SEA Environmental Report for the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028
Objective 10.67 South Glanmire Expansion Area To support the compact growth and development of South Glanmire Expansion Area as a strategic City consolidation and expansion area, as identified in the Core Strategy. All development shall be designed, planned and delivered in a co-ordinated and phased manner, using a layout and mix of uses that form part of an emerging neighbourhood integrated with the wider area. Objective 10.68 Glanmire Town Centre Framework Plan During the lifetime of the Plan, Cork City Council, in consultation with relevant stakeholders, will prepare and implement a Framework Plan to identify short, medium and long term regeneration objectives to provide a distinctive town centre for Glanmire. These objectives will prioritise a vibrant, distinctive, welcoming and accessible town centre with a focus on sustainable and active travel, place making and nature based solutions. The framework will coordinate provision of services, infrastructure, land use, travel, urban design and development. Objective 10.69 Tower Public Realm Strategy Prepare a Public Realm Strategy for Tower to address issues such as pedestrian and cycle permeability, signage, car parking, traffic management and enhancements to the town core including the area around Tower Shopping Centre and Cloghroe Neighbourhood Centre. In addition, the potential for connections to Ballincollig and Kerry Pike will also be examined during the lifetime of this Plan. Objective 10.70 Tower Education All future planning applications for multiple housing units in Tower including the phasing and numbers permitted will be examined in the context of the current and future capacity of Cloghroe National School. Objective 10.71 Tower Hinterland Consolidate future development within the development boundary of Tower and maintain the City Hinterland between Tower and Blarney and Kerry Pike respectively. Objective 10.72 Ballyvolane East and West Expansion Areas To support the compact growth and development of Ballyvolane East and West Expansion Area’s as strategic City consolidation and expansion areas, as identified in the Core Strategy. All development shall be designed, planned and delivered in a co-ordinated and phased manner, using a layout and mix of uses that form part of an emerging neighbourhood integrated with the wider area. Objective 10.73 Ballyvolane Framework Plan Cork City Council will work with relevant stakeholders to produce a Framework Plan to support the sustainable growth of Ballyvolane. The Framework Plan will provide for a coherent and coordinated land use plan for Ballyvolane and its immediate environs. Objective 10.74 Ballyvolane Education Cork City Council will work with the Department of Education and landowners to identify new school sites for the town and its wider catchment. Objective 10.75 Blackpool / Kilbarry Expansion Area To support the compact growth and development of Blackpool/Kilbarry Expansion Area as a strategic City expansion area, as identified in the Core Strategy. All development shall be designed, planned and delivered in a co-ordinated and phased manner, using a layout and mix of uses that form part of an emerging neighbourhood integrated with the wider area. Objective 10.76 Blackpool / Kilbarry Framework Plan Cork City Council will produce a Framework Plan for the development of the Blackpool / Kilbarry area. The coordinated provision of services, infrastructure, mix of land uses, transport and mobility, quality urban design and development will form part of the overall framework. Objective 10.77 Blackpool Neighbourhood Centre Regeneration Plan Cork City Council will produce a Plan for the regeneration of the Blackpool Neighbourhood Centre. The coordinated provision of services, infrastructure, mix of land uses, transport and mobility, quality urban design and public realm development will form part of the overall framework. Objective 10.78 Blackpool / Kilbarry Development Objectives (a) To create a high quality, vibrant, distinct and accessible mixed-use urban centre in Blackpool, serving as an attractive northern gateway to the City and a desirable destination for northside suburban communities, encompassing a mix of retail, employment, residential, community and recreational uses. (b) To facilitate the development of an integrated public transport interchange centred on the creation of a new commuter rail service and connecting bus services. To encourage and support sustainable residential and employment development in the Kilbarry area along with upgrades in public transport and roads infrastructure. (c) To respect and enhance the built heritage and architectural character of the area, through the creation of a high quality public realm and high standards of building design. (d) To preserve and enhance the sensitive and distinct landscape, visual character and biodiversity of the area and in turn provide for recreational uses, open space and amenity facilities. Objective 10.79 Douglas Sustainable Transport, Placemaking and Public Realm To work in partnership with stakeholders in supporting and facilitating a more efficient and sustainable transport network for Douglas that provides an improved public realm, reduces congestion, encourages greater levels of walking & cycling, and improves the quality of life for the community. This includes the sustainable transport measures set out in the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Study (2020) and key projects including: • Grange Road Transport Corridor and Tramore Valley N40 Bridge • South Douglas Road Junction Improvement Scheme • Clarke’s Hill Improvements • Donnybrook Hill Pedestrian Upgrades • Douglas to Grange Bridge To support placemaking and public realm improvements where development proposals are encouraged to optimise placemaking opportunities through high quality design and creating or contributing towards a multi-functional, inclusive public realm comprising streets and spaces that can accommodate a range of appropriate uses and activities which will assist in improving the attractiveness of Douglas and introducing greater levels of landscaping, public art, vitality and surveillance.
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