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The Property Section deals with management of City Council property which involves:-
- Processing / recording all purchase and sales of City Council property
- Administration of lettings of City Council property including leasehold rents
- Co-ordination of compulsory purchase orders from initial mapping through to arbitration
- Administration of Derelict Sites Act procedures and wayleaves etc
- Street Trading Legislation
- City Council Markets
Many of the services operated by the Property Section are for other sections of the City Council but also some services are provided directly to the public.
Processing / Recording Purchases and Sales of City Council Property
The Property Section ensures that all purchases and sales of property by Cork City Council are mapped and recorded. A geographic information system is currently being prepared which will record all property owned by the City Council. The Department holds maps of all properties owned.
Commercial Properties for sale:
Any person wishing to offer a commercial property for sale to Cork City Council can do so by writing to the Property Section, Corporate Affairs Directorate, Cork City Council, City Hall, Cork, outlining details and enclosing a map showing clearly the property available.
Domestic Properties for sale:
Any person wishing to offer a domestic property for sale to Cork City Council can do so by writing to the Administrative Officer, Property Section, Corporate Affairs Directorate, City Hall, Cork, outlining details and enclosing a map showing clearly the property available.
Administration of Lettings
Many properties owned by Cork City Council are leased to private individuals and companies etc. The Property Section maps and keeps details of all transactions.
Any person liable to pay Ground Rent/Leasehold Rent may apply to purchase same by writing to the Property Section, enclosing a map of the property.
Co-Ordination of Compulsory Purchase Orders (C.P.O.s)
Where Cork City Council requires land to carry out its statutory functions and the land cannot be acquired by agreement, legislation provides that the land may be acquired by Compulsory Purchase Order.
The Property Section co-ordinates CPOs on behalf of all sections of Cork City Council from initial mapping through to arbitration.
Derelict Sites Act
The Derelict Sites Act 1990 required all Local Authorities to maintain a Register of all derelict properties in their area. The Property Section maintains the Register on behalf of the City Council and the Register contains details of derelict properties, location, ownership details, valuation. The register is available for inspection at the above address during normal opening times.
Street Trading Legislation
Casual Trading is regulated by the Casual Trading Act 1995, as amended, together with Cork City Council’s Casual Trading Byelaws. It is an offence under this Act to trade without a valid casual trading licence. Casual Trading is divided into Designated Area trading and Special Event trading.
Casual Trading is regulated by the Casual Trading Act 1995, as amended, together with Cork City Council’s Casual Trading Byelaws. It is an offence under this Act to trade without a valid casual trading licence. Casual Trading is divided into Designated Area trading and Special Event trading.
- Designated Trading – this is located on Cornmarket Street/Kyle Street and is known as the Coal Quay Market. There is a waiting list for pitches. If you wish to apply to be considered for our waiting list please complete the Designated Trading Area Form (CT1) and return to this office. Do not send any payment with your application.
- Special Events Trading – Casual trading licences are also issued for special events in the city, where an individual wishes to sell goods in the vicinity of an event for the day or days the event is taking place e.g. GAA Matches, St Patrick’s Day parade etc. The number of pitches at any event may be restricted. Traders are advised to apply a minimum of 4 weeks in advance of any event, using the Special Event Application Form (CT2). You are advised to contact the Property Department in advance of submitting your form to check if casual trading licences are being issued for the event.
- Festival Markets – Cork City Council organises specialist food and craft markets which take place in conjunction with festivals being held in the city e.g. Christmas, St Patrick’s Festival. If you wish to register your interest in applying for these markets, please complete the Festivals Application Form (CT3), your details will be kept on file for future markets. Food Market Organisers are asked to complete application form CT.
Queries to: Property Department –
Email: property@corkcity.ie
Telephone: 021-4924258, 021-4924258, 021-492459
English Market
Cork City Council owns the English Market located at Grand Parade, and stalls/units are leased by several traders. The market is managed on behalf of Cork City Council by agents Irish Estate Ltd (trading as Aramark Property). The Market manager is Joanne Buckley and can be contacted at email: - buckley-joanne@aramark.ie.
For all information on the English Market please go to our official English Market website at www.englishmarket.ie
Classes of Records Held
- Details/maps of City Council property
- Records of property leased
- Register of derelict sites
- Details of casual trading applications and licences
- C.P.O. files
Contact Us:
Property Section,
Corporate Affairs Directorate,
Cork City Council,
City Hall,
Cork.
Telephone: + 353 21 4924259 / 4924334 / 4924257.
Fax: + 353 21 4924530.
e-mail: property@corkcity.ie.
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9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
