Landuse and Development

Objective: To Integrate climate action considerations into landuse planning policy

No.	Action	Lead Council Department & Partner(s)	Budgeted	Timeframe S/M/L
38	During the Review of the Cork County Development Plan and Local Area Plans identify and integrate climate change as a critical consideration, guiding principle and strategic objective, and tailor planning policies to reduce the vulnerability of Co. Cork to the impacts of climate change, for example by: • Enhancing the role of the natural environment to promote climate adaptation through promoting green infrastructure • Continuing to take a risk-based approach to development in areas at risk of all types of flooding (coastal, fluvial, pluvial and groundwater) • Designing urban areas to incorporate shading/ cooling areas and water features to provide for urban heat reduction. • Promoting climate resilient designs and materials	Planning Each Directorate	✗	Short
39	Evaluate and implement best practice in Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) in the context of climate change.	Planning Roads		Short - Medium

Drainage and Flood Management

Objective: To adapt to the increased risk and impact of flooding

No.	Action	Lead Council Department & Partner(s)	Budgeted	Timeframe S/M/L
40	Work with the OPW and other organisations in information sharing in relation to flood risk and in the development of major and minor flood protection and flood proofing schemes throughout the county, encouraging a whole of catchment approach to the flood management and promote the requirements of our natural and cultural heritage in relation to flood relief works which may be carried out in the context of climate change	Coastal/Flood Management OPW		Short