CE Report on the Draft Plan Consultation Volume 1

Chapter 2

Core Strategy

Issues / Recommendations / Observations

Sub. No.

Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation

regeneration and design based on the character and nature of their existing urban environments.

(xii) Suggested Strengthening of Objective 2.23 (Quality of Life) to read as follows: In planning for future population growth, Cork City Council will assess and monitor quality of life factors including improvements in the urban environment, community infrastructure, reducing average commute/journey distance and cultural experiences that can increase the numbers of people seeking to live, work, study, visit and experience the city.

(xii) Response: The requested addition of a reference to reducing average commute journey/times reflects the 15-minute city concept. Recommendation: Amend Objective 2.23 (Quality of Life) as follows:

In planning for future population growth, Cork City Council will assess and monitor quality of life factors including improvements in the urban environment, community infrastructure, reducing average commute/journey distance and cultural experiences that can increase the numbers of people seeking to live, work, study, visit and experience the city.

(xiii) Suggested Strengthening of Objective 2.26 (Housing Supply) to read as follows: Support an increase in the supply, affordability and quality of new housing in city and provide a range of housing options delivering good design that is both of a compact urban character and is appropriate to the character of the area in which it is built.

(xiii) Response: The requested addition of a reference to “compact urban character” is considered too generic and a reference to “achieving an efficient use of zoned and serviced land” is considered more appropriate . Recommendation: Amend Objective 2.26 (Housing Supply) as follows:

Support an increase in the supply, affordability and quality of new housing in city and provide a range of housing options delivering good design that is appropriate to the character of the area in which it is built, while also achieving an efficient use of zoned and serviced land.

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