Submission from the Office of the Planning Regulator (Submission No 426)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Resp onse & Recommendation
1.1. Overview
The OPR welcomes the approach taken in preparing the draft Plan which proactively embraces the challenges and opportunities identified in the NPF and the RSES through clear and concise policies and objectives in a well- structured draft Plan. Welcomes the strategic approach taken in the draft Plan which recognises that although growth must be planned for now, much of it will not take place within the proposed Plan period but in the two subsequent plans to 2040. Strongly supports this approach. The setting out of nine strategic objectives for growth provides clarity in strategic approach and is a very positive format. Strongly commends the strong emphasis on the development of the 15- minute City, which is clearly integrated across the Plan. The draft Plan provides an appropriate focus for regeneration of strategic docklands areas, infill and brownfield development in the existing built-up area. The proposed active land management approach has the potential to revitalise urban areas through regeneration of brownfield sites. The draft Plan provides a coherent strategy for climate action, including mitigation and adaptation. While there are some concerns with land use zoning objectives, the OPR commends the approach to setting out a well-considered, integrated land use transport and mobility strategy.
Cork City Council welcomes the comments from the OPR and the acknowledgement of the considerable work undertaken by the local authority in the preparation of the Draft Plan against the backdrop of the evolving national and regional planning policy and regulatory context. Cork City Council would like to acknowledge the detailed submission made in response to the Draft Plan, which helps to inform to the plan-making process. Recommendation: No change to the Draft Plan.
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