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Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
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Preparation of Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 Consultation
Volume 2 Summary of Submissions Received
Report to Council Under Section 12 (4)(a) Of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended)
December 2021
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In accordance with section 12 (4) (b) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), Volume 2, Part 1 sets out a summary of all submissions (bar the Office of the Planning Regulator & Southern Regional Assembly?). This is not an exhaustive list, please refer to the original submission. Volume 2, Part 2 includes a list of persons or bodies who made submissions.
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Contents of Volume 2
Part 1: Introduction & Context ...........................................................5 Part 2: Summary of Submissions Received ........................................9 Appendix 1 List of Submissions ......................................................203 Appendix 2 List of Prescribed Bodies .............................................218 Appendix 3 List of Acronyms ..........................................................223
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Part 1: Introduction & Context
Cork City Council is in the process of preparing a new City Development Plan and has recently completed the second public consultation stage of the process. The new City Development Plan represents an important step in the strategic planning of the City against the backdrop of a new national and regional strategic planning context. Following extensive consultation, Cork City would like to acknowledge the tremendous response from the public to the Draft City Development Plan 2022-2028. The public response to the Draft has been positive and has shed light on the key issues of concern, as illustrated below, and is a testament to the continued effort to support future growth in the city.
A summary of all valid submissions received is provided in Part 2 of this report.
Figure 1. Word Cloud of Key Issues identified during public consultation.
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The overwhelming majority of submissions were received online via the consultation portal. The consultation process was promoted online by Cork City Council and played a key part in the large online engagement with the Development Plan making process. The submissions received were made by a wide range of individuals, groups and stakeholders. This is a positive reflection of the efforts to promote public participation online and via all available platforms. Cork City Council would like to acknowledge and express thanks to those that participated in making a submission and presenting their ideas for Cork’s future.
Figure 2. How the Submissions were Received
Who Made a Submission?
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Figure 3. Who Made a Submission
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The submissions received related to all areas of the Draft Development Plan. A total of 449 submissions and observations were received on various aspects of the Draft Development Plan, with rezoning requests making up almost half of all submissions (46%).
Here’s a snapshot of the major issues that were raised.
Breakdown of Submissions & Observations
Figure 4. Breakdown of Submission & Observations
Aside from these requests for changes in land use zoning a significant proportion of responses were received in relation to transportation (19%), climate change (7%) and green and blue infrastructure (17%) sections amongst those generating huge public response, illustrated in figure 5.
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Introduction 1% Appendices 1% Issues Raised by Submissions & Observations Implementation 1%
Key Growth Areas and Neighbourhood Development Sites 7%
Core Strategy 8%
Placemaking & Managing Development 8%
Delivering Homes & Communities 11%
Environmental Infrastructure 7%
Heritage, Arts & Culture 8%
Transport & Mobility 19%
Figure 5. Issues Raised by Submissions & Observations
Economy & Employment 5%
Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity 17%
Climate Change & Environment 7%
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Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation: N/A
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Elizabeth Brint
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The submission puts forward the case for locating a national science museum in Cork City, focusing on the benefits for the city, highlighting the shortage of cultural activities in Cork for families. • Reference is made to the Explorium in Dublin and the presence of science museums in small cities in the UK and Europe. • Need for more cultural assets in the city • Proposes new Science Museum should be identified in the Plan
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 8
Cork City Submission No.:
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SERI
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The submission sets out the importance of social enterprise and should be considered as part of the development plan and also notes that social enterprise is responsible for a significant level of delivery of services supporting economic development. • The submission seeks a commitment to work with social enterprise groups to access buildings and land. • Commitment to facilitate, enable and support the development of a vibrant Social Enterprise sector, as a valuable and important component of the overall economic development vision. • A commitment to work with social enterprises to access and develop appropriate fit of purpose land and buildings as spaces to enable development and growth of new services and products.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 2, 7 & 8
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Cork City Submission No.:
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission outlines suggestions for Transport and Connectivity and changes to rail operations as well as considerations for water harvesting and the location of housing. • Link the Lee Fields greenway to the Mahon greenway by new bridges on the south channel. • Link the Lee Fields to all of East Cork via proposed pedestrian bridges on North Quay Wall. • Footpaths on the North Quays can act as flood relief as needed. • Replace trains with electric/hydrogen luas trams. • The rail tunnel to be used as a safe greenway for buses and luas. • Vision to develop apartments/ carpark/ school/ hospital along side the 8 th arche bridge. • Incorporating solar panels as part of new greenway proposals.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4. & 6
