Landscape Design Report

Proposed Strategic Housing Development

‘Kenelm’, Deer Park, Howth Road, Co. Dublin
Applicant:
GLL PRS Holdco

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CONTENTS PAGE

1.0 Overview 3
1.1 Site Description 3
1.2 Proposed Development 3
1.3 Record of Pre-Planning Meetings 3

2.0 Site Context 6

2.1 Amenities 7
2.2 Howth Walking Trails 8
2.2 Local Walking Trails 9

3.0 Site Analysis 10

3.1 Views 11
3.2 Landform 12

4.0 Landscape Research 13

4.1 Initial Concepts 14
4.2 Character 15
4.3 Materials 16

5.0 Landscape Design 17

5.1 Landscape Plan 18
5.2 Open Space Hierarchy 19
5.3 Landscape Sections 20
5.3 Botanic Garden 22
5.4 Pocket Park Play Area 23
5.5 Residential Courtyards 24
5.6 Roof Plan 26
5.7 Roof Gardens 27
5.8 Typical Buildups and Drainage 28
5.9 Daylight Assesment of Open Space 29

6.0 Planting Proposals 30

6.1 Rhododendrons 31
6.2 Specimen Trees 32
6.3 Ferns and Shrubs 34
6.4 Groundcover 34
6.5 Bulbs 35

7.0 Green Infrastructure 36

7.1 Green Infrastructure Themes 37
7.2 Green Infrastructure Plan 39
7.3 Buffer to SAO 39

8.0 Concept Imagery 40

8.1 Community 42

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1.0 Overview
1.1 Site Description
The site sits on the southern side of Howth Road, west of the intersection between Howth Road
and the entrance driveway to Howth castle and Deer Park Hotel and Golf Club. The site offers views
towards the profile of Ireland’s Eye and the Port of Howth.
The subject site, which has a stated overall area of c. 1.7483 hectares is located on the southern
side of the Howth Road and to west of the entrance to Howth Castle. The site is bound to the north
by a stone demesne wall and to the east by a mixture of stone and concrete walls with significant
tree stands. The southern edge of the site adjoins Deer Park Golf Club and there are no defining
physical boundaries. The lands to the south of the site are occupied with Howth Castle Demesne
which is a protected structure. The lands to the west of the site are in residential use while the lands
to the east of the entrance of Howth Castle comprise of St. Marys Church of Ireland (a protected
structure). The subject site opposes the ‘Techrete’ site and is c. 5OOm from the village.The area
along Howth Road can be characterised as being established residential. Howth Village itself is
a fishing/tourist village and adjoining the urban core are three piers with the west pier being the
‘working’ pier and provides the majority of the marine related industry.
The site is bound by a stone wall to the north comprised of local stone (possibly constructed in
two stages, second stage to increase height). The wall segregates the site from Howth Road. See
Architectural Heritage Assessment included with this application for further details
Woodland belts lie to the east of the site associated with the greater demesne. There is also an
additional belt of woodland to the south of the site, more recently planted (approximately 20 years
old) traversing the lands in a east west direction associated with the development of the golf-
course. A screening belt of trees is located to south that mark the transition to Deer Park Golf Club.
The proposed site offers an opportunity to create a high quality residential scheme within walking
distance of local amenities.
1.2 Proposed Development
The design rationale is to create and deliver a high quality, sustainable, strategic housing
development which respects its setting and maximises the site’s natural attributes while achieving
maximum efficiency of existing infrastructure. The Proposed Site Layout is illustrated on Drawing
No. 1101 contained within the architectural suite of drawings.
The development will consist of;
1. 162 no. residential units distributed across 3 no. blocks (A, B & C) ranging in height from
5-6 storeys, with a cumulative gross floor area (GFA) of 13,337.10 sq.m comprising;
a. 29 no. 1-bedroom units, - 17.9%
b. 104 no. 2-bedroom units and – 64.2%
c. 29 no. 3-bedroom units – 17.9%
2. 3 no. resident services and amenity rooms (1 no. in each block A-C) to accommodate co-
working space, a community room and a meeting room (combined GFA 108 sq.m).
3. 132 no. car parking spaces at basement level (underlying Blocks A & B) including 6 no.
accessible spaces, 13 no. electric vehicle spaces and 4 no. car sharing spaces;
4. 325 no. residents bicycle parking spaces (long-stay) at basement level, and 30 no. visitor
bicycle parking spaces (short-stay) at surface level;
5. communal amenity space in the form of courtyards and roof gardens (combined 2,192 Response:
sq.m)
6. public open space of 1,161 sq.m including a botanic garden and pocket park;
7. a single storey ESB sub-station and switch room (45.5 sq.m);
8. demolition of 2 no. sections of the existing demesne northern boundary wall to provide, a primary
access (vehicular/pedestrian/cyclist) to the northwest and a separate pedestrian/cyclist access at the
centre;
9. restoration and refurbishment of the remaining extant northern and eastern demesne boundary wall;
10. change of use and regrading of part of the Deer Park Golf Course from active recreation use to
passive amenity parkland and planting of a woodland belt on the southern boundary;
11. undergrounding of existing ESB overhead lines, and, relocation of the existing gas main; and,
12. all ancillary site development works including waste storage and plant rooms at basement level,
drainage, landscaping/boundary treatment and lighting.
1.3 Record of Pre-Planning Meetings
There have been a number of pre-planning meetings in relation to the subject development. The most recent
pre-planning consultation meeting under Section 247 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended,
was held between the applicant and Fingal County Council in Fingal County Council, Blanchardstown, Dublin
15 on the 27th january 2020.
A summary of issued raised by Parks and Green Infrastucture Division at the pre-planning meetings held are
set out below.
Parks and Green Infrastructure Department Meeting 1
FCC: The historic landscape context make the site different to other sites in Howth. Tree survey undertaken
after proposal and this shows in the design.
Response:
A tree survey was undertaken prior to design and a subsequently more detailed survey including on site RPA
assessment of trees to the west of the site. Care has been taken to ensure the retention of the majority of the
trees in this area and building C has been set back further again to facilitate the majority of self-seeded trees
that have reached maturity within site boundary on the eastern side for retention as part of proposed design.
A mitigation and replanting strategy is also proposed for the section of shelterbelt to be removed to the south
of the scheme. Additional tree planting is proposed to reinforce existing remnants of hedgerow south of the
substation to the west of the site. Please refer to Arborists Report and Layouts submitted with this application.
FCC: Tree belt in southern boundary, likely removal?
Response:
A portion of this belt will need to be removed due to level requirements on site. We propose to relocate
lifted trees where technically feasible from this stand. The new proposal includes new planting to replace
the necessary removal of the portion of young shelter belt planted in association with the golf course, thus
re-establishing the green infra-structure link. The proposal includes for the replanting of same trees where
possible as well as an extensive replanting strategy of a wider range of native species, both hedgerow and
tree species. The end result will be a reorientation of this section and connection eastern boundary. This will
form enhanced linage in terms of ecology to the north, west and eastern green infrastructure links. The client,
GLL PRS Holdco Limited has agreed to a pre- planting strategy to start this process as soon as possible.
FCC: Block C considered a show stopper for Parks and Green Infrastructure Department, context of these trees
being retained unlikely.
The tree survey was undertaken prior to design and a subsequent more detailed survey and on site RPA
assessment of trees under taken to the east of the site. Care has been taken to ensure the retention of the
majority of the trees in this area and the foorprint Building C has been set back further again to facilitate the
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1.3 Record of Pre-Planning Meetings (Continued)

majority of self-seeded trees that have reached maturity within the site boundary on the eastern
side for retention as part of proposed scheme. Thers is no basement associated with building
C. Please refer to Arborists Report and Layouts submitted with this application.

FCC: Raises issues regarding proximity of blocks to trees and lack of sunlight and occupier
nuisance. Landscape Architect advised that an evolving tree retention policy would be submitted.

Response:
Following the tree survey, the project arborist conducted an on site inverstigation of RPAs
relating to trees at this side of the development site. Building C has been set back as a result
of the findings of the on site investigations. Please refer to reports and layouts from John Morris
which form part of this submission.

FCC: No public open space, public open space would be required.

Response:
The public open space design has been revised to further improve the quality of the scheme.
Revised proposals Include:

1. Retention and incorporation of historic features such as the wall into the scheme.
2. Proposed planting of large specimen trees to the fore of the scheme.
3. Increased pedestrian links to the Howth Road and local walking routes.
4. Increased setbacks of building from the eastern boundary respecting Howth Castle
avenue and associated tree stands.
5. Widening of public open space and increased lawn and planting areas.

FCC: Noise nuisance in courtyards where play space proposed

Response:
Each fitness play area within the communal areas is placed to the centre of the communal
space and is screened locally by large raised planters. This is addition to a privacy planting
buffer, raised planter and walls minimum width 1.1m which form the outside edge to the private
terraces at ground level.

