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Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume One: Main Policy Material
The council's development plan written statement: its strategy, policies, objectives and development standards. Variations adopted since are not in this text.
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- 281 12.20.3 This Plan supports the Port of Cork’s expansion of facilities in Ringaskiddy so that port centred operations and logistics can become more efficient through the accommodation of larger ships and so that port traffic can directly access the National Road network without passing through the City Centre. The expansion of Port facilities at Ringaskiddy is ongoing and will release dockland areas close to the City for planned redevelopment in line with proposals set out in the City Council’s development and local area plans. The Cork Container Terminal for the Port of Cork Company is expected to begin operations in 2021. Development of port related facilities at Marino Point is also planned and disused port facilities at Marino Point are protected so that their potential to accommodate rail cargo can be developed in the future if required. 12.20.4 A new direct weekly service from Cork to USA commenced in June 2020, giving Ireland its first direct container service to the USA in many years and offering Irish exporters reliable fast delivery times. It is recognised that Brexit may result in increased passenger and freight movement between Cork and mainland Europe. 12.20.5 In parallel with its economic role, the environmental, heritage and ecological values of the Harbour are very important. Developing the harbour in a sustainable manner to include the safeguarding of its key environmental and heritage resources will be critical if the full potential of the Harbour is to be realised. Development proposals will be subject to environmental assessment, implementation of mitigation measures outlined in applicable SEAs and AAs and feasibility studies to establish that any expansions can be achieved without adverse effects on any European Sites and within the carrying capacity of the receiving environment of the ports. 12.20.6 Investment in port infrastructure must be complemented by the sustainable development of improved access infrastructure. Transport connectivity proprieties for the port, supported by this plan, are as follows: • M8 Dunkettle Interchange. • N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy. • Upgrading of the R624 Regional Road linking N25 to Marino Point and Cobh and designation to National Road Status. • Rail Connection to Marino Point. • Upgrading of the R586 linking Bandon to Bantry and designation to National Road Status. • Upgrading of the R630 linking Midleton to Whitegate and designation to National Road Status. • N/M20 Cork to Limerick. • Northern Ring Road. 12.20.7 The provision of an alternative access to Cobh will need to take account of ecological/heritage considerations arising from Cork Harbour Special Protection Area and Great Island Channel SAC and pNHA. 12.20.8 See also objective EC 8-1 Cork Harbour, in Chapter 8, Economy and Employment, in this Plan. 12.21 Other Ports and Harbours in the County 12.21.1 Castletownbere is identified as a Port of Regional Significance with a specialism for fisheries within the NPP. Adequate roads infrastructure into this region is important. The R572 provides a key link between the white fish port of Castletownbere and the wider road network and the Council will continue to promote the improvement of these roads and to seek funding for their upgrading. 12.21.2 The establishment and maintenance of smaller ports, harbours and quay walls is important to the local economic and tourist base of an area. There are many smaller ports, harbours and quay walls located along the length of the Cork coastline. These are important in terms of their fishing and commercial base and as tourist access points and should be maintained and encouraged to develop further where expansion is compatible with environmental and heritage sensitivities. GO TO CONTENTS