Cork City Submission No.:
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Pat Flynn
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission seeks the inclusion of more diverse tourism facilities in the city. • An example is given of a tourist train in the city and express their view that the tourism business environment in Cork City is uneven and unfair. • Section 7.22, 7.23, 7.31 and 7.33 are not an accurate reflect of an experience of business in the City. • The development plan should aspire to support a variety of tourism services and not only the existing facilities. • The tourism business environment in Cork City is uneven and unfair.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 8, 9
Cork City Submission No.:
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Elizabeth Bond
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The submission hopes that the new development plan will support the establishment of a ‘sense of place’ in the city, through better management of older buildings and public spaces across the city. • Some keys aspects noted is the strong potential for a high quality public realm between North Main Street, South Main Street and Castle Street. • Address neglected buildings and clean streets • Establish a repair and maintenance plan for built structures. • Make better public use of Quays as part of the public realm
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 8
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Eoghan McCarthy
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission asserts that the modal shift targets for cycling are too low. • The benefits of cycling for public health and the economy are further outlined. • Additionally, the submission suggests expansion of Car sharing schemes and a requirement for such initiatives in new residential developments. • 4% cycle mode share target in table 4.1 is too low • 49% car mode share is too high • The benefits of cycling to health & wellbeing should be recognised in the plan. • Expansion of car share schemes and a requirement for new residential developments.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
Cork City Submission No.:
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission suggests a back up for the Jack Lynch tunnel including new river crossings, upgrades to the Dunkettle Interchange and a tidal barrier. • Proposes alternative vehicular traffic route in the marina, • A new direct route from the norther of the Jack Lynch Tunnel to Tivoli, • Modification of the Dunkettle interchange.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
Cork City Submission No.:
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission contains proposals for a “South Central” Transport Corridor and suggests a rerouting of the M28 via the M27 and bypasses for the County settlements of Carrigaline and Crosshaven as well as a link road from Ringaskiddy to Ballygarvan. • Proposed new transport corridor linking Kinsale Road to Ringaskiddy, Carrigaline • Maps included
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
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Inland Fisheries Ireland
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission from the Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) sets out their intentions to ensure that fisheries of the State, including all inland fisheries, sea angling and mollusc fisheries, are protected including the physical habitat, the facilities, access, quantity and quality of the water, plant life and animal life on which the fish depend. Their submission erlates to various aspects of the Development Plan such as Water Quality and Municipal Sewage Treatment Infrastructure • In their view that the Development in considering the protection of the quality of the aquatic environment must address not only water quality but also include the protection of the physical environment, hydrological processes and biodiversity. • Maintenance of habitat is a particularly important objective of fisheries authorities. It entails a greater knowledge of the environmental responses of aquatic life to pollution/environmental degradation and tends towards more stringent habitat and water quality objectives. • Protection of fisheries is a requirement of The EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC) requiring the protection of the ecological status of river catchments. • The Development Plan must recognise that protection of the aquatic environment/habitat not only requires the protection of water quality but also necessitates the protection and maintenance of physical habitat and hydrological processes/regimes. • • River management policies are integral to the best practice and proper management of rivers and for the protection of habits & water quality. • Protection of water quality & environment/habitat loss are linked. • Clear consideration should be given to all elements which impact water courses and habitats. Sufficient treatment capacity must be available both within the receiving sewerage systems locally and downstream of waste water treatment plants over the full duration of the plan in order that the ecological integrity of the ultimate receiving waters are protected. • highlight the importance of building a comprehensive and robust assessment of both local infrastructural needs and Local Authority capacity to meet those needs into the plan. • Development in areas with inadequate or overloaded WWTP is not a sustainable practice, taking account of the adverse effects of increased wastewater discharges on the general well being and quality of rivers.
Water Quality and Municipal Sewage Treatment Infrastructure •
Water Quality and Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs):
• IFI welcomes the installation of systems intended to treat wastewaters and improve the quality of discharges to the environment, to be designed by engineers and scientists. • Integrated Constructed Wetlands (ICWs) must be viewed as an adjunct to good agricultural practice and not as a low cost way of getting rid of farm waste. Due to the extensive size and water demands of ICWs it may be necessary to consider the implications of surface water abstractions to sustain the wetlands during periods of dry weather.
