[ Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028, Section 15(2) Two-Year Progress Report ]
STRATEGIC OBJECTIVE
DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVE DESCRIPTION
To support the provision and expansion of high quality childcare facilities throughout the city. The Council will: a. Require purpose built childcare facilities as part of proposals for new residential developments of more than 75 dwelling units. However, where it can be clearly established that existing facilities are sufficient, alternative arrangements will be considered. b. Consult with the Cork City Childcare Company and the HSE on planning applications where childcare facilities are proposed. c. Require employers with more than 500 members of staff to provide childcare facilities as part of planning applications for significant new and extended development. Cork City Council will support the development of a Traveller Horse Project in Cork City. In order to enable the delivery of this community infrastructure project Cork City Council will utilise its CPO powers in the event that additional lands are required for this purpose. a. To work closely with the Department of Education in planning for the delivery of new schools in-step with new housing development within the city. b. To ensure that new school sites are made available in accordance with the requirements of the Department of Education. c. To encourage the co-location of schools as part of education campuses and with other community uses to create community hubs. This could facilitate the sharing of halls, playing fields and courts where feasible. d. Work closely with the Department of Education and Skills and landowners to ensure that new schools are provided to meet the needs of new residential neighbourhoods at: City Docks; Tivoli Docks; Ballincollig Maglin; Ballyvolane; South Glanmire; Blarney (Stoneview); Kilbarry/Blackpool Neighbourhood; and Douglas (Castletreasure). To support the sustainable provision and expansion of hospitals and other healthcare facilities within the city including the provision of primary care centres and other specialist facilities at suitable locations, subject to proper planning and sustainable development considerations. To support the preparation and implementation of sustainable travel plans at hospitals and major healthcare facilities to reduce on-site parking, congestion and associated amenity impacts. a. To finalise the Cork City Active Recreation Infrastructure Study to guide the implementation of this policy objective and other related objectives in the wider Plan. b. To support and facilitate the development of outdoor and indoor recreational facilities, play facilities and services to cater for all-age groups and people of all abilities on suitable sites. c. To support the clustering of recreational facilities, particularly in locations that are well served by walking, cycling and public transport. d. To promote more multi-functional facilities such as Multiple Games Areas (MUGAs) and multi- use internal courts/halls where there is a deficit in existing facilities across a range of sports/ active recreation uses. This does not imply a relaxation of the open space standards for new development proposals. e. To support the provision of formal and informal play areas with appropriate equipment and where possible, incorporating nature-based play equipment and layouts. These, where practical, should seek to appeal to a range of age cohorts through their layout and equipment. f. To discourage the redevelopment of recreational facilities to alternative, non-community uses unless it can be demonstrated there is suitable and accessible (by walking, cycling and public transport) alternative provision elsewhere with sufficient capacity to compensate for the loss of the facility. To support the implementation of the Cork City Council Libraries 2020-2024 Strategic Plan that includes proposals to deliver a new library facility in Blackrock-Mahon and the City Centre and upgraded/replacement facilities in Mayfield, Douglas, Ballincollig, Glanmire, Blarney and Blackpool. Cork City Council will work in cooperation with the NTA, TII and Cork County Council to fully implement the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy subject to detailed engineering design and environmental considerations, including the projects and programmes in relation to walking, cycling, public transport, BusConnects, suburban rail, light rail, park and rides and roads infrastructure, including the Northern Distributor Road and Southern Distributor Link Road.
Obj 3.21: Childcare Facilities
Obj 3.22: Traveller Community Facilities
Obj 3.24: School Facilities
Obj 3.27: Healthcare Infrastructure
Obj 3.28: Sustainable Transport for Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Obj 3.29: Neighbourhood Recreation and Amenity
Obj 3.30: Libraries
Obj 4.1: CMATS
Obj 4.2: Cork City Movement Strategy
To ensure that all new residential, employment and commercial development are focused in areas with good access to the planned high frequency public transport network.
To actively promote walking and cycling as efficient, healthy, and environmentally friendly modes of transport by securing the development of a network of direct, comfortable, convenient, and safe cycle routes and footpaths across the city. To support the 15-minute city concept and walkable neighbourhoods with adequate walking and cycling infrastructure connected to high-quality public realm elements, including wayfinding and supporting amenities (benches, water fountains, bike stands). To support the expansion of the Cork Bikes scheme. To accommodate other innovations such as electric bikes, public car hire, and other solutions that will encourage active travel. To support the rollout of the NTA 5 Year Cycle Plan. To support and engage with the Safe Routes to School programme. a. All new development, particularly alongside the possible routes identified for public transport improvements, shall include permeability for pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport so as to maximise its accessibility. b. To maximise permeability, safety, security and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists by creating direct links to adjacent roads and public transport networks in accordance with the provisions of statutory guidance as prescribed. c. Prepare a permeability strategy for areas throughout the city
Obj 4.4: Active Travel
Obj 4.5: Permeability
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