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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 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.
11 February 2026
Cork City Council Secures €2m grant from the European Investment Bank to accelerate retrofitting
Cork City Council has been awarded €2m in funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to significantly accelerate its ambitious retrofitting programme.
4 February 2026
Customer Care Team Information Update
A global technical issue which affected City Council Customer Care Team's phone line has been resolved and the team is able to receive phone calls again via its 021-492 4000 number.
30 January 2026
Lord Mayor of Cork Hosts Civic Reception Honouring St. Finbarr's GAA Milestones and Championship Teams
A large crowd gathered at Cork City Hall on Thursday, November 29 for a special Civic Reception honouring five remarkable milestones in the long and remarkable history of one of Ireland’s greatest GAA clubs.