2. Plan Process

2. Plan Process

Plan Process for the Kells Public Realm Strategy. We are currently at Stage 2.

Kells Public Realm Plan Process Infographic
  • Review the historic development of Kells.
  • Review present-day heritage assets including historic routes, places and buildings.
  • Policy review based on existing planning and other relevant policy documents.
  • Review the social economic context, resident population, visitors from public domain sources and information provided by the Council.
  • Review tourism opportunities, art and culture, and the existing events calendar.
  • Understand the business base, employers, sectors, competitive advantages, visitors, tourism attractions and opportunities. 
  • Carry out an appraisal of connectivity and movement patterns of pedestrians, cyclist and vehicles,  reflecting different functions of urban areas (e.g. visitor, resident, worker, shopper etc). 
  • Consider approaches to how land use and property, derelict and vacant properties can be unlocked and/or developed and improved.  
  • Review land and property use. 
  • Carry out an appraisal of public realm quality (placemaking success, linkages, distinctiveness, materials etc). 
  • Identify opportunities for change including development and redevelopment opportunities as well as new and enhanced connections.