SEA Environmental Report for the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
The SEA process that has been undertaken alongside the preparation of the Draft Plan has brought about various changes to the emerging Plan through an iterative process. Some of these measures are reproduced under Section 9 “Mitigation Measures” of this report. By integrating SEA recommendations into the Plan, Cork City Council is helping to ensure that: The potential significant adverse effects of implementing the Plan, in combination with implementation of other provisions from the Plan and other plans, programmes, etc., are avoided, reduced or offset; and The beneficial environmental effects of implementing the Plan, in combination with implementation of other provisions from the Plan and other plans, programmes, etc., are maximised. 8.8.5 Chapter 5: Climate and the Environment
No Likely interaction with status of SEOs
Mitigated Conflicts
Probable Conflict with status of SEOs – unlikely to be mitigated
Likely to Improve status of SEOs
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Climate Change and the Environment Development Objectives Strategic Objective 4: Climate and Environment
To support transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient and environmentally sustainable future. To support the circular economy. Cork City Council is committed to the implementation of measures to support the achievement of national policies and targets for climate mitigation, including the Government’s policy under Ireland’s Transition to a Low Carbon Energy Future 2015-30 and Climate Action Plan 2019, National Mitigation Plan, National Adaptation Framework: Planning for a Climate Resilient Ireland. At the time of preparation of this Draft Plan, the Government agreed to advance the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 to support Ireland’s transition to Net Zero and achieve a climate neutral economy by 2050. Proposals for new development in Cork City will strive to reduce carbon footprints by carbon emission reductions, sustainable energy consumption, sustainable transport, use of renewable energy sources, green construction methods including passive solar design, and flood risk mitigation and adaptation and use of nature-based solutions, through design, layout, implementation and operation. A statement commensurate with the nature and scale of the development proposal will be required to accompany planning applications demonstrating how climate resilience has been considered and implemented at all stages in the development process. Objective 5.1 A Climate Resilient City To create a more climate resilient, low carbon and environmentally sustainable City where our stakeholders and communities participate in, and benefit from integrated To support and where possible surpass the implementation of international policy and national legislation, policy, sectoral adaptation strategies and guidance on climate change in Cork City including the commitment within the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Bill 2021 to secure a 51% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030 and to net zero by 2050. Objective 5.3 International Climate Change Research and Recognition To promote Cork City as a location for climate change research and investment. Objective 5.4 Coordinated Regional Action on Climate Change To support the Southern Regional Assembly, the Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) and relevant stakeholders in preparing a Regional Renewable Energy Strategy. Objective 5.5 Climate and Environmental Action Strategies To implement the actions and initiatives contained within the Cork City Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (2018), Climate Change Adaptation Strategy (2019), Climate Action Charter (2019), The Cork Energy Masterplan (2019) and their successor publications over the lifetime of the Development Plan including actions arising from the Government’s ‘Interim Climate Actions 2021’, the proposed National Climate Action Plan 2021 and future local Climate Action Plans. Objective 5.6 Climate Change Projects To support and encourage opportunities for renewable energy, climate change adaptation or climate change mitigation research and pilot projects across the City. Objective 5.7 Sustainable Energy Community To support SEAI Sustainable Energy Community initiatives and Energy Cork in working with local communities to deliver local energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Objective 5.8 Cork City Decarbonising Zone To lead in the identification and implementation of a Decarbonising Zone within Cork City through engagement with local communities and other relevant stakeholders. Objective 5.9 A Just Transition In exploring, evaluating and supporting strategic climate mitigation and adaptation measures, Cork City Council will seek to ensure the principle of a just transition is taken into account through targeted stakeholder engagement as part of the decision-making process to minimise, avoid or mitigate risk of members of our communities being unduly disadvantaged by reason of the step-change pursued in the interest of climate and environmental action. Objective 5.10 Energy Conservation and Efficiency To support and help create high levels of energy conservation and energy efficiency in both new and existing buildings. Objective 5.11 Energy Efficiency Considerations New development proposals are expected to maximise energy efficiency through location, siting, orientation, layout, design, stormwater drainage and landscaping. This includes seeking to optimise energy efficiency through thermal insulation, passive ventilation and cooling and passive solar design. Objective 5.12 Energy Use Management climate and environment action measures which also offer other social, economic and biodiversity benefits. Objective 5.2 International and National Climate Change Legislation, Policy and Guidance
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