- 282 County Development Plan Objective TM 12-15: Port of Cork and Other Ports a) Ensure that the strategic port facilities at Ringaskiddy, Whitegate and Marino Point have appropriate road transport capacity to facilitate their sustainable development in future years. b) Ensure delivery of the upgrading and realignment of the N28 Cork to Ringaskiddy Road and the upgrading of the R624 Regional Road linking N25 to Marino Point and Cobh and designation to National Road Status to provide appropriate road transport capacity to facilitate sustainable development of port facilities at Ringaskiddy, Whitegate and Marino Point. (see also TM 12-13 e) & TM 12-13 footnote) c) Support the landside capacity of Port of Cork subject to consideration of environmental concerns including water quality, flood risks, human health, natural and built heritage. d) Support the relocation of port activities and other industry away from the upper harbour on the eastern approaches to the city. e) Support Ringaskiddy as the preferred location for the relocation of the majority of port related activities having regard to the need for a significant improvement to the road network. Also recognising the key role that Marino Point can play in providing an alternative relocation option for some of the port related uses that could best be served by rail transport taking account of residential amenity, tourism, recreation and renewable energy. The Council is committed to engage with the Port of Cork and other relevant stakeholders in achieving this objective. f) Future expansion or intensification of Port activities will have regard to environmental, nature conservation and broader heritage considerations at design, construction and implementation stages. 12.22 Water Based Transport 12.22.1 An aim of this Plan is to increase the level of access to a choice of transport modes and water based public transport services, particularly within Cork Harbour which can provide an alternative to private car transport. This plan will support the provision of water-based public transport services serving the Metropolitan area. In other locations it is important to recognise the key role of ferries in meeting the transport needs of the inhabitants of West Cork Island Communities including facilitating access in relation to tourism. County Development Plan Objective TM 12-16: Water Based Transport a) Ensure appropriate access (road and rail) to Cork Port, recognising its role in the provision of maritime transport, both passenger and freight. b) Support the role of ferries and other forms of water based transport in meeting transport needs, particularly of island residents but also in providing access to the tourist assets of the County. c) Support the delivery of improved ferry services between Glenbrook and Great Island to cater for increased demand as required. 12.23 Cork International Airport 12.23.1 Cork International Airport, within Cork City Council administrative area, is an important strategic asset to the County and an important economic driver for the South West Region. It plays a key role in terms of access to the region from Britain and other destinations in Europe in particular. This Plan supports the role of Cork Airport as a key tourism and business gateway to Cork and the wider Southern Region. 12.23.2 Airport public safety zones and airport noise zones apply to some areas of the County proximate to the airport and the objective below applies to such areas. These are indicated on the County Development Plan mapping browser. 12.23.3 The following objectives apply in relation to Public Safety Zones and Noise Zones: GO TO CONTENTS
- 283 County Development Plan Objective TM 12-17: Airport Public Safety Zones and Noise Zones a) Public Safety Zones: In the assessment of planning applications, falling within public safety zones in the vicinity of Cork Airport, Cork County Council will have regard to recommendations of the Report ‘Public Safety Zones’ (ERM, 2005), commissioned by the Department of Environment, Heritage and Local Government and the Department of Transport. Should updated guidance be issued by the Department during the lifetime of the Plan in relation to Air Safety Zone Corridors, the Plan will have regard to any such guidelines. b) Airport Noise Zones: Spatial planning policies in the vicinity of the airport shall recognise and reflect the noise zones associated with Cork Airport. In particular within the Inner Airport Noise Zone provision of new residential and/or other noise sensitive development shall be actively resisted. Within the Outer Noise Zone provision of new residential and/or other noise sensitive development shall be strictly controlled such that airport operations on a 24/7 basis is anticipated and planned. c) General Airport Safeguarding: In assessing applications for development within the vicinity of Cork Airport, regard will be had to the precautionary principle concerning potential risk to aircraft safety. This includes avoidance of any bird attracting feature or use; unacceptable glint and glare impact towards key airport infrastructure or aircraft; or intrusion into/infringing of airspace which might create an obstacle or danger to aircraft in flight. GO TO CONTENTS
