Notice Under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 [AS AMENDED]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (as amended), Cork City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out the following traffic management measures, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users.
Cooney’s Lane Pedestrian Improvement Scheme
It is proposed to provide a safe high-quality pedestrian network on the L-2461 through Cooney’s Lane. The main features of the proposed Scheme are to:
Improve existing pedestrian facilities to ensure provision of continuous footpaths along Cooney’s Lane.
Provide new uncontrolled pedestrian crossings at Grange Vale Court, Hollyville, Hillside, Ashford Court, Newton Court, Ardfield Road, Ardfield Grove, Ardfield and Bellevue Junction.
Upgrade the existing pedestrian crossings near the entrance to Newton Court and the entrance to Hillsideon Cooney’s Lane, from uncontrolled crossings to controlled crossings.
Reduce corner radii and narrow junctions at Grange Vale Court, Hollyville, Hillside, Ashford Court, Newton Court, Ardfield Road, Ardfield Grove, Ardfield and Bellevue Junction.
Install traffic calming measures along Cooney’s Lane to include lane narrowing, tightening corner radii & narrowing junctions, raised tables, line-marking and signage, as detailed in the Drawings included with this Notice.
Improve public lighting in the area.
Provide the necessary ancillary works - drainage, signage, line-marking, landscaping, etc., required as part of this Scheme, as detailed in the Drawings included with this Notice.
In accordance with the Habitats Directive, an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening has been carried out in relation to any potential impact these proposals may have upon the Cork Harbour Special Protection Area [Site No. 004030], and the Great Island Channel Special Area of Conservation [Site No. 001058]. The findings of the AA screening noted that no significant effects on any Natura 2000 site are likely, and it is not necessary to undertake any further stage of the Appropriate Assessment process.
In addition, the proposed Scheme has been screened to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required, and it has been concluded that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed Scheme, and an EIA is not required.
Plans and Particulars of the proposed Scheme, including an Appropriate Assessment screening report and an Environmental Impact Assessment screening report, are available to view by visiting https://consult.corkcity.ie/en
Alternatively, the Plans & Particulars will be available for inspection or purchase on working days from Friday 07th November 2025 until Thursday 18th December 2025, at the Reception Desk, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork. Please note all such inspections shall be by appointment only. Please phone 021-492 4000 to arrange an appointment.
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed Scheme, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the Scheme is situated, may be made:
In writing for the attention of: Senior Engineer, Infrastructure Development, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork.
It should be clearly marked “Cooney’s Lane Pedestrian Improvement Scheme”.
The closing date for receipt of submissions and observations is Thursday the 18th December 2025 at 4.00p.m.
All comments, including names and addresses of those making submissions and observations, submitted to Cork City Council regarding this Scheme, will form part of the statutorily required Report to be presented at the monthly meeting of Cork City Council. Accordingly, they will be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain. Cork City Council will retain data for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and relevant Data Protection legislation.
Cooney's Lane Pedestrian Improvement Scheme
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice Under Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 [AS AMENDED]
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 38 of the Road Traffic Act 1994 (as amended), Cork City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to carry out the following traffic management measures, in the interest of the safety and convenience of road users.
Cooney’s Lane Pedestrian Improvement Scheme
It is proposed to provide a safe high-quality pedestrian network on the L-2461 through Cooney’s Lane. The main features of the proposed Scheme are to:
In accordance with the Habitats Directive, an Appropriate Assessment (AA) Screening has been carried out in relation to any potential impact these proposals may have upon the Cork Harbour Special Protection Area [Site No. 004030], and the Great Island Channel Special Area of Conservation [Site No. 001058]. The findings of the AA screening noted that no significant effects on any Natura 2000 site are likely, and it is not necessary to undertake any further stage of the Appropriate Assessment process.
In addition, the proposed Scheme has been screened to determine whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required, and it has been concluded that there will be no real likelihood of significant effects on the environment arising from the proposed Scheme, and an EIA is not required.
Plans and Particulars of the proposed Scheme, including an Appropriate Assessment screening report and an Environmental Impact Assessment screening report, are available to view by visiting https://consult.corkcity.ie/en
Alternatively, the Plans & Particulars will be available for inspection or purchase on working days from Friday 07th November 2025 until Thursday 18th December 2025, at the Reception Desk, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork. Please note all such inspections shall be by appointment only. Please phone 021-492 4000 to arrange an appointment.
Submissions and observations with respect to the proposed Scheme, dealing with the proper planning and sustainable development of the area in which the Scheme is situated, may be made:
or
It should be clearly marked “Cooney’s Lane Pedestrian Improvement Scheme”.
The closing date for receipt of submissions and observations is Thursday the 18th December 2025 at 4.00p.m.
All comments, including names and addresses of those making submissions and observations, submitted to Cork City Council regarding this Scheme, will form part of the statutorily required Report to be presented at the monthly meeting of Cork City Council. Accordingly, they will be included in the minutes of that meeting and may appear in the public domain. Cork City Council will retain data for no longer than is necessary and in accordance with the Council’s Retention Policy and relevant Data Protection legislation.
Dated: 7th November 2025
Valerie O’Sullivan
Chief Executive
Cork City Council
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