Submission from the Office of the Planning Regulator (Submission No 426)
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Chief Executive’s Resp onse & Recommendation
recently granted planning permission for 276 dwellings, and the existing light industrial / commercial properties to the east along the N71. There is also existing low-density residential development to the northwest of the site along Waterfall Road and to the southeast along Ardrostig Lane. While the views of the OPR are noted, in view of the recent An Bord Pleanála decision on the adjoining site, the location and context of the site, and the low-moderate local biodiversity value, it is considered that this site could contribute to housing delivery and compact growth, further defining the urban / hinterland interface in this part of the City. In terms of mitigation, requirements set out in the Draft Plan will seek to maximise sustainable compact growth and sustainable mobility at this site, and achieve carbon emission reduction targets in line with local, national and European environmental objectives. It is respectfully recommended to retain the residential zoning on this site, but in view of the lack of services on the site, it is recommended to change the zoning of the site from “ZO 1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhood” to “ZO 2 New Residential Neighbourhoods” . Recommendation: (vi) Change zoning of these lands from “ZO 1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhood” to “ZO 2 New Residential Neighbourhoods”. (vi) “ZO 1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhood” at Ardarostig (due north / northwest of (3) above) to the south of the N40 These lands are located due north of the site discussed under (3) above. It is located between Waterfall Road and the N40 and is adjoined to the east and west by low-density residential development. These lands are currently zoned “ZO 4 Residential, Local Services and Institutional Uses” in the 2015 Cork City Development Plan and are located opposite the site on which An Bord Pleanála recently granted planning permission for 276 dwellings. The site is active agricultural land that has negligible ecological value beyond
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