Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
5. Ballincollig
Introduction
10.202 There is still some vacancy within the town centre and there may be opportunities in this area with existing vacant retail units potentially suitable for conversion to residential use. The area to the south of the main street also presents significant opportunities for regeneration including Time Square and the Village Shopping Centre on Station Road where mixed use developments will be encouraged. 10.203 The Maglin Area has drainage constraints that have been assessed being assessed as part of the South Ballincollig Drainage Study. In addition there are deficiencies with the town water and wastewater network which require upgrades to accommodate additional growth.
10.200 Ballincollig is the largest urban town in Cork City and one of the largest in the Southern Region. It is positioned between the quarries and cave systems to the west, the N22 to the South East and the River Lee to the North. These local geographic factors have helped shape the town and retained much of its village character.
Population and Housing
10.201 Ballincollig experienced significant economic growth in recent times. Future housing and population growth in Ballincollig will be concentrated in the Maglin Area to the south of the town and other zoned lands to the west and on infill and brownfield lands within the existing built-up area of the town.
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