- 284 12.24 PARKING STANDARDS Table 12.6: Car Parking Requirements for New Developments (Maximum per sq. m.) Development Type Parking Provision Requirement Offices 1 space per 17 sqm + 10% of staff parking for visitors Retail (including retail services) 1 space per 20 sqm + 1 Lorry space per 750 sqm Convenience retail 1 space per 20 sqm Retail Warehouse 1 space per 25 sqm Showrooms 1 space per 50 sqm Industry (light and general) 1 space per 50 sqm Warehouse 1 space per 100 sqm Hotels & guesthouses (excl public areas) 1 Room + 1 space per 3 staff on duty + public space such as bars and restaurants as per the standards set out in this table Public houses (incl hotel bars) 1 space per 8 (net sq m) Restaurant, cafes & take-aways 1 space per 5 (net sq m) Clinics & group medical practices (public health clinics) 3 per consulting room + 1 space per doctor/ Consultant +1 space per 3 nursing and ancillary staff Nursing homes 1 per 1 patient bed + 1 space per doctor/ Consultant +1 space per 3 nursing and ancillary staff Hospitals 1.5 spaces per 1 patient bed + 1 space per doctor/ Consultant +1 space per 3 nursing and ancillary staff Churches, theaters cinemas & auditoriums I space per 4 seats Cultural, community & recreational buildings 1 space per 25 sqm Crèches 1 space per 3 staff + 1 space per 10 children Schools 1 space per teaching staff + 1 space per 2 ancillary staff + additional 50% of staff provision for visitors at primary level and additional 30% at second level Colleges of further education / universities 1 per classroom + 1 per 5 students Commercial leisure: (amusement centres, play centres, etc.) 1 space per 50 sqm Conference centres: public areas 1 space per 7sqm GO TO CONTENTS
- 285 Table 12.6: Car Parking Requirements for New Developments (Maximum per sq. m.) Development Type Parking Provision Requirement Other cultural / recreational & leisure uses Dependent on nature and location of use. Residential: Dwelling houses Residential: Apartments 2 spaces per dwelling unit 1.25 spaces per apartment unit 1. In the case of any development type not specified above, the planning authority will determine the parking requirement having regard to the traffic and movement generation associated with the development and the other objectives of this plan. 2. A reduced car parking provision may be acceptable where the planning authority are satisfied that good public transport links are already available or planned and/or a Transport Mobility Plan for the development demonstrates that a high percentage of modal shift in favour of the sustainable modes will be achieved through the development. 3. These requirements do not apply to development located in Town Centres as identified in this plan where the development involves the re-use/refurbishment of an existing occupied or vacant building, any change of use or where small scale infill developments (including residential) are proposed. 4. 5% of car parking spaces provided should be set aside for disabled car parking in non residential developments. Where the nature of particular developments are likely to generate a demand for higher levels of disabled car parking the Planning Authority may require a higher proportion of parking for this purpose. Disabled car parking spaces should be provided as close as reasonably possible to building entrance points and allocated and suitably sign posted for convenient access. 5. 10% of car parking spaces provided should be set aside for parent and child car parking in non residential developments. Parent and child parking spaces should be provided as close as reasonably possible to building entrance points and should be allocated and suitably sign posted for convenient access. 6. Motorcycle parking should be provided to meet the requirements of any development. Parking spaces should be provided on the basis of one motorcycle parking bay per 10 car parking spaces provided for non-residential developments and apartment developments. Spaces should be provided in locations convenient to building access points, similar to cycle parking requirements. Where parking is provided within streets and spaces drop-kerbs should be provided to facilitate access to motorcycle parking bays. 7. Non residential developments with more than 10 parking spaces, or applications for substantial renovation of a building with more than 10 associated parking spaces, will provide at least one electric vehicle recharge point. Should National Policy require a greater provision of charge points this greater provision will apply. See also TM 12-12 EV Charging. 8. All other parking spaces, including in residential developments, should be constructed to be capable of accommodating future charging points as required. Table 12.7: Dimensions of Parking Bays Parking Bay Dimensions Car Parking Bay 4.9m by 2.4m Loading Bay 6.1m by 3.0m Disabled Car Parking Bay (not including minimum 1.2m circulation area to be provided as required). 4.9m by 3.0m minimum Parent and Child Bay 4.9m by 3.0m GO TO CONTENTS