Aquatic Habitat Protection (including protection of Riparian Habitat) :
• The current planning regulations do not sufficiently address issues of watercourse protection and management. The impacts of some developments on the aquatic environment may only become apparent in the long term. • Developments such as road and bypass development, urbanisation, flood relief, afforestation, river drainage have caused and are causing major disturbances to the physical habitat. • The Council under the terms of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC) is legally obliged to protect the ecological status of river catchments and channels. • It is a poor reflection on the development objectives which exist both at National and Local Planning level for the protection of the natural environment, when a stream or river which has existed forever in a locality with its own habitat, wildlife etc; is allowed to be covered over and in effect lost forever. • To insure that impacts from development/change in land use practices (including flood plain development) do not interfere with the aquatic environment it is essential that those areas adjacent to waterways (riparian buffer zones) are managed in a manner which will lessen impacts to these habitats. A riparian/buffer zone is a
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vegetated area near a stream, which helps shade and partially protect a stream from the impact of adjacent land uses. It plays a key role in protecting/improving water quality in associated watercourses • Numerous Local Authorities in the review and preparation of their respective development plans have included specific policies which reserve riparian/buffer zones free from inappropriate development along banks of rivers and streams for the purposes of, inter alia, providing habitat, river maintenance, access for anglers, walkers, recreational area and pollution buffer zone and undertaken to maintain such corridors • IFI urges all local authorities to acknowledge and address the need for riparian habitat protection. IFI should be consulted in relation to any development (greenfield development or redevelopment of brownfield sites) that could potentially impact on the aquatic ecosystems and associated riparian habitat. • IFI is opposed to any development on floodplain lands.
Invasive Species
• The Development Plan should include policies to ensure that developments do not lead to the spread of invasive species. • Invasive species can transform habitats and endanger whole ecosystems with serious implications for the environment and the economy. An example of a proactive policy in this regard would be to prohibit invasive species from inclusion in landscape design proposals. • Landscaping proposals etc. should require the use of native species from local stock
River Crossing Structures:
• The impacts of poorly designed river/stream crossing structures can be serious in terms of habitat loss. • When structures are being designed for crossing fisheries waters, consideration must be given to the following biological criteria: species of fish required to safely pass; size of fish required to pass (life stage); time of year in which fish passage is required; and high and low design passage flows etc. • Bridges and bottomless culverts have the least impact on fish passage.
Water Conservation
• The Development Plan is an opportunity to promote policies and awareness of water conservation which may ultimately result in a reduction in water use. • Water conservation and water use efficiency are central elements of any strategy to enhance water supply reliability, restore ecosystems, and respond to climate change and changing demographics • Accomplishing water conservation and water use efficiency goals will require action by all water users, including residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural water users, local and regional planning agencies, state agencies, chambers of commerce, and business, commercial and industrial professional and trade unions/associations.
Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems (SUDS):
• The requirement for the inclusion of SUDS for surface water disposal is a positive indicator of the Council’s intention for the sustainable development of the area and should, in conjunction with good management of the site, aid in flooding and pollution management. • Such a design should be included in all development design proposals.
Management Policies:
• River Management Policies should be an integral part of any development programme and all waterways within the area considered as a natural resource requiring protection and development. • The following mechanisms for protection of the aquatic environment could be considered for inclusion in Area Strategic Management: • River Corridor Management Areas which provide for the protection and development of the aquatic environment (particularly within towns and cities). • Special Preservation Orders provided for specific habitats in need of protection e.g. an Aquatic Protection Order. • Special Amenity Areas, identified for their potential as Linear Parklands along waterways.
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• Within the context of the Plan, a watercourse could be assessed in relation to its existing aesthetic, amenity and recreational value, its potential for improvement and protection and the requirements to achieve this potential i.e. control of further physical interference, water quality deterioration, access, community participation etc. • The 1997 Habitats Regulations and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) Directive does not extend to the inclusion of all aquatic habitats of fish bearing importance or of amenity value. Therefore the reliance of the Development Plan on these area designations solely will exclude significant numbers of waterways which are in need of protection. • IFI requests that the Development Plan provide for the maintenance and preservation of all watercourses and associated riparian habitats.
