• To ensure that elements of archaeological, architectural and other cultural significance are identified, retained and interpreted wherever possible and the knowledge placed in the public domain; • To promote the retention, reuse and enhancement of buildings and other elements of architectural or other significance; • To ensure that development reflects and is sensitive to the historical importance and character of the city, in particular the street layout and pattern, plot sizes, building heights and scales; • To improve and encourage access to and understanding of the architectural heritage of the city; and • To protect, promote and conserve Cork City’s natural heritage.
Photo: Clare Keogh.
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Statutory and Policy Context
8.3 Cork City Council is committed to identifying, protecting and celebrating Corks unique historic and contemporary cultural expression. Key objectives of Cork City Council are: • To promote and celebrate Cork City as a centre of excellence for arts, culture as well as the creative industries; • To support the further development of Cork as a centre for culture and creativity; • To ensure that the nurturing of the arts and associated services is part of the planned development of Cork City and its surrounding region; • To facilitate and encourage sustainable tourism development which is based on and reflects the city’s distinctive history culture and environment, and which will promote diversification and innovation in the tourism sector; • To protect and enhance the tourism and cultural amenities of the city including the conservation, protection and enhancement of Cork City’s natural, built and cultural heritage through land use zoning, policies and objectives; • To develop the city’s distinctive qualities and its function as a cultural location; • To expand the role of the city as an important gateway and base for regional tourism. • To promote the protection of the heritage of the city and the implementation of the Heritage and Biodiversity Plan;
8.4 These are the primary statutory instruments relating to heritage: • Planning and Development Act 2000, as amended • The protection of archaeological heritage, structures and areas of special interest, the preservation of the character of the landscape, views and prospects are a requirement of development plans. • The National Monuments Acts 1930 – 2004 • These Acts provide for the protection of Ireland’s archaeological heritage.
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