Recognition and protection of Blarney's unique heritage

Uimhir Thagarta Uathúil: 
CRK-C179-AMEDE-66
Stádas: 
Submitted
Aighneacht: 
Blarney Castle Estate Submission
Údar: 
Blarney Castle Estate
Comhairliúchán: 
Public Consultation on Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028

Zoning Maps

Caibidil: 
Volume 2 - Mapped Objectives » Zoning Maps
Ábhair: 
Zoning Maps

Please see attached Submission provided by McCutcheon Halley Planning Consultants, ForestBird Landscape Consultants and Southgate Heritage Consultants.

Zoning
Recognition & Protection
Blarneys Unique Heritage
Main opinion: 

This submission recognises that Blarney will grow in population and change overtime, however it is the responsibility of the Cork City Development Plan to allow such growth in a manner that does not eradicate the important amenity of the existing Blarney GAA grounds without identifying an alternative location. A mixed-use development at the GAA ground would also do significant harm to the village as an 18th century designed landscape, would detract from the Village Landscape character and the ACA at an important approach point to Blarney and detract from Blarney as a centre for heritage-led tourism which is critical for the local economy.

Main requests: 

We submit that Amendment No. 1.313 and Amendment No. 1.322. be rejected and that Zoning Amendment No. 288 be modified.

Main reasons: 

To allow future generations of Blarney and visitors alike to retain the historic and unique sense of place and to allow them the opportunity to further explore and develop the outstanding contribution Blarney has to offer in terms of architectural, archaeological and cultural significance.