CE Report on the Draft Plan Consultation Volume 2

Chief Executive’s Report on Draft Plan Consultation

Volume 2 – Summary of Submissions Received

Cork City Submission No.:

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David Barry

Summary of Submission and Observation:

• That the Development Plan be amended to state that it is intended that any future road bridges down river/east of the proposed Light Rail bridge be of an opening type in order to facilitate navigation on the river to the city quays area • It is submitted that the effect on maritime navigation of any fixed bridge East of the proposed Light Rail bridge would be a retrograde step. • It would in effect permanently put an end to Cork City’s maritime tradition and historical link to the sea. • It would limit much future suitable heritage, tourism, recreational and commercial use of the river. • It is submitted that this would be contrary to several stated Strategic Objectives and Objectives in the Draft Development Plan.

Response and Recommendation to issues located in (Located under relevant chapter in the CE Report):

Volume 1 part 3 under Chapter 2, 4 & 6

Cork City Submission No.:

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122

Horgan Family Partnership

Summary of Submission and Observation:

• This submission requests the following in the forthcoming Development Plan for Blarney: • The re-zoning of lands from ‘ZO 03 Tier 3 Residential Neighbourhoods’ to ‘ZO 02 New Residential Neighbourhood ’ in the upcoming Cork City Development Plan.

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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123

Niall Twomey

Summary of Submission and Observation:

• States that lands are currently zoned as the City Hinterland under the Draft Plan. • However, it is considered that the northern portion of our client’s lands are suitable for development and should be afforded as Tier 2 ZO- 02: “New Residential Neighbourhood” in the upcoming Cork City Development Plan. • It is considered that the northern po rtion of our client’s lands are suitable for development and should be afforded as Tier 2 ZO- 02: “New Residential Neighbourhood” in the upcoming Cork City Development Plan

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

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