Submission from the Office of the Planning Regulator (Submission No 426)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Resp onse & Recommendation
1.2.5. Tiered Approach to Zoning
The preparation of a City Capacity Study to assess the capacity of Cork City for future development within existing underutilised zoned lands is welcomed. However, this study has not been included as part of the draft Plan and cannot be evaluated for consistency with the specific requirements of NPF. Figure 2.2 Growth Strategy Map and Figure 2.22 Built Up Footprint and Greenfield Growth Target Locations 2022-2028 are welcomed as they identify the existing built up area and Tier 1 serviced and Tier 2 serviceable lands. The requirement for tiered approach to zoning refers to all proposed zonings as the planning and provision of infrastructure has to be carried out for all development lands. Recommendation 4 - Tiered Approach to Zoning Infrastructure Assessment Having regard to NPOs 72a to 72c and to the provisions of the Development Plans, Guidelines for Planning Authorities, Draft for Consultation (August 2021), the planning authority is required to complete and publish as part of the draft Plan, an infrastructure assessment / Settlement Capacity Audit consistent with the requirements of the National Planning Framework for a standardised approach to the tiered approach to zoning and the provisions of the draft Development Plan Guidelines for Planning Authorities (2021) concerning settlement capacity audits. The assessment is required to address all relevant development lands proposed to be zoned under the Plan. The Office would advise that the planning authority should, in particular, consider the capacity constraints affecting Blarney/Stoneview and how they may best be resolved during the Plan period to ensure the delivery of the housing supply targets.
As detailed under Recommendation 3 above, to add further clarity to Cork City Council’s plan making approach, “Cork City Capacity Study 2021” will be issued as an additional supporting document. 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 iterative approach. Recommendation: (i) Include a City Capacity Study report in the Material Amendments that will be placed on public consultation in April 2022. In relation to Blarney / Stoneview, see “ Recommendation 2 ” above.
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