DZ15A/0813

This application relates to development within the Cherrywood Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) and is subject to the Cherrywood Planning Scheme 2014. Permission for the construction of a Public Park known as Tully Park as approved under the Cherrywood Planning Scheme (2014) on lands (c12.9HA). The proposed development will consist of: earthworks/reshaping of existing lands to provide areas of active and passive open space with hard and soft landscaping, public lighting, cctv, new native planting, asphalt and gravel paths (including stepped ramps), cycleways, retaining walls, roads and parking, signage and all ancillary site and development works all on a site extending to c12.9 HA. The site is within Development Area 2 (Cherrywood) identified in the Cherrywood Planning Scheme. The key elements of the Tully Park proposals include the following: 1. Active and passive open space areas include open play areas (grassed), informal playing pitch adjacent to future school site, exploration zones, fitness and play trail, plaza entrance, performance space/seating area, nature trail, biodiversity and nature zone, wildflower/meadow areas woodland spaces/copses, park seating, viewing areas, new native tree, hedgerow and shrub planting, bins, external power sources, signage (information and directional). 2. A formal outdoor playground area (c0.46HA) is proposed with junior and senior play areas, climbing walls, etc. 3. Proposed park kiosk and outdoor terrace area adjacent to playground to include cafe and public toilets (c.125 sq.m gross floor area). 4. Two Level 5 access roads and perimeter roads enclosing park area (these roads are identified on Map 4.5 of the Planning Scheme); vehicular and cycle parking including 2 no. car parking areas (40 no. spaces co-located adjacent to future school site and 16 no. spaces adjacent to play area. 5. Permanent boundary treatments area proposed including low railing (1.2m estate fencing type) to road edges and temporary fencing (1.8m) to secure park prior to opening. 6. Removal of existing vegetation / scrub from outside of perimiter wall to Tully Church and creation of planted earth embankment. Where existing trees are to be retained, additional planting is proposed. No works are proposed to Tully Church, Graveyard of within its grounds (Ref: DU026-023001-2; National Monument No. 225) and these are excluded from the application site. Similarly, no works are proposed to National Monuments including the high crosses (Ref: DU026-023003, 4. 7; National Monument No. 216) which will be maintained in situ and protected during construction.