Newmarket and Hugginstown Village Design Statement Steering Group
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Newmarket and Hugginstown Village Design Statement Steering Group: Alison Harvey The Heritage Council Mairead Rohan BNS Rural Development Ltd Dearbhala Ledwidge Kilkenny County Council Denis Malone Kilkenny County Council Caitriona Reilly Kilkenny County Council Willie Baron Newmarket Community Representative Tom Walshe Newmarket Community Representative Thomas Power Newmarket Community Representative Anita Thomas Hugginstown Community Representative David Murphy Hugginstown Community Representative Philly McBride Hugginstown Community Representative Cllr. Matt Doran Kilkenny County Council References: Landscape Appraisal of County Kilkenny - Document 1,2,3 - CAAS Environmental Services Ltd 2003 County Development Plan - Kilkenny County Council Designations - www.archaeology.ie, www.buildingsofireland.ie, wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchester_Martyrs Acknowledgements: Thank you to Stephen Cassin, Jim Macauly and David Murphy, Thomas Power for the information on local history and population. Front Cover Images: Main Image: Main Street Hugginstown From top: Old pump, Newmarket Famine cottage, Newmarket Grand gates, Castle Morres, Newmarket Cottage, Newmarket contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 4.0 VILLAGE STRUCTURE 8.0 DESIGN GUIDELINES 1.1 What is a Village Design Statement? 4.1 Street pattern and shape of the villages 8.1 Introduction 1.2 How it was produced 4.2 Street furniture 8.2 Landscape setting and open space 1.3 The VDS in the planning process 4.4 New development 8.3 Village structure and streetscape 1.4 How the VDS will work 4.5 Architectural Conservation and 8.4 Maintaining the existing fabric Protected Structures 8.5 Design and implementation of new 2.0 VILLAGE PROFILE development 2.1 Brief history of Aghaviller, Newmarket 5.0 BUILDINGS 8.6 Providing for the local community & Hugginstown 2.2 Population 6.0 ROLE OF THE VILLAGES TODAY 9.0 CHARACTER AREAS 2.3 Historical and cultural heritage 6.1 Introduction 9.1 Historic core 2.4 Newmarket - landmarks and setting 6.2 Services and amenities 9.2 Later development 2.5 Hugginstown - landmarks and setting 6.3 Infrastructure 9.3 Rural surroundings 3.0 LANDSCAPE SETTING 7.0 COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS 10.0 POTENTIAL PROJECTS 3.1 Context of the villages 7.1 Young people’s view 3.2 Designations 7.2 Community consultation summary 11.0 APPENDIX 3.3 Key Views 1. Landscape policy 3.4 Important open spaces 2. Designations 3.5 Planting 3. Native tree species 4. Key stages and dates 5. Comments sheet 6. Details of project proposals A selection of views from Newmarket and Hugginstown 1. introduction 1.1 What is a Village Design Statement? 1.2 How this VDS was produced A Village Design Statement (VDS) is a community In March 2007, members of the local community, based document that describes the qualities and supported by The Heritage Council, Barrow Nore characteristics of a settlement. It sets out design Suir Rural Development and Kilkenny County guidance for future development and can influence Council came together for a scoping meeting planning applications and decisions. It will help to explore the possibility of a Village Design guide change in ways that will enhance rather than Statement for Newmarket and Hugginstown in detract from the quality of life in the villages and County Kilkenny. their environment. Thr project was funded through Kilkenny Heritage Newmarket and Hugginstown VDS The production of a VDS offers an opportunity for Plan, Kilkenny County Council and The Heritage Workshop June 2007 local people to work together and make a positive Council. A Steering Group of local community contribution to the future planning and enhancement representatives was established. In April 2007, a of their village and provides an important focus for team of consultants were appointed to work in community development. It is also a recognition of partnership with the Steering Group, and other local people’s knowledge and understanding of the village residents, with the aim of producing a place where they live. Village Design Statement. The key stages and dates are given in Appendix 4. This VDS therefore aims to represent the views and opinions of the people of Newmarket and The VDS was produced through an extensive Hugginstown. community consultation programme combined with village visits and desk-based study. This Objectives of the VDS: included an introductory meeting with community members, a series of workshops in June 2007 •To describe the distinct character of the village and involving a wide cross section of the community the surrounding countryside including both adults and children, and a comments sheet distributed throughout the village Newmarket and Hugginstown Schools •To show how character can be identified at three for those who could not attend the workshop. Workshop June 2007 levels: •the landscape setting of the villages The consultation material was made available •the structure of the settlement at local points throughout the village and •the nature of buildings and features of the village also on the Kilkenny County Council website www.kilkennycoco.ie. There is an example of a • To draw up design guidelines based on this comments sheet in Appendix 5. distinct local character. 