Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the Countryside

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1.APPENDIXRecommended Planting TypesRural gardens should aim to be natural in appearanceand in harmony with the landscape character of the sitelocation. Suburban garden styles should be avoided. Inthe majority of cases, planting should be of nativespecies - these not only respect and reinforce thecharacter of the landscape but also support wildlife andhelp to meet bio-diversity targets.The main planting types to be considered when planninga new garden comprise:Woodlands/Shelter BeltsHedgerowsSpecimen TreesShrubsWoodland PlantingWoodland planting can be used to create naturalisticscreening of particular views or to help the new houseintegrate more effectively with the surroundings.Typically woodland (or Shelter Belt) planting shouldcontain a large percentage of small trees (feathered orwhips) interspersed with larger trees (clear stem) toprovide a more immediate effect - e.g. :80% feathered/whips (60-90cm height) planted at 1.2mcentres20% Standard Trees (6-8cm girth, 10-12cm girth, 14-16cm girth, and 16-18cm girth)Typical recommended species/mix :Common Ash Fraxinus exselsior 20%European Beech Fagus sylvatica 20%Alder Alnus glutinosa 15%English Oak Quercus robur 5%Durmast Oak Quercus petraea 5%Rowan Sorbus aucuparia 15%Hawthorn Crataegus monogyna 10%Larch Larix decidua 5%Scot’s Pine Pinus sylvestris 5%Typically plants are available from the nursery in the following forms:Feathered Shrubs Multi-Stem Conifer StandardCounty Limerick: Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the CountrysideAPPENDIX
APPENDIX 1.HedgerowsShrubsNew hedgerows should consist of a combination ofnative tree species with under-storey planting of multstemmedshrubs. Shrubs should be planted in a doublestaggeredrow, around 0.9m apart (2-3 plants/sq.m.),with trees (species as per Woodland) randomlyinterspersed.Shrubs should comprise bare-root whips(min. 60-90cm height).Shrub species can be planted in bold groups to theedges of Woodland/Shelter Belts to provide addedinterest and a lower layer of vegetation. They should beplanted as bare-root whips (min. 60-90cm girth) or in 2-5litre containers, at around 2 plants/sq.m.Typical recommended species include:Typical recommended species/mix:Whitethorn Crataegus laevigata 10%Blackthorn Prunus spinosa 60%Holly Ilex aquifolium 5%Hazel Corylus avellana 10%Guelder Rose Vibernum Opulus 5%Spindle Euonymus europeaus 5%Dog Rose Rosa rugosa 5%WhitethornBlackthornHollyHazelGuelder RoseBuckthornSpindleDog RoseCrataegus laevigataPrunus spinosaIlex aquifoliumCorylus avellanaVibernum OpulusRhamnus frangulaEuonymus europeausRosa rugosaSpecimen TreesTrees planted singly or in small groups (3-5) should be ofa large size, Advanced Heavy Standard Trees (16 –18cm girth), to make an immediate impression .All trees and bare rooted shrubs should be planted fromearly November up to the end of March.Typical recommended species include:Common AshEuropean BeechEnglish OakDurmast OakRowanLarchFraxinus exselsiorFagus sylvaticaQuercus roburQuercus petraeaSorbus aucupariaLarix deciduaHazel Spindle Dog RoseCornusC. ‘Sibirica’IvyAlder European Beech AshBlackthornGuelder RoseHollyRowan Scots Pine Larch HawthornBlackthornBeech (hedge)Common Native TreesCommon Native ShrubsCounty Limerick: Rural Design Advice for Individual Houses in the CountrysideAPPENDIX
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CONTENTSPage1. Introduction 1Purpos
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1.INTRODUCTIONPurpose of the Design
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1.INTRODUCTIONThe Local Planning Au
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2.EVOLUTION OF THE COUNTRY HOUSEThe
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3.SELECTING THE SITEIf a proper fit
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3.SELECTING THE SITEAgricultural Lo
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Page 24 and 25: 3.SELECTING THE SITESite LocationLo
Page 26 and 27: 3.SELECTING THE SITEExisting Develo
Page 28 and 29: 3.SELECTING THE SITERoads and Infra
Page 30 and 31: 3.SELECTING THE SITESite Selection
Page 32 and 33: 4.PLANNING THE SITEContextThe new c
Page 34 and 35: 4.PLANNING THE SITEScale, Building
Page 36 and 37: 4.PLANNING THE SITESimple dominant
Page 38 and 39: 4.PLANNING THE SITEBuilding Orienta
Page 40 and 41: 4.PLANNING THE SITERenewable Energy
Page 42 and 43: 4.PLANNING THE SITEGeothermal Energ
Page 44 and 45: 4.PLANNING THE SITEA. Local Sustain
Page 46 and 47: 4.PLANNING THE SITEBoundariesRoadsi
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Page 50 and 51: 5.DESIGNING THE HOUSEThe use of sta
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Page 54 and 55: 5.DESIGNING THE HOUSEBuilding Form
Page 56 and 57: 5.DESIGNING THE HOUSERoofs and Chim
Page 58 and 59: 5.DESIGNING THE HOUSEDoors, Porches
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