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Cork County Development Plan 2022–2028 – Volume One: Main Policy Material
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- 451 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: County Metropolian Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Main Towns Carrigtwohill The population target of 9,749 will require the delivery of 1,784 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding and biodiversity sensitivity. For the Carrigtwohill North Urban Expansion Area this analysis is further informed by studies overseen by the Council’s HIIT team, including the Framework Master Plan, Ecological, Transport and Public Realm assessments. 2. The significant potential to integrate land use and transport planning to deliver sustainable neighbourhoods and take climate action. 3. Carrigtwohill’s potential to be a leading settlement with regard to sustainable transport and the liveable town concept due to its position on the rail corridor, its diverse mix of land uses, its relatively flat terrain, the opportunity to deliver a new sustainable neighbourhood presented by the UEA and the substantial opportunity for regeneration and enhanced public realm in the town centre. Consenting processes for Main St. and Station Road enhancement and junction upgrades, based on traffic and transport plans, and for a public realm upgrade are to commence in Q1 of 2021 – these will result in enhanced pedestrian and cycle connectivity. 4. Bury’s Bridge to Carrigtwohill pedestrian/cycleway is under development –part 8 permission was granted in 2020. 5. Carrigtwohill’s status as a strategic employment location and its potential to integrate population growth with employment. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 931 with 2,345 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.397 for the town. 6. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools, (and new schools campus recently permitted) taking account of the developments currently under construction within the town and those with permission. 7. Its strategic importance within the County and Metropolitan Cork as outlined in the RSES for the Southern Region and its Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan. 8. Strong market interest in the town as evidenced by recent developments. Little Island The population target of 2,769 will require the delivery of 500 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding and biodiversity sensitivity. 2. Completion in 2018 of a Little Island Transport Study (LITS) to determine transport infrastructure improvements and policy measures needed to alleviate peak hour traffic congestion on the road network within Little Island and to explore ways of increasing active travel and public transport use. 3. The significant potential to integrate land use and transport planning to maximise the potential of the town’s rail offering and deliver sustainable neighbourhoods and take climate action. 4. The potential afforded by the towns topography to offer active travel choices. 5. Little Island’s status as a strategic employment location and its potential to integrate population growth with employment. Census data reflects that there were an estimated 7,955 jobs in Little Island in 2016. 6. The opportunity to deliver a residential neighbourhood to include a neighbourhood centre and social/community infrastructure that the existing population currently lacks. 7. Its strategic importance within the County and Metropolitan Cork as outlined in the RSES for the Southern Region and its Metropolitan Area Strategic Plan. 8. Market interest in the town as evidenced by recent development. Monard SDZ The population target of 4,000 (to 2031) will require the delivery of 1,342 new households (to 2031). The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. Designation as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) in 2010 by the government for the creation of a new rail based settlement. 2. Approval by An Bord Pleanála in 2016 of the Monard Planning Scheme prepared by Cork County Council. 3. The need to maximise new development, for both jobs and housing in the Metropolitan Towns served by a rail link. Main Towns continues on the next page GO TO CONTENTS
- 452 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: County Metropolian Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Key Villages to grow in excess of 1,500 Crosshaven and Bays The population target of 2,847 will require the delivery of 103 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. A detailed analysis of the existing permissions granted within the village following its current scale of development at 286 units. 3. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. Whitegate and Aghada The population target of 2,341 will require the delivery of 60 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. Its designation as a Strategic Employment Location and the large scale of existing (and planned) employment provision in the settlement. Its accessibility to other, higher order employment and enterprise centres such as Midleton and Little Island. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 184 with 913 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.202 for the town. 3. Its location in the County Metropolitan Cork Strategic Planning Area. 4. Its location within the designated Cork ‘Harbour area’ of the County and specifically within the East Cork Growth Corridor 5. It’s designation as an Energy Hub and its nationally important role in the energy sector, it is a preferred strategic location for expansion in this area. 6. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools, sports facilities, and recreational amenities which serve a large rural hinterland. Cloyne The population target of 2,313 will require the delivery of 195 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools, sports facilities, and recreational amenities which serve a large rural hinterland. 3. Cloyne’s location in the County Metropolitan Cork Strategic Planning Area. Glounthaune The population target of 2,432 will require the delivery of 379 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. A detailed analysis of the existing, unimplemented permissions granted within the village. 3. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure. 4. The sustainable travel opportunity afforded by its rail station. 5. The recognition of the need for community facilities in the village and zoning provision for same. 6. Strong market demand in the village as evidenced by recent development. Please continue to next page for Key Villages GO TO CONTENTS
