• Any developments arising from the implementation of the Strategy shall be subject to the relevant environmental assessments, as required (i.e. Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Impact Assessment Screening, Appropriate Assessment). • When designing and planning for the development of an EV Charging Station, appropriate consideration shall be given to how the siting and operation of an EV charging stations may influence the existing traffic dynamics • Due regard shall be had to archaeological, cultural, historic and architectural sensitivities, and conservation when siting and designing EV Charging Stations. • Appropriate archaeological monitoring shall take place where the installation of EV Charging infrastructure involves excavation at locations where unknown archaeology remains may potentially exist (such as within Cork City’s historic core). • Suitable noise and dust mitigation measures shall be implemented during the construction of charging stations so as to prevent the occurrence of nuisance impacts upon people, residences and businesses, particularly where the development is occurring in built up areas of the city centre. • Consideration of likely noise impacts/effects associated with charging station development projects. This includes being cognisant of proximity to sensitive receptors when siting charging points. • Cork City Council, as a policy, will consult with ESB Networks as soon as practicable upon confirming the location and Maximum Import Capacity required for charging stations proposed under the Strategy. • The development of charging infrastructure in the city will be appropriately phased so as to ensure the operation of charging infrastructure in the city does not put pressure on grid capacity or lead to any unintended adverse effect of electricity supply. • A Connection Agreement shall be made with ESB Networks for all proposed charging stations. • Cork City Council will – through appropriate advocacy and influence – promote the development of renewable energy generation capacity to serve the needs of Cork City and the EV charging network. • Where necessary, Construction Traffic Management Plans shall be prepared for any charging station development that may lead to significant adverse traffic and transport effects during construction. • Charging infrastructure development shall not lead to net biodiversity loss. • Aim to avoid siting charging stations (particularly sizeable charging stations) at or near to biodiversity sensitive areas, such as protected sites or important habitats. • Aim to avoid designing and siting charging stations in a manner that may result in landtake affecting important habitat or habitat fragmentation. • Undertake appropriate ecological assessment in cases where supported charging infrastructure development has the potential to impact on sensitive ecological receptors. Ensure the adoption of appropriate ecological mitigation where necessary. • Promote the incorporation of nature-based solutions and biodiversity enhancement, including the use of appropriate native landscaping of local provenance, into charging point development projects, where practicable. • Ensure the development of charging point infrastructure aligns with Compact Growth principles defined in the National Planning Framework. As a preference, aim to locate charging stations at brownfield areas that have a good infrastructural baseline and which are in close proximity to suitable grid connection locations.
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