FCC: Locations of substations, allow for cabling? What would be external boundary treatment

Response:
Additional tree planting is proposed to reinforce existing remnants of hedgerow south of the
substation to the west of the site. To the north of the substation we propose a min. hgt. 1.6m
mature beech hedgerow to the boundary combined with mature specimen tree planting of
Gleditsia triacanthos planted at large sizes min. 5m high.

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1.3 Record of Pre-Planning Meetings (Continued)
Tri-partite meeting with ABP

FCC Opinion to ABP Response FCC Opinion to ABP Response

The proposed development does not As part of the design with consideration of The proposed development does not As part of the design
maturity within with
siteconsideration
boundary on of eastern
context and ease of accessibility to the public a context and
side ease
are alsoof accessibility
retained as to theofpublic a
part
meet the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Objective meet the r e q u i r e m e n t s o f Objective
high quality open space 1161sqm2 has been proposed
high quality open spacescheme. 1161sqm2 has been
DMS57, DMS57A and Objective DMS57B of DMS57, DMS57A and Objective DMS57B of 
provided to the fore of the scheme to ensure provided to the fore of the scheme toofensure
Retention and incorporation historic
the Fingal Development Plan which seek to the Fingal Development Plan which seek to features such as the wall into the
maximum permeability within and without the maximum permeability within and without the
provide a minimum of 10% of a proposed provide a minimum of 10% of a proposed scheme.
scheme. This area is publically accessible off scheme. This areaplanting
 Proposed is publicallyof largeaccessible
specimen off
development site area to be designated as the Howth Road via 2no pedestrian gates to the development site area to be designated as the Howth Road via 2no pedestrian gates to the
trees to the fore of the scheme.
public open space. There are no open spaces scheme which are inset into the historic wall public open space. There are no open spaces  Pedestrian
scheme which are inset link tointo
thethe Howth Road
historic walland
within the red line of the application site that which bounds the north of the project. Included within the red line of the application site that local walking routes.
which bounds the north of the project. Included
meet this requirement. A revised site layout meet this requirement. A revised site layout  Increased setbacks of buildings from
within the space are open grass lawn, a within the space are open grass lawn, a
the eastern boundary respecting Howth
plan in this regard is required and the botanical garden and a play space. This is plan in this regard is required and the botanical garden
Castle and aand
Avenue playassociated
space. This treeis
remaining open space provision can be provided in addition to shrub planting area, remaining open space provision can be providedstands.
in addition to shrub planting area,
calculated. large specimen tree planting and numerous calculated. large specimen
A Botanic Garden
tree planting spaceand linking
numerous into the
seating benches for those wishing to take historic traditions of
seating benches for those wishing to take Howth Castle.
respite from the busy Howth Road.  from
respite Increased
the busy planting
HowthtoRoad. reinforce retained
tree groups on site, increasing diversity
In addressing the above, cognisance of the A children’s play area and space for informal In addressing the above, cognisance of the A children’s
and play area and
age profile and space for informal
therefore longevity
requirements of Objective DMS67 should be kick‐about for older children is accommodated requirements of Objective DMS67 should be kick‐about for older
of these elements. children is accommodated
considered to ensure open space provision in the proposed pocket park. This is considered to ensure open space provision in the
 proposed
Inclusionpocketof a play park.
area This is to
close
is suitably proportioned and inappropriate
supplemented with more casual children’s play is suitably proportioned and inappropriate
supplemented
pedestrianwithentrance
more casual fromchildren’s
Howth Road. play
spaces in the proposed communal amenity  inIncreased
spaces the proposed plantingcommunal
to replace amenity
necessary
narrow tracts are not provided. narrow tracts are not provided. removal
areas. The focus of the proposed design is on areas. The focus of of the
the portion
proposed of young
design shelter
is on
Additional details are required to be submitted providing high quality and safe play areas that Additional details are required to be submitted belt planted in association
providing high quality and safe play areas that with golf
in relation to the provision of suitable play benefit from high levels of passive surveillance. in relation to the provision of suitable play course
benefit from highre-establishing
levels of passive green infra-
surveillance.
structure link
areas which should include provision of The quantity of play space provided has regard areas which should include provision of The quantity of play space provided has regard
The proposed layout will require the removal The stand in question is a section of a shelter
100m2 of play provision for children up to to the significant public play areas permitted in 100m2 of play provision for children up to to the
belt significant
planted public play
in association withareasthe permitted
golf course. in
of a main arboricultural feature of the site,
the age of six and separately 400m2 of play the Claremont scheme, opposite the proposed the age of six and separately 400m2 of play the Claremont
The scheme, opposite
proposal necessitate the removal the proposed
of a
development. That scheme includes in the the ecological function and value of this development. That scheme includes in the
provision on a public open space for older provision on ainfrastructure
public open has space portion of this belt due to site level constraints.
‘Western Parkland’, substantial play areas with piece of green not for older
been ‘Western
The proposalParkland’,
includes substantial play areas
of the replanting with
of same
children and young teenager’s .A children and young
appropriately teenager’s
considered. .A
The removal of this
dedicated areas for different age groups from trees whereareas
dedicated possible as well as
for different ageangroups
extensive from
combination of natural and formal play will toddlers through to teenager. It is submitted hedgerow would be contrary to a numberwill
combination of natural and formal play of replanting strategy
toddlers through toofteenager.
a wider range of native
It is submitted
be accepted. that having regard to the location of the be accepted.
Development Plan policies and objectives species,
that havingboth hedgerow
regard to theand tree species.
location of the The
end result will be a reorientation of this section
‘Western Parkland’ adjacent to the coast, it is including the Principles of Development for ‘Western Parkland’ adjacent to the coast, it is
and connection eastern boundary. This will
likely that this would be the more heavily use Highly Sensitive Landscapes as set out in likely that this would be the more heavily use
form enhanced linage in terms of ecology to the
area locally for children’s play. The central Chapter 9 of the Plan, Objective NH27 in
area locally
north, for children’s
west and eastern green play.infrastructure
The central
thrust of the open space in this proposed thrust The
links. of the openGLL
client, spacePRSinHoldco
this proposed
Limited has
addition to the requirements set out on
development is to offer the public a different development is to offer the
agreed to a pre- planting strategy to public a different
start this
Green Infrastructure Sheet No.14,states:
experience that is primarily centred on experience
process that isasprimarily
as soon possible. centred on
enjoyment of the site’s ability to host a botanic 'Field and roadside hedgerows should be enjoyment of the site’s ability to host a botanic
garden. retained. Proposals necessitating the garden.
removal of extensive field and roadside
A revised landscaping plan is required The public open space design has been revised A revised landscaping
hedgerows should not be plan is required
permitted'. The public open space design has been revised
which would ensure that the proposed to further improve the quality of the scheme. which would ensure that the proposed to further improve the quality of the scheme.
Revised proposals Revised proposals
development responds to the context of the development responds to the context of the
 Retention of trees to the eastern  Retention of trees to the eastern
site and as a consequence respects and boundary. An onsite investigation of siteTree
The and Report
as a consequence respects
is deficient in and
information As part of this application
boundary. an investigation
An onsite updated Treeof
reinforces the distinctiveness and sense of root spread of existing trees by arborist reinforcesand
provided the would
distinctiveness
require and sense of
further Report has
rootbeen provided
spread which
of existing outlines
trees the
by arborist
place of the High Amenity areas, in not within scheme but associated with place of the High Amenitytheareas, in management of all trees within the redline
not within scheme but associated with
consideration, to ensure development
Howth Castle confirmed proposals boundary of theCastle
Howth subject site.
confirmed proposals
accordance with Objective DMS52 of the accordance
would accordwith
withObjective
ObjectiveDMS52
DMS77 of the
of the
would have no impact. Majority of self- would have no impact. Majority of self-
Fingal Development Plan. FingalDevelopment
Fingal Development Plan Plan.which seeks to
seeded tress that have reached seeded tress that have reached

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2.0 Site Context
HOWTH PIER EAST HOWTH PIER WEST HOWTH MARINA public Permitted BALTRAY ST. MARY’S HOWTH CASTLE
park Claremont PARK CHURCH
and play Scheme civic plaza,
ground promenade, parkland
playgrounds.

HRD
SITE

CLAREMONT HOWTH ROAD

STRAND
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2.1 Amenities

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1 Howth Village and Marina

• The site is within 5 minutes’ walk of Howth Village. 2 Dart Station
• The site is bounded to the north by the railway line, which terminates at Howth DART Station. The DART station lies to the east of
the site and facilitates direct links to the City Centre, surrounding suburbs, South Dublin and Wicklow. 3 Claremont Scheme
• Claremont beach and Permitted Claremont Scheme inc. civic plaza, promenade, parkland and playgrounds lie to the north of the
4 Howth Road
site
• Howth Road runs along the northern edge of the site. The 31/31A Dublin Bus route is 1 minute from the site, on the Howth Road.
5 Public Park and Playground
• Baltray Park and Courts are to the west of the site.
• Public Park and Playground to the east of the site 6 St Mary’s Church
• St Mary’s Church is to the east of the site
• Howth Castle with associated gardens and walking trails is to the south of the subject site. 7 Howth Castle

8 Claremont Strand
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2.2 Howth Walking Trails

Howth Head, a peninsula 15km northeast of Dublin City, it is a thriving fishing harbour and village that offers locals and visitors plenty to do with many attractions. It also has well known cliff walks and extensive walking
trails with stunning views of Dublin bay and city, the surrounding countryside, the Wicklow Mountains to the South, to the Mourne Mountains in Northern Ireland.