- 453 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: County Metropolian Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Key Villages to grow in excess of 1,500 Killumney / Ovens The population target of 2,242 will require the delivery of 424 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater which is planned for through Irish Water STVGP and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental and flooding sensitivity. 2. It is a key location within the Cork MASP and the County Metropolitan Strategic Planning Area to the West. 3. The large scale of existing employment provision (Dell EMC) in the settlement, it forms an important part of the South Cork and Lower Harbour Growth Triangle together with its accessibility to other, higher order employment and enterprise centres. 4. A detailed analysis of the existing permissions granted within the village (218 units) following the previous scale of development at 251 units identified in the Blarney- Macroom MD LAP 2017. 5. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools, sports pitches and the proposed neighbourhood centre identified in this plan. Key Towns as defined in the NPF and RSES Cork County Core Strategy Statement – Key Towns Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Key Towns Mallow The population target of 15,351 will require the delivery of 1,105 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. Its designation as a Key Town within the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy for the Southern Region. 2. The existing scale of population and social community infrastructure, including schools / third level. 3. The large scale of existing (and planned) employment provision, with substantial zoning provision for future employment growth. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 3,775 with 4,760 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.793 for the town. 4. Its high level of public transport accessibility both from other settlements in the County and its accessibility to other higher order employment centres 5. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of the zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental / flooding sensitivity. Clonakilty The population target of 6,162 will require the delivery of 600 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. Key Town Status in RSES 2. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and accessibility on the N71 road corridor, and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including designated European sites. 3. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 2,376 with 1,840 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.291 for the town. 4. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 5. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for the food industry, tourism function, technology, and other employment and also its role in serving a large rural community. Key Villages continues on the next page GO TO CONTENTS
- 454 Greater Cork Ring Main Towns and Settlements to grow in excess of 1,500 people Cork County Core Strategy Statement: Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Main Towns Bandon The population target of 8,773 will require the delivery of 694 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding and biodiversity sensitivity; 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools taking account of the developments currently under construction within the town and those with permission; 3. Its high level of public transport accessibility and ongoing investment in the town’s transport infrastructure, as proposed under the Bandon TPREP. This will deliver an enhanced town centre pedestrian environment, an additional bridge over the River Bandon and the construction and completion of Relief Roads to create enhanced connectivity and accessibility within the town. 4. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a major centre for a large rural community base and in its connection and accessibility to other, higher order employment and enterprise centres. 5. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 2,334 with 2,868 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.814 for the town. Kinsale The population target of 6,338 will require the delivery of 404 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity; 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools; 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre of services, marine and tourism-related business for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 1,737 with 2,140 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.812 for the town. Macroom The population target of 4,809 will require the delivery of 399 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding and biodiversity sensitivity. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools taking account of the developments currently under construction within the town and those with permission. 3. Its high level of public transport accessibility and significant investment in the N22 Macroom-Baile Bhuirne Bypass which will allow for a new vision for Macroom town. 4. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a major centre for a large rural community base 5. Its connection and accessibility to other, higher order employment and enterprise centres, the total number of Jobs in Macroom was 1,548, with 1,569 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.987 GO TO CONTENTS
- 455 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Fermoy The population target of 8,351 will require the delivery of 675 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding and biodiversity sensitivity. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community in-frastructure, including schools and recreational facilities. 3. The relatively recent school developed in Dun Eala in 2017 and the provision for another primary school in R-01. 4. Fermoy functions as an important local service centre for its inhabitants and the wider Municipal District. 5. Proximity to the M8 motorway providing excellent con-nectivity to other Cork City to the south and Cahir and Dublin to the north. 6. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 2,168 with 2,617 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.828 for the town. Main Settlements Youghal The population target of 8,902 will require the delivery of 359 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility, the elevated nature of lands in the town and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. The town’s location on the N25 Corridor and the proposed investment in improvements to this corridor including the Midleton to Youghal sections of the route. 4. The town’s location within the East Cork Ring Network for which the overall strategy is to maintain a strong relationship with the Cork Metropolitan Area. 5. The town’s strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a major centre for a large rural community base and its connection and accessibility to other higher order employment centres including Midleton. 6. The provision of a Greenway along the disused Midleton to Youghal railway which will provide a valuable amenity for the town. 7. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 1,768 with 2,718 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.650 for the town. Main Settlements continues on the next page GO TO CONTENTS
