infrastructure
  • 10 Green Infrastructure, Open Space and Recreation
  • 11 Built Heritage and Culture
  • 12 Sustainable Communities and Neighbourhoods
  • 13 Monitoring, Implementation and Development Management
  • 14 Land-Use Zoning
  • 15 Strategic Development and Regeneration Areas: Guiding Principles for Development
  • 16 Development Standards
  • Index
  • Glossary

Sections

  • 16.1 Introduction
  • 16.2 Design, Principles & Standards
    • 16.2.1 Design Principles
    • 16.2.1.1 Respecting and Enhancing Character and Context
    • 16.2.1.2 Sustainable Design
    • 16.2.1.3 Inclusive Design
    • 16.2.1.4 Design for a Safer Environment
    • 16.2.2 Design Standards
    • 16.2.2.1 Large-Scale Development
    • 16.2.2.2 Infill Development
    • 16.2.2.3 Alterations and Extensions
    • 16.2.2.4 Boundary Walls and Railings:
  • 16.3 Landscaping
  • 16.4 Density Standards
  • 16.5 Plot Ratio
  • 16.6 Site Coverage
  • 16.7 Building Height in a Sustainable City
  • 16.8 Access for All
  • 16.9 Roads and Services
  • 16.10 Standards for Residential Accommodation
  • 16.11 Bed and Breakfasts, Guest Houses
  • 16.12 Standards – Institutions/Hostels and Social Support Services
  • 16.13 Medical and Related Consultants and Medical Practices
  • 16.14 Community Facilities
  • 16.15 Playgrounds/Play Spaces
  • 16.16 Schools
  • 16.17 Care Facilities
  • 16.18 Childcare Facilities
  • 16.19 Nursing Homes
  • 16.20 Embassies
  • 16.21 Dublin Port
  • 16.22 Industry, Warehousing and Business Park Development
  • 16.23 Shopping Centres
  • 16.24 Retail
  • 16.25 Takeaways
  • 16.26 Amusement Centres
  • 16.27 Betting Offices
  • 16.28 Off-Licence and Part Off-Licence
  • 16.29 Restaurants
  • 16.30 Street Furniture
  • 16.31 Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
  • 16.32 Night Clubs/Licensed Premises/ Casinos/Private Members’ Clubs
  • 16.33 Telecommunications Apparatus
  • 16.34 Contaminated Land
  • 16.35 Hours of Work
  • 16.36 Noise
  • 16.37 Petrol Station
  • 16.38 Car Parking Standards
  • 16.39 Cycle Parking
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