Cork City development plan has no policies on drones, council admits

It comes amid concern about a recently opened drone food delivery service operating from the vicinity of the Marina Market
The council’s director of planning and integrated development, said drone 'infrastructure' such as drone bases or drone delivery hubs may require planning permission. Picture: Larry Cummins

The council’s director of planning and integrated development, said drone 'infrastructure' such as drone bases or drone delivery hubs may require planning permission. Picture: Larry Cummins

Cork City Council has no policies in its city development plan regarding drones, but wants information from the Irish Aviation Authority on the matter, amid concern about a drone food delivery service.

Fianna Fáil’s Terry Shannon asked the council to report on the recently introduced service operating from the vicinity of the Marina Market and if it had engaged with the company.

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