Section 8
South Western Suburbs & Hinterland
Specific Zoning Request
Sub. No.
Map No. Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
Submission states that areas around Fernwood Crescent and Lehenaghmore be reclassified as important biodiversity habitats. Area is currently zoned in the Draft Plan as “ZO 02 New Residential Neighbourhoods”. 28
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These lands comprise two distinct parcels,
• “parcel 1” to the west of Fernwood Crescent, and
• “parcel 2” to the north of Ashbrook Heights.
It is agreed that “parcel 1” has amenity value for the nearby residential properties and potential biodiversity value considering its proximity to the nearby stream. It is recommended to change the zoning of this parcel to “ZO 16 Public Open Space”. “Parcel 2” has potential to be a school site. It is recommended to change the zoning of this parcel to “ZO 13 Education”. Any local biodiversity issues can be mitigated at planning consent application stage. Recommendation: (i) Change the zoning of “parcel 1” to the west of Fernwood Crescent from “ZO 1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods” to “ZO 16 Public Open Space”. (ii) Change the zoning of “parcel 2” to the north of Ashbrook Heights from “ZO 1 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods” to “ ZO 13 Education”. This site is located in an area identified as “Prominent and Strategic Metropolitan Greenbelt” in Figure 6.5 of the Plan. A significant amount of land has already been identified for future development at this location. The proposed ZO 2 New Residential 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
Proposed rezoning of land off Model Farm Road between Ballincollig and the western city suburbs from “ZO 21 City Hinterland” to “ZO 03 Tier 3 Residential Neighbourhoods”. 83
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