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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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- 431 Table 2: List of Special Planning Policy Requirements (SPPR) No. Section 28 Guidelines Implementation in Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 SPPR 2 For all building refurbishment schemes on-sites of any size, or urban infill schemes on-sites of up to 0.25ha: • Where up to 9 residential units are proposed, notwithstanding SPPR 1, there shall be no restriction on dwelling mix, provided no more than 50% of the development (i.e. up to 4 units) comprises studio-type units; • Where between 10 to 49 residential units are proposed, the flexible dwelling mix provision for the first 9 units may be carried forward and the parameters set out in SPPR 1, shall apply from the 10th residential unit to the 49th; • For schemes of 50 or more units, SPPR 1 shall apply to the entire development. All standards set out in this guidance shall generally apply to building refurbishment schemes on sites of any size, or urban infill schemes, but there shall also be scope for planning authorities to exercise discretion on a case-by-case basis, having regard to the overall quality of a proposed development. As outlined above, the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the Plan supports the delivery of a range of house/ unit types and sizes and densities across the settlement network and does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. SPPR 3 Minimum Apartment Floor Areas: • Studio apartment (1 person) 37 sq.m • 1-bedroom apartment (2 persons) 45 sq.m • 2-bedroom apartment (4 persons) 73 sq.m • 3-bedroom apartment (5 persons) 90 sq.m At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. SPPR 4 In relation to the minimum number of dual aspect apartments that may be provided in any single apartment scheme, the following shall apply: (i) A minimum of 33% of dual aspect units will be required in more central and accessible urban locations, where it is necessary to achieve a quality design in response to the subject site characteristics and ensure good street frontage where appropriate. (ii) In suburban or intermediate locations it is an objective that there shall generally be a minimum of 50% dual aspect apartments in a single scheme. (iii) For building refurbishment schemes on-sites of any size or urban infill schemes on-sites of up to 0.25ha , planning authorities may exercise further discretion to consider dual aspect unit provision at a level lower than the 33% minimum outlined above on a case-by-case basis, but subject to the achievement of overall high design quality in other aspects. As outlined above, the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the Plan supports the delivery of a range of house/ unit types and sizes and densities across the settlement network and does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. GO TO CONTENTS
- 432 Table 2: List of Special Planning Policy Requirements (SPPR) No. Section 28 Guidelines Implementation in Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 SPPR 5 Ground level apartment floor to ceiling heights shall be a minimum of 2.7m and shall be increased in certain circumstances, particularly where necessary to facilitate a future change of use to a commercial use. For building refurbishment schemes on-sites of any size or urban infill schemes on-sites of up to 0.25ha , planning authorities may exercise discretion on a case-by-case basis, subject to overall design quality. As outlined above, the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the Plan supports the delivery of a range of house/ unit types and sizes and densities across the settlement network and does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. SPPR 6 A maximum of 12 apartments per floor per core may be provided in apartment schemes. This maximum provision may be increased for building refurbishment schemes on-sites of any size or urban infill schemes on-sites of up to 0.25ha, subject to overall design quality and compliance with building regulations. This plan does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. SPPR 7 BTR development must be: (A) described in the public notices associated with a planning application specifically as a ‘Build-To-Rent’ housing development that unambiguously categorises the project (or part of thereof) as a long-term rental housing scheme, to be accompanied by a proposed covenant or legal agreement further to which appropriate planning conditions may be attached to any grant of permission to ensure that the development remains as such. Such conditions include a requirement that the development remains owned and operated by an institutional entity and that this status will continue to apply for a minimum period of not less than 15 years and that similarly no individual residential units are sold or rented separately for that period; (B) accompanied by detailed proposals for supporting communal and recreational amenities to be provided as part of the BTR development. These facilities to be categorised as: (i) Resident Support Facilities - comprising of facilities related to the operation of the development for residents such as laundry facilities, concierge and management facilities, maintenance/repair services, waste management facilities, etc. (ii) Resident Services and Amenities – comprising of facilities for communal recreational and other activities by residents including sports facilities, shared TV/lounge areas, work/ study spaces, function rooms for use as private dining and kitchen facilities, etc. Compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. GO TO CONTENTS
