for the co-ordinated and sustainable growth of the Airport to underpin its function as an economic driver for the Southern Region. The relevant area for a new framework plan which will be prepared and adopted during the lifetime of this plan is delineated in Volume 2 Mapped Objectives. The Framework Plan will provide for a coherent and coordinated land use plan for the Airport and its immediate environs.
Objective 10.50 Airport Infrastructure To promote and support the operations of Cork International Airport subject to normal planning considerations in relation to: • General aviation activity • Air transport infrastructure including but not limited to the expansion of the main terminal to include: – additional and enhanced security facilities, – construction of additional gates, – expansion of Airside Retail concession and leisure facilities, and – a limited expansion of landside concession facilities • Future expansion of runway and apron including the runway end safety area and other infrastructure associated with operations of the runway • Refurbishment and reuse of former terminal for airport-related commercial uses • Expansion of airport hotel • Expansion of long-term parking facilities and limited expansion of staff parking • Construction of bus / coach terminal • Expansion of taxi facilities • Defined car hire location • Petrol Filling Station in an appropriate location if relocated and ancillary retail. This list is not exhaustive, and consideration may be given to items not listed.
Objective 10.52
Airport Safeguard Area This objective is intended to safeguard the sustainable development of the Airport. All proposed developments within this area will be referred to the Irish Aviation Authority by Cork City Council’s Development Management Section to seek their observations as part of the statutory planning process under Section 28 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001. In addition, the construction of one-off housing will generally not be permitted save for exceptional circumstances such as those actively engaged in farming. Additional requirements for the construction of dwellings in this area are set out in the Cork Airport Chapter.
Objective 10.53
Objective 10.51
Airport Safety Zones
Implement the policies to be determined by Government in relation to Public Safety Zones for Cork Airport. Additionally, the Obstacle Limitation Surfaces will be safeguarded. Planning applications in the vicinity of these zones will be referred to the Irish Aviation Authority for observations as part of the statutory planning process. Issues such a proposed development’s height and proximity to these zones will form part of considerations.
Strategic Development of Cork Airport During the lifetime of the Plan, Cork City Council in co-operation with Dublin Airport Authority and in consultation with other relevant stakeholders including Transport Infrastructure Ireland, National Transport Authority and Cork County Council will prepare a framework plan to allow
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