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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028

The Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 sets out how the city will grow and develop over the next six years, while complementing a longer 2040 vision. For the first time, this statutory plan also encompasses the towns of Ballincollig, Blarney, Tower and Glanmire, and their wider hinterland areas. With a population of over 210,000, Cork is an emerging international city of scale and a national driver of economic and urban growth. Project Ireland 2040 designates the city for significant additional growth over the next 20 years, supported by large scale investment.

The Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 sets out how the city can best enable this growth and investment over the next six years, while continuing to be an innovative, vibrant, healthy and resilient city. The plan was adopted by resolution of the Council on the 10th June 2022 and takes effect on 8th August 2022.

Interactive Overview of the Cork City Plan 2022-2028

Please note Volumes 1 & 2 of the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 have now been updated to incorporate Variation No. 1, which relates to revised parking standards and updated parking zones and Variation No. 2 which relates to Cork Docklands.

Should you have any questions about the Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 please get in touch with the Planning Policy Team by emailing citydevplan@corkcity.ie or planningpolicy@corkcity.ie.

Two Year Progress Report

23 February 2026
LEO Cork City focus on Leadership, Exporting and Support Structures during Local Enterprise Week 2026
Lessons in leadership, exporting, sustainable procurement and support structures for the self-employed are among the learning experiences that Local Enterprise Office, Cork City is making available to small and micro enterprises this Local Enterprise Week. 
20 February 2026
Civic Reception acknowledges 45 years of Apple Operations in Cork
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Fergal Dennehy hosted a special Civic Reception at Cork City Hall to celebrate 45 years of Apple operations in Cork.
16 February 2026
Cork City Businesses Meet Buyers at Showcase 2026
Businesses from Cork City had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world last month as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2026 at the RDS in Dublin.  There were over 100 Local Enterprise Office supported businesses from across the country present at the event including six from Cork City.
16 February 2026
National and Local Leaders Gather in Cork to Align Digital Innovation with Climate and Infrastructure Delivery
National government, infrastructure providers and local authorities gathered at Cork City Hall last week for Demystifying Digital Twins — a strategic forum focused on aligning digital innovation with climate targets, infrastructure planning and responsible public governance.
12 February 2026
Lord Mayor welcomes Palestinian Mayor and Nablus delegation on historic visit to Cork
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Fergal Dennehy, has hosted the Mayor of the Palestinian city of Nablus for an historic visit to Cork city which aims to foster links between the two cities.