Core Planning Reasoning
The proposed development is consistent with the policies and objectives of the Cork City Development Plan 2022 and, subject to compliance with conditions, would not significantly injure local amenities, would be acceptable in terms of traffic safety, and would not have adverse effects on the integrity of European sites.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The principle of raising agricultural lands for beneficial use is acceptable and compatible with the current zoning objectives which anticipate fundamental character changes in the area due to industrial and residential expansion.
- The revised access arrangements from regional road R614 are sufficient for the projected 10 HGV movements per day and do not pose a significant risk to road safety or traffic convenience.
- Potential environmental impacts, specifically risk of siltation to the hydrological network connecting to Cork Harbour SPA and Great Island Channel SAC, are fully addressable through the proposed mitigation measures including earthen bunds and silt fences.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Zoning Z09 (Light Industry and related uses)Zoning Z20 (City Hinterland)Objective 9.12 (Waste Management)
Decision Document Summary
This report assesses a proposal by Connor Landfill Ltd. for the importation of 65,360m³ (98,050 tonnes) of soil, stone, and concrete to raise 3.07 hectares of low-lying agricultural land at Garraneboy, Whitecross, Cork. The project includes a new temporary access from the R614 and a 500m haul road. Though originally in the Metropolitan Greenbelt, the site is now primarily zoned for Light Industry under the 2022 Cork City Development Plan. A third-party appeal by local residents raised concerns r...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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