Strategic Environmental Assessment Report

Environmental Effect requiring Environmental

Potential Environmental Effects (in the absence of Environmental Mitigation)

AQ N

Ref.

Proposal

PHH

BFF

Mitigation identified?

An increase in energy demand due to use of fast charging stations may also have negative effects in terms of increased GHG emissions where local grid composition does not utilise sustainably-sourced electricity. The development of charging stations also has potential to lead to adverse effects cultural heritage or archaeology, particularly in the context of Cork City's historic core.

• At Fast Charging Stations any existing parking regulations (i.e. parking disc zone, residential parking permits) will be replaced with universal access to all Electric Vehicles. (Non-electric vehicles may be liable to parking fines and/ or temporary removal). The duration of stay of such electric vehicles will be managed by the charge point operator which will likely include time limiting access to the charging infrastructure to ensure the facilities have good turn over and can be used by wider part of the population. An Indicative number and location of Fast Charging Stations have been defined. There is likely to be changes to final number and location of charging stations taking into account local requirements including access (and upgrades) to the existing ESB network and other street side activities (waste collection, local access etc..). Phased Deployment of Normal Speed Chargers within a 144 metre walk (less than a two minute walk) of those living in homes without access to a driveway or private off- street parking. Key Siting principles have been defined for Normal Speed chargers have been defined. These are as follows: • Normal speed residential neighbourhood charging infrastructure should where possible replace existing on-street parking spaces.

This proposal relates to the locations chosen for the deployment of Normal Speed Charging Infrastructure. This has the potential for a positive effect on population and human health as a result of increased convenience of location for users, improved accessibility to infrastructure and pedestrian safety considerations. Overall, the deployment of infrastructure at predetermined locations is likely to have a positive effect on air quality and climate through the reduction of transport GHG emissions.

Yes

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