Chapter 11 I Placemaking and Managing Development
11.188 Applications for new or extensions to existing uses such as public houses and other licensed premises will be assessed having regard to the following: 1. The need to ensure a balanced mix of uses in designated centres and prevent an inappropriate, over-concentration of late- night venues. Such uses will generally not be permitted in predominantly residential areas; 2. The amenity of neighbouring residents and
2. Land use zoning and specific objectives contained in the plan (for example Objectives 10.6 City Centre Land Use on Primary Retail Frontages and Objective 10.7 City Centre Land Use on Secondary Retail Frontages); 3. The potential impacts on buildings on the RPS, NIAH or in Architectural Conservation Areas; 4. The impact on the economic viability of streets; 5. The number/frequency of such facilities in the area; 6. The effect of fumes, hours of operation, and general disturbance on nearby amenities and residents; 7. The need for adequate ventilation systems which are to be integrated into the design of the building; 8. Design of the unit in particular the shopfront and the need to avoid dead frontage onto the street; 9. Any proposed advertising/lighting should be suitable and unobtrusive. Any advertising/ signage should be removed on the cessation of operation of the business; 10. Traffic implications resulting from the proposed development; 11. Fast food outlets/takeaways with proposed drive-through facilities will generally only be acceptable within designated Level 2 District/ Large Urban Town Centres (Ballincollig) and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
occupiers including hours of operation, environmental quality and impact on the
streetscape. Noise emanating from and at the boundaries of these establishments are issues which will need to be addressed in planning applications for such establishments. Noise insulation and reduction measures, especially relating to any mechanical ventilation or air- conditioning, will be required to be submitted with any such planning application; 3. Traffic management and deliveries; 4. Shopfront treatment, signage and lighting.
Public Houses / Licenced Premises / Night Clubs
11.187 Public houses and other types of licenced premises play an important role in the Night-time Economy of the City providing a night-time use which adds to the attractiveness, particularly of the City Centre as a place to visit. Cork City Council will encourage entertainment/cultural/music uses which help create an attraction for residents and tourists and add to the vibrancy of the City Centre. However, there is a need to strike an appropriate balance between the role of these entertainment uses in the economy of the city, while ensuring a balanced mix of uses is maintained and the need to protect the amenities of residents from an over-concentration of late-night venues.
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Cork City Development Plan 2022-2028 I Volume 1
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