Ferbane

Population 1260 (2022 Census)

A town centre first plan has been prepared for Ferbane, Co. Offaly. The purpose of this plan is to develop a framework for future development in and around the town of Ferbane which centres around the needs and requirements set out by the local community. The boundary for the TCF Plan is defined in the map opposite. The study focuses on the town centre as the primary focus for the assessment while being cognisant of the wider regional context including Ferbane Bog to the North and the Grand Canal to the south. The town is focused along two main axis; the Main Street along the North-South Axis and Ballycumber and Belmont Road along the EastWest Axis. This plan examines the tangible and intangibles aspects of the existing town of Ferbane through; • Close collaboration with the town team and local communities • Desktop and On-site research and study • Assessment of the town through the Town Centre Health Check This plan has a focus on ensuring social inclusion, addressing vacant properties, improving streetscape and traffic management, celebrating natural and cultural assets and making Ferbane a more vibrant place to live for people of all ages.