Section 6
North Eastern Suburbs & Hinterland
Specific Zoning Request
Sub. No.
Map No. Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
will have regard for the value of the landscape, its character, distinctiveness and sensitivity. Recommendation: No change. These lands are located on Rathcooney Road between Ballyvolane and Glanmire in the City Hinterland. A significant amount of land has already been identified for future development at this location. The proposed “ZO 2 New Residential Neighbourhoods” or “ZO 3 Tier 3 Residen tial Neighbourhoods” zoning on these lands is not consistent with the Compact Liveable Growth strategy set out in the Draft Plan. The zoning of this site at this time could promote lower-density development with associated negative impacts on climate change, green and blue infrastructure management, the need for new physical and social infrastructure, and the successful delivery of a compact, vibrant city of neighbourhoods. Recommendation: No change. The land is a mix of agricultural land and mixed woodland. The remaining trees form part of a wider green corridor which is a biodiversity asset to Glanmire and the City as a whole. This asset is increased by the proximity of the Butlerstown River. The associated River floodplain is due east of the site. There is a band of woodland along the southern boundary with Woodbrook residential estate further south. There is no justification for the loss of this area as a zoned public open space, taking into account its amenity and biodiversity value.
Proposed rezoning of land of 0.5 ha at Ballincrossig, Rathcooney from “ZO 21 City Hinterland” to “ZO 2 New Residential Neighbourhoods” and “ZO 3 Tier 3 Residential Neighbourhoods”. 53
Proposed rezoning of land at Poulacurry from “ZO 16 Public Open Space” to “ZO 02 New Residential Neighbourhoods”. 63
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