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PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 7: Economic Development & Employment proximity to Lough Key. Retail provision in Boyle is characterised by disbursed retail provision along Main Street, Bridge Street and Patrick Street which largely comprises of small local operators. SuperValu is a dominant presence in the town and provides the majority of convenience shopping in the town. There are no other national/international multiples located in Boyle. Boyle is well served in terms of convenience retail provision. The town contains a large Mace supermarket as well as a purpose built SuperValu Shopping Centre that has been developed in the town centre. The SuperValu development has a number of ancillary retail units including a giftware shop, hair studio, clothes shop and pharmacy. The retail centre also accommodates public seating, customer’s toilets and baby changing facilities. It is a popular retail destination in the town centre serving both weekly shopping and top-up needs. Boyle also accommodates a number of other smaller convenience retailers, for example Londis. Comparison provision in the centre is relatively poor and is predominantly characterised by independent retailers such as Boles of Boyle, which was opened in 1886. There is a lack of national or international comparison multiples represented in the town and the comparison offer is generally limited. This is predominantly due to the town’s proximity to existing provision in other competing centres such as Sligo and Carrick-on-Shannon. Boyle also accommodates a range of other retail service functions as well as pubs, offices and other commercial uses. Upper Bridge Street, in particular, has lost much of its retail function and is characterised by offices, professional services and public houses. There are several vacant units in the town, some of which have a very rundown appearance. In terms of accessibility, Boyle is readily accessible due to its location just off the N4 National Route. The town has adequate car parking although this is primarily provided by on-street parking, free of charge. The SuperValu development is also served by an extensive area of car parking and further additional spaces are also provided in the town square and at the Mace Supermarket. Pedestrian accessibility throughout the town is generally good, there are however a lack of pedestrian crossings. Pavements are generally of good quality. Pedestrian linkages are also provided along the River Boyle, although the physical environment of these areas could be upgraded. The town is served by a bus route serving Carrick-on-Shannon, Roscommon and Dublin. Boyle has an attractive railway station and is served by the Main Dublin to Sligo rail route. Given the limited investment in Boyle in recent years, the town centre is not considered to be as vibrant as other towns in the County. Although the town is the third largest centre in County Roscommon, it offers a limited range of services and retailing facilities. The proximity of Carrick-on-Shannon has impacted on the growth of its retail function. The tight urban grain of the traditional town centre restricts the development of larger retail units within the core retail area. The development of larger retail units within the town centre would therefore require the amalgamation of a series of units which may prove difficult. One significant site with development potential in Boyle is the site located on Patrick Street. It has direct frontage to the street and currently accommodates an obsolete and derelict structure. There is a significant backland area to the rear of the structures. Further potential development sites within the town include, for example, the old Mill structure and associated ancillary industrial buildings to the north of Patrick Street and the vacant derelict lands opposite Mace. See appended Maps 12, 14a & 14b. Policies for Retail/Commercial Policy 65 Strengthen the retail/commercial, residential and recreational functions of the town centre, retaining retail uses at the ground floor level. Policy 66 Seek improvements to the visual quality of Boyle town centre as part of new development and facilitate the appropriate development of the town centre subject to compliance with the development standards where applicable contained in this LAP as well as the RCDP. Policy 67 Encourage and facilitate the consolidation and enhancement of the retail function of Boyle town centre and its role in the County Retail Hierarchy. Objectives for Retail/Commercial Objective 99 Assess all retail proposals against the criteria and recommendations set down in the Retail Planning Guidelines, and the Retail Strategy for County Roscommon. Objective 100 Create a more attractive and safer pedestrian environment including the provision of pedestrian crossings, high quality pavements and cycle paths, street lighting and street furniture in the area. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 94
PART II: DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FOR 2012 – 2018 & BEYOND Chapter 7: Economic Development & Employment 7.2.3 Industrial Development Roscommon County Council recognises that new technologies, high value added and knowledge based sectors such as Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Communication and Technology etc are the types of industry that offer long terms prospects for generating revenues. In order for Roscommon to achieve balanced and sustainable industrial development, a diversified base of employment opportunities will have to be provided and developed within the County. RCC is committed to attracting industry to County Roscommon and recognises the importance of industrial and commercial development in terms of employment creation, economic and social development of Boyle. Whilst the LAP cannot directly influence future industrial and commercial development, it can adopt a plan-led approach by; ‣ Ensuring that sufficient and appropriate land is zoned and available for industrial and commercial development ‣ Providing or facilitating the provision of infrastructure such as roads, drainage, water etc ‣ Promoting Boyle as a viable location to work and live ‣ Adopt a Development Contribution Scheme which includes measures to encourage such development into these types of settlements. Policies for Industry Policy 68 Support the RCDB and IDA in encouraging new high tech industries and high potential start-ups to locate in the Boyle LAP area. Policy 69 RCC will support the County Enterprise Board, Roscommon County Development Board, National Development Agencies (e.g. IDA, state bodies) and private developers in encouraging and facilitating the location of new industries which provide a positive and flexible response to job creation possibilities in the LAP area whilst protecting residential amenity and the environment. Objectives for Industry Objective 101 Where technically feasible and economically viable, provide for or facilitate the provision of the necessary infrastructure and services for industrial development within the LAP area. 7.2.4 Electronic Courtyards An approach currently in development which looks at technology based enterprises within the Shannon Region is called ‘E-Towns’. The objective is to generate incremental business activity by offering the modern entrepreneur a “turn-key” residential and business solution with all the convenience of advanced facilities in a quality-lifestyle location. The vision of the project is to apply 21st century telecommunications technology and best practice in Town Renewal, to help create an alternative enterprise culture within small regional communities that will meet their specific needs in terms of an attractive living environment, as well as sustainable economic activity, including the creation of new jobs. Roscommon County Council, in considering technology-based enterprises, will facilitate the provision of ‘Courtyard’ developments in Boyle, that provide workspace and broadband connectivity through tailored solutions negotiated with telecommunications. The primary aim is to disperse economic activity and job creation to smaller population centres. A by-product is the bringing of broadband services including training and expertise to the village and surrounding rural areas. 7.2.5 Rural Enterprises in Towns & Villages Enterprise in rural areas tends to be characterised by small firms operating in the more traditional sectors, some 65% of enterprises meet the definition of microenterprise (i.e. less than 10 employees). Not only do rural enterprises have to compete with the attractions of urban locations they have to also deal with issues such as transport costs, market access peripherality, poor communications and physical infrastructure. Given the nature of the rural economy and the lack of a national approach to rural enterprise, devolved funding and other supports available through LEADER, the County Enterprise Board and the Western Development Commission are especially relevant to rural enterprises within County Roscommon. It is essential that their combined supports under the National Development Plan are coordinated effectively and are targeted at rural entrepreneurs and in providing rural business infrastructure. The Council shall work with these bodies and other State Agencies/Departments in order to promote rural development and enterprise creation in Boyle over the lifetime of this Plan and in collaboration with the relevant NDP programmes 2007-2013. Boyle Local Area Plan 2012-2018 Page 95
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