OVERVIEW OF HOWTH WALKS AND TRAILS

SITE

Main Four Walks in Howth

Mainly east of Howth Peninsula

1. The Black Linn loop (red route)

2. The Bog of Frogs loop (purple route)
3. The Howth Cliff Path loop (green route)
4. The Tramline Loop (blue route)

Other trails and walks Howth

1. The longest loop 16.1km

2. Linear informal jogging route
3. 10Km Gaelforce Howth Summit run (orange
route) (starts at Howth Castle finishes at
DeerPark GC)
4. Muck Rock/Ben of Howth trail -mountaineering

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2.3 Local Walking Trails

STATION

SITE

SITE

Claremont development

Muck Rock Crag

HOWTH
Howth Dart Station
CASTLE

• Most walks start and finish at Howth Dart Station

• Less known trails are the Muck Rock walk and Howth Ben walks
• Public open space east of Howth
• Popular running route is from Sutton to Howth on the R105, it is relatively flat terrain,
approximately 5km round trip.
• Deerpark montessori school (located at St Mary’s Church) and other local schools,
would have the opportunity to learn first hand about plants and wider environmental
issues through a public botanical garden
• The sheltered public botanical garden at Kenelm SHD site would draw users from
Claremont development, which is exposed to northerly coastal condition.

DEERPARK
Muck Rock/Ben of Howth trail -mountaineering

Start of the longest loop 16.1km 10Km Gaelforce Howth

Summit run (orange route)
(starts at Howth Castle finishes at DeerPark GC)
Howth Road/promenade and Open Space Connections
N
Trail paths

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3.0 SITE ANALYSIS

LOCATION OF
LOCATION OF LOCATION OF
PROPOSED
PROPOSED PROPOSED
DEVELOPMENT
DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT

CASTLE

SWANS POND

6 inch Historical 1837-1842 6 inch Cassini Map 1830-1930 /heritagemaps.ie 2000

Racecourse partially within site - Land infill north of Howth Road - Golf course not evident
Strengthening of woodland boundary to east and south east - Rail line - Transport Museum
Designed Landscape: Grid network within woodland to south, connections to - Landscape Design - Formal Pond
Swans Pond. - Extension to outbuildings (now Transport Museum)

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3.1 Views

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- VIEW TOWARDS TREE-LINES AND MOUNTAINS BEYOND

- DOMINANCE OF POWER LINE INTERRUPTS MID VIEWS

HARBOUR

1 2 1. View from mountains, over site towards coast and Ireland’s Eye.
N 2. View from Howth Road, over Castle Avenue towards mountains.
PRIMARY VIEWS FROM WITHIN TO WITHOUT SITE TOWARDS COAST AND IRELANDS EYE

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 3.2 Landform

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BOUNDARY AND SCREENING ANAYSIS

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4.0 LANDSCAPE RESEARCH
The landscape scheme will take cognisance of the unique landscape setting of Howth and the project arborist analysis of existing woodland planting which frames the demesne. For further details refer to the Arborist
report and plan included with the application.

Following the production of tree assessment report the arborist conducted a further more detailed assessment of the root zones relating to the trees on the eastern boundary. This was achieved through trial pit digs
allowing us as a design team to carefully preserve all trees along the avenue boundary. The positioning of Building C has also been set back significantly from initial proposals to allow for almost all trees of good health
to be preserved at their current location and incorporated into the proposed landscape design. Refer to Arborist report for a more detailed analysis of tree retention submitted as part of this application..

The existing palette of woodland outside of the site area can would be ‘incorporated’ into the proposed
design, indeed improving green connections through the immediate development site which historically
has seen little tree cover. From map analysis we understand that it was formally partially under a race track
and then given over to agricultural use, probably grazing.

The background planting media would be closely specified in coordination with the project ecologist for a
mix of native species that are indicative of the coastal location and suitable to the geological profile of the
area.

The planting will be adaptive and being capable of withstanding periodic drought and onshore winds.
In addition, cues from historical design more benign seasons would be highlighted with flower, autumn
colour, fruit or other decorative effects.

The landscape shall have to work by providing continuous habitat linkage, appropriate porosity of surface
treatment, potential flood attenuation as well as catering for people’s enjoyment in the open space linking
inside and outside living, where the simple pleasures of a high quality open space will be an immediate
resource.

The Landscape Design Approach has regard to the DsFNA, the Development Plan and the SRDUA

1. The priority of the landscape design is to provide high quality usable open spaces.
2. Retain and enhance the natural setting and, where appropriate, retain parts of the built environment
such as the demesne wall that will enhance the proposed development. The retention and use of the
demesne wall to frame the botanical garden features will give a sense of maturity and of individual
place.
3. The landscape concept and planting palette have been derived from the need to respect the special
historic and architectural character of the area.
4. A hierarchy of spaces is created that have regard to existing resources in the wider area and meet a
range of user needs, including both active and passive recreation. Public open space to the fore of the
development forms a immediate connection to local walking routes and the existing amenity resources
in Howth. The public open space is set off the public road behind the demesne wall with pedestrian
access at either end.
5. The open spaces have been located to ensure - adequate supervision, passive surveillance, boundary
treatment and public lighting contribute to creating a sense of security. The playground is alo loacted to
provide adequate supervision, passive surveillance, boundary treatment and public lighting contribute
to creating a sense of security
6. The scheme also provides for provide for a range of natural habitats and can facilitate the preservation
of flora and fauna
7. Cycle parking has been provided within the development
8. Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems have been incorporated into the design including roof gardens.

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4.1 Initial Concepts

Perimeter planting threading though the scheme

The landscape proposal seeks to enhance a sense of association with the Howth Demesne and environs
through the incorporation of existing boundaries where viable and key references to the demesne landscape
design.

The introduction of young plantings of native species in the form of copses/under-storey layers will frame the
development and create a mid layer that is absent within the existing boundaries associated historically with
the demesne.

Shade tolerant planting would be introduced to increase privacy and add seasonality to existing boundaries.

- Draw demesne plantign palette into the new development

- Reuse of timber on site and incorporation into new development.
- Extension of age profile range in relation to woodland species.
- Growing of trees from seed collected on site, to be commenced as soon as viable.
- Collection of shrub cuttings and herbaceous seeds or plugs from main demesne and incorporation into new
scheme.
- Increase species range through wild grass and wild-flower sowing

1. Aerial Image shows the woodland belts to the east and south of site, drawing an
element of woodland though the new development allows maximum integration into the
1
landscape fabric.
2. Perimeter copses - Denser clumps of suitable tree species creating a volume of foliage
along certain site borders
2 3 3. Tree stumps remain and incorporated into proposed open space areas. This keeps
material quintessentially local and related to the wider demesne

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4.2 Character

Heritage materiality reflecting the demesne past

Within open and shared space areas sourcing materials which stand the test of time and indeed frequently
improve in appearance with age could solidify the development in to the landscape. A review of some of the
commonly used materials and techniques within the Howth Castle demesne proper could form a palette of
appropriate materials and hues, allowing the scheme to merge with existing.

- Permeable surfaces and planting to create a softer foreground.

- Grass reinforcement allows unavoidable surfaces to blend successfully into overall scheme.
- Irish granite/Limestone and brick as traditional building elements for walls, paths and features.

1. Stone - sandstone or granite reflects a permanency of design.

1 2. Reinforced grass surfaces to soften unavoidable infrastructure such as
visitor car-parking or seating areas.
3. Concrete units laid in traditional patterns and unit sizes reflect the
2 3 heritage behind a design concept.

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4.3 Materials

In general the paved components of the proposed landscape sequence will be characterised by
durable materials and bespoke detailing sprinkled throughout such as wooden benches situated in
planted enclaves.

The quality of finish and clean transitions may also include exposed aggregate concrete, ridged
surface finishings to signal transitions in terms of proportion, together with joint treatments and
degree of smooth or roughness as one moves from external entrances, lobby areas and thresholds
through the spaces.

Functional routes could be paved in a reinforced grass or ‘green paving’, such as service areas or
visitor parking spaces.

