South Castle Street Whalers Lane Dock Street Thomson Avenue (New Northern Boulevard) a b c South Castle Street h g Site 10 f d e Earl Grey Place East Site 11 Tay Road Bridge Site 10 Development Brief Riverside Esplanade (New Southern Boulevard) Site 12
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 02 Document Hierarchy The delivery of the Dundee Central Waterfront Development is supported by a set of related documentation, setting out the vision, objectives, planning requirements and technical infrastructure information. Dundee Central Waterfront Masterplan Published in 2001, the masterplan sets out the vision and objectives for a 30 year project to transform the waterfront area of Dundee. Masterplan updates are produced periodically - these do not replace the original masterplan but provide revisions to reflect progress made. Planning & Urban Design Framework Sets out in greater detail the principles of design and planning requirements for the Central Waterfront and will provide a basis from which development proposals will be assessed. Site Development Briefs (This Document) Providing planning guidance specific to each development site. Strategic Infrastructure Information Information regarding the location and capacity of infrastructure throughout the Central Waterfront area. Site Specific Infrastructure Information Information regarding the location and capacity of infrastructure, including results of site investigations for each development site.
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 03 Contents Location & Context 04 Townscape 05 Site Layout 06 Scale, Height & Massing 07 Materials & Elevation Detail 08 Roofs 09 Uses 10 Access & Parking 11
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 04 University of Dundee Location & Context Perth Road Dundee Rep Theatre Site 10 is located in the northern area of the Central Waterfront. It benefits Dundee Science from a location overlooking Centre the central open space (Slessor Gardens), Thomson Avenue and the established architecture of Dock Street. Dundee Contemporary Arts Existing buildings on Dock Street, which face Site 10, are occupied with a mix of small scale speciality leisure, commercial and retail uses at ground Perth floor. Residential is the predominant use at first floor and above. Given the visual significance of the site and its key location within the Central Waterfront, developments will be expected to provide high quality architecture which reflects Dundee s status as a Unesco City of Design, strengthens the sense of place and is complementary to the surrounding context and key vistas. Alliance Trust Nethergate Proposed Hotel & Office Complex (circa 5,030 sqm) Greenmarket West Marketgait Riverside Drive Site 2 (3,090 sqm) Discovery Point City Churches New Railway Station Concourse & Hotel Discovery Plaza R.R.S. Discovery High Street Union Street Overgate Shopping Centre Whitehall Street Malmaison Hotel Site 5 (5,445 sqm) Earl Grey Place West Site 6 (5,940 sqm) Crichton Street Reform Street City Square Caird Hall Caird Hall Civic Space (2,715 sqm) Dock Street Thomson Avenue (New Northern Boulevard) South Crichton Street SLessor Slessor Gardens Central Open Space (10,738 sqm) Waterfront Place Central Open Space (5,415 sqm) Castle Street Site 10 (4,027 sqm) Earl Grey Place East Site 11 (3,675 sqm) Riverside Esplanade (New Southern Boulevard) South Crichton Street Black Watch Parade Keiller Shopping Centre South Castle Street South Castle Street Site 12 (5,445 sqm) Commercial Street Whalers Lane Murraygate Tay Road Bridge Seagate Gellatly Street Site 17 (3,560 sqm) Site 18 (4,045 sqm) Dundee One 50,000 sq feet Grade A offices Pat e nt Slip Way Trades Lane East Dock Street Apex Hotel Bus Station North Carr Lightship Proposed 400 Berth Leisure Marina Development East Marketgait City Quay Victoria Dock
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 05 Townscape Site 10 commands a prominent location within the Waterfront and will be highly visible from a number of key locations in and around the waterfront area. The site offers excellent views particularly to the west and south over Slessor Gardens. The corners of Plots A, C and G will occupy the most prominent positions and it is expected that they will provide the opportunity for bold landmark designs that will create a strong identity for the Waterfront and aid wayfinding within this new area of the city centre. Site 2 Rail Station Malmaison Hotel Site 5 Site 6 City Square Caird Hall Slessor Gardens (Central Open Space) a h g b c Site 10 d f e Site 11 Site 17 The design of the south-western frontage is important to defining the streetscape on the eastern edge of Slessor Gardens. It must also complement the partner frontage of Site 11 to frame the entry to Earl Grey Place East between both sites. Discovery Point Waterfront Place (Central Open Space) Site 12 Site 18
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 06 Site Layout Site 10 has been sub-divided into eight development plots ranging in shape and size from around 266 sqm (2,863 sqft) to 543 sqm (5,844 sqft). The purpose of forming these plots is to enable a range of developers to invest in Dundee Waterfront and to encourage variation in the design of new buildings. This variation is necessary to avoid uniform design of street frontages, and to create a distinctive character and sense of place for this new area of the City Centre. The plot depths are typical depths for residential development and for commercial units with rear servicing space. The plots may be combined to accommodate larger developments, but the requirement for variation in design across each plot will still apply. Whilst the plots will not be subdivided, proposals to subdivide a building into smaller commercial units will be supported. To ensure that all plots can be serviced from the courtyard, developers of Plot H must ensure that provision is made for rear access to Plots A & G. Dock Street 22m Thomson Avenue (Northern Boulevard) a 26m h 26m g 19m 14m 14m 19m f 28.6m b Site 10 Courtyard Earl Grey Place East 19m c 20m 18m d 18m e 18m 18m Whalers Lane Tay Road Bridge Services/Utilities All services enter the site at the courtyard entrance. Please refer to the site infrastructure document for details Site 11 Services Sub Station
