Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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St. Patrick Woollen Mills
Summary of Submission and Observation:
• The zoning of Douglas Woollen Mills to be afforded a District Centre zoning in the forthcoming Development Plan
Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1 part 4 Land Use Zoning and Mapping
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
343
Blarney Castle Estate
Summary of Submission and Observation:
This submission contains a range of specific recommended amendments to the Draft Plan, including rezoning requests, objective updates and changes to the Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Zoning and related issues:
• Rezone lands from “ZO 02 New Residential Neighbourhoods” to “ZO 21 City Hinterland” (1) west of former Blarney Hotel Site and (2) at Monacnapa.
• “ZO 21 City Hinterland Zoning” and “Objective 10.65 Blarney Hinterland” to provide for the protection of mature / historic woodland and root zones.
• High density should be prioritised to the north and east of the historic core where its impact can be managed.
• Remove the expansion area to the north of the existing Apple centre in Hollyhill to avoid further encroachment on long-distance views from Blarney Castle.
• Reduce size of Tier 3 lands on the eastern approach to Blarney’s historic core to provide a 15m buffer zone, controlling development in a manner similar to an ACA.
Tourism and related issues:
• In recognition of the role of Blarney Castle Estate and Blarney as a visitor attraction of international importance, new development must have regard to the setting and wider landscape, as well as to the townscape and ACA within the vicinity of the Castle. This will benefit the integrity of the cultural heritage, the experiences of visitors and locals alike, and the continued success of Blarney as an international tourism asset.
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