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5.0 LANDSCAPE DESIGN

landscape la y o u ts

Landscape Plans

Detail Areas and precedents

PLANTING PROPOSALS

Roof Terraces

moodboards

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5.1 Landscape Plan
The site plan has been set out by the team to align with key Objectives in the FCC Development Plan, such as:
Objective PM60: Ensure public open space is accessible, and designed so that passive surveillance is provided.
Objective PM61: Ensure permeability and connections between public open spaces including connections between new and existing spaces, in consultation to include residents.
Objective PM62: Provide multi functional open spaces at locations deemed appropriate providing for both passive and active uses.
Objective PM63: Facilitate the provision of appropriately scaled children’s playground facilities within new and existing residential development

MAIN ENTRANCE

1 Pedestrian and Cycle Connections

1 PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE
Play area with natural play equipment
2

3 Sheltered seating opportunities

4 Existing Trees to be retained

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5 Botanic Gardens
3
6 Pocket Park

3 7 Open lawn
1

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5.2 Open Space Hierarchy ALL EXISTING TREES ASSOCIATED WITH HOWTH CASTLE
ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY ASSESSED AND ARE RETAINED
WITHIN FUTURE PROPOSALS (REFER TO ARBORIST
REPORT)

MAIN ENTRANCE

PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE
1161sqm2
(1,160sqm requirement)
PROPOSED TREES TO SOUTH OF EXISTING WALL OF
CONSERVATION VALUE (RETAINED).
PLANTING BEDS WITH SEATING INSETS (REFER TO
LANDSCAPE REPORT)

Public Open Space

2192m2 MAIN VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND SIDE PEDESTRIAN

ENTRANCE TO SCHEME FROM HOWTH ROAD. PROPOSED
C.1.8M HIGH BEECH HEDGE TO WESTERN BOUNDARY

(1131sqm requirement) COMBINED WITH SEMI MATURE TREE PLANTING WITH

LIGHT CANOPY (GLEDITSIA)

Pocket
Botanic Garden Communal Open Space Park & Play
Area350m2
PLANTING ISLAND WITHIN PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, GRASS

(including roof gardens) LAWN FRAMED BY BOTANICAL SPECIES MIX. LARGE UNIT
STONE PAVERS CUTTING ACROSS ISLAND TOWARDS
COMMUNAL OPEN SPACE AREAS.
PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE

5821m2
WIDE AREA OF BUFFER PLANTING TO MAINTAIN PRIVACY
TO GROUND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL AREAS. GRAS LAWN TO
NORTH OF BUFFER PLANTING TO ALLOW FOR INFORMAL
SEATING AND ACTIVITY AREAS.
Pocket Park and
Existing Open Space
Play Area
High Amenity Lands
FORMAL PLAY AREA OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC.
PLAY HUTS AND BALANCING EQUIPMENT AIMED AT 3-10
YEARS OLD. AREA IS WELL SCREENED BY PLANTING
FOR NOISE REDUCTION AND TO ALLOW FOR QUIETER
POCKETS FOR PARENTS TO TAKE A SEAT WHILST
ALLOWING CHILDREN PLAY TIME

Attenuation tank

ACCESS TO BIKE STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT

GROUND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL AREAS HAVE TERRACES
SCREENED FROM COMMUNAL AREA BY STEPPED
PLANTERS.
SITE BOUNDARY

PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

1161 m2

ACCESS TO ESB SUBSTATION - SURFACE IN GRASS

PAVER FOR MINIMAL IMPACT.

Entrance
ESB ESB
MAIN ENTRANCES TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS ARE FRAMED
8000
Entrance
8000
Post
UP Post
BY STONE PAVER ‘MATS’. COMMUNAL
Entrance
ESB AREAS ARE
PAVED WITH SMALLER UNIT SUCH AS BRICK ALLOWING A
8000
Post
Co-Working
Room
Community
Room SMALLER SCALED Staircore
‘GARDEN’ DESIGN TO PREVAIL.
Meeting
Room

N THROUGHOUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS AREAS SET

ASIDE FOR DIFFERENT USES BY RESIDENTS. SCREENED
SEATING AREA IN QUIETER LOCATIONS, EXERCISE AREAS
AND BBQ AREAS TO ALLOW FOR RESIDENTS TO GATHER
IN LARGER GROUPS.

public access 1 Taking in Charge Plan - Ground Floor

scale 1 : 200
Rev Date Description Drn Chkd Client: GLL PRS Holdco Limited Job No:
Check all dimensions on site.

NOTES:
Do not rely on scaled N P01 26-05-2021 Issued for Planning Application GV GM Architecture + Interior Design + Masterplanning + Project Management
dimensions. This drawing PLANNING APPLICATION SITE BOUNDARY Project: 'KENELM' SHD, DEER PARK, HOWTH 2019.19
must be read in conjunction

Revision:
with all relevant contract Taking in Charge Plan Sheet: A1
documents. TAKEN IN CHARGE BY FINGAL CO CO A B C Drawing:

MCA
Scale: As
indicated
This drawing is the property 4 Hanover Wharf,
of Michael Collins Associates GLENVEAGH LANDS Asgard Road, Stage: PLANNING Status Code:
Ltd. (trading as MCA Dublin 2, Ireland.
Architects). The drawing shall Status: FOR STAGE APPROVAL S4
not be copied, reproduced or
A R C H I T EC T S
+353 1 6760916

resident access
otherwise used without the info@mca.ie
consent of Michael Collins
Associates Ltd. KEY PLAN
www.mca.ie Drawing
Number: HOW-MCA-00-00-DR-A-1134 P01

PROPOSED TERRACES COMPOSED OF BLOCKS WITH

Refer to drawing HOW-MCA-00-00-DR-A-1134 submitted as part of this application for Taking EXPOSED AGG. CONCRETE WILL BE HEAVILY PLANTED IN
WOODLAND SPECIES MIX. THE TERRACING ALLOWS THE
PROPOSAL TO RETAIN AS MANY EXISTING TREES ALONG
in Charge Areas THE WESTERN BOUNDARY AS POSSIBLE RETAINING THE
CHARACTER OF THIS SIDE OF THE SITE.

Landscape plan with overlay of Open Space Areas

Note: THE TRANSITION FROM COMMUNAL AREA TO OPEN

SPACE TO THE SOUTH OF THE DEVELOPMENT.
TRANSITION MARKED BY PAVERS SET INTO GRASS AND
The proposed public open space will be accessible to the residents and the wider general public. A Taking in Charge plan is submitted in the Architectural Suite of drawings. In the event, that Fingal County THEN TO SOFT LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS.
OUTSIDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AREA WE PROPOSE

Council do not take the proposed public open space in charge, the Applicant would be satisfied to include this area under the remit of the Management Company responsible for the wider scheme and access
EXTENSIVE PLANTING TO OF NATIVE SPECIES TO
REPLACE THOSE BEING REMOVED THROUGH LEVEL
CHANGES. GRASSLAND AREAS AND WILDFLOWER

to the general public would be maintained. MEADOWS ALSO FORM PART OF THE PROPOSAL

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5.3 Landscape Sections

BUILDING B

BASEMENT
HOWTH ROAD RETAINED
WALL
CLIMBERS
SEATING GRASS LAWN PRIVACY RESIDENTIAL AMENTIY AREA AMENTIY AREA
AND SHRUB PLANTING
PAVED AREA BUFFER TERRACES TABLE TENNIS/SEATING TABLES/BBQ
PLANTING SEATING

ABOVE GROUD LANDSCAPE PODIUM LANDSCAPE

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5.3 Landscape Sections

BUILDING B

BASEMENT

AMENTIY AREA PLANTING/SEATING TABLES/BBQ RESIDENTIAL NATIVE TREE GRASS TERRACES 1:5 BOUNDARYLINE
TABLE TENNIS/SEATING TERRACES PLANTING

PODIUM LANDSCAPE ABOVE GROUD LANDSCAPE

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5.3 Botanic Garden
Public Open Space

The area of Howth has an unusually favourable micro-climate and is demonstrated by the existence of several private gardens noted for the planting of unusual species, including Howth Castle. With the advantage of
the warm current from the Gulf of Mexico almost encircling Howth, it seems that the peninsula can grow a wider range of plants than any other place of similar latitude.
The open space is sheltered to the north by the historic demesne wall and presents an immediate canvas to display unusual climbing species fronted by larger shrub species which will thrive in the south facing aspect.
The open space is designed as a public garden without any hard boundaries to allow free movement throughout the space allowing the visitor to take their own journey towards a planting area of particular interest.
The verdant atmosphere will provide a welcome refuge from the busier environment of the Howth road or a stopping point on a walk or cycle along the coast.