- 286 Circulation Aisles 6.1m in width Table 12.8: Cycle parking for residential development (Minimum) Residential Development type 1 long stay parking space per: 1 short stay (visitor) parking space per: Apartments 1 bedroom 2 units Houses 1 unit 5 units Sheltered housing 1 unit 5 units Student Accommodation 2 bedrooms 5 bedrooms Note: Cycle Parking and Associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments (Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, 2018) provides guidance in relation to the general principles to be applied to cycle parking location and design. Generally, the provision of cycle parking and associated facilities is to comply with this guidance. Table 12.9: Cycle Parking for Non-Residential Development (Minimum) Development type 1 Long Stay Parking Space per: (GFA = Gross floor area) 1ShortStay(visitor)ParkingSpace per: (PFA = Public Floor Area) Offices - Business, Professional 200m² GFA 200m² GFA Retail - comparison (including retail services)) 5 staff 100m² GFA Retail - convenience 5 Staff 100m² GFA Retail Warehousing 200m² GFA 500m² GFA Retail Showrooms 200m² GFA 500m² GFA Industry 200m² GFA 200m² GFA Warehousing 400m² GFA 1000m² GFA Hostels 5 staff 5 beds Hotels and Guesthouses 5 staff 10 beds Public houses (incl hotel bars) 5 staff 100m² PFA Cafés, Restaurants, take aways 5 staff 100m² PFA Fast food / takeaways 5 staff 50m² PFA Clinics & primary care centres 5 Staff 2 consulting rooms Nursing Home, Elderly Persons Home, Children’s Home 5 Staff 10 patient bed Hospital 5 staff 10 beds Church, Places of Public Worship 5 Staff 20 seats GO TO CONTENTS
- 287 Cultural, Community & recreational building 5 Staff 100m² GFA Childcare service 5 Staff 10 children School - primary 5 Staff 10 Students School – post primary 5 Staff 5 Students College of further education / university 5 staff 5 students Auditorium, Theatre, Cinema 5 Staff 10 seats Commercial Leisure - Amusement Centre, Entertainment, etc. 5 Staff 10 visitors Conference Centre 5 Staff 20 seats Sports Club/Recreation Centre/ Gymnasium 5 Staff 100m² GFA Other cultural / recreational / leisure use Dependent on nature and location of use Dependent on nature and location of use Remote working hubs 1 Staff 1 Occupant Multi Storey Car park - 10% of car parking spaces (minimum of 10 spaces) Public Buildings - 5% of number of visitors per day (minimum of 10 spaces) Train Stations - 5 per number of trains at 2-hour peak period (minimum of 10 spaces) Park and Ride - 20% of car parking or as agreed (minimum of 10 spaces) Bus Interchanges - 1 per 50 passengers peak flow (minimum of 10 spaces) Notes: 1. Sheltered (covered) cycle parking can provide a higher quality of short-term parking offering weather protection and helping protect bikes from accidental damage by providing greater separation from a sidewalk or parking area. Installing cycle parking underneath awnings, overhangs or stairways can also provide good shelter and may avoid extra construction costs. An enclosed structure provides the best shelter however a simple covering will still help to protect bikes and cyclists from rain and snow. A minimum of 50% of short-term cycle parking and all long-term cycle parking should be covered. Individual bike lockers can also be provided to provide safe cycle parking. 2. Cycle Parking and Associated Cycling Facilities for New Developments (Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council, 2018) provides further guidance in relation to the general principles to be applied to cycle parking location and design. Generally, the provision of cycle parking and associated facilities is to comply with this guidance. GO TO CONTENTS
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- 289 CHAPTER 13 ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS Aim of Chapter Facilitate and support investment in sustainable energy production and infrastructure in Cork to meet the future local, regional and national needs, while transitioning to a low carbon economy, addressing the climate change challenge with greenhouse gas emissions and protection of the environmental, cultural and heritage assets of the county. Cork will benefit through its contribution to national renewable energy targets, in a renewable energy framework that will also ensure the protection of local environmental assets in line with the National Planning Framework, the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy and all other key Energy policies.
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