01. Newcasle West Local Area Plan ( pdf file - 3593 kb in size)

More documents

Recommendations

Info

NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008Figure 6: Newcastle West Historical Map 1829-18413.2 Settlement StructureThe town centre retains much of its heritage character,including several fine 19th century buildings clusteredaround the Square and with the castle complex and parishchurch defining its southern end. The streets radiating fromthe Square - Church Lane to the north, Maiden Street to theeast, and Bridge Street to the south, which crosses the AraRiver to link with Goat Street (the N21) - for the most partcomprise continuous facades of traditional 2 and 3-storeyterraced commercial buildings. The river and the easternterrace of buildings on Maiden Street signify the southernedge of the historic core.Buildings of particular interest include the Courthouse (1842)and the Church of the Immaculate Conception (1828).Opposite the church is the monument commemorating 17volunteers killed in the War of Independence and the CivilWar. Other buildings of note include the old Railway Station(1867), St. Ita’s Hospital, the Parish Hall, the CarnegieLibrary and the Courtenay Boy’s School. The CatholicChurch on South Quay forms a prominent reference point inan elevated position when approaching the town on the N21.The condition of the public realm within the Square isgenerally good, with recently re-surfaced footpaths, treeplanting and new street furniture.Desmond Castle and the Square12 Section 3: CHARACTER and LAND USE APPRAISAL
NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008Figure 7: Orthographic Photograph showing rural context of Newcastle West.Section 3: CHARACTER and LAND USE APPRAISAL13
Page 2: NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008
Page 10 and 11: NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008
Page 13: 2. TOWN CONTEXT2.1 Location2.2 Phys
Page 19: 3. CHARACTER AND LANDUSE APPRAISAL3
Page 73 and 74:
NEWCASTLE WEST Local Area Plan 2008
Page 75 and 76:
Page 77 and 78:
Page 79 and 80:
Page 81 and 82:
Page 83:
Page 87 and 88:
Page 89:
APPENDIX 11AMap 1: Land Use Zoning
show all

01. Newcasle West Local Area Plan ( pdf file - 3593 kb in size)

Create successful ePaper yourself

Delete template?

Save as template?