Dublin council loosens planning rules to liven up city centre

Key retail streets, which have seen values drop thanks to online shopping, will be allowed to house more cultural, leisure and entertainment offerings

Hammerson’s plans for Dublin Central were granted planning permission last month: the development will have almost 200 metres of frontage on O’Connell Street as well as frontage on Henry, Parnell and Moore streets. It will include 5,700 square metres of retail space as well as 2,450 square metres of cafés and restaurant space. Picture: Getty