Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
to facilitate increased access to higher education within community settings • support for the development of a “new space” cluster in the greater Cork region should be considered for inclusion in the plan • Support for development of specialist clusters. Cork is very well positioned to develop specialist clusters in areas such as Cybersecurity.
(ii) Response: The issues raised are noted and considered as acceptable amendments. Recommendation: Amend the Draft Plan as follows: a. Amend the City Centre section of Table 2.5 (Summary of Key Objective for City Growth) to include the following under the list of Key Deliverables: 5. The UCC School of Business on Union Quay b. Amend Objective 2.23 (Quality of Life) as follows: Objective 2.23 (Quality of Life)
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 , education and learning, and cultural experiences that can increase the numbers of people seeking to live, work, study, visit and experience the city.
(iii) Response: see Part 3, Chapter 7 Economy and Employment.
Economic Development and City Growth
This submission states that to achieve growth targets, it is critical that the planning policy framework actively facilitates and enables development to support the viability and affordability of residential and commercial output, including: • Ensuring that sufficient residential and employment land is available to meet market demands.
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The Development Plan is led by best practice planning principle, is evidence led and adheres to the overarching targets and policies set out in both the NPF and the RSES. A rigorous evidence based approach adopted in preparing the Core Strategy to ensure sufficient availability of zoned and serviceable lands over the lifetime of this plan. The Draft Plan ensures that sufficient lands have been made available for targeted residential and commercial growth anticipated for Cork City, that lands identified can be serviced and has sought to ensure that new developments are design led (Objective 2.11) to balance planning gain for existing and new developments.
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