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 07 Scale, Height & Massing Site 10 offers the opportunity for buildings of between four and seven storeys in height. The buildings facing Slessor Gardens should be five or six storeys in height, while buildings formed at the prominent corners of plots A, C and G should be the highest to create distinctive landmarks for the Site. The residential area adjacent to Earl Grey Place East should be four storeys in height. Site 2 Malmaison Hotel City Square Caird Hall To ensure the development is an appropriate urban scale, ground and first floors should have a floor to ceiling height of not less than 4.8m and 3m respectively, with each floor to ceiling height thereafter being a minimum of 2.4m. Where practicable, site frontages must be continuous in appearance with any division between buildings being minimised. Where divisions occur they should be for service access only and fitted with secure gates that will be of a design that contributes towards the public art provision. Map Key Discovery Point Rail Station Site 5 Site 6 Slessor Gardens (Central Open Space) Waterfront Place (Central Open Space) a b c h g Site 10 f d e Site 11 Site 12 Site 17 Site 18 4 storeys 5 to 6 storeys 6 to 7 storeys
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 08 Materials & Elevational Detail The use of locally sourced materials reflective of the development s Scottish context is expected. Masonry will be the predominant cladding material however designers may wish to justify the use of other materials to support their design proposals. Further guidance is provided in the Planning and Urban Design Framework. Frontages, whilst continuous, should avoid uniform or repetitious designs. The inclusion of balconies for residential properties should be part of the design concept for the building and provide active frontages onto the public realm. Where plots are developed by multiple designers a collaborative approach will be necessary to ensure that the junction between walls and roofs are well considered, as seamless as possible and complementary to the overall street elevation. All buildings within the site are required to achieve a BREEAM rating of Outstanding for their environmental construction and performance. To assist in the environmental performance, the elevations of the buildings could incorporate green walls, solar panels or other measures. Such features should be fully integrated into the design of the buildings and not incongruous add-ons. High quality urban design and material finishes which respond to the surrounding landscaping of the boulevards, streets, lanes and public spaces should be considered for the proposed courtyard landscaping and access ways to the courtyard.
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 09 Roofs All buildings are expected to exploit the opportunities within the roof area. A variation in roof styles is required over Site 10 to assist in creating diversity of appearance. Green roof systems should be included where practical for the purposes of rainwater treatment, environmental management or as a feature complementary to public use of the roof space. It is acknowledged that private outdoor space for the residential properties may be difficult to provide in useable sunny locations and that the service courtyard could be unsuitable for such uses. Where quality outdoor space cannot be provided in the courtyards, the provision of roof terraces in addition to balconies should be included for residents.
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 10 Uses South-West Frontage (Slessor Gardens) Active ground floor uses are required for this frontage and must be complementary to the activity within Slessor Gardens. This could include cafés, bars and restaurants, together with some specialist retail uses which should be targeted towards attracting small businesses of a speciality nature. Ground floor uses may extend to the first floor where that area is an extension of the active floor space. All Other Floors The use of outside seating areas will be welcomed providing they are well designed and give consideration to weather protection, such as fixed or retractable canopies. Uses above first floor should be residential. 2nd to 4th Floors North-West Frontage (Thomson Avenue) Office and Commercial uses are expected to occupy the majority of this frontage at all levels. Traffic management on the Thomson Avenue will not permit the stopping of vehicular traffic at any time; therefore the proposed developments must not be of a nature which would encourage vehicles to stop. North East Frontage (Whalers Lane &Tay Road Bridge Access) Office and Commercial uses shall occupy this frontage at all levels. Activity which overlooks the pedestrian/cycle plaza of Whalers Lane will be particularly welcomed and could include leisure and evening use. South-East Frontage (Earl Grey Place East) The centre of this frontage offers residential use at all levels and active street frontages are encouraged. R Slessor Gardens Earl Grey Place East Whalers Lane Tay Road Bridge 1st Floor Thomson Avenue Ground Floor Proposed arrangements shown here are indicative Key Residential Office, Hotel & Commercial Residential/ Active Ground Floor Active Ground Floor
Central Waterfront Site 10 Development Brief 11 Access & Parking Site 10 benefits from excellent public transportation accessibility. Bus services currently stop in close proximity to the development. Both Dundee Railway Station, located to the west, and the Gellatly Street Public Car Park, to the north, are within short walking distance. Pedestrians and cyclists are well served through a network of extra width footways, with a pedestrian plaza and cycle route within Whaler s Lane along the North East side. The courtyard accessed from Earl Grey Place East between Sites 10 and 11 will accommodate all service vehicles. Sufficient space within the courtyard is required for the parking and turning of service vehicles including refuse collection, emergency services and deliveries. Some courtyard provision for residential car parking may be permitted; however, private non-residential parking will not be permitted. Secure, covered cycle parking is required within the courtyard for all properties and may be provided on an individual basis or as a collective provision between developers of the plots. To Greenmarket Car Park To Dundee Airport, Perth, Glasgow & Edinburgh Rail Station Car Park Site 2 Rail Station Malmaison Hotel Site 5 Site 6 City Square Caird Hall Shore Terrace Car Park Slessor Gardens (Central Open Space) a b c h g Site 10 f d e Site 11 Gellatly St Car Park Site 17 Taxi Stance Bus Services Car Parking Railway Station Off Road Cycle Route To Aberdeen Access to all plots by the general public/ customers should be facilitated on the outer perimeter of the site, with the courtyard area being primarily for servicing, residents and employees. The courtyard area should be designed to support residential activities where possible, as well as acting as a service zone. Inventive design solutions will be required to deliver successful courtyard proposals and designer collaboration will be required where adjacent plots are developed by multiple developers. Discovery Point Waterfront Place (Central Open Space) Site 12 To Fife Site 18
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