MAIN ENTRANCE

PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE
PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

SEATING
AREA SEATING
AREA
HOW
TH R
BOTANIC
COLLECTIONS OAD
EX
IST
LAWN AREA BOTANIC
COLLECTIONS ING
PA
TH

SEATING
AREA

BOTANIC
COLLECTIONS

BOTANIC
COLLECTIONS
BOTANIC
COLLECTIONS

PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE

PLAY AREA

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5.4 Pocket Park Play Area
Public Open Space

Objective PM63 of the Development Plan seeks to “Facilitate the provision of appropriately scaled children’s playground facilities within new and existing residential development’.
Upon entering eastern pedestrian gate from Howth Road we immediately are introduced to the verdant atmosphere of the open space. Mature tree planting form the backdrop to a sequence of spaces screened off
from the main thoroughfare. A pocket park and play area (350m2) is further screened to the south by shrubs and ground-cover providing an additional layer of screening to the residential areas (which themselves
have extensive privacy buffers of planting to ground floor level). The play space has a grass area for informal activities such as playing with a ball and more formal activities with the provision of play equipment. The
equipment will be aimed at the +2-10 years age group and composed of timber materials to further assimilate the area into the surrounding garden landscape. The surface will be of bark mulch. Sheltered seating
benches are dotted around the play area for those supervising children at play. Circulation through the space connects east to west bringing the user further through the garden for a variety of experiences.

Timber activity units and combinations - Aimed at age groups (3-10 years) climbing poles, rope
structures, swings and slides. All set on bark chipping/mulch surface.
PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE

pocket park and play areas

Natural materials enable the play elements to be integrated into the garden atmosphere of the
landscape design.

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5.5 Residential Courtyards
Communal Open Space

PLAYGROUND landscape proposal

- Courtyards
GAMES

The courtyards can be experienced either as glimpses, as destinations

of repose off the main thoroughfares, places where occasional play and
recreational structures (exercise stations, play areas, slides, and seating)
encourage a variety of active users of all age groups. Passive enjoyment
by less physically inclined park users is facilitated by plentiful sheltered
seating.
BBQ AREA
EXCERCISE STATIONS The two main courtyards at ground level are accommodating large areas
of planting with the paving material pixelating in planting. In order to create
SEATING TABLE TENNIS deeper planting zones, we are proposing a tilted arrangement where a
raised and modulated edge can be used as a seat, with capacity for soil
depths and grading within these areas.

As part of the design coordination between our site and the southern
parkland areas there is a new proposed grass paving system to allow for a
EXCERCISE STATIONS gradual transition by users into the greater landscape context.

Play and Excercise ‘nodes’ dispersed throughout scheme Transition between paving, low planting and raised planters Soil mounding for planting and bespoke furniture on podium

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5.5 Residential Courtyards
Communal Open Space

PEDESTRIAN
PAVING UNITS WITH STONE AGGREGATE TO FORECOURT AREA
ENTRANCE
PRIVACY PLANTING AND OPEN LAWN AREA
PEDESTRIAN ENTRANCE FROM HOWTH ROAD TO PLAY AREAS.

LARGE MATURE PARKLAND TREES AT OVER GROUND LOCATIONS

‘CROSSING POINTS’ IN EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE OR STONE

PANELS/UNITS TO PLAYGROUND.

HEWN FLAT PROFILE STONE BOULDERS INTERSPERSED

THROUGHOUT SOFT LANDSCAPE AREAS

THRESHOLD LINKS:
SECTIONS OF EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE PANELS TO
COURTYARD APPROACH,( AGGREGATE OF STONE, SHELLS, SMOOTH
FINISH) OR STONE UNITS.

PRIVATE TERRACES SCREEN BY RAISED PLANTING BEDS

SEMI MATURE TREES AND MULTI STEMS WITHIN RAISED AND/

OR MOUNDED BEDS CREATING ENCLOSURE AND PRIVACY WITHIN
COURTYARDS

ACTIVE AREAS FOR RESIDENTS, BBQ, DINING, GAMES, EXERCISE

LAID ON A GRASS PAVER SURFACE.

PRIVACY SCREENING TO GROUND FLOOR ROOMS

RETAINING SYSTEM, CONCRETE AGGREGATE UNITS TO RETAIN

EXISTING TREES AT CURRENT LEVELS

GRASS PAVER SYSTEM TO BLEND HARD-STANDING AREAS INTO

PARKLAND

PARKLAND LANDSCAPE (GRASS TERRACES)

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5.6 Roof Plan

AC
BC
4
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1 Proposed Roof Plan

scale 1 : 200
Rev Date Description Drn Chkd Client: GLL PRS Holdco Limited Job No:
Check all dimensions on site.
NOTES:

Do not rely on scaled N P01 21-09-2020 Draft Pre-Application Consultation Issue GV GM Architecture + Interior Design + Masterplanning + Project Management
'KENELM' SHD, DEER PARK, HOWTH
dimensions. This drawing
must be read in conjunction
REFER TO BERNARD SEYMOUR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS' DRAWINGS FOR P02 19-10-2020 Issued for Pre-Application Consultation GV GM Project: 2019.19
P03 13-05-2021 Draft Planning Application Issue GV GM
ALL LANDSCAPING INFORMATION.

Revision:
with all relevant contract Proposed Roof Plan Sheet: A1
documents. A B C P04 26-05-2021 Issued for Planning Application GV GM Drawing:

MCA
Scale: As
This drawing is the property REFER TO BARRETT MAHONY CONSULTING ENGINEERS' DRAWINGS FOR 4 Hanover Wharf,
indicated
of Michael Collins Associates
ALL STRUCTURAL, CIVIL & DRAINAGE INFORMATION. Asgard Road, Stage: PLANNING Status Code:
Ltd. (trading as MCA Dublin 2, Ireland.
Architects). The drawing shall Status: FOR STAGE APPROVAL S4
not be copied, reproduced or +353 1 6760916
otherwise used without the A R C H I T EC T S info@mca.ie
consent of Michael Collins
Associates Ltd. KEY PLAN
www.mca.ie Drawing
Number: HOW-MCA-00-06-DR-A-1116 P04

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5.7 Roof Gardens
20600 LEVEL 04 PENTHOUSE TERRACE
Sedum to parapet edge landscape proposal
on 8-10mm drainage board
roof g arden

Balustrade line

Low level planting, mounded up

from paving level 300mm hgt. Exposed aggregate, polished concrete
40mm drainage board to planted planter, seating edges 450mm hgt
areas not over sedum 40mm drainage board to planted areas
(excl. sedum)
BIKE
ACCESS Decking or paved area
LEVEL 05
ROOF GARDEN laid over drainage board
Modular furniture
23750
INTENSIVE
GREEN ROOF

Large Unit Stone Paver

set into resin bound surface
Exposed aggregate, polished
concrete planter, seating edges
450mm hgt
40mm drainage board to planted
areas (excl. sedum)

LIFT
OVERRUN

ROOF LEVEL
26900
Extensive green roof
(TBC)

LEVEL 05 PENTHOUSE TERRACE

23750 Client: Glenveagh
Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects
Project: Howth Road Dwg: DN1912-CD-04
4 Mary's Abbey t +00 353 1 8747764
Rev: 0
Dublin 7 f +00 353 1 8747875
Issue: INFO DRAFT
Drawing Title: Typical Roof Garden Treatment e info@bslarch.com

LIFT This drawing is the copyright of the Landscape Architect. Unless otherwise stated all dimensions are in millimetres.

North
Scale:

OVERRUN
Drawn by: Checked by: Date: Where dimensions are not given, drawings must not be scaled and the matter must be referred to the Landscape
Architect.
If the drawing includes conflicting details/dimensions the matter must be referred to the Landscape Architect.
1/200 @ A3

27
MS BS 13.05.2020 All dimensions must be checked on site. The Landscape Architect must be informed, by the Contractor, of any
discrepencies before work proceeds.
5.8 Typical Build ups and Drainage
t y pical podi u m or roof landscape
b u ild u ps

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5.9 Daylight Assesment of Open Space

Sunlighting in Proposed Outdoor Amenity Areas

The BRE Guidelines recommend that for a garden or amenity area to appear adequately sunlit through-
out the year, at least half of it should receive at least two hours of sunlight on March 21st.

March 21st, also known as the spring equinox, is chosen as the assessment date as daytime and night-
time are of approximately equal duration on this date.

For the purpose of this report the external amenity areas of the proposed development have been sepa-
rated into 7 sections, as definded by the architect. These spaces comprise of the public amenity area at
the north of the proposed development, the area between the proposed blocks, the area to the east of
block C and the roof gardens on each block.

An assessment has been carried out on each external amenity area to determine what portion of it is
capable of receiving at least 2 hours of direct sunlight on March 21st.
The results for the study on sunlighting in the proposed outdoor amenity areas (including a visual rep-
resentation in the form of 2-hour false colour plans) can be found in section 5.4 on page 23. An extract
of that report is included here.

