Chapter 2
Core Strategy
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
engaging with communities through this transition to a low carbon society. In terms of the global climate justice response, Cork City is committed to adhere to the measures set out by the EU and the Government’s Climate Acti on Plan. The soon to be adopted Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 will also inform our climate action approach. Recommendation: No change. (i) The Development Plan is subject to a statutory review not more than 2 years after the making of the Plan. This is in accordance with Section 15 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended). Cork City Council is obliged to implement the provisions of the Development Plan and is committed to securing its objectives for the long-term, sustainable development of the City and to carry out a review of the progress to achieving the objectives set out in the Development Plan. Chapter 13 refers to Cork City Council’s approach to monitoring and implementation, noting that the overarching issues which will be monitored are the delivery of homes, the delivery of employment, climate change, education, health and environment. These issues cover a wide range of measures to be monitored Recommendation: No change. (ii) Cork City Council is committed to an active land management approach which is cross cutting and will assisting in delivering on compact growth and addressing vacancy and dereliction to achieve the ambitious growth targets established by the NPF.
Implementation and Monitoring
(i) The submission states that a 2-year review should occur in order to monitor and review the progress of achieving growth. The submission also states that the Draft Development Plan is full of wonderful ideas and plans, but very short on actual timed, measurable targets or accountability. The submission states that it would be useful if there were timed outcomes that could be reported back rather than realising in 2028 that targets have been missed, and infrastructure has been put in place outside of the scope of the strategic goals.
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(ii) The Draft Plan should provide a commitment to the development of a well-resourced Implementation Unit to promote the Active LandManagement of residential lands throughout Cork City.
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