Cork City Natura Impact Report

Appropriate Assessment of the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028

Legislation, Plan, etc.

Summary of high-level aim/ purpose/ objective The Strategy is developed around 7 key themes/goals: 1.

Summary of lower level objectives, actions etc.

Relevance to the Plan

Cork City Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024

The Cork City Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 seeks to:  Ensure a proper comprehension of the key risks and vulnerabilities of climate change;  Bring forward the implementation of climate resilient actions in a planned and proactive manner; and  ensure that climate adaptation considerations are mainstreamed into all operations and functions of Cork City Council.

Local Adaptation Governance and Business Operations;

2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Infrastructure and Built Environment; Land Use and Development; Drainage, Water and Flood Management;

Nature, Natural Resources and Cultural Infrastructure; Citizen Safety, Health and Wellbeing; and Partnerships with other Sectors and Agencies.

Cork City Council’s Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (SECAP)

SECAP provides a baseline assessment of energy use and greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy use in Cork City (based on the year 2011 data and boundary).

The SECAP identifies ways to reduce energy related greenhouse gas emissions by 43.7% by 2030. Where new land use developments or activities occur as a result of this legislation, plan, programme, etc., individually or in combination with others, potential in- combination effects (see Section 3.4 and 4.3.1) may arise. Implementation of the Plan needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management.

Southern

Regional

Waste

These plans give effect to national and EU waste policy, and address waste prevention and management (including generation, collection and treatment) over the period 2015-2021.

To manage wastes in a safe and compliant manner, a clear strategy, policies and actions are required.

Where new land use developments or activities occur as a result of this legislation, plan, programme, etc., individually or in combination with others, potential in- combination effects (see Section 3.4 and 4.3.1) may arise. Implementation of the Plan needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management. Where new land use developments or activities occur as a result of this legislation, plan, programme, etc., individually or in combination with others, potential in- combination effects (see Section 3.4 and 4.3.1) may arise. Implementation of the Plan needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management. Where new land use developments or activities occur as a result of this legislation, plan, programme, etc., individually or in combination with others, potential in- combination effects (see Section 3.4 and 4.3.1) may arise. Implementation of the Plan needs to comply with all environmental legislation and align with and cumulatively contribute towards – in combination with other users and bodies and their plans etc. – the achievement of the objectives of the regulatory framework for environmental protection and management.

Management Plan 2015-2021

Fáilte Ireland Tourism plans, strategies, including those relating to the Wild Atlantic Way

Fáilte Ireland’s work includes preparing various plans and strategies for Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way and other brands and initiatives. These plans are subject to their own environmental assessment processes and any project arising is required to be consistent with and conform with the provisions of all adopted/approved Statutory Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programmes, including provisions for the protection and management of the environment.

Some of Fáilte Ireland’s plans and strategies include various projects relating to land use and infrastructural development, including those relating to development of land or on land and the carrying out of land use activities. Many of these projects exist already while some are not currently in existence. The Statutory Policies, Strategies, Plans and Programmes that provide for different projects undergo a variety of environmental assessments. These assessments ensure that environmental effects are considered, including: those arising from new and intensified uses and activities; and those arising from various sectors such as tourism.

Various existing, planned and emerging projects provided for by the above plans and programmes

These projects have been provided for by higher-level plans and programmes.

These projects will contribute towards the development of the area to which the Plan relates and/or wider area and will contribute towards environmental protection and management.

CAAS for Cork City Council