CE Report on the Draft Plan Consultation Volume 1

Chapter 11

Placemaking and Managing Development

Issues / Recommendations / Observations

Sub. No.

Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation

other means, for example in the form of development contributions which contribute towards the provision of infrastructure and services. Recommendation: No change. This paragraph refers to the general principle of safety and security which caters for all members of the community including children, which are also catered for in a number of other development plan chapters such as Chapter 3 Delivering Homes and Communities. Recommendation: No change.

Within paragraph 11.13 under the heading “Designing for Safety and Security” there are no groups mentioned; there is a need for children to be visible here.

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Cityscape and Building Heights

The target building heights set out in Table 11.1 are broadly supported, and the methodology used to provide a rational and comprehensive framework for building heights. The methodology is welcomed in that it seeks to balance existing character with the ambition for compact growth within Cork City. The density of housing should reflect the availability of assets to support that development (e.g. 15-minute city attributes like parks, shops, schools, community centres et al).

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This support is acknowledged. Recommendation: No change.

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The density strategy is based on this premise. New development will be required to provide community infrastructure to meet the needs of development. Recommendation: No change.

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