Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 March 2023
219. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage he will instruct officials in his Department to engage with Cork City Council to develop a regeneration plan for Mayfield. [12096/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regeneration of social housing is a matter in the first instance for the local authority. Cork City Council has informed my Department that it is at the early stages of examining the Tarry Path area in Mayfield with a view to development of a regeneration solution to vacant and derelict areas.
As this review is at early preliminary appraisal stage, no submission has yet been made to my Department. My Department continues to work closely with Cork City Council on all proposed and existing projects.
It is the responsibility of local authorities to identify an opportunity to advance Regeneration Programmes in line with Circular N11/2007 Policy Framework for the Regeneration of Local Authority Estates in their respective administrative areas.
If a decision is made to proceed with a regeneration programme, the proposal must be incorporated into the current master plan for the relevant area or included as part of a new master plan. This ensures that the proposed project aligns with local planning and vision, depending on the scope, scale and nature of the project. The revised or new master plan must be approved at Council level before proceeding.
Once a proposal is considered to be appropriate and suitable as a Regeneration Programme, the local authority will then advance proposal(s) for construction of new and refurbished homes in the Regeneration area.
Each project submission received is assessed on its own merits, in the context of the aims and objectives of Housing for All, the National Regeneration Programme, and value for money.
