Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
Future Initiatives
10.220 The future development of the Maglin/South Ballincollig area is dependent on the design of a distributor road. Some of this road has been built from the north through the Heathfield development. The route alignment capacity and overall function of this road (Public Transport Corridor, etc.) is currently being appraised. It is envisaged that the road will be selected during the lifetime of this plan. Some areas of land present difficulties in terms of topography, archaeology and flooding and require a more detailed appraisal. Residential development with the potential for access onto the local and regional road network, including in the western portion, will be considered at an early stage during the lifetime of this plan. The number of units for consideration, and which can proceed, will be determined and agreed at Development Management stage and will be subject to the following: • Having regard to the progress on the design and integration with the proposed distributor road. • Agreement by the developers/landowners to provide off site infrastructure as agreed with Cork City Council. These details are to be agreed at Pre-planning stage prior to the submission of any development proposals.
Regeneration Area at Main Street South / Time Square
10.223 This area extends from Carrigdene / Main Street Junction at the eastern end of the Town Centre to the filling station in the western end and southwards to the Westside Retail Park, encompassing the Village Shopping Centre and Time Square. The redevelopment of lands behind the Main Street and reduction of dead frontage onto Time Square and adjoining streets will be supported.
Education
10.221 Ballincollig has 4 primary schools and 2 secondary schools. There is also a special needs school, Our Lady of Good Counsel, in Innishmore. Ballincollig as a growing town requires additional educational facilities. The Maglin Urban Expansion Area in the south of the town is considered the optimum location for these schools.
Enhanced pedestrian and connectivity should be created by the removal of steps and embankments and installation of traffic calming through shared surfaces across car parking areas, improvements to street lighting, paving surfaces, and increased street furniture. There is scope within this area for the provision of a mixed use residential and infill residential developments.
Community
10.222 Ballincollig will benefit from additional community facilities such as a community centre and playgrounds in the centre of the town and at the eastern end of the town. This Plan identifies lands suitable for the construction of a new Civic Centre to facilitate community uses but may also house Council services such as a new library for Ballincollig. A Primary Healthcare Centre is currently under construction in the centre of the town.
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