Application for a Licence to use a Public Area for an Activity or Event

Cork City Council may permit the use of defined areas if it considers that the activities/ events proposed enhance the social, culture, artistic, business or general ambience of the City and that they do not adversely affect the physical fabric of the street, the pedestrian/traffic using the street or the companies carrying out their permitted businesses in the vicinity of the proposed activity/ event.

Cork City Council has a licensing system in place for use of Public Spaces and will licence each user under the Roads Act 1993.

Any person wishing to use public spaces for any activity/ event must first get permission from Cork City Council.

• 28 working days’ notice of the proposed activity/event must be given.
• An application fee of €110 will apply for approved applications and applicants will be invited to pay this fee digitally.
• Application will be evaluated to ensure that the activity/ event outlined is a permitted activity/ event.
• If application is granted, a licence will be issued which will outline the dates, times and any conditions which apply to the said activity.
• Cork City Council reserves the right to impose a deposit which will be fully refundable following satisfactory inspection of the public area.

Any activity/ event on St Patrick’s Street will only be considered if it is proposed to organise/carry out the activity/event on the distinct areas highlighted on the attached map.

The types of activities/events that might be permitted on St Patrick’s Street include:

Street entertainment, promotions or activities organised to enhance festivals, street festivals, artistic or cultural events, charity or community events.

The types of activities/ events that will not be permitted on St Patrick’s Street include:

Casual Trading, use of trucks as information dissemination points or health screening clinics (these can be accommodated in other locations in the city), fun fairs.

Notes

Note 1: Work Method Statement / Traffic Management Plan

Where it is proposed to organise/ conduct an activity/ event on a public road a Work Method Statement / Traffic Management Plan, which includes the following, must be submitted:

• Proposed arrangements to ensure minimum impact on traffic flow.
• Provision for storage of equipment etc.

Note 2: Pedestrian Management Plan

Where it is proposed to organise/ conduct an activity/ event on a public road that will interfere with pedestrian movement a Pedestrian Management Plan, which includes the following, must be submitted:

• Arrangements for Pedestrian Diversions including proposals for temporary footpaths, ramps, signage, fencing etc.

Note 3: Insurance Requirements

The Licensee must provide evidence of Employer’s and Public Liability Insurance cover for limits of not less than €13 million and €6.5 million respectively in respect of legal liability for bodily injury or third party property damage claims arising in connection with the activities, the subject of this application, for the duration of the licence period. These policies must be extended to indemnify Cork City Council. Cork City Council reserves the right to review this limit of indemnity for adequacy. The insurance policy shall be submitted for inspection before the Licence will be issued. The licensee is required to maintain a valid policy for the duration of the licence period.

Note 4: Fees

• Requirement for a deposit will be determined by Cork City Council, depending on the activity/ event details.
• Some activities or events carried out on Enhanced Surface will incur deposit of €425 per square meter occupied by activity/event

Refundable Deposit:

• Enhanced Surface: €425 per square meter occupied by activity/event

Click [external-link https://corkcity.submit.com/show/163 | here ] to apply.

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