Extract from Daylight and Sunlight Assessment Report

5.4 Sunlight in Proposed Outdoor Amenity Areas

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6.0 Planting Proposals
DN1912-CD-14 - PLANTING PLAN
7.1 7.96
7.1 2 7 7.0
7 2 .
7.01 9
3no Magnolia 'Heaven Sent' EP 4 .00
5 7.95 1no. Metasequoia glyptostroboides 2no. Styrax obassia
100Lt pots multistem 7 .12 TOT 7.15 10m hgt, foliated to base 110Lt pot, min. hgt. 4m, foliated to base
8.67 7.1 7 7 . 1
Min. 3m hgt. 2m wide
7.0 1 .11 2 7.97
Wa 5no. Stachyurus praecox; 30lt pot, min. 3m specimen
7.0 1 ll Underplanted with: 5no. Cercis canadensis, 30lt pot, min. 3m specimen
5 7 7.1 7.98 50% Dryopteris wallichiana @ 7/m2
7.1 . 11 1 50% Dryopteris wallichiana @ 7/m2
3 7.1 7.99 TOW 20% Kirengeshoma palmata @ 7/m2
7.0 0 7.16 7.50 20% Kirengeshoma palmata @ 7/m2
Rhododendron lodevi 10Lt pot (5no.)
9 6 .99 10% Corydalis 'Craigton Blue' @ 7/m2 10% Corydalis 'Craigton Blue' @ 7/m2
WM 7.1 7 7 . 07 20% Iris sibirica 'Sky Mirror', 'Perrys Blue'
Rhododendron praerox 5lt pot (30no.) 1 7.0 TOT .09 20% Iris sibirica 'Sky Mirror', 'Perrys Blue'

0
7.0 TOT 3 7.38 Underplanted with:

7.1
Rhododendron rex 5Lt pot (10no.) Pillar G 7 . 7 8.03 7
7. .012no. Prunus sargentii
Rhododendron macapaenum 5Lt pot (5no.) 7.24 ate 7.2 17 6.9 07 7.0 6.9
100 Lilium martagon album
4 7.31 7.0 6 7 9 6 gth, 8m hgt. rootballed
20-25cm 100 Lilium mackliniae
Rhododendron Cunninghams 10Lt pot (15no.) Pillar 9.39 7
Associate with groundcover mix 7.23TOW 7.2 77.05 Ker 7.0 7.12 .93
8.81 2 .16 NEW B b 9 1no. Metasequoia glyptostroboides
Gentain (crasclepaden)
9.03 ott 7.05 6.9 7.0 6.96 TOT 10m hgt, foliated to base
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Iris siberica 6 7.17 6 .99 6 6.81 7.14
9.53 TOW
Roscoeas Gt 7 .10 6.9 6 .76 6.6
2 7.04 7.02 7.22 . 0 5 110Lt pot, min. hgt. 6m, foliated to base
9.50 7.0 5 6.6 6.5 6.48 7.15 7.10 6
(balance deciduous and evergreen groundcover - more Rc 6 6 .73 5 TOT 9
6.8 7.50 6.64 6.3 7.22
6.39
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6.82 7.12 6.51 9
deciduous as Rhododendron evergreen Cam 8 2no. Styrax obassia
Mg 9.50 7. 7.00 6.9 6.5 6.64

6.15
Colchiums (bulbs)_ 0 6 3 4 6 . 6 TOW 110Lt pot, min. hgt. 4m, foliated to base
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3 6.7 6.03 5. 6.0 Wall 7.36
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5
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10.02 Gt MHs LAWN Rc
6.7 6.66
0 6.6 6. 5.94
5.87 TOT
6.58 5 .72 5 .5 9 20% Kirengeshoma palmata @ 7/m2
6.6587 6.22
7.8

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6.0
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1

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7.86

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6. 6.09 5.65 5.63 5.99 .51 Blue'
Sp 6.6 6.63 6.5435 5.31 6.51
with: 5.24 6.40
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Associate with groundcover
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Climbers to old wall on horizontal wires Rhododendron lodevi 10Lt pot (5no.)
Pachyphragma macrophyllum • • ••• • • •• • •• •• • • ••• • • •••
• • •••••• •••••• ••
• •••••• ••••• ••••••••••••••••••
•••••• Gentain (crasclepaden)
it
Passiflora caerulea Rhododendron praerox 5lt pot (30no.)
Erythronium revolutum (bulb) Colchiums (bulbs) Pachyphragma
Schizophragma integrifolium Rhododendron rex 5Lt pot (10no.)
Epimidium 'Domino' Amarines (bulbs Erytronium revolutum (bulb)
Sollya heterophylla Rhododendron macapaenum 5Lt pot (5no.)
Epimedium x youngianum 'Roseum'
Rosa 'Mrs Herbert Stevens' climbing Epimidium
Client: GLL PRS Holdco Limited
Bernard Seymour Landscape Architects
Dryopteris filix-mas Rhododendron Cunninghams 10Lt pot (15no.)
Rosa 'Madame Caroline Testout' Associate with groundcover mix Ferns Project: : Proposed Strategic Housing Development, 'Kenelm' at Dwg: DN1912-CD-15
Athyrium otophorum var. okanum 4 Mary's Abbey t +00 353 1 8747764
Rosa Sombreuil Deer Park, Howth, Co. Dublin Rev: 0
Dublin 7 f +00 353 1 8747875
Iris siberica••• • • •••• • •••••••••••• Iris siberica Issue: PLANNING
Drawing Title: Planting Plan e info@bslarch.com
Iris siberica••• • • • • • • ••• • ••••••••••••••••••• Roscoeas
Iris siberica••• • • • •• •• • ••••••••••••• Colchiums (bulbs) This drawing is the copyright of the Landscape Architect. Unless otherwise stated all dimensions are in millimetres.

North
Roscoea x beesiana Amarines (bulbs Drawn by: Checked by: Date: Scale: Where dimensions are not given, drawings must not be scaled and the matter must be referred to the Landscape
Architect.
• • •••••• ••• ••••• ••• • • •• • •• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Hellebores MS BS 05.2021 1/200 @ A1 If the drawing includes conflicting details/dimensions the matter must be referred to the Landscape Architect.
All dimensions must be checked on site. The Landscape Architect must be informed, by the Contractor, of any

Roscoea humeana 'Silverwells Pink'

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discrepencies before work proceeds.

Helleborus corsicus
6.1 Rhododendrons
In Victorian times, when plant hunters returned from China with these exotic, brightly flowering plants, they were very fashionable. Those who had the right soil planted them with en mass, and many such plantations
thrive and give pleasure to this day. Howth Castle is famous for its Rhododendron Gardens for example. Rhododendrons require a particular type of acidic soil but this did not prevent some landowners , wishing to
impress the neighbours, would employing teams of gardeners to excavate tonnes of soil which was then replaced with imported acid soil in which to plant their rhododendrons.

The Howth Castle gardens were founded in the nineteenth century. The rich, turf soil was brought up to the cliffs and thrown into the gaps between rocks. Around two thousand plant species were planted on the site,
including quite exotic specimens like palm trees and tree ferns.
Within the proposed Open Space provision we have designed for a collection of the more unusual varieties of the species. The area south of the high wall creates shelter against the coastal winds and the aspect of
this area of the landscape design, partialy shaded by large speciman trees lends appropriately to the creation of a unique experience to the walker taking a break from the direct Howth Roads routes.

Rhododendron lodevi (evergreen. lilac-pink flowers) Rhododendron praecox Rhododendron rex Rhododendron macabeanum

Late spring and early summer Late winter and early spring Late spring and early summer Spring

Rhododendron ‘Cunninghams White’

Spring

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6.2 Specimen Trees
Group 1
Within the proposed design immediate maturity is cloaked over the scheme through the specification of 8no large specimen trees. These are located in ground (ouside of podium areas) and will form a dramatic back-
drop to the proposed Botanic Garden to the north of the scheme.

A combination of evergreen and decidious trees when associated with the proposed planting collections will create an open space and character settling the proposed development into the surrounding landscape.

Metasequoia glyptostroboides Giant Redwood Quercus coccinea Prunus sargentii

A beautiful deciduous conifer and a tree worth
growing for its many ornamental features.
Thought to be extinct and only known from fossil
records dating back 100 million years, until the
1940’s when a small number of living specimens
were found in the in Sichuan province of China.
The Dawn Redwood is a vigorous grower attaining
heights up to 30 metres. The soft green feathery
foliage turns from a soft light green to a mid green
during Summer. In the Autumn, the foliage takes
on tawny pink to gold Autumn colour before
dropping and covering the ground in a pleasing
carpet of leaves. In later years the conical crown
turns more rounded. Long pendulous cones and
the textured cinnamon-coloured fibrous bark
adds further interest.
A vigorous and long-living evergreen conifer tree,
Sequoiadendron giganteum eventually reaches
a huge size, with a heavy trunk and thick reddish
brown bark. When young, the Giant Redwood or
‘Wellingtonia’ has a conical habit but as it ma-
tures, the branches become more widely spaced
and downswept while the lower stem becomes
free of branches.
In its native area of California and Oregon, the
Giant Redwood can reach great heights and
wide girths. The famous “General Sherman” tree
reached 84m (275ft) with a girth of 25m (82ft) af-
ter 3,200 years.
Occurs in mixed deciduous woodland in the Prunus sargentii is a very beautiful tree with a
eastern part of North America. Forms a broad broad vase-shaped crown. It sometimes also
crown with branches growing horizontally. occurs as a large shrub.
The bark is dark grey to almost black and is The bark is glossy dark brown. When they emerge
moderately rough. the leaves are bronze coloured, later green and
finally take on a beautiful orange-red autumnal
In the autumn the leaves turn a deep scarlet red. colour.
Once they have become brown they remain on The flowers are in bundles of 2 to 4 together,
the tree until halfway through the winter. The single and light pink. They appear in April, before
single acorns are ovoid to almost spherical. the leaves. They are followed by a few dark red
fruits that are eaten by birds.
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can
possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C. In the spring Prunus sargentii is attractive
because of its flowers and its leaves that emerge
a brownish-red. The tree steals the show in the
autumn with its flaming autumnal colours.

