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Sligo Borough Council is seeking views from the public on an ‘Urban Design Framework Plan’ for the Quay Street area. The Council will hold a drop-in clinic on 7th March to enable the public discuss their views with planning consultants preparing the Plan. Anyone wishing to drop-in to this clinic is advised to make a prior appointment with the Council by calling Ms A Jones on 071-9114401. The Council is anxious to hear from any individual, business, landowner or developer with an interest in the area. Written submissions or observations headed ‘Quay Quarter Urban Design Framework’ may also be submitted to Ms A Jones, Sligo Borough Council, City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo or by e-mail to
tclerk@sligoborough.ie , before 5:00pm on Friday, March 16th, 2007.
Background
The purpose of the urban framework is to provide guidance on the potential future development of the area which includes the following streets, Queens Store Road – Lower Quay Street – Upper Quay Street and to also include Quay Street Car Park and some buildings on the south side of Lower Quay Street.
The site is an important and strategic site situated close to the principal bridge crossing of the River Garvogue. Part of the area is included in an Architectural Conservation Area. The site is significantly under-utilised but presents one of the most highly visible and prominent sites encountered by residents and visitors on entering the town centre from the north along the N15/Bundoran Road. The plan will study the land use requirements in this part of the town, including car parking, and provide guidelines on the future pattern and form of development in the area. The provision of a civic space and public amenity on the Quay Street Car Park will also be considered including its design and layout.
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