A Sustainable Development Plan and the Environment:
• Consideration should be given to potential significant impacts on:
Water quality
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Aquatic and associated riparian habitats
Biological Diversity
Ecosystem structure and functioning Fish spawning and nursery areas
Surface water hydrology Passage of migratory fish
• Areas of natural heritage importance including geological heritage sites • Sport and commercial fishing and angling • Amenity and recreational areas
The Development Plan should:
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• Be consistent with River Basin Management Plans and comply with the requirements of the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) (2000/60/EC). • Include policies which preclude developments in areas where the sewage infrastructure facilities necessary for development do not exist. • Advocate a change from an acceptance of river corridor interference to an assumption against it. • Promote the integration and improvement of natural watercourses in urban renewal and development proposals. • Encourage Local participation in urban and rural renewal. • Include provision for consultation with IFI on developments which may impact on the aquatic environment.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 5 & 9.
Cork City Submission No.:
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission proposes a relief road for Douglas, to provide a bypass route away from the town centre which is subject to traffic issues. • Proposed bypass south of the town centre • Traffic relief for Douglas
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
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Dylan Collins
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission asserts that road directional signage in the former County Council area is incorrect in that the destination indicated is “Cork” and should be “City Centre”. • Examples of signage in both the former City functional area and the former County functional area are provided. • Seeks existing signage to be updated.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
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Irish Bee Conservation Project
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission wishes to have ‘Bee Conservation Areas’ identified within the new development plan for the protection and preservation of native pollinator species. • Areas of bee conservation identified in the city • Movement of bees to be restricted in these areas e.g. no dog off lead and pedestrians only. • Restrict importation of non-native species in these areas.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 6.
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Robert Farrell
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission puts forward that local neighbourhood centres should be identified through out the city, targeting localised improvements to encourage more walking and cycling and thus deliver on compact growth. • Expresses concern that Blarney is not appropriate as a target growth area. • Focused target improvement to existing neighbourhoods in the city and move away from suburban sprawl development. • Greater commitment to public realm improvements to promote walking and cycling. • Investment in local level services.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 2
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Robert Farrell
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission welcomes the proposals in the Draft plan to improve the cycle network but feels they are under- ambitious and more segregated cycle facilities are needed. • Welcomes cycle network proposals • Develop a segregated cycle network for commuters across the city. • Reduce car dominance
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
Cork City Submission No.:
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission proposes a motorised floating swing bridge from Blackrock to the Tivoli Port site, citing an opportunity for those working in Little Island an alternative to their cars on bikes / scooters etc. • Further asserts that a park and ride on the Tivoli Port site would provide parking access to Parc Ui Chaoimh. • The suggested bridge would also provide access to Blackrock castle in the interest of tourism and link the Mahon greenway to the Marina. • A suggested car park can be a turning area and collection point for passengers to the city on a luas on rubber wheels. • Proposed new bridge from Blackrock to Tivoli
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
Cork City Submission No.:
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Tom Heneghan
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission requests a zoning change to include their lands within the development boundary of Glanmire. • Rezoning lands as part of the development boundary for Glanmire • Rezoning from strategic greenbelt to residential • There is outline planning permission for residential development on this subject site.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
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Damien Geraghty
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission seeks a reimagining of the historic assets in the city, that the Council will work with historians in the city to develop the ‘Medieval Quarter’, capitalising on the history of the city as a tourism a sset. • Inappropriate signage should be restricted in historic parts of the city to mitigate visual impacts on protected buildings and suggests alternative display options for historic monuments, such as covered glass as is practiced in Rome. • Develop the ‘Medieval Quarter’ linking existing historic places • Capitalise on the history of the city as a tourism asset • Limit the use of inappropriate signage in the historic city • Grants for Irish Language signs in the City.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 8.
Cork City Submission No.:
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission puts forward a proposal for Tivoli to be redeveloped for low income housing and a proposed hospital site be included as part of the western part of the Port Lands. • Tivoli to be redeveloped as low income housing • Include provision for hospital site in Tivoli
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 10.
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Damien Geraghty
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission raises issues around the colour, width, design and maintenance of cycle lanes in the City. • Upkeep and maintenance of cycle lanes is carried out on a regular basis for health and safety
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4.
