01/04/2026
👋We'd like to thank everyone for the great response so far for our Social & Community Pillar questionnaire. If you haven't had a chance to complete it yet and would like to take part, you can access it via the link below.
If you do choose to submit your email address, it will not be tied to your responses. The survey will remain open throughout April, so you’re welcome to complete it at a time that suits you.
👉 Click here to access the questionnaire
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf51AjDnvSPF-5ydsjdkSRFJD7kr7BWpuzKTjLgPe1z_coysg/viewform
We'd also like to remind you that our Arts, Culture and Heritage meeting is taking place tomorrow, April 2nd in the Walter Raleigh Hotel at 7:30pm. We hope you can join us.
📣 In other news, Cork County Council has now launched a survey for the owners of commercial town and village centre properties to understand what capacity there is in the towns and villages of County Cork to convert ‘over the shop’ or ‘back of the shop’ spaces for residential use.
The survey can be accessed online at www.corkcoco.ie or from the press release on their website. You can also contact Cork County Council’s Town Regeneration Office at [email protected] or 021 4285317 / 021 4285397 to request a hard copy of the survey for completion.
Why?
Encouraging people to live in our towns and villages is key to village vitality and town regeneration. In recognition of this, recent Government announcements indicate expanded financial supports in 2026 from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, to bring underutilised space above or behind existing commercial premises into residential use. A grant of up to €95,000 will be available where one residential unit is created, with an additional €20,000 where two residential units are delivered and a further €20,000 where three or more units are provided. In addition, up to €5,000 will be available to cover expert advice on the conversion of these properties for residential use, bringing the total potential support package to €140,000.
The County Cork Commercial Vacancy Survey is now open and will remain open for responses until Thursday April 30th 2026.
Survey objectives:
Gauge the capacity of our towns and villages to support additional residential accommodation in our built heritage.
Understand the willingness of commercial property owners to participate in the conversion scheme and optimise the use of vacant or under-utilised properties.
A great initiative so be sure to complete the survey if it applies to you!
Best wishes,
Youghal Stakeholder Group
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