Client
Cork City Council and Cork County Council
Role
Planning Consultant
Status
N/A
Cork Metropolitan Area Joint Retail Study
Cork
Overview
The Draft Retail Study, jointly prepared with Cork City Council and Cork County Council, was agreed in March 2013 following public consultation. It informed part of the preparation of upcoming Development Plans.
JSA Planning Role
JSA undertook detailed research including desk studies, policy reviews, retail legislation analysis, assessment of local and international retail trends, and interpretation of household, shopper and floorspace surveys. The study examined the roles of key centres including Douglas, Mahon Point and Blackpool.
Outcome
The study identifies the required scale and type of retail development and sets out policies to guide retailing in Metropolitan Cork, ensuring centres fulfil their strategic roles.
