Volume 1 Written Statement

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Volume One: Written Statement
Objective 14.1 Mahon Local Area Plan
The Local Area Plan vision for Mahon will be achieved by:
a. Expanding the population and improving residential amenity;
b. Gradually replacing low density industry with higher density employment accessible to those living in
the area;
c. Creating strong focal places at Mahon Point and Neighbourhood Centres providing local services and
a physical focus for their areas;
d. Supporting a shift to non-car modes for transport, environmental, social and health reasons; and
e. Conserving landscape, built heritage and environmental assets.
14.6 Provision is also made for mixed use development at Jacobs Island of up to 15,000sq m of business
and technology office space and residential uses.
Blackpool / Kilbarry
14.7 Blackpool / Kilbarry area forms the northern gateway to the City from the Limerick Rd (N20). The
Blackpool Development Area includes Blackpool Shopping Centre, the former Sunbeam manufacturing
complex, Kilbarry Industrial Estate and ‘greenfield’ lands at the Old Whitechurch Road.
14.8 There is potential for mixed-use development in Blackpool, including the former Sunbeam Complex,
residential development at Old Whitechurch Road and technology / office based industry at Kilbarry.
The area represents a key opportunity to provide balanced growth in employment and housing to
support the planned commuter rail station at Kilbarry as identified in CASP, and provide a sustainable
transport option. The detailed strategy for the core of the area taking in the shopping centre and the
former Sunbeam Complex is set out in the North Blackpool Local Area Plan.
North Blackpool Local Area Plan 2011
14.9 The plan area centred on the catchment of the Kilbarry/ Blackpool rail station, and set out an integrated
land use, transportation and urban design framework for both existing and emerging development areas
of Blackpool.
14.10 The Vision of the Plan is that Blackpool will develop its role as the economic and social heart of the
‘northside’ and ‘gateway’ to the City and be a vibrant and attractive place to live, work and visit.
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Objectives 14.2 Blackpool / Kilbarry
a. To create a high quality, vibrant, distinct and accessible mixed-use urban centre in Blackpool, serving
as an attractive northern gateway to the city and a desirable destination for northside suburban
communities, encompassing retail, commercial, employment uses, residential neighbourhoods,
community and recreational facilities;
b. To protect and improve residential neighbourhoods from detrimental traffic impacts, creating a safe
and attractive network of pedestrian/cyclist orientated streets and spaces connecting communities to
local services and amenities.
c. To facilitate the development of an integrated public transport interchange centred on a commuter rail
service and connecting bus services;
d. To respect and enhance the built heritage and architectural character of the area, through the creation
of a high quality public realm and high standards of building design;
e. To preserve and enhance the sensitive and distinct landscape, visual character and biodiversity of the
area and in turn provide for recreational uses, open space and amenity facilities;
f. To develop Kilbarry Industrial area for business and technology employment uses and to improve access
by sustainable modes of transport, including access to the proposed rail station;
g. To develop the Whitechurch lands as a new residential neighbourhood with associated community
facilities.
206 Draft Cork City Development Plan 2015-2021