Proposals requested in response to the NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities for additional residential lands to support accelerated housing delivery
New Ministerial Guidelines on National Planning Framework (NPF) Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements were published on 29th July 2025 with the aim of updating development plans, by way of variation, to reflect the requirements of the Revised NPF to support accelerated housing delivery. The Guidelines seek an additional provision of residential-zoned land to be reflected in development plans, where it can be justified, to support housing delivery. The Guidelines are available here.
In response to the new Guidelines, Cork City Council invites the public, landowners, homebuilders and other interested parties to put forward suggestions for lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes which could meet the objectives of the Guidelines by contributing to the accelerated delivery of housing over the next 5 years.
In this regard Cork City Council is seeking proposals for lands or sites within its administrative area (with supporting information) that:
align with the strategic objectives for growth and the 9 strategic objectives set out in section 2.16 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028,
are serviced, or due to be serviced, or serviceable within the next five-year period,
are located in areas that contribute to transport-oriented development (TOD) by virtue of good availability and proximity to public transport,
contribute to sustainable compact growth and the principles of the 15-minute city (ideally located within the built-up footprint of the city) and align with sections 2.24 to 2.30 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 in relation to delivering compact liveable growth,
are located in areas where market analysis shows a level of demand exists,
support the development of infill housing, housing on Brownfield land or address vacancy and dereliction,
are located in areas with good social infrastructure and capacity in schools and community facilities,
do not have significant challenges or impediments to the development of housing – for example legal, environmental, topographical or servicing, and
There is no guarantee that any land included in submissions made in response to this consultation will be zoned for residential purposes. No lands will be zoned purely on foot of this consultation. Lands can only be zoned by way of a formal process to make or vary a development plan. Any lands that are considered suitable for residential zoning that meet the above criteria to achieve the objectives of the Guidelines, following analysis and assessment by Cork City Council, may come forward as part of a formal variation of the Cork City Development Plan later in 2025 or in early 2026.
Residential Zoned Land Tax
Landowners should be aware that any lands zoned for residential use may be liable for an annual Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) based on the value of the site. Landowners are advised to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the Residential Zoned Land Tax. Further information is available on Cork City Council’s website here.
Invitation to make submissions
Submissions, including supporting information, identifying lands that are suitable for zoning for residential use, that meet the above criteria and that could meet the objectives of the Guidelines in terms of contributing to accelerated housing delivery over the next 5 yearsare hereby invited from interested parties during the period Tuesday 30th September 2025 to5pm on Monday10th November 2025 inclusive.
How to make a submission
Submissions can only be made via the online portal using the required online form and following the instructions provided. This is to ensure that sufficient information is collected to enable a full and proper assessment by Cork City Council of the lands concerned.
No written or emailed submissions will be accepted.
All submissions received during the period stated above will be taken into consideration as part of the process of identifying additional lands for residential zoning, where required.
You are encouraged to make your submission well in advance of the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions will be available to view online
Please note that all submissions received by Cork City Council shall be available to view (in part or in total) online.
Freedom of Information (FOI) and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Cork City Council is subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, the Data Protection Act, 2018 and to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). For more information on Freedom of Information you can consult our website here. Cork City Council’s GDPR policy and Privacy Policy are available on our website here or via hardcopy from our offices at City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork.
In order to assist us in complying with Data Protection and GDPR, if submitting additional documentation with your submission, please include any details relating to your name and contact details (and where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc. which you represent), on a separate sheet to the content of your submission / observation.
Please be aware that in order to process those submissions that contain certain GDPR Special Categories of Data / Sensitive Personal Data as defined by Article 9 of the GDPR explicit consent to the processing of the special categories of data must be provided by the person to whom the data refers.
It is necessary for the Council to collect some personal information in order to process your submission. Legally we can process this information in the exercise of official authority vested in the Council. The protection of your personal data is a key priority for the Council, and your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy which is available at the website link or physical address supplied above.
Please read the Privacy Notice attached to this consultation before making your submission.
By making your submission you are confirming that you have read the Privacy Notice and accepted the terms and conditions of this consultation.
Date: 30 September 2025
Signed,
Niall Ó Donnabháin
Director of Services
Planning and Integrated Development
Cork City Council.
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Cork City Council welcomes submissions via the following:
Using this online submission portal
Closing date for all submissions is 5pm on Monday the 10th of November 2025.
Q1. This submission is being made on behalf of (in case of agent acting)
Q2. What is the Legal Interest in the lands of the person making the submission? For example Owner; Legal Representative; Legal relative; Development Company with an Agreement to Purchase.
Q3. Where the person making the submission is a Company (registered under the Companies Acts 1963 to 2017) please provide the Company Registration No.
Q4. Where the person making the submission is a Company please provide the Name(s) of company director(s).
Q5. Please provide the name of the Person/Agent acting on behalf of person making the submission (if any)
Q6. Telephone Number
Q7. Email Address
Q8. Land Details: Site Location (please include full address including Eircode and Coordinates if available)
Q9. Ordnance Survey Map Ref No. for Site (please attach OS map if available)
Q10. Site Area (In Hectares)
Q11. Current Zoning of the Lands (The current zoning can be found by consulting the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028)
Q12. Planning History (Please provide the reference numbers of any previous planning permission relating to the lands)
Q13. Does this property include any Historically Notable Features such as Architectural Conservation Area; National Monuments; Natural Heritage Area; or Protected Structures?
