Chapter 2 I Core Strategy
Objective 2.28
Objective 2.31
Population Growth In planning for future population growth, Cork City Council will assess important factors such as changing average household size, tenure, type and mix (including student accommodation) and existing occupancy and vacancy rates within an area. These factors will help inform policy making, development management guidance and decisions for new development proposals in the city.
Compact Growth It is an objective to target the delivery of 65% of all new homes in Cork City on lands within the existing built footprint of the city, as set out in the Core Strategy.
Objective 2.32
Housing Supply Support an increase in the supply, affordability and quality of new housing in the city and provide a range of housing options delivering good design that is appropriate to the character of the area in which it is built, while also achieving an efficient use of zoned and serviced land.
Objective 2.29
Quality of Life In planning for future population growth, Cork City Council will assess and monitor quality of life factors including improvements in the urban environment, community infrastructure, education and learning, reducing average commute/journey distance and cultural experiences that can increase the numbers of people seeking to live, work, study, visit and experience the city.
Objective 2.33
Long Term Planning Safeguard and plan for the longer term delivery of the lands reserved as Longer Term Strategic Development Lands, marked accordingly on Figure 2.21 and Table 2.4. Protect these lands for strategic long term growth.
Objective 2.30
Implementing the Core Strategy
Objective 2.34 Supply of Zoned Land Monitor and review the Core Strategy to ensure that sufficient zoned and serviced land, located close to employment, community, transport and educational services, continues to be available to meet the City’s housing requirements over the lifetime of the Plan.
To implement and support the delivery of the Core Strategy in accordance with the Core Strategy Map and Table, the Growth Strategy Map and Table and the Objectives for City Growth Table set out in this plan.
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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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