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Kevin Long
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission suggests that the modal shift target outlined in this plan and in CMATs of 4% is outdated and that a new target is needed to reflect the City Council are in exclusivity of the wider Metropolitan area. • Updated data needed for cycle mode share, based on CMATS 2011 Census data • The CMATS data is based on a larger geographical area and does not accurately reflect the city boundary. • A transport study was not carried out and would inform traffic and transport plans for the city.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
Cork City Submission No.:
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Kevin Long
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission suggests that the modal shift target outlined in this plan and in CMATs of 4% is based on CMATS data from 2011 census and the modelling figure for 2040 CMATS area and not ambitious enough. • Further suggests that it be revised to reflect the City Boundary. • 4% cycle mode share target in Table 4.1 is too low • Is inconsistent with targets set out in the National Cycle Policy Framework (10% by 2020) • A stated target of 20% in Table 4.1 is a reasonable target
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4.
Cork City Submission No.:
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Kevin Long
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission suggests that to measure progress in the stated objective of growing cycle mode share in Cork, a systematic traffic counting programme is needed to have accurate and timely data on cycling mode share. • Examples provided from of other cities conducting Cycling Counts including Copenhagen and Dublin. • Amendment to wording of objective 4.4 for commitment to provide automated cycle counters
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4.
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Kevin Long
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Submission suggests that Cork City Council undertake a study similar, to examine the impacts that reducing on- street parking in favour of people orientated designs and accommodating sustainable transport methods can have on the city streets. • Examples of studies conducted elsewhere provided. • Welcomes reduction of on-street parking • Seeks a study be commissioned to monitor the impacts of cycle and pedestrian infrastructure on economic activity in the city.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
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Dept. of Agriculture, Food & the Marine
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• This submission puts forward that the evaluation of potential impacts on any commercial sea fishing activities needs to be given consideration as part of any planning/proposal process and during the development phase. • Noting that impacts to fisheries should be included as a potential negative impact listed in the SEA. • Also to amend the wording of paragraph 6.64 as it appears in the SEA and NIS respectively. • Potential for negative impacts to fisheries to be recognised in the SEA
Response and Recommendation to issues located in:
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 7 & Appendices
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Dylan Collin
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The submission highlights a mapping error for Douglas which is listed as a ‘district centre’ but appears on Maps 6 & 7 as ‘ZO 07 Urban Town Centre’ instead of ‘ZO 08 District Centre’. • Correction to Map 6 & 7
Response and Recommendation to issues located in
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
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Donal Cox
Summary of requested changes and alterations to the Draft CiDP:
The submission makes the following specific points:
• The site is zoned in the Draft Plan as ZO 01 Existing Res Neighbourhoods • Submission requires that a medium density residential zoning be given to the site to maximise the housing that can be built on site.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
Cork City Submission No.:
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Kevin Long
Summary of requested changes and alterations to the Draft CiDP:
The submission makes the following specific points: •
The Ballyphehane /Togher area has been identied as a RAPID area , Revitalising Area by Planning and Development, GBI study section 4.15 & Figure 4.6. As such a pedestrian and walking link from the area to TVP would merit prioritisation of investment in Green and Blue Infrastructure in this area. • Community Severance: the South Link rd. acts a physical barrier preventing people accessing TVP by active travel means. • Health benefits: GBI investment in this area would provide health and well-being benefits associated with more active travel. • Air Pollution: The South Link Rd has high levels of air pollution as stated in section 4.10 GBI study. Reducing levels of private vehicle traffic on the south link road accessing the TVP would help to improve air quality in the area • High Car dependency: The GBI study identified a key issue of high car dependency. A pedestrian and cycling entrance linked to the Togher river walkway would encourage more people to make journeys by active travel means.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
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Seán Lynch
Summary of requested changes and alterations to the Draft CiDP:
The submission makes the following specific points: • Areas of important biodiversity conservation are not only excluded from the zoning plans, but areas of important habitat are wrongly classified as suitable neighbourhood. • Parts of Map 15 around Fernwood Crescent and Lehenaghmore be reclassified as important biodiversity habitats. Many parts of this area are incompatible with urban development. • There are important areas here that are rich in native woodlands and biodiversity. Parts of this area are incompatible with urban development. Plans to increase nature and biodiversity conservation should be included in the plan and special consideration should be given to the areas mentioned.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
Cork City Submission No.:
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Karl Shane Diskin
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The submission makes the following specific points:
• Both sites that have received the benefit of panning permission to be rezoned as ZO 01 'Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods' instead of City Hinterland. • To do so would more accurately reflect the reality on the ground, and as this plan is to be in place until 2028, I consider it important to be done correctly.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
Cork City Submission No.:
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Colin Donohue
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The submission makes the following specific points: • Comments on the Glen River Park and why certain proposed routes are not viable for the use as cycleways • Include a cycle route along the North Ring Road as there is considerable space along this route for the inclusion of a two lane cycleway. There is also no steep incline on the Ballyhooley road side of the route.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 6
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William Loftus
Summary of Submission and Observation:
Boating facilities to be provided in Cork City centre.