1 introduction 1.3 The VDS in the planning process Stakeholder 1.4 How the VDS will work Identification and Analysis The Village Design Statement is a non-statutory The VDS is not a masterplan of design solutions, document. It is intended as supplementary and its recommendations should not be viewed as guidance for use alongside local and national a barrier to modern design. Rather, this document planning documents, in particular: Scoping highlights the unique qualities of architectural, Meeting historical and natural importance that contribute to • National Spatial Strategy the character of Newmarket and Hugginstown. It is concerned about how planned development should • National Development Plan for Ireland, be carried out, so that it is in harmony with its setting and contributes to the conservation and, where 2007 - 2013 Scoping Feedback possible, enhancement of the local environment. Report • South East Regional Planning Guidelines The VDS will provide guidance for stakeholders at • County Kilkenny Development Plan 2002 several levels: Establish •PLANNERS - in determining future development • Kilkenny Draft Heritage Plan 2007 - 2011 Brief policy. •DEVELOPERS - to inform appropriate development The VDS will also serve as an input into the design solutions. review of the County Development Plan, which •COMMUNITY - to provide a basis for community led projects and initiatives. commenced in July 2006. Appointment of Consultants The VDS can additionally be used by the community to approach various funding organisations to undertake projects and fulfill community aspirations. Community Workshops Newmarket and Hugginstown Schools Workshop Village Design June 2007 Statement “It would be nice to have a big park Flow Diagram Showing with bins and a cycling path and stalls for Newmarket and Hugginstown Heritage Council VDS Process bikes.” VDS Workshop June 2007 Adopted 2007 School Workshop Comment 2 2. village profile 2.1 Brief History of Aghavillier, Newmarket and Hugginstown 7th Century moved to Ireland after they were expelled from A monastery was established in Aghaviller, the France following the Treaty of Nance. subsequent growth of Aghavilier provides a useful historical context to the development of 1690 the villages of Newmarket and Hugginstown. Harvey Morres sided with the Williamites after the battle of the Boyne. He hosted a banquet in 12th Century honour of King William’s victory and a log road By 1314 Aghaviller had passed to the Butler was built to make the castle more accessible for family. At this time another Norman family the this event. Walshes, who had close ties with the Butlers of Ormond, came to the fore. This family 1735 later took the title Lord of the Mountain and An Act of the Westminster Parliament imposed small tenant farmers from eviction and unfair the whole area to this day is known as the a tax on Irish Catholics to finance the upkeep rents. The authorities feared this movement. Walsh Mountains. At the time Newmarket was of the Protestant Church in Ireland and its Eight white boys were arrested and tried in officially called ‘Baly Kanegan’ and was known ministers. This further stretched the endurance Piltown. While being transferred to Kilkenny a colloquially as Robinstown. of the tenant farmers who were oppressed by spectacular rescue was carried out. It was led by excessive rent to the landlords in the aftermath 1650 a group of Kilmacow white boys. They staged of the Penal Laws. The situation led to many a mock funeral, which met the military convoy When much of the local area was forfeited under disputes, battles and wars in the years to come. Cromwell in 1653, the surrounding lands passed at Newmarket. The military disarmed and the prisoners were released. However the military to Harvey Morres, second son of Redmond circa 1750 Morres of Knockage Castle, Co Tipperary. pleaded with the white boys to give them back Castle Morres was built, one of the largest their muskets or they would face execution on stately homes in the country. Harvey Morris, arrival in Kilkenny. The rifles were returned 1684 the first Viscount Mountmorris, commissioned but the military opened fire and several Harvey Morres was given permission by the it. Francis Blunden, who also designed such white boys were captured and later executed. King, Charles the second, to hold court, to notable houses as Bessborough House and build a prison and to hold a market. This Woodstock House in Co. Kilkenny, designed the 1801 market was the start of the Fair of Harvey house. Stables were built in Robinstown and the called after Harvey Morres. It became a major Two churches were built. There was only one name of the village was changed to Newmarket chapel in the area, a mass house in Thoonavolla. economic and social event in the area and was after the famous English racecourse. held up to the 1950’s.