Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation
Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received
Estuary and Lough Mahon. Given that development in City Centre and City Docks flood risk zones is planned to continue, the NIR should assesses the impacts of such an apparently likely downstream tidal barrier.
Flood Mitigation The Cork City Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP) requires screening for appropriate assessment as part of this plan, if the SECAP was not itself screened. Jacob’s Island Jacob’s Island borders the Lough Mahon part of Cork Harbour SPA, Objective 10.86 (and Map 06, ZO5) provides for developments of mixed use, including a hotel and business and office space. The conservation question in this area relates to disturbance, and in particular effects of lighting and window strikes by flying birds using the SPA. This objective is not assessed in the NIR. Wildlife in derelict / unused buildings An additional clause is recommended to Objective 11.11, such as: “the wildlife value is surveyed, and any necessary licences obtained, before commencing renovation works.” C & D waste disposal An additional sub-objective is recommended to Objective 9.11 to avoid disposal of C & D waste from large projects in designated lands in Cork Harbour SPA, such as: “To ensure that the disposal of construction and demolition waste from large infrastructure projects is fully accounted for, and avoids being disposed in environmentally sensitive sites in the Cork Harbour area.” Blue infrastructure The emphasis on GBI in this plan is new and very welcome, but some objectives may need to consider biodiversity impact also. Objective 6.3, for instance, facilitates improved accessibility to Cork Harbour, but protected species are not mentioned in the list of targets for which adverse effects must be avoided, although this is a legal requirement.
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Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):
Volume 1 part 4 Land Use Zoning and Mapping 6, 9 & Appendices
Cork City Submission No.:
Person:
Organisation:
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Mick Barry TD &
Councillor Fiona Ryan
Summary of Submission and Observation:
This submission relates to various parts of the city and different aspects of the Draft Development Plan.
Docklands Concerns regarding the privatisation of public lands in docklands. The Draft Plan relies too much on “Mixed Use Development” in docklands and there needs to be a significant increase in lands zoned residential. There needs to be an increase in Public Open Space zoning including the quayside area. Sustainable Transport The need for prioritisation of cyclists and public transportation, especially in the Docklands, and investment in public transport is clear. Blarney Concerns regarding proposals to expand the Architectural Conservation Area at the former Blarney Park Hotel site. This site should accommodate a large food store which is needed in the town. Support for the lands at the back of Sunberry Drive and Heights to be changed from Residential Neighbourhoods zoning to ZO 21 City Hinterland
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