Chapter 11
Placemaking and Managing Development
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Stormwater & Drainage
(i) Seeks the inclusion of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SuDS) as part of new development applications in the city.
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In the assessment of new development the provisions of high quality design is required, this includes the provision of SuDS as detailed in paragraphs 11.66 and 11.255, which acknowledge the importance of integrated SuDS as part of wider biodiverse development solutions. Recommendation: No change. Cork City Council seeks to encourage the integration of SuDS as part of new development works. This is in response to more sustainable practices for storm water runoff and also to encourage the use of natural materials without disrupting the natural environment. Recommendation: No change.
(ii) The submission seeks that new green corridor projects must use natural paths as far as is achievable, instead of concrete or alternative materials.
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Green Roof
Support green roofs on buildings and bus stops, and associated targets for such.
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The use of green roofs is supported in the plan and is a key element of widespread implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (Section 5.38) and will be encouraged under Objectives 6.22 and 9.4. Recommendation: No change.
Universal/Inclusive Design
(i) This submission reminds Cork City Council that the development of the city should enable people with 99
The Draft Plan supports universal design in the public realm. Paragraph 3.94 sets out that t he National Disability Authority’s Universal Design Guidelines –
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