Chapter 5
Climate and Environment
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
The specific design of the Blackpool flood relief scheme is not a matter for the Development Plan. Recommendation: No change. There is a clear focus in the Draft Plan on delivering Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems and Nature Based Solutions which aim to help reduce the risk of localised flooding. Water management is addressed on a catchment basis. Recommendation: No change. The support for planned nature-based solutions in flood management is acknowledged. Recommendation: No change. Irish Water submission welcomes the inclusion of policies and objectives supporting the implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) and the enhancement of green and blue infrastructure. SuDS and Green and Blue Infrastructure are encouraged in new developments including the public realm and retrofitted in existing developed areas. These issues, while related to climate action, are addressed under Part 3, Chapters 6 and 9 of this Report. The support for the Draft Plan climate adaptation measures including the Decarbonisation Zone is acknowledged and welcomed. Support for the Lower Lee Flood Relief project as an essential adaption measure to alleviate flooding in the City is acknowledged.
The submission refers to land use and flooding, including flood protection works.
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This submission supports the content in the Draft Plan on nature based solutions to flood management.
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Submission includes suggestions on policies and objectives for inclusion in the Development Plan in relation to protect Irish Water assets and the environment for the benefit of current and future population served by public water services networks.
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This submission includes recommendations on climate adaptation and mitigation in Cork City. Supports the Draft Plan’s ambition to support and surpass the implementation of international policy and national
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