Chapter 4 I Transport and Mobility
Objective 4.8 Mitigation of Adverse Impacts on Strategic Roads To safeguard the carrying capacity, operational efficiency and safety of strategic national roads and to require development proposals that would materially impact the capacity of the strategic national road network to mitigate any adverse effects of their development on transport systems and/or infrastructure and make reasonable contributions towards the costs of any required mitigation, alterations or capacity enhancement works to transport systems and/or infrastructure as required. Objective 4.9 Safeguarding National Road Drainage Regimes The capacity and efficiency of the national road network drainage regimes in Cork City will be safeguarded. Authorities’ DECLG, (2012) and the Trans- European Networks (TEN-T) Regulations. No new accesses will be permitted where a speed limit greater than 50-60 kph applies. For existing developments with current access outside the defined speed limits, proposals for expansion of same must be accompanied by a Traffic and Transportation impact assessment. Proposals for new developments and intensification of existing developments within speed control zones must also be accompanied by a Traffic and Transportation assessment.
Objective 4.5
Permeability 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.
Objective 4.6
Corridor & Route Selection Process
Policies and Objectives relating to new roads and other transport infrastructure projects (including greenways, walkways, cycleways and blueways) that are not already provided for by existing plans / programmes or are not already permitted, are subject to the undertaking of feasibility assessment having regard to normal planning considerations and environmental sensitivities as identified in the SEA Environmental Report and the objectives of the Plan relating to sustainable mobility.
Objective 4.7
Protection of National Roads
To protect the strategic transport function of national roads, including motorways through the implementation of the ‘Spatial Planning and National Roads Guidelines for Planning
141
Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
Powered by FlippingBook