Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
Retail and Ancillary Services 10.283 Glanmire is designated as a Small Urban Town Centre in the Retail Hierarchy set out in Chapter 7 Economy and Employment and has a good mix of services and facilities for its scale. The convenience offer includes the Glanmire Shopping Centre and the nearby convenience good suppliers. The comparison offer is limited given its proximity to the city centre. With the proposed growth of Glanmire, proportionate additional retail and local services will be required to meet the needs of the town. There is a desire to accommodate a more distinctive Town Centre for Glanmire and with the growth proposed, a Framework Plan shall be progressed to achieve this. This will include review of convenience and comparison retail, tourism, sustainable and active travel, public realm upgrades, health services and other local services appropriate for the scale of Glanmire.
In the long term, a North East Regional Park is proposed to accommodate the active recreational needs of Glanmire, Ballyvolane and Mayfield residents. This is discussed in more detail under North East Regional Park later in this chapter. In terms of the proposed growth to the south, additional open space (including local and pocket parks) and community sports grounds will be required.
Future Growth
10.286 Glanmire will require significant infrastructure including a new road bridge over the Glashaboy River (forms part of the Cork Harbour Special Protected Area), additional school services, passive and active open space, local shops, community services and facilities, water and wastewater services, energy, telecommunications etc. The Proposed Natural Heritage Areas of Glanmire Wood and Dunkettle Shore form the western part of this large land area. This site should incorporate native mixed woodland to complement the adjoining riparian woodland.
Education
10.284 The town has two secondary schools, six primary schools and a range of pre-school facilities. With the town projected to grow, additional educational facilities will be required. Cork City Council will work with the Department of Education to ensure future educational demands are met in line with development growth. Recreation, Sports Grounds and Open Space 10.285 Glanmire has a variety of sports grounds and open space recreational areas. These include John O’Callaghan Park, Glanmire Communities Sports Grounds, Glanmire GAA grounds, Sarsfield GAA grounds, Riverstown FC grounds, St Stephens Pitch and Putt, Concierge Golf and informal community green spaces.
Water and Waste Water
10.287 There are no significant issues with network capability in Glanmire apart from local upgrades which will be needed for connections. Irish Water will work with relevant stakeholders to accommodate additional development.
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