Third-Level Education and Further Education
3.70 The Department undertakes annual reviews of school place requirements which take account of the rate of housing delivery, child benefit data and existing school enrolments. Where data indicates that additional provision is required at primary or post-primary level, the delivery of additional provision is dependent on the particular circumstances of each case and may be provided through either one, or a combination of, the following: • Utilising existing unused capacity within a school or schools • Extending the capacity of a school or schools • Provision of a new school or schools 3.71 If it is determined that a new school is required, the department engages in a site identification process and this may activate a site acquisition process if it is determined that a new site is required. When the proposed site is identified/secured the Department’s planning for the new school commences. 3.72 The Development Plan carries forward the sites zoned for new schools throughout the City and has instilled flexibility within the zoning objectives for residential areas to enable the delivery of new schools or expansion of existing schools should the need arise and subject to compliance with other policy objectives within the Development Plan. 3.73 Opportunities to co-locate schools, other community, childcare and recreational facilities on sites, or adjoining sites identified for the provision of new schools by the Department of Education for new schools will be encouraged and supported. 3.74 In accordance with the “The Provision of Schools & the Planning System a Code of Practice for Planning Authorities” (2008), Cork City Council will continue to work closely with the Department of Education to plan for new schools or the expansion of existing school within the catchments of proposed growth.
3.75 Cork City is a twin-university city that hosts a range of further and third-level education facilities of the highest quality including University College Cork, Munster Technological University, Cork Education and Training Board. These institutions provide a diverse range of educational, research and innovation options that support the social and economic development of the region. Cork City Council supports the continued development, upgrade and expansion of Further Education and Higher-Level Education facilities in a sustainable manner. The importance of third level education and further education in facilitating economic innovation and reliance is addressed in Chapter 7 of the Development Plan.
Health
3.76 The importance of health to our everyday lives has been magnified by the Covid-19 pandemic and it has also made us appreciate more than ever that our health is not solely contingent on the healthcare system but also a range of other factors. This Development Plan recognises and proactively addresses some of these factors and land use considerations including objectives which seek to support our healthcare system, achieve liveable neighbourhoods, protect and enhance green and blue infrastructure, support recreation and community facilities, deliver infrastructure in-step with new development and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollution. As such Health is a cross cutting theme that informs all elements of this Plan. 3.77 In 2012 Cork was designated a World Health Organisation (WHO) Healthy City. As such, a range of partners, including Cork City Council and the HSE have committed to continually creating and improving the physical and social environments of the city and expanding the community resources that enable people to mutually support each other in performing all the functions of life and developing to their maximum potential.
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