Retail Policy Clause Samples

Retail Policy. Whilst Maynooth is a service centre for the north Kildare area, its retail base is significantly affected by leakage of spending to Dublin and other centres with large and modern facilities. The principal retail centres in Maynooth are Main St., the shopping centres on the Dublin and Straffan roads and the neighbourhood centres at Greenfield and Newtown. The recent redevelopment of the Tesco Supermarket on the Dublin Rd. enhances shopping facilities in the town. However, other than this there has been relatively little recent development of the retail sector as compared to other towns. Main St. 6,000 m sq. Dublin Rd. Shopping Centre 3,600 m sq. Straffan Rd. Shopping Centre 2,000 m sq. Greenfield Neighbourhood Centre 1,400 m sq. Newtown Neighbourhood Centre 500 m sq. The Council recognises the important role of retailing in the social and economic life of the town and supports the provisions of the recently issued Retail Planning Guidlelines 2000 The retail base of Maynooth is concentrated in the town centre. The Council regards this as the most appropriate location for further major retail development and it is the policy of the Council to strengthen the role of the town centre, especially for the sale of comparison goods4. Large retail development will, therefore, generally be allowed only in the town centre area (zones A1 and A2). It is the policy of the Council to strengthen, expand and protect the town centre as the primary retail area especially for comparison goods. The Council will oppose proposals for major retail developments, catering for significant levels of comparison goods sales, outside of the town centre5. The Council also recognises the need for the provision of adequate convenience goods outlets at locations accessible to local populations and in locations that help discourage car use in the town. The Council will therefore facilitate the development of small shop units in residential areas serving local needs.