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6.2 Specimen Trees
Group 2
The layering of the proposed planting scheme is enhanced bu the selection of smaller specimen trees, grown in pots at the nursery for year round transplantation into the scheme at Howth Road.
Stewartia pseudocamellia
Sturdy shrub to medium-high tree with a broad,
pyramidal crown that eventually becomes oval.
The smooth bark flakes off in thin, grey, orange
to purplish brown plates revealing the cinnamon-
brown bark. The twigs are bare; the dark green
leaves are slightly hairy when they emerge. The
edge of the leaves are very finely serrated.
The tree turns especially lovely colours in the
autumn: yellow-red to red-purple tints. The
singular flowers, similar to those of Camellia,
emerge at the leaf axils. Flowering often lasts
into August. The woody fruit capsules, appear
following flowering. These burst open at the top
in 5 segments containing black seeds.
Cercis canadensis
From a wide, spreading shrub C. canadensis
grows into a nice, often multiple-stemmed tree of
average height.
The bark is grey and shallowly grooved, when
mature the bark can flake in small plates.
The leaf is wide heart-shaped with a pointed tip.
The flowers appear before the leaf in compact
clusters on the old twigs, branches and trunk.
The flat pods persist all winter.
Thrives best in a sheltered, sunny and fertile
locations and is very hardy.
Magnolia ‘Heaven Scent’
A fragrant, compact specimen tree or large shrub
that fills its surroundings with a honey aroma
when the flowers appear in late spring to early
summer. The goblet-shaped blooms are a rich,
soft pink colour with a distinctive darker stripe.
The slow-growing tree continues to flourish
throughout the summer, producing green
foliage and it is easy to care for as it requires
minimal maintenance. The young flowers, once
separated, can be pickled and then used either
on their own as a treat or in salads.
Stachyurus praecox
A native of Japan and into the Himalayas and
was discovered in Japan by the great German
explorer and physician Philippine Von Siebold.
The name comes from Greek words Stachys
meaning an ear of corn and oura meaning a tail,
praecox means early for the early flowering.
In a normal year, it flowers from February to April,
The tiny flowers are borne on large racemes and
in Japan, they are pollinated by bees.
The shrub itself can grow up to 3m in height over
5 years or so. The mid green coloured leaves,
turn in the autumn to a blaze of oranges and
yellows and it is valuable for the autumn colour
as well.
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6.3 Ferns and Shrubs

Dryopteris wallichiana Athyrium otophorum var. okanum Corydalis ‘Craigton Blue’ Kirengeshoma palmata

6.4 Groundcover

Helleborus corsicus Helleborus × hybridus Harvington Red Epimidium ‘Domino’ Epimedium x youngianum ‘Roseum

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6.5 Bulbs

Iris siberica ‘Papillon’ Iris sibirica ‘Sky Mirror’ Iris ‘Lavender Fair’ Iris ‘Fond Kiss’

Erythronium revolutum Lilium martagon album Lilium mackliniae Nomocharis aperta

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BOUNDARY AND SCREENING ANAYSIS

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7.1 Green infrastructure Themes
The Development Plan sets out 5 GI themes (Biodiversity, Parks, Open Space and Recreation,
Sustainable Water Management, Archaeological and Architectural Heritage, and Landscape).
Objective GI24 Ensure biodiversity conservation and/or enhancement measures, as appropriate, are
included in all proposals for large scale development such as road or drainage schemes, wind farms,
housing estates, industrial parks or shopping centres.
(With reference to Kenelm Biodiversity Chapter 11 Biodiversity 11.8 Mitigation submitted as
part of this application).
The northern part of the proposed development site is dominated by dry meadow grassland. The
grass is largely unmanaged, with either no mowing or a very low mowing regime (e.g., grass being
cut once or twice per-annum). The landscape proposals include for a wide range of new tree planting
and associated shrubs, herbaceous plants and grasses. The species have been chosen not just for
visual amenity value but as a food source for birds and insects.
The tree lined avenue along the entranceway to the Deerpark demesne has developed into a
woodland community. This is largely outside of the proposed development site, although individual
trees overhang the proposed development site at its eastern edge. All tree associated with this
boundary have had RPAs assessment onsite. The trees are retained with the landscape proposals.
Age diversity and species diversity will be improved through new tree planting within the red line to
reinforce existing.
A wide (approximately 20m width) hedgerow cuts the proposed development site in two, running
east-west across the site (see Page 38). The hedgerow is of recent origin, approx 25 years old as
evidenced by aerial photography on heritagemaps.ie. The species are a mix of native and non-native
species. The landscape proposals include increased planting to replace the necessary removal of
the portion of young shelter belt planted in association with the golf course - re-establishing the
green infra-structure link. The species proposed include Larix spp., Silver Birch (Betula pendula),
Scot’s pine (Pinus sylvestris), Italian alder (Alnus cordata) and hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna).
A narrower band of remnant hedgerow forms the western boundary of the proposed development
site and consists largely of elder Sambucus nigra and hawthorn with a bramble understorey. This
hedgerow will be retained south of the proposed esb sub station and managed/ reinforced by the
project arborist if required. North of the substation a new beech hedgerow is proposed retaining a
green link along the western boundary.
Objective GI25 Integrate provision for biodiversity with public open space provision and sustainable
water management measures (including SuDS) where possible and appropriate.
The proposed development will be situated within an urban environment and therefore the available
applicable SuDS measures are limited within the proposed development site. Below are the applicable
SuDS measures which have been chosen for the site. The proposed development will comprise of
podium areas between the blocks of apartments which have a significant amount of proposed tree
and shrub planting. A significant portion of the podium area comprises of pathways which allows for
permeable paving to be incorporated into the hard surfaces design, green pavers also ised within
the scheme. Other measures such as green roofs & tree pits work with the attenuation tank (outside
of public open space provision) and been incorporated as part of SuDs measures within the deign
proposal.
Objective GI27 Provide a range of accessible new parks, open spaces and recreational facilities
accommodating a wide variety of uses (both passive and active), use intensities and interests.
The proposed scheme takes into account its existing setting and has also provided for many elements and
amenity uses:
• Clearer link to the Howth Road and local walking routes.
• Provision of bike parking within the scheme.
• A Botanic Garden space linking into the historic traditions of Howth Castle. Retention and incorporation
of historic features such as the eastern and northern boundary walls into the scheme forming part of the
planting scheme.
• Inclusion of a play area close to pedestrian entrance from Howth Road for ease of accessibility. Aimed at age
groups +2-10 years.
• Fitness and recreation areas dotted throughout the communal areas, screening planting and offset seating
areas.
• Open lawn areas for informal recreation opportunities.
• Increased planting to reinforce retained tree groups on site, increasing diversity and age profile and therefore
longevity of these elements for future generations.
Objective GI28 Provide attractive and safe routes linking key green space sites, parks and open spaces and
other foci such as cultural sites and heritage assets
The public open space within the scheme has been located to the fore of the development in order to ensure
strong connections to wide range of local amenities and walking routes which are very close to the site. Please
refer to page 9 for an analysis of popular local walking routes and pages 6-7 for an analysis of amenities and
green spaces close to the development. Within the development itself the public open space includes for
seating areas, botanic garden walk, and a formal pocket park and play area (350m2) framed by tree and shrub
planting. Communal Open spaces offer open lawn areas to the south and seating and screened exercise,
games. bbq and play areas. These are well set back and screened from private spaces which incorporated
walled terraces and planting buffers.
Objective GI33 Seek the provision of green roofs and green walls as an integrated part of Sustainable Drainage
Systems (SuDS) and which provide benefits for biodiversity, wherever possible.
With reference to the green roof design strategy on page 34 of this report. Green roof and garden spaces are
provided to all blocks. Raised planting areas are incorporated into the roof garden design. The planters will act
to slow down water run off onto the roof system. The base of the planters will have a separation layer and then
a connection to the roof drainage system.
Objective GI34 Ensure, wherever possible and appropriate, that elements of the archaeological and architectural
heritage are fully integrated into proposals for new developments at the project design stage.
The wall associated with Howth Castle/ Deerpark demesne is retained within the proposed design. It is proposed
to make two openings in the existing boundary wall to the north of the proposed site, one to the north- west and
one to the north-east. The wall is suffering from decay and the ivy growth is contributing to this. The development
of the access points offers an opportunity to rehabilitate the wider wall during the construction phase.
Objective GI36 Ensure green infrastructure provision responds to and reflects landscape character including
historic landscape character, conserving, enhancing and augmenting the existing landscapes and townscapes
of Fingal which contribute to a distinctive sense of place.
The proposed design has taken note and been influenced by historic planting practices associated with Howth
and Howth Castle/Deerpark demesne to enable the landscape proposal to be read as part of the overall
landscape character. The public open space is sheltered to the north by the historic demesne wall and presents
an immediate canvas to display unusual climbing species fronted by larger shrub species which will thrive in
the south facing aspect. Significant tree stands are retained within the proposed design and reinforced for
future generations. The open space is designed as a public garden without any hard boundaries to allow
free movement throughout the space allowing the visitor to take their own journey towards a planting area of
particular interest. The verdant atmosphere will provide a welcome refuge from the busier environment of the
Howth road or a stopping point on a walk or cycle along the coast.
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7.2 Green Infrastructure Plan
ALL EXISTING TREES ASSOCIATED WITH HOWTH CASTLE

