Objective 8.20
Objective 8.21 Enabling Development To allow for the enabling of development Cork City Council will consider permitting the following, notwithstanding the zoning objectives of the area: a. The restoration of a Protected Structure, or other buildings of architectural or other merit, currently in poor condition, to conservation best practice for any purpose compatible with the character of the building. b. The conservation of a Protected Structure or other building of architectural or other merit, independently of its current condition for a range of potential uses such as tourism, social, cultural amenity as a priority, or housing and business uses as a secondary potential use, in cases where, in Cork City Council’s opinion, that the converted building is capable of functioning as an important additional tourist attraction or facility, and the use is compatible with the character of the building c. Cork City Council will promote by whatever means it considers most appropriate the temporary or short-term use, in particular arts, community or tourist uses, of vacant or underused structures or sites of built heritage interest for any use which is compatible with the character of the structure or site. Historic Landscapes Cork City Council will ensure that the designated and undesignated historic landscapes and gardens throughout the city are protected from inappropriate development and enhanced where possible.
Objective 8.22 National Inventory of Architectural Heritage (NIAH) Cork City Council will have regard to Ministerial recommendations to the City Council to consider the designation of the buildings and gardens listed in the National Inventory of Architectural Heritage as Protected Structures. Cork City Council will consider the structures listed in the NIAH for protection, by designation of Protected Structures; by the adoption of Architectural Conservation Areas to protect groups of buildings; or by whatever other means the Council considers will most effectively protect the architectural heritage of the City. These Ministerial Recommendations will be taken into account when the Cork City Council is considering proposals for development that would affect the historic or architectural interest of these structures. Cork City Council will seek to engage with key stakeholder groups, including public representatives, building owners and the public to develop the most appropriate response for the protection of specific buildings, groups of buildings and historic areas.
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