Leesiders encouraged to have their say on Cork Docklands project

The public are invited to have their say on the development of the docklands as consultation begins on a proposed variation to the current City Development Plan.

The planned variation to the 2022-2028 Cork City Development Plan (CDP) is required to accommodate the Cork Docklands Framework Plan’s infrastructure delivery, Ireland’s largest urban regeneration project.

This strategic infrastructure will further enable the construction of 9,000 to 10,000 new homes, as well as public realm and community infrastructure.

The Framework Plan, which will form a new volume of the CDP if adopted, sets out the infrastructure needed to unlock the development capacity of the 147-hectare riverside site, and also contains guidance and design principles for landowners and developers, to ensure the new housing schemes respect the historical and natural features of the location.

Chief executive of Cork City Council, Valerie O’Sullivan, said that the regeneration of the docklands will be “transformational” for the city.

“The framework plan is about implementation and the actual delivery of key enabling infrastructure that will further unlock the docklands opportunity for Cork and for Ireland.”

Lord Mayor of Cork, Green Party councillor Dan Boyle, said it is an exciting time for the city, adding: “There have been many plans and conversations over the years regarding the regeneration of Cork Docklands and it is exciting to be at a point where the delivery is becoming reality.”

The Cork Docklands Framework Plan aligns overarching policy and strategy into a single plan; while providing a clear vision for the transformation in the built and natural fabric of the docklands.

Cork City Council is inviting the public to have its say on the proposed variation throughout the public consultation period.

There will be two open days across the city during the consultation period where the public can view the draft documents and speak to the project team.

The events will take place on Wednesday, May 7, at the Clayton Hotel, 10 Lapps Quay, and Wednesday, May 14, at Millenium Hall (Cork City Hall), both from 12pm to 8pm. The project team will also be present on Saturday, May 24, at the European Maritime Days to Play on Albert and Kennedy Quays.

The deadline for receipt of all submissions is 5pm, Wednesday, May 28.

Visit: corkcitydevelopmentplan.ie or consult.corkcity.ie.