Chapter 11
Placemaking and Managing Development
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
• The availability of adequate, safe and convenient arrangements for car parking and servicing; • The type of advertising proposed; • The effect on protected structures and/or conservation areas. It is not considered practical or reasonable to include a broad objective in this regard in Chapter 11, as planning applications are subject to a range of assessment criteria and it is not feasible to list all of these in one location. The Draft Plan strongly supports Cork’s role as a driver of the national and regional economy, and this has been set out in a number of chapters of the Draft Plan. Recommendation: No change. Section 11.182 Shop Storage states that, in the case of retail development, adequate on-site storage space should be provided at the discretion of the Planning Authority to reduce the frequency of deliveries and consequent traffic congestion. The processes for public realm and transportation strategies or projects are beyond the scope of the Development Plan, however these processes have their own consultation procedures. Recommendation: No change. Sections 11.192-11.197 of the Draft Plan set out detailed guidance on the control of signage including plastic-derived and internally illuminated signage, which are generally restricted. Issues relating to unauthorised existing signage is a planning enforcement matter outside the scope of the Development Plan. Recommendation:
Requests that an objective be included to support and encourage development proposals that strengthen Cork City’s role as a national and regional economic driver and that contribute to a strong, resilient, diverse and innovative economy for the City, as envisaged in national and regional planning policy.
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Requests that policies should not be introduced that could lead to any restrictions on retail deliveries as part of the new Development Plan and that the Local Authority engage with retail operators as part of any future public realm or transportation strategies. The design of modern retail formats including circulation space, staff facilities, service yard/layout requirements etc. should be recognised.
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Plastic signs and signage need to be discouraged.
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