Strategic Environmental Assessment Environmental Report

SEA Environmental Report for the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028

Environmental Assessments Environmental Impact Assessment Appropriate Assessment Ecological Reports Environmental Impact Assessment Appropriate Assessment Ecological Reports Cityscape and Building Height Building Height City and Central Area City Fringe, Primary Corridors and Major Urban Centres Environmental Impact Assessment Appropriate Assessment Ecological Reports Cityscape and Building Height Building Height City and Central Area City Fringe, Primary Corridors and Major Urban Centres Inner Urban Suburbs Outer Urban Suburbs Tall Buildings Definition of a Tall Building in Cork Tall Building Locations Assessing Impacts of Tall Buildings Visual Impact Functional Impact Environmental Impact and Impacts on Microclimate Cumulative Impacts with other Tall Buildings Public access Application Process

Development Guidance Residential Development General principles Objective 11.1 Sustainable Residential Development Residential developments shall be sustainable and create high quality places which: (a)

Contribute to placemaking and to the 15-minute city and walkable neighbourhood concepts. Prioritise walking, cycling and public transport, and minimise the need to use cars.

(b)

(c) Deliver a quality of life which residents and visitors are entitled to expect, in terms of amenity, safety and convenience. (d) Provide a good range of community and support facilities, where and when they are needed and that are easily accessible. (e) Present an attractive, well-maintained appearance, with a distinct sense of place and a quality public realm that is easily maintained. (f) Are easy to access for all and to find one’s way around. (g) Promote the efficient use of land and of energy, and minimise greenhouse gas emissions. (h) Provide a mix of land uses to minimise transport demand. (i) Promote social integration and provide accommodation for a diverse range of household types and age groups. (j) Enhance and protect green and blue infrastructure and biodiversity. (k) Enhance and protect the built and natural heritage. Development Management Standards exist under the following headings: Environmental Impact Assessment Appropriate Assessment Ecological Reports Cityscape and Building Height Building Height City and Central Area City Fringe, Primary Corridors and Major Urban Centres

Inner Urban Suburbs Outer Urban Suburbs Tall Buildings Definition of a Tall Building in Cork Tall Building Locations

CAAS for Cork City Council

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