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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

16 January 2026
Launch of Lady Mayoress' International Women’s Day Event at Cork City Hall
The Lady Mayoress of Cork, Karen Brennan, announced the upcoming “International Women’s Day Event”, which will take place on Friday, 27 February 2026 at 10.00am to 1.00pm in the Millennium Hall, City Hall, Cork.
16 January 2026
Cork City Council Opens its 2026 Local Heritage and Biodiversity Grants Schemes
Two Cork City Council grants aimed at supporting local heritage and biodiversity are now open for applications. The grants acknowledge and support the tremendous work that is carried out by local heritage groups and organisations across the city to protect, enhance and promote heritage and biodiversity.
14 January 2026
LEO Cork City's Craft & Design Businesses Set for Showcase 2026
Some of LEO Cork City’s best up and coming craft and design businesses will be part of over 100 LEO businesses across Ireland who will get a chance to meet with buyers from all over the world.
13 January 2026
Cork City Council Invites Communities to Apply for Funding from €260,000 Development Grants Scheme
Cork City Council is inviting applications for its €260,000 Community Development Grant programme 2026 which will help fund grassroots projects that make a real difference. 
12 January 2026
Cork City Council Hails Landmark Day for Social Housing Delivery
Today (January 12) is a landmark day for housing delivery in Cork city with the sod turned on two transformative social housing projects that will deliver more than 800 new social or affordable homes.