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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, Variation No. 2 which relates to Cork Docklands, and Variation No. 3 which relates to NPF Implementation.

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

9 September 2026
Cork City Council Seeks Applications for Rental Accommodation Scheme
Cork City Council is encouraging property owners and letting agents to consider joining the Rental Accommodation Scheme (RAS), a long-established housing support programme that provides benefits for both landlords and tenants.
7 September 2026
Lord Mayor accepts award-winning garden gift from EU Commissioner to mark Ireland’s presidency of the EU
An award-winning garden created to mark Ireland's Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the visit of the College of Commissioners to Cork City this summer has been gifted to the people of Cork.
7 September 2026
Lord Mayor raises Brazilian flag above Cork City Hall to mark Brazil's Independence Day
The Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr Damian Boylan, raised the Brazilian flag above Cork City Hall today Monday, 7 September to mark Brazil's 204th Independence Day, and to celebrate the vibrant Brazilian community that has made Cork its home.
3 September 2026
Lord Mayor Launches Cork City Council’s Irish Language Plan 2026-2029
GAA legend Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has urged people to consider tuning in to sports commentary ‘as Gaeilge’ as a fun way to engage with the Irish language.
2 September 2026
Cork City Business Gets Chance to Shine at Ploughing 2026
A small business from Cork City – Second Street Bakeshop - will get the chance to exhibit and sell their products to almost 300,000 people at the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Co. Offaly this month as part of the Local Enterprise Village.