Chapter 10 I Key Growth Areas & Neighbourhood Development Sites
immediate site area, pedestrian and cycling access to be identified in a traffic and transportation assessment to be prepared to the satisfaction of the Council. ii. Agreement on the proposed integration proposed N28/M28 national road and ancillary local network improvements. c. Any development proposals shall contain noise attenuation measures, details to be agreed in advance with Cork City Council and TII. The timing and provision of appropriate drinking water and waste water disposal services for the development including where necessary the upgrading of off-site infrastructure. Additionally, any development proposals on site shall make provision for the following: i. Retention of the existing trees and hedgerows within the overall development of the site where practicable. ii. A detailed ecological survey for the entire site carried out by a suitably qualified ecologist. iii. A construction management plan with detailed proposals for the protection of riparian zones within the site. iv. A detailed surface water management plan including provision for on-site attenuation. v. Provision of a cycleway CSE GW 4 Cycle paths/Greenway – as per the Cork Cycle Network Plan as contained within the Cork Metropolitan Transport Study.
Objective 10.83
Douglas Community Infrastructure
During the lifetime of this Plan, Cork City Council will work with the Department of Education and other stakeholders and infrastructure providers to support provision of new and enhanced com- munity facilities including schools, a primary care centre, and recreational and open space facilities.
Objective 10.84
Douglas St Patrick’s Woollen Mills
To support proposals which improve the urban environment, facilitate greater connectivity, permeability and synergy with the wider District Centre and enhance the mixed-use offering at the site.
Objective 10.85
Castletreasure Expansion Area a. To support the compact growth and development of Castletreasure Expansion Area as a strategic City consolidation and expansion area, as identified in the Core Strategy. All development shall be designed, planned and delivered in a co-ordinated and phased manner, using a layout and mix of uses that form part of an emerging neighbourhood integrated with the wider area. b. The Phasing and the number of dwellings which can proceed and be occupied within defined periods shall be determined in advance at Development Management stage having regard to the following: i. The timing and provision of appropriate vehicular access, including provisions for future public transport requirements in the
Objective 10.86
Douglas Education and Community Uses Lands to facilitate the development of a post primary school and a Pocket Park. Site access and connectivity to be maximised for pedestrians and cyclists with existing and future residential areas. The school will occupy c.50% of the site and the remainder of the site shall provide for publicly accessible, passive open space. A landscaping audit shall be undertaken to inform the retention of mature trees, hedgerows and species of biodiversity value in any proposed development layout.
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