Q14. Would developing these lands require the demolition of any existing structures?
Q15. Has the land ever been flooded to your knowledge?
Q16. Is the land currently accessible? If it is please indicate whether it is accessible by road; by footpath; by public transport; or by active travel?
Q17. Does the land have existing access to any of the following services: Drinking Water (please indicate if connected prior to 1980); Wastewater; Electricity/Gas; or Internet Services?
Q18. For land without services which of the following service providers have been contacted to confirm possibility of connection: Uisce Éireann: Drinking Water; Uisce Éireann: Wastewater; Electricity; Gas; Internet Services?
Q19. Have you been in contact with any other infrastructure providers (including during previous planning processes) to progress the servicing of these lands e.g. TII; NTA; Irish Rail; Other?
Q20. Natural Features. Please indicate if any of the following designations or categories apply to these lands:
Q21. Are there any noteworthy natural or manmade features on the land (e.g. Hedgerows/stone walls/mature trees/watercourses/swales/earthen mounds/or other natural or manmade features)?
Q22. Please demonstrate how the zoning of the land for residential purposes and other uses would meet the objectives of the “NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities” addressing the following:
Q23. When do you envisage the land would be developed?
Q24. Development capacity of land: Approximately how many residential units can be accommodated on the land and at what density (please express in dwellings per hectare)?
Q25. Other Comments: Do you have any other comments or information you wish to provide to support your submission?
Q26. In the following section you will have an opportunity to upload your attachments. Please provide a brief description here of the documentation uploaded. It is requested that the documentation provides area specific and site-specific information only.
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Proposals requested in response to the NPF Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements Guidelines for Planning Authorities for additional residential lands to support accelerated housing delivery
New Ministerial Guidelines on National Planning Framework (NPF) Implementation: Housing Growth Requirements were published on 29th July 2025 with the aim of updating development plans, by way of variation, to reflect the requirements of the Revised NPF to support accelerated housing delivery. The Guidelines seek an additional provision of residential-zoned land to be reflected in development plans, where it can be justified, to support housing delivery. The Guidelines are available here.
In response to the new Guidelines, Cork City Council invites the public, landowners, homebuilders and other interested parties to put forward suggestions for lands suitable for zoning for residential purposes which could meet the objectives of the Guidelines by contributing to the accelerated delivery of housing over the next 5 years.
In this regard Cork City Council is seeking proposals for lands or sites within its administrative area (with supporting information) that:
There is no guarantee that any land included in submissions made in response to this consultation will be zoned for residential purposes. No lands will be zoned purely on foot of this consultation. Lands can only be zoned by way of a formal process to make or vary a development plan. Any lands that are considered suitable for residential zoning that meet the above criteria to achieve the objectives of the Guidelines, following analysis and assessment by Cork City Council, may come forward as part of a formal variation of the Cork City Development Plan later in 2025 or in early 2026.
Residential Zoned Land Tax
Landowners should be aware that any lands zoned for residential use may be liable for an annual Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) based on the value of the site. Landowners are advised to familiarise themselves with the provisions of the Residential Zoned Land Tax. Further information is available on Cork City Council’s website here.
Invitation to make submissions
Submissions, including supporting information, identifying lands that are suitable for zoning for residential use, that meet the above criteria and that could meet the objectives of the Guidelines in terms of contributing to accelerated housing delivery over the next 5 years are hereby invited from interested parties during the period Tuesday 30th September 2025 to 5pm on Monday 10th November 2025 inclusive.
How to make a submission
Submissions can only be made via the online portal using the required online form and following the instructions provided. This is to ensure that sufficient information is collected to enable a full and proper assessment by Cork City Council of the lands concerned.
No written or emailed submissions will be accepted.
All submissions received during the period stated above will be taken into consideration as part of the process of identifying additional lands for residential zoning, where required.
You are encouraged to make your submission well in advance of the closing date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions will be available to view online
Please note that all submissions received by Cork City Council shall be available to view (in part or in total) online.
Freedom of Information (FOI) and General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Cork City Council is subject to the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act, 2014, the Data Protection Act, 2018 and to the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). For more information on Freedom of Information you can consult our website here. Cork City Council’s GDPR policy and Privacy Policy are available on our website here or via hardcopy from our offices at City Hall, Anglesea Street, Cork.
In order to assist us in complying with Data Protection and GDPR, if submitting additional documentation with your submission, please include any details relating to your name and contact details (and where relevant, details of any organisation, community group or company etc. which you represent), on a separate sheet to the content of your submission / observation.
Please be aware that in order to process those submissions that contain certain GDPR Special Categories of Data / Sensitive Personal Data as defined by Article 9 of the GDPR explicit consent to the processing of the special categories of data must be provided by the person to whom the data refers.
It is necessary for the Council to collect some personal information in order to process your submission. Legally we can process this information in the exercise of official authority vested in the Council. The protection of your personal data is a key priority for the Council, and your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy which is available at the website link or physical address supplied above.
Please read the Privacy Notice attached to this consultation before making your submission.
By making your submission you are confirming that you have read the Privacy Notice and accepted the terms and conditions of this consultation.
Date: 30 September 2025
Signed,
Niall Ó Donnabháin
Director of Services
Planning and Integrated Development
Cork City Council.
forumHave your say
Cork City Council welcomes submissions via the following:
Closing date for all submissions is 5pm on Monday the 10th of November 2025.
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