| Cork County Council have published the Draft Cork County Development Plan, 2013 for Public Consultation. The Draft Plan will be available to the public from Monday 9th December 2013 to Wednesday 26th February 2014. The Mayor (Councillor Noel O’Connor) stated – “The draft development plan public consultation period is an opportunity for the people of Cork to shape the future development of the County and this is particularly important as the County recovers from recession. The Draft County Development Plan sets out the overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the County. This Draft plan is proposing significant changes to existing planning policy in order to, accelerate growth in Metropolitan Cork, encourage housing development on zoned land, manage pressure for rural housing in outer areas, identify key road and water services infrastructure required to deliver the plans targets and develop a sustainable energy policy for the County”. The County Manager (Martin Riordan) stated – “The Draft County Development Plan is a very important document in establishing a sustainable platform for the recovery and future growth of the County. I would encourage members of the public to read this document, get involved in the process, and make their views known either through an online submission on the County Council’s website www.corkcoco.ie or by writing in to us. For the first time the Draft County Development Plan Maps can be read and downloaded online through the County Development Plan Map browser. We will also be holding three public consultation events around the County in January where persons will be able to engage with staff and discuss their issues”. The public consultation period for the Draft County Development Plan commences on Monday the 9th December and submissions can be made until 4pm on Wednesday 26th February 2014. Persons are advised to check the www.corkcoco.ie website, Cork County Council social media sources and local press for more details. What Documents make up the Draft Plan The Draft County Development Plan is a 4 Volume Plan set out as follows: • Volume 1: Main Policy Material. • Volume 2: Heritage and Amenity. • Volume 3: Environment and Natura Impact Reports. • Volume 4: Detailed Maps. Volumes 1 to 4 of the Draft Plan are available online for inspection and download from the County Council’s website www.corkcoco.ie. Volumes 1, 2 and 3 are available on CD at no charge. The CD also contains the Revised Draft Joint Housing Strategy and the Revised Draft Metropolitan Cork Joint Retail Strategy. Volume 1 including the CD is available to purchase for 20 at the Planning Departments Public Counter, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork. Where can you view the documents Volume 1 of the Draft Plan (hard copy or electronic format) together with Volumes 2, 3 and 4 in electronic format only may be inspected (each day excluding weekends and public holidays) from 9.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. from Monday 9th December, 2013 to Wednesday 26th February, 2014 at the following locations: 1. Planning Department, Floor 1, County Hall, Cork. 2. Planning Department, Norton House, Skibbereen, Co. Cork. 3. Cork County Council Divisional Office Annabella, Mallow. 4. County Library and Branch Libraries (Please check with your local library regarding opening times and availability of PCs for accessing electronic format). 5. Online at www.corkcoco.ie at all times. If you have any queries with regard to the policy content of the documents arising from viewing them at the above locations, please contact the Cork County Council Planning Policy Unit at 021-4285900. Public Consultation Events We will be holding three public consultation events around the county, where staff will be available to explain the content in the Draft County Development Plan. Date Location, Venue & Time 21st January Cork, County Hall (4pm to 8pm). 23rd January Clonakilty, Quality Hotel (4pm to 8pm). 28th January Mallow, Hibernian Hotel (4pm to 8pm). How do you make a Submission Submissions can be made from Monday 9th December 2013 to Wednesday 26th February 2014. Please make your submission by one medium only, either electronic or hard copy; 1. By making an on-line submission, through the Council Web-site at www.corkcoco.ie and follow the instructions provided: or 2. By making a written submission and addressing it to: Senior Planner Planning Policy Unit Floor 13 County Hall Cork The deadline for receipt of all submissions is 4pm on Wednesday 26th February 2014. For legal reasons we cannot accept submissions for this draft plan stage outside these dates and times. Cork County Council cannot accept e-mail submissions. All submissions will be considered by the Council prior to the adoption of the new Cork County Development Plan. It is important that you include your name and address when you send us your views. Related links for this article Copy of Draft Cork County Development Plan Information leaflet attached for your information |
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