Chapter 10
Key Development Areas and Neighbourhood Development Sites
Issues / Recommendations / Observations
Sub. No.
Chief Executive’s Response & Recommendation
night-time culture sector to develop an innovative approach to supporting and developing a vibrant, diverse, and sustainable night-time economy. It has been identified that for Cork, a key driver for the Night-Time Economy is around Food & Beverage and Food Tourism. While there is some reference to the food scene in Section 10.15. It is considered that this needs to be more robustly addressed and specific policies and objectives contained in the Development Plan in order to ensure land use policies support future planning applications. The Development Plan should acknowledge and support local food producers, enterprises and restaurants developing Cork as a food tourism destination. Food can act as a driver and a key attractor for visitors and especially in the city centre. In addition, we request that the recent Fáilte Ireland Outdoor Dining Scheme be acknowledged and supported in the Development Plan. A new objective should be included supporting proposals for development involving evening and late-night commercial, retail, cultural, food and beverage or entertainment uses within the City where it can be demonstrated that the development will enhance the character and function of the area; this may include extended opening hours, proposals for outdoor dining and event space, and proposals for the greater utilisation of existing heritage assets. A greater focus should be placed on supporting the night- time economy in Cork, and facilitating spaces for night time events, including existing spaces and meanwhile use of vacant spaces. Cork has an opportunity to position itself internationally as a night time destination. We must allow
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As outlined above support for the Night-time Economy and Entertainment Uses is included in the Draft Plan. Specific measures would be more appropriately included as part of the City Centre Revitalisation Plan. Recommendation:
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