Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
(i) As per NPO 72 of the National Planning Framework, Irish Water is available to assist Cork City Council in identifying suitable zoned lands from a water services perspective. (ii) In order to maximise the use of existing water services, Irish Water encourages sequential development in areas with existing water services infrastructure and spare capacity. (iii) Where network reinforcements such as upgrades or extensions are required, these shall be developer driven unless there are committed IW projects in place to progress such works. All new residential and commercial/ industrial developments wishing to connect to an Irish Water network are to be assessed through Irish Water’s New Connections process which will determine the exact requirements in relation to network and treatment capacity. New connections to Irish Water networks are subject to our Connections Charging Policy. Third-party agreement will be required where it is proposed to service a new development via private property or private water services infrastructure. Where Irish Water assets are within a proposed development site, these assets must be protected or diverted. If there is a possibility that Irish Water assets will need to be altered or diverted as a result of a proposed development, a diversion agreement may be required. (iv) Wastewater Infrastructure in Cork City: Details on available capacity at each WWTP is outlined in Irish Water’s 2019 Wastewater Treatment Capacity
from key internal and external stakeholders, including IW. A City Capacity Study report will be included in the Material Amendments that will is to be placed on public consultation in April 2022. This report seeks to further clarify how the multiple outputs from the plans supporting studies have played a key role in developing the Core Strategy by using a practical, logical and evidence-based approach. As stated in the Draft Plan, Cork City Council will seek to build on this process by applying active land management measure. This will include further ongoing consultation with IW. Recommendation: No change. (ii) Response: As required under national and regional policy, the Draft Plan promotes a sequential pattern of development that focuses on the delivery of a compact, liveable, sustainable city. The nine strategic objectives set out as the framework for the Draft Plan are centred on the delivery of Compact Liveable Growth (see Fig. 2.4). The 10-minute walkable neighbourhood is set out as the building blocks (fig. 2.10 and fig. 2.11) to deliver The 15-Minute City concept (fig. 2.9). Chapters 2 (Core Strategy), 3 (Delivering Homes and Communities), 4 (Transport and Mobility), 9 (Placemaking and Development) and 10 (Key Growth Areas and Neighbourhood Development Sites) set out detailed objectives to achieve a more compact, sustainable transport orientated and inclusive city from a local/neighbourhood perspective. Refer the detailed response given to OPR submission 426 “R ecommendations 1 and 3 ” . Recommendation: No change. (iii) Response: While the issues raised are noted, it is considered that this is not a development plan matter and is an operational issue between
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