Summary of requested changes and alterations to the Draft CiDP:
The submission makes the following specific points: • That berthing facilities should be placed east of Patrick's bridge and Horgan's Quay to provide river taxis to and from a proposed marina in Cork Harbour. • The plan would also provide for a marina space in an undeveloped area. • Should the development of the marina go ahead it can be serviced with a river taxi directly to the City.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
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Rebecca Lynch
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The submission makes the following specific points: • Cycle lane would be dangerous for children •
Park is not suitable for the location of a cycle lane as space is already limited • Park needs upgrades in other areas relating to traffic calming measures first.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 6
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Gerard O'Brien
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The submission makes the following specific points: •
A cycle path will inevitably create a short cut between two populous areas so that it will be reasonable to expect a high volume of cycle traffic through the park, both motorised and pedal power. This creates a conflict with the ethos of a park which should be a place of relaxation and retreat in a safe environment. • Cycle lane would be dangerous for pedestrians given limited amount of land available at certain points through the park. • The gradient and narrowness of existing paths through the park is not suitable for cycling and would present a further safety conflict between pedestrians and cyclists. Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 6
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Ryan Mac Sweeney
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Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The submission makes the following specific points: • If there are more homes built in the city centre that means less traffic on the roads, more parking spaces as well as cleaner air and less dereliction in the city centre. • There is the lack of affordable housing in the city centre with many people forced to move to the suburbs to live. This results in severe traffic congestion especially at peak times and with the return of offices and also the number of new office developments either completed, under construction or in the planning stages this is going to mean more people working in the city centre in the years to come.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 3
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Brendan Fitzgerald
Bill Mullins Architect
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The client’s 4 -acre site in Cloughphilip (near Tower) is suited to low density residential development on the basis of:
• Relevant planning history of nearby / adjacent sites; • Services may extend to the NW corner of the site; and • Tower is an asset rich village capable of accommodating new residents / homes • Designate the subject site as LUZO ZO-01 Sustainable Residential Neighbourhoods. • Omit LUZO ZO-23 City Hinterland in relation to subject site;
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Patluke Limited trading as Griffith College
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The ambition of Griffith College to expand their accommodation on campus and develop the site with a ZO18 LUZO for that purpose; • The development of this land for educational purposes would contribute to meeting Education objectives for Cork; and • The site has limited landscape value following the removal of trees from the site by Griffith College. • Designate the subject site as LUZO ZO-13 Education. • Omit LUZO ZO 18 Landscape Preservation Zone in relation to subject site.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 4 under Land Use Zoning and Mapping
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Felix Eggert
Wind Mobility
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Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• In the context of the Road Traffic (Amendment) (Electric Scooter Trials) Bill the Plan needs to include measures that will assist in accommodating E-Scooters in the urban environment, including infrastructure and amenity. In order to provide for e-scooters there will need to be a strong cycle infrastructure network required. • E-Scooters to be formally referenced in the Plan as a possible mode of transport to be provided for (subject to legislation and provisions), including measures to facilitate trials should Cork City Council opt to participate in them (s3 of Bill) • Go slow areas in congested urban areas to reduce the risk of conflict between E-Scooters, cycles and pedestrians. • On-street car parking spaces may be required to provide for electric scooters;
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 4
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Julie Forrester
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The proposed Greenway (including a cycle route) through the Glen Park should omitted on the grounds that:
• It will have an adverse impact on the slow / calm nature of the park and safety for young children; and • It will require wider paths that will damage the landscape and biodiversity value of the Park; and • There are alternatives that should be considered for this purpose. • Proposed cycle route through the Glen Park should be omitted from the Cycle Network • Proposed “Walkway and Cycleway” Mapped Objective through the Glen Park should be omitted from Volume 2 / Map 5.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 6
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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William J O’Keefe
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The erstwhile navigation and quayside character of the river channels testifies to the very origins of the city; this character should on no account be erased. • Enhance Objective 10.13 (and other relevant objectives) to ensure that objectives in the Plan provide sufficient protection to the special character of Cork’s river channels and their built and cultural heritage. • Refine existing objectives to ensure protection to the character of the river channels through any planning process for changes to the built environment (e.g. flood defence works).
