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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 7: Economic Development & Employment growth in service provision can be accommodated within the existing town centre. Boyle has substantial unexploited tourism potential and it is considered that a new hotel in the town would be a major advantage to both the tourism and business sectors (see Chapter 5 & Map 12). It is anticipated that a strong tourism sector and service industry will have significant benefits in employment creation. The Council recognises that this LAP alone cannot create employment but that aspects of the Plan can influence job creation. It is anticipated that the LAP will facilitate the expansion of employment generating activities by ensuring that an adequate provision of zoned and serviced lands in land banks of adequate size at strategic locations throughout the town is available. As outlined above; there is a need to encourage entrepreneurship with assistance from support agencies such as the IDA, Enterprise Ireland, and the Enterprise Board. RCC will seek to facilitate the development of incubator units in the town i.e. providing work space for start ups. RCC will, where possible, through it’s willingness to meet with potential investors, its general activities, working with state employment agencies, and through the policies and objectives of this LAP seek to facilitate new employment and the retention of existing employment in Boyle. The facilitation of employment generating activities is a key focus of this LAP for Boyle and RCC will continue to work with other organisations in order to promote an environment that supports the creation of jobs in Boyle. The Industrial Development Agency (IDA) of Ireland The Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is Ireland’s inward investment promotion agency and is responsible for the attraction and development of foreign investment into the country. The agency provides a range of services and incentives, including funding and grants, to those considering foreign direct investment in Ireland. While investment from overseas in manufacturing and internationally traded services are the broad focus of IDA Ireland, the agency continues to work with investors once in Ireland to encourage and assist in expanding and developing their businesses. The IDA are focused on securing investment from new and existing clients in the areas of High End Manufacturing, Global Services (including Financial Services) and Research, Development and Innovation. They are also actively focusing on emerging areas such as Clean Technology, Convergence and Services Innovation. These areas offer exciting new overseas investment opportunities and are ideally suited to the Irish skill-set, experience and in the case of Clean Technology, geography and climate. Enterprise Ireland Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. Their mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity. Enterprise Ireland focuses on five areas of activity for Irish companies: 1. Achieving Export Sales: Their primary focus is to help their client companies achieve international success. 2. Driving Research and Innovation: Improving the prospects of companies through R&D and Innovation 3. Competing Through Productivity: Increasing competitiveness through business innovation 4. Starting Up & Scaling Up 5. Driving Regional Enterprise Policies for Future Employment, Enterprise & Economic Strategy Policy 57 Facilitate the development of enterprise and employment opportunities within the LAP boundary in accordance with the overall vision of the LAP, and cooperate with other agencies including the private sector in progressing this policy. Policy 58 Promote and facilitate the implementation of targeted economic development in zoned and serviced areas (within speed limit areas) as part of the future Economic Development Strategy for the Boyle LAP area. Policy 59 Support the RCDB in encouraging indigenous innovation and enterprise by making suitable start up locations available to entrepreneurs. This will include the provision of high quality serviced sites/land ready for industrial/commercial development including workspace units with broadband connectivity in appropriately zoned areas. Policy 60 Improve the visitor experience to the town, and to cooperate with all stakeholders and appropriate agencies in promoting tourism and securing the development of tourist based enterprises and facilities in the town. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 92
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 7: Economic Development & Employment Policy 61 Support the RCDB in its liaison with the IDA to promote foreign direct investment and the establishment of new employment opportunities in the LAP area. Objectives for Future Employment, Enterprise & Economic Strategy Objective 93 In consolidating the urban form, support the location of quality employment and residential developments in proximity to each other in order to reduce the need to travel and the dependence on private transport. Objective 94 Ensure that the infrastructure and services in the LAP area are sustainably developed and upgraded to a level that can support increased economic activity. 7.2.1 Environmental Quality/Amenity The environmental quality of Boyle is generally good and it has an attractive townscape, although the town is dilapidated and run down in parts. Patrick Street in particular suffers from large areas of dereliction and there are clear opportunities for significant redevelopment at this location. There are a number of attractive traditional shop fronts in the town, although the maintenance of these and some of the upper floors of premises is sometimes poor. As in most Irish Towns the quality of streetscapes have suffered from the increasing use of PVC/Aluminium windows on the upper floors of Georgian and Victorian properties. It is evident that the town was once an important market centre, a role which has somewhat declined. The town has experienced limited investment in recent years. Its development has been somewhat impeded by competing centres in the vicinity such as Carrick-on- Shannon and Sligo, which have experienced significant growth and expansion in their retail sector in recent years. Furthermore there has been substantial retail investment in Cortober, on the outskirts of Carrick-on- Shannon. As detailed above, the River Boyle is a focal point of the town. The area in the immediate vicinity of the River is however, run down and in decline. There is little frontage onto the river, and thus poor passive surveillance of this predominantly pedestrian area. The surface treatment of pathways along the river is poor. There are several pedestrian links from the River area through to Main Street and the Mace car park off Carrick Road. However, due to the degraded environment of these routes they are unattractive and uninviting. Wirescape in the town is generally good and although there was poor provision of litter receptacles in the town centre area, litter management is generally good. The town also has an attractive public lighting scheme. Policies for Environmental Quality/Amenity Policy 62 Maintain good air quality and acceptable noise levels within the town. Policy 63 Implement the provisions of National legislation and EU Directives on air and noise pollution in conjunction with other agencies, as appropriate. Policy 64 Support public transport and non-motorised transportation as a key measure to reduce locally generated air pollutants. Objectives for Environmental Quality/Amenity Objective 95 Encourage landscaping and tree planting as a means of air purification, the filtering of suspended particles and the improvement of the town’s micro-climate. Objective 96 Upgrade visual aspects of the approach roads to the town. Objective 97 Encourage local community involvement in the upgrading and improvement of open space, to add a sense of place and provide improved areas for the residents and visitors. Objective 98 Seek to improve the provision of litter receptacles in the town centre. 7.2.2 Retail & Commercial Development Boyle is an important retail and commercial centre serving the northern parts of County Roscommon and accommodates a limited range of uses. These include; a small variety of pubs, restaurants, cafes, banks, and convenience stores, amongst others. The railway station is located within close proximity to the town centre and there are several financial institutions and service providers disbursed throughout the town. The town also has an important tourism function due to the presence of Boyle Abbey, King House, Boyle Harbour and it’s Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 93
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