Permitted
ENTRANCE DRIVEWAY ASSESSED AND ARE RETAINED

baltray park
WITHIN FUTURE PROPOSALS (REFER TO ARBORIST
REPORT)
Claremont Scheme
MAIN ENTRANCE

civic plaza, promenade, Existing hedgerow retaianed

parkland playgrounds.
PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE

PROPOSED TREES TO SOUTH OF EXISTING WALL OF

CONSERVATION VALUE (RETAINED).

Existing Trees retaianed

PLANTING BEDS WITH SEATING INSETS (REFER TO
LANDSCAPE REPORT)

public park and

play ground aT New hedgerow connection
MAIN VEHICULAR ENTRANCE AND SIDE PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE TO SCHEME FROM HOWTH ROAD. PROPOSED
howth marina C.1.8M HIGH BEECH HEDGE TO WESTERN BOUNDARY
COMBINED WITH SEMI MATURE TREE PLANTING WITH
LIGHT CANOPY (GLEDITSIA)

Proposed Tree Planting

PLANTING ISLAND WITHIN PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, GRASS
LAWN FRAMED BY BOTANICAL SPECIES MIX. LARGE UNIT
STONE PAVERS CUTTING ACROSS ISLAND TOWARDS
COMMUNAL OPEN SPACE AREAS.
PEDESTRIAN
ENTRANCE

Proposed Tree Native Species

WIDE AREA OF BUFFER PLANTING TO MAINTAIN PRIVACY
TO GROUND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL AREAS. GRAS LAWN TO
NORTH OF BUFFER PLANTING TO ALLOW FOR INFORMAL
SEATING AND ACTIVITY AREAS.

FORMAL PLAY AREA OPEN TO RESIDENTS AND PUBLIC.

PLAY HUTS AND BALANCING EQUIPMENT AIMED AT 3-10
YEARS OLD. AREA IS WELL SCREENED BY PLANTING
Retained boundary of conservation
FOR NOISE REDUCTION AND TO ALLOW FOR QUIETER
POCKETS FOR PARENTS TO TAKE A SEAT WHILST
value ALLOWING CHILDREN PLAY TIME

Public Open Spaces (1161sqm2)

ACCESS TO BIKE STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT
GROUND LEVEL RESIDENTIAL AREAS HAVE TERRACES
SCREENED FROM COMMUNAL AREA BY STEPPED
PLANTERS.

Communal Spaces (2192m2)

incl. roof gardens

ACCESS TO ESB SUBSTATION - SURFACE IN GRASS

PAVER FOR MINIMAL IMPACT.

Pocket park/Play Area (350m2)

Public Open Space links

MAIN ENTRANCES TO RESIDENTIAL AREAS ARE FRAMED
BY STONE PAVER ‘MATS’. COMMUNAL AREAS ARE
PAVED WITH SMALLER UNIT SUCH AS BRICK ALLOWING A
SMALLER SCALED ‘GARDEN’ DESIGN TO PREVAIL.

Local links to walking routes and

Amenity Areas

THROUGHOUT THERE ARE NUMEROUS AREAS SET

ASIDE FOR DIFFERENT USES BY RESIDENTS. SCREENED
SEATING AREA IN QUIETER LOCATIONS, EXERCISE AREAS
AND BBQ AREAS TO ALLOW FOR RESIDENTS TO GATHER
IN LARGER GROUPS.

howth castle
and gardens

PROPOSED TERRACES COMPOSED OF BLOCKS WITH

EXPOSED AGG. CONCRETE WILL BE HEAVILY PLANTED IN
WOODLAND SPECIES MIX. THE TERRACING ALLOWS THE
PROPOSAL TO RETAIN AS MANY EXISTING TREES ALONG
THE WESTERN BOUNDARY AS POSSIBLE RETAINING THE
CHARACTER OF THIS SIDE OF THE SITE.

THE TRANSITION FROM COMMUNAL AREA TO OPEN

SPACE TO THE SOUTH OF THE DEVELOPMENT.
TRANSITION MARKED BY PAVERS SET INTO GRASS AND
THEN TO SOFT LANDSCAPE PROPOSALS.
OUTSIDE OF THE DEVELOPMENT AREA WE PROPOSE
EXTENSIVE PLANTING TO OF NATIVE SPECIES TO
REPLACE THOSE BEING REMOVED THROUGH LEVEL
CHANGES. GRASSLAND AREAS AND WILDFLOWER
MEADOWS ALSO FORM PART OF THE PROPOSAL

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7.3 Buffer to SAO

To the south of the scheme the land zoned High Amenity lands within the redline will be re-profiled and its use will be changed from active recreational to passive amenity.

A portion of an existing tree belt associated with the former golf course will have to be removed in order to realign to the new site boundary. A strong woodland edge is proposed connecting to existing retained
portion. Creating a new green link of biodiversity in accordance with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan which promotes the use of native species in order to enhance wildlife. It is proposed that this element of the scheme
and the belt of woodland to the east of the development site replanting will occur prior to building works so that maximum time is allowed for the re-establishment of the broken link from west to east of the site high
density planting around the wet zones will consist of species such as Ilex, Birch, Beech, Hazelnut, Rowan, Cherry, Oak, and Alder which provide food and habitats to a wide range of wildlife. Al of the species come
in varieties, and therefore sourcing the native strains would be important for maximising wildlife value.

An important layer for the 50 years landscape restoration strategy is using any existing scrub for the underplanting, particularly on the west and eastern boundaries of this area. The scrub will act as a nursery for
variety of trees, such as the native Quercus ( Q.robur and Q. petraea) and Scots pine, and will protect the young trees from grazing.

This will enhance a new woodland type which will be characterised by an early establishment of diverse composition eventually maturing into an oakwood over the passage of time.
Other elements are proposed on smaller scales, for the fauna, forming shallow ditches to retain humidity and wild bird cover seeding in place of meadow seeding in patches throughout the scheme.

Low maintenance native trees and wildflower meadows encouraging residents to interact with the landscape. Nesting boxes and Insect hotels offer an opportunity to encourage birds and insects into the area increasing the overall biodiversity
structure.

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8.0 CONCEPT IMAGERY
Planting/Materials:
Hard Landscape

Terracing to western edges of development to retain existing Soil mounting and rocks to screen private terraces in salvaged Precast concrete elements for soil mounding & seating
parkland trees paving and exposed aggregate concrete

Paving

Paving transition Long span bespoke concrete paving with light colour pigments Composition of paving and low scrub type planting to create routes

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8.0 CONCEPT IMAGERY
Planting/Materials:
Soft Landscape

Boulevard flowering trees in a simplistic setting Courtyards with texture and volume

Mix of multistem and single stem trees and herbaceous perennials Naturalistic planting in raised concrete planters

SPRING SUMMER AUTUMN WINTER

Planting Palette: proposed mix of native and non native drought tolerant and nectar rich plants through the seasons for visual interest and biodiversity

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8.1 Community

Seed Collection:

The collection of seeds is a very common task and easily carried out.

Seed collectin would take place at the appropriate time of year. The collected seed
could be used at the Glenveagh site to create wildflower meadows of local providence.
They which need very little maintenance but create a great visual treat for walkers etc.

The meadows in turn attract bees, insects, birds and butterflies which could be worked
into an overall education/ information strategy about the site/demesne and incorporating
the local community.

Re-establishment and re-connection to Demesne Designed Landscape:

Howth Castle still retains much of its designed gardens which would have been particu-
larly en vogue in the 18th and 19th century. Mostly implemented by Anglo Saxons, ideal
landscapes were designed and planted out with standard trees common to our climate
and interspersed with newly introduced exotics from the Americas.

In respect to the sites heritage this we suggest Interventions at a more macro level, iden-
tification of the patterns remaining of the designed landscape and reinforcing that design
through new planting. Whip planting could be sourced from ethical sources where Irish
providence is guaranteed. This could then be supplemented by the stock sourced from
the demesne itself.

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