- 433 Table 2: List of Special Planning Policy Requirements (SPPR) No. Section 28 Guidelines Implementation in Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 SPPR 8 For Proposals that qualify as specific BTR development in accordance with SPPR 7: (i) No restrictions on dwelling mix and all other requirements of these Guidelines shall apply, unless specified otherwise; (ii) Flexibility shall apply in relation to the provision of a proportion of the storage and private amenity space associated with individual units as set out in Appendix 1 and in relation to the provision of all of the communal amenity space as set out in Appendix 1, on the basis of the provision of alternative, compensatory communal support facilities and amenities within the development. This shall be at the discretion of the planning authority. In all cases the obligation will be on the project proposer to demonstrate the overall quality of the facilities provided and that residents will enjoy an enhanced overall standard of amenity; (iii) There shall be a default of minimal or significantly reduced car parking provision on the basis of BTR development being more suitable for central locations and/or proximity to public transport services. The requirement for a BTR scheme to have a strong central management regime is intended to contribute to the capacity to establish and operate shared mobility measures; (iv) The requirement that the majority of all apartments in a proposed scheme exceed the minimum floor area standards by a minimum of 10% shall not apply to BTR schemes; (v) The requirement for a maximum of 12 apartments per floor per core shall not apply to BTR schemes, subject to overall design quality and compliance with building regulations. This Plan does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. As outlined above, the provisions of Chapter 3 and Chapter 4 of the Plan supports the delivery of a range of house/ unit types and sizes and densities across the settlement network. Parking Standards are included in Volume One of the Plan - Chapter 12 Transport and Mobility and allow for reduced parking where the Planning Authority is 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 SPPR 9 Shared Accommodation may be provided and shall be subject to the requirements of SPPRs 7 (as per BTR). In addition, (i) No restrictions on dwelling mix shall apply; (ii) The overall unit, floor area and bedroom floorspace requirements of Appendix 1 of these Guidelines shall not apply and are replaced by Tables 5a and 5b; (iii) Flexibility shall be applied in relation to the provision of all storage and amenity space as set out in Appendix 1, on the basis of the provision of alternative, compensatory communal support facilities and amenities. The obligation will be on the project proposer to demonstrate the overall quality of the facilities provided and that residents will enjoy an enhanced overall standard of amenity; (iv) A default policy of minimal car parking provision shall apply on the basis of shared accommodation development being more suitable for central locations and/or proximity to public transport services. The requirement for shared accommodation to have a strong central management regime is intended to contribute to the capacity to establish and operate shared mobility measures; This plan does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. Parking Standards are included in Volume One of the Plan - Chapter 12 Transport and Mobility and allow for reduced parking where the Planning Authority is 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. GO TO CONTENTS
- 434 Table 2: List of Special Planning Policy Requirements (SPPR) No. Section 28 Guidelines Implementation in Cork County Development Plan 2022-2028 13.2 Draft Revised Wind Energy Guidelines SPPR 1 1. Ensure that overall national policy on renewable energy as contained in documents such as the Government’s ‘National Energy and Climate Plan 2021-2030 ’, and the ‘Climate Action Plan 2021’, is acknowledged and documented in the relevant development plan or local area plan; 2. Indicate how the implementation of the relevant development plan or local area plan over its effective period will contribute to realising overall national targets on renewable energy and climate change mitigation, and in particular wind energy production and the potential wind energy resource (in megawatts) taking into account the ‘sieve mapping approach’ identified in Table 1 below, in particular the potential contribution of the areas identified as ‘acceptable in principle’ and ‘open for consideration’; and 3. Demonstrate detailed compliance with section 3.4 of these guidelines. Chapter 13, ‘Energy and Telecommunications’ has acknowledged these national policy documents in Section 13.2 ‘Strategic Policy and Legislation’. The chapter has outlined the overall policy and national renewable energy targets on renewable energy and in the section 13.6, ‘Wind Energy’, has noted the wind energy capacity in County Cork. The Chapter documents the sieve mapping process and the areas identified as ‘acceptable in principle’ and ‘open for consideration’ for wind energy. The plan complies with this SPPR. SPPR 2 With the exception of applications where reduced setback requirements have been agreed with relevant owner(s) as outlined at 6.18.2 below, planning authorities and An Bord Pleanála (where relevant), shall, in undertaking their development planning and development management functions, ensure that a setback distance for visual amenity purposes of 4 times the tip height of the relevant wind turbine shall apply between each wind turbine and the nearest point of the curtilage of any residential property in the vicinity of the proposed development, subject to a mandatory minimum setback of 500 metres from that residential property. Some discretion applies to planning authorities when agreeing separation distances for small scale wind energy developments generating energy primarily for on-site usage. The planning authority or An Bord Pleanála (where relevant), shall not apply a setback distance that exceeds these requirements for visual amenity purposes. This plan does not include any provision that would conflict with this SPPR. At a project level, compliance with this SPPR will be achieved through the Development Management Process. GO TO CONTENTS