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 8 & 9
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Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Peter Morgan
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Sets out that Cork City is a low density city and this should be celebrated, embraced, protected and enhanced. The development of the City should ensure that Cork is biodiversity strong and has a strong network of open space, parks, woodlands, wild areas, allotments, gardens, as well as housing. Bio-diversity should be the driving force, where all decisions are based on environmental and aesthetic objectives in the interests of Cork City and the planetary biodiversity emergency. • Policy to ensure that real city density is measured at a variety of scales, taking into account green and blue infrastructure, open space, landscape and biodiversity (e.g. Vienna is 51% open space). • Keep the density of cities low to ensure that biodiversity is conserved and significantly enhanced; • Enhance biodiversity to policy to address the global biodiversity / wildlife challenge with real targets and development standards. • Provide ambitious biodiversity and open space (and related) development standards
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 2 & 6
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Anne Cahill
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The Neighbourhood around UCC needs a clear planning strategy to address the challenges posed by accommodating students housing needs in a small area of the city within purpose-built student housing and private rental / houses in multiple occupation. • Include a policy to constrain HMOs in the area around UCC; • Include a clear policy on housing tenure in the area around UCC (e.g. targets to reduce the proportion of private rental); • Policies on how and where the student population will be housed in Cork City are required; • Include objectives to define how UCC / MTU will work with CCC to address their social responsibilities and enhance the area around by expanding the green campuses into the surrounding areas; • A policy / action plan is required to provide a strategy for developing the area around the UCC campus. • The policies on creating a liveable city, age-friendly city, family-friendly, child-friendly, 15 minute city (etc.) are just words. Development Management policies are required to actually apply these principles to the development of the city in practical terms.
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 3
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Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Judy Kravis
Summary of Submission and Observation:
The City Hinterland requires conserving and enhancing with regard to its special landscape, biodiversity and other GBI values (e.g. re-wetting of river valleys).
• Supports the stated objectives but requests that the objective is given greater weight in any planning decisions (quoting the case of a solar farm / connection recently given support by CCC). • Landscape Study of former County Area will provide an additional basis for protecting landscape of value. • Explore improvements to development standards in C11 (e.g. solar farms / City Hinterland protection).
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 5, 6 & 11
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Mick Finn (Councillor)
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• Various measures to regenerate Cork City Centre, with a particular focus on the South Parish, North / South Main Street and Shandon areas as areas in need of investment and improvement in their public realm and investment in their building stock to provide focal points for their neighbourhoods and synergy with the proposed Event Centre and Grand Parade development; • Ensure that youth service infrastructure is provided to meet the needs of the existing City, new and expanding neighbourhoods. • An objective to prepare a “plan” to develop the Douglas Street area . Consideration to be given to providing an outdoor performance space, public realm and street enhancement, and greening; • A green plaza to be developed to the front of Elizabeth Fort on Barrack Street and secondary access to the Fort to improve its capacity for events; • North Main Street plan accompanied to define integration into Shandon / surrounding areas and provide significant financial incentives to bring about investment in and effective use of buildings; • Multi-purpose youth infrastructure and facilities is provided for all major new developments (e.g. Docklands) and across the expanded city (e.g. Ballincollig).
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1, part 3 under Chapter 3, 6 & 10
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Louise Jordan
Summary of Submission and Observation:
Encourage the reuse and repurposing of existing building stock.
• Regeneration of Blackpool Village, providing a new library as a community hub. • Remove proposed cycle route out of the Glen River Park. • Preserve and protect Blackpool historic centre, conserving the remaining buildings in the village centre. • Start monitoring air quality, assign each river with a status. • Increased tree planting. • New library in Blackpool and support for placemaking & urban design to regenerate the village • Bus route to Kerry Pike missing from CMATS plan.
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