Chapter 2 I Core Strategy
City Area
Role in the Core Strategy
Some Key Sites Key Deliverables
Urban Towns
Phased delivery of strategic sites by targeting growth proportionate to the existing population within the four urban towns. All development shall focus on prioritising walking, cycling and public transport use. Apply a mixed-use approach to regenerating key underutilised locations. Use a range of designs and densities that reflect and enhance the individual character of each town. Allow for the sustainable growth of Killeens, Glanmire Upper and Kerry Pike through infill, brownfield or edge of centre development within defined settlement boundaries. Additional development needs to be examined in the context of the local and environmental characteristics of the area. Balance any future development with the wider needs of Cork City to achieve compact growth and more sustainable transport patterns. Ensure environ- mental preservation and the retention and enhancement of urban and rural character. Cork Airport will be supported in its role as an international gateway for the City, wider Metropolitan Area and Southern Region from a transport, connectivity and economic viewpoint.
Expansion of South Ballincollig (Maglin),
1. Framework plans for South Ballincollig and South Glanmire. 2. Heritage led plans for Blarney and Tower. 3. Action plans for key sites (Neighbourhood Development Sites). 4. Plan for the long-term delivery. 1. Consolidated village centres. 2. Apply Sustainable Growth targets. 1. Sustainable development of Cork Airport. 2. Sustainable development of green and blue infrastructure networks.
South Glanmire (Ballinglanna).
Opportunities to repurpose underutilised sites within town centres.
Hinterland Settlements
Growth of 10% within the three hinterland settlements.
City Hinterland
Cork Airport, GBI networks, local community.
Table 2.6: Summary of Key Objectives for City Growth.
City Hinterland Strategy
2.59 Figure 2.23 and Figure 2.24 show how the incremental development of single houses in the City Hinterland has increasingly led to urban sprawl that is changing the landscape and character of this area.
2.58 The City Hinterland encircles the existing built-up footprint of Cork City, its urban towns and settle- ments. Its size, character and nature provide a number of very important planning functions: • Acts as a greenbelt preventing urban sprawl into the surrounding countryside; • Is rich in biodiversity, ecology and wildlife; • Provides a valuable range of green and blue infrastructure assets; • Ensures a distinctive landscape character and setting within the Cork Metropolitan Area; and • Protects the character and integrity of the city and its urban towns and settlements.
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