In our opinion the proposed rezoning from what is effectively mixed-use to light

industry would be a retrograde step which would result in the unsustainable use

of an area which has the social and transportation infrastructure to support higher

density and higher value uses. We submit that the Cork City Development Plan

2022-2028 should have full regard to national and regional policy which

advocates more compact development which would make better use of infill or

brownfield sites and be more compatible with the medium density housing on

adjoining lands.