- 456 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: Greater Cork Ring Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Key Villages to grow in excess of 1,500 Castlemartyr The population target of 1,920 will require the delivery of 122 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools, sports facilities, and recreational amenities which serve a large rural hinterland. 3. Its location on the N25 Corridor and the proposed investment in improvements to this corridor including the Midleton to Youghal sections of the route. Rathcormack The population target of 2144 will require the delivery of 146 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. Largest Key Village within the Fermoy Municipal District. 3. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 4. Proximity to the M8 motorway providing excellent connectivity to other Cork City to the south and Cahir and Dublin to the north. Watergrasshill The population target of 1,736 will require the delivery of 149 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding sensitivity. 2. The existing wastewater treatment issue regarding underloading of the WWTP. 3. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure. 4. Its existing level of employment and its accessibility to other higher order employment centres. 5. Its existing well defined town centre. 6. Strong market demand in the village as evidenced by recent development. GO TO CONTENTS
- 457 North Cork Strategic Planning Area-Main Towns Cork County Core Strategy Statement: North Cork Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Statement Main Towns Buttevant The population target of 1,292 will require the delivery of 123 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 212 with 332 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.639 for the town. Charleville The population target of 5,112 will require the delivery of 456 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following consideration: 1. Its existing scale of population and social community infrastructure, including schools. 2. The large scale of existing (and planned) employment provision, with substantial zoning provision for future employment growth. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 2,249 with 1,464 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.536 for the town. 3. Its high level of public transport accessibility both from other settlements in the County and its accessibility to other higher order employment centres 4. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of the zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental / flooding sensitivity. Kanturk The population target of 2,937 will require the delivery of 224 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 829 with 937 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.885 for the town. Millstreet The population target of 1,948 will require the delivery of 150 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 601 with 682 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 0.881 for the town. Main Settlements continues on the next page GO TO CONTENTS
- 458 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: North Cork Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Statement Main Town Mitchelstown The population target of 4,674 will require the delivery of 357 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and environmental/flooding and biodiversity sensitivity. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. The large scale of existing (and planned) employment provision. Mitchelstown functions as an important service centre for its inhabitants and a wide hinterland which stretches into Co. Tipperary and would be considered a key employment hub in North Cork. 4. Proximity to the M8 motorway providing excellent connectivity to other Cork City to the south and Cahir and Dublin to the north and the N73 cross-country route which links it to Mallow, giving excellent access to the national road network. 5. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 1,480 with 1,412 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.048 for the town. Newmarket The population target of 1,206 will require the delivery of 88 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 517 with 384 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.346 for the town. West Cork Strategic Planning Area-Main Towns Cork County Core Strategy Statement: West Cork Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Main Town Bantry The population target of 3,622 will require the delivery of 344 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. Identified as having an enhanced role in the RSES 2. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility , and accessibility on the N71 road corridor, and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity. 3. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 4. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a centre for commercial, retail and tourism/leisure facilities for an extensive coastal and inland catchment area. 5. It’s important marine related role and key employment functions. 6. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 1,748 with 1,005 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.739 for the town. Main Settlements continues on the next page GO TO CONTENTS
- 459 Cork County Core Strategy Statement: West Cork Strategic Planning Area Settlement Type’ Settlement Name Statement Main Towns Castletownbere The population target of 1,043 will require the delivery of 70 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following consideration: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance in the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise including important commercial fishing industry and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 508 with 374 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.4 for the town. Dunmanway The population target of 1,985 will require the delivery of 126 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 758 with 622 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.219 for the town. Schull The population target of 909 will require the delivery of 80 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for tourism related functions, its marine related role and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 302 with 249 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.213 for the town. Skibbereen The population target of 3,563 will require the delivery of 300 units for the plan period. The target was decided on the basis of the following considerations: 1. A detailed analysis of the carrying capacity of zoned lands, including wastewater and water supply infrastructure, public transport accessibility and accessibility on the N71 road corridor, and with regard to its location regarding environmental and flooding and biodiversity sensitivity including a number of designated European sites. 2. Its existing scale of population and social/community infrastructure, including schools. 3. Its strategic importance within the County both in its capacity as a significant centre for a large rural enterprise and also its role in serving a large rural community. 4. According to the last census (2016) the total number of jobs in the settlement was 1,580 with 1,058 Resident Workers giving a jobs to Resident Workers ratio of 1.493 for the town. GO TO CONTENTS
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