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- 437 APPENDIX B CORE STRATEGY TABLES Contents B1 County MetropolitanCork Strategic Planning Area B2 Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area B3 North Cork Strategic Planning Area B4 West Cork Strategic Planning Area
- 438 Main Towns Carrigaline 15,770 20,495 1,806 490 1,316 1,806 57 26 31 Carrigtwohill 5,080 9,749 1,784 408 1,376 2,002 41 21 20 Cobh 12,800 15,836 1,160 368 948 1,680 43 19 24 Little Island 1,461* 2,769 500 0 500 500 17 0 17 Midleton 12,496 19,423 2,647 300 2,852 3,755 106 0 106 Monard SDZ 492 492 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Passage West/ Glenbrook/ Monkstown 5,843 6,835 379 139 240 436 12 10 2 Total Main Towns 53,942 75,599 8,276 1,705 7,232 10,179 276 76 200 Key Villages > 1,500 and Specialist Employment Areas Crosshaven and Bays 2,577 2,847 103 103 0 103 5 5 0 Cloyne 1,803 2,313 195 195 0 229 9 9 0 Killumney/ Ovens 1,132 2,242 424 221 203 424 23 23 0 Whitegate & Aghada 2,184 2,341 60 52 8 60 9 9 0 Glounthaune 1,440* 2,432 379 90 289 379 14 14 0 Total Key Villages >1,500 9,136 12,174 1,161 661 500 1,195 60 60 0 Ringaskiddy 580 698 45 -- -- -- -- -- -- Villages Ballygarvan 30,895 33,596 -- 45 -- -- -- -- Halfway 10 Minane Bridge 10 Waterfall 22 Ballinhassig 45 Dripsey Model Village 30 Courtbrack 10 Upper Dripsey 5 Ballynora 8 Saleen 30 Whitechurch 50 Knockraha 10 Lisgoold 20 Total Villages 295 Total Rural 737 Total SPA 94,553 122,067 10,514 2,366 7,732 11,374 336 136 200 B1 County Metropolitan Cork Strategic Planning Area Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this table may not add up precisely to the totals provided. * These are estimated populations calculated based on Geodirectory Data for Q2 2016 County Metropolitan Cork Strategic Planning Area Population based on Census 2016 Population Target 2028 Net New Units Required for the Plan Period Compact Residential Zoning/ Infill / Brownfield (Units) Other Residential and Mixed Use Zoning (excluding Additional Provision) (Units) Total Units (including Additional Provision) Total Estimated Net area zoned in this plan (including Additional Provision) (Ha) Total amount in Tier 1 and Tier 2 (NPF) (Ha) T1 T2 Required Supply GO TO CONTENTS
- 439 Main Towns Bandon 6,957 8,773 694 192 502 877 48 30 18 Fermoy 6,585 8,351 675 395 280 815 26 10 16 Kinsale 5,281 6,338 404 157 247 481 12 0 12 Macroom 3,765 4,809 399 349 50 486 16 16 0 Mallow 12,459 15,351 1,105 279 826 1,207 35 0 35 Youghal 7,963 8,902 359 136 223 411 13 0 13 Total Main Towns 43,010 52,525 3,636 1,508 2,128 4,277 150 56 94 Key Village Ballinspittle 224 287 24 -- -- -- -- -- Belgooly 826 908 31 Inishannon 907 1,161 97 Riverstick 590 755 63 Carrignavar 519 603 32 Killeagh 899 1,150 96 Castlelyons/ Bridebridge 374 446 27 Glenville 531 557 10 Kilworth 1,055 1,134 30 Grenagh 579 614 13 Coachford 408 657 95 Ballineen/ Enniskeane 692 886 74 Dromahane 959 985 10 Total Key Villages 8,563 10,141 603 -- -- -- -- -- Key Villages >1,500 Castlemartyr 1,600 1,920 122 122 0 148 5 5 0 Rathcormack 1,762 2,144 146 146 0 169 9 9 0 Watergrasshill 1,346 1,736 149 125 24 149 6 6 0 Total Key Villages >1,500 4,708 5,800 417 393 24 440 20 20 0 B2 Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Population based on Census 2016 Population Target 2028 Net New Units Required for the Plan Period Compact Residential Zoning/ Infill / Brownfield (Units) Other Residential and Mixed Use Zoning (excluding Additional Provision) (Units) Total Units (including Additional Provision) Total Estimated Net area zoned in this plan (including Additional Provision) (Ha) Total amount in Tier 1 and Tier 2 (NPF) (Ha) T1 T2 Required Supply Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this table may not add up precisely to the totals provided. GO TO CONTENTS
- 440 Villages Ballincurrig 68,689 74,390 10 -- -- -- -- -- Ballinadee 10 Crossbarry 33 Kilbrittain 20 Newcestown 15 Old Chapel 16 Ballycotton 45 Ballymacoda 12 Dungourney 10 Ladysbridge 40 Mogeely 40 Shanagarry/ Garryvoe 50 Ballynoe 9 Bartlemy 10 Clondulane 10 Ballyclogh 20 Bweeng 10 Glantane 10 Lombardstown 10 New Twopothouse 5 Aghabullogue 20 Aherla 10 Cloghduv 50 Clondrohid 20 Crookstown 10 Kilmurry 5 Rylane/ Seiscne 21 Stuake/ Donoughmore 5 B2 Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Population based on Census 2016 Population Target 2028 Net New Units Required for the Plan Period Compact Residential Zoning/ Infill / Brownfield (Units) Other Residential and Mixed Use Zoning (excluding Additional Provision) (Units) Total Units (including Additional Provision) Total Estimated Net area zoned in this plan (including Additional Provision) (Ha) Total amount in Tier 1 and Tier 2 (NPF) (Ha) T1 T2 Required Supply Due to rounding, numbers presented throughout this table may not add up precisely to the totals provided. GO TO CONTENTS
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