Cork MASP Policy Objective 4
Cork Metropolitan Area Regional Interactions In support of the role of the Cork Metropolitan Area as a primary driver of economic and population growth in the Region, seek to strengthen inter-regional and intra-regional connectivity (public transport, strategic road network and digital) subject to the outcome of environmental assessments and the planning process: a. Between the Cork Metropolitan Area and the other metropolitan areas of Galway, Limerick-Shannon and Waterford, strengthen connectivity to the Atlantic Economic Corridor, to the Kerry Hub and Knowledge Triangle and strengthen connectivity to the TEN-T Network. b. Between the Cork Metropolitan Area and Key Towns in the Southern Region, especially Key Towns in the South West which include Mallow, Clonakilty, Tralee and Killarney and Dungarvan in the South East. c. Between the Cork Metropolitan Area and settlements in a strategic North Cork Agri-Tech
Network with Mallow Key Town, in a strategic West Cork Marine Network with Clonakilty Key Town and a central North and West Network connecting the two, initiatives which will be progressed through the County Development Plan process. d. Between the Cork Metropolitan Area and the ring towns of Bandon, Fermoy, Macroom, Kinsale and Youghal through the sustainable development of enhanced critical mass to attract new investment in employment, services and public transport and support Kinsale’s role as a Principal Tourist Attraction. e. Recognise the role of Cork City as a Gaeltacht Service City under the Gaeltacht Act 2012. f. Support multi modal enhanced transport and digital connectivity between Cork, Limerick-Shannon and Waterford cities and metropolitan areas and the delivery of infrastructures as supported in objectives under Chapter 6 Connectivity.
The scale of development, roles and cumulative impact in other settlements in the wider metropolitan area and rural areas, identified in the County Development Plan Core Strategy, will be at a level so as not to undermine the MASP Goals, Objectives for the Cork MASP and the role of the City as a driver for the Region.
NTA Map Showing the Catchment of the Urban Core of the Cork Metropolitan Area
Map 1 | Catchment of Cork City Urban Core
SOURCE | NTA Hinterland analysis
Southern Regional Assembly | RSES
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