The Purpose of Land Use Zoning Objectives
Permitted Uses
12.4 While the primary objective of each land use zoning is clearly stated, the various uses listed are intended as a general guide and are not an exhaustive list. Land uses open for consideration may be accept- able where the Planning Authority is satisfied that: • they would not have a detrimental impact on the primary land use zoning objective; • they would be consistent with the relevant objectives and criteria set out in this Plan; and • there would not be any significant adverse impacts on-site or on the surrounding environment. 12.5 In exceptional circumstances there may be uses that are not referenced in this Plan; these will be considered on their own merits in accordance with the primary land use zoning objective concerned. 12.6 Where developments or uses are proposed that are ancillary to the dominant or main use of a site or development, such proposals will be considered on their own merits. Non-conforming Uses 12.7 Land use zonings are used as a tool to shape the City’s development strategy, and therefore may not always reflect established land uses. As a result, there are uses throughout the City that do not conform with the land use zoning objective for the area.
12.1 Land use zonings spatially represent the development strategy for the City. The development strategy for Cork City is set out in the Core Strategy. The land use zoning strategy is based on the principles of compact growth, sustainable communities and neighbourhoods, placemaking and climate resilience, and the Strategic Vision for Cork City set out in Chapter 1. 12.2 There are twenty-two land use zones in this Plan, each with its own distinct objective to facilitate a particular type(s) of development. These zones indicate where different types of development are appropriate within the City and are indicated on the Zoning Maps. 12.3 Zoning objectives only relate to land use. A range of other factors including density, height, mobility, design and environmental criteria, amongst others, determine whether or not any particular develop- ment proposal is appropriate in an area. Zoning objectives cannot be considered in isolation and must be read in association with all Development Plan objectives set out in this Plan. If in doubt, the direction provided in the Core Strategy should be followed.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
Volume 1 I Chapter 12
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