Principal Point - Evidence and considerations are presented in the submission which justifies and strongly recommends that the subject lands are designated as being zoned as ‘New Residential Neighbourhood’ rather than the ‘Hinterland’ area of Cork City Metropolitan Area. The Hinterland designation is very rural in nature and will be very hard to reverse. The advocates of the boundary extension sought an appropriate area for the city to grow but the hinterland designation seems to be doing the opposite.

Secondary Point ​​​​​​- It is considered that an over emphasis has been placed on the development of the Docklands area during the lifetime of the plan. Owing to the obvious and well – known infrastructural constraints with this areas Cork City Council is warned that this over reliance on 11% of the overall growth target in the next 6 years taking place in the Docklands is somewhat naive and is reliant on too many variable factors to deliver. will most likely lead to a failure to achieve housing targets. A 2-year review should occur in order to monitor and review the progress of achieving growth – we cannot afford to wait another 6 years for a new plan if this plan fails to deliver the quantum of growth needed. After 2 years all development proposals should be considered provided, they can be delivered, the lands are available and developable and sustainable.