6.53 In order to ensure that sports grounds and facilities are protected, Cork City Council will ensure that adequate playing fields for formal active recreation are provided in new development areas and that existing sports facilities and grounds within the established urban area are protected, retained and enhanced. Cork City Council will aim to facilitate an increase in the number of playing pitches in the City in order to maximise the widespread use of playing pitches and for playing pitches to be utilised seven days a week, subject to protecting adjoining residential amenity.
The main advantages of artificial pitches will allow for greater durability, more efficient use of space, increased usage and greater flexibility. The wider use of artificial grass pitches will define performance characteristics and will also mean that less maintenance is required for a given level of use when compared to natural grass.
Multi-use Hub / Sport Model
6.55 There is an opportunity to develop a multi-use hub / sport model between different organisations. These hubs will not be restricted to a particular sport, club or organisation but will be open to the wider community.
Artificial Grass Pitches
6.54 A key requirement in maximizing pitch use is to encourage and facilitate the development of artificial grass pitches for the use across a range of sports, clubs and organisations.
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Cork City Draft Development Plan 2022-2028
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