Transportation
What are the steps involved in building a road or carrying out major road improvements?
The planning for a new road or major road improvement project involves a design and consultation process, which is approved either by the elected Members of the County Council under Part 8 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001, or by An Bord Pleanála, depending on the size and scope of the project. An Bord Pleanála may hold an Oral Hearing chaired by an Inspector appointed by The Board to hear the evidence of the promoting authority and the submissions of interested parties.
How do I see the details of the proposed project?
Preliminary designs for the project are published by the Council before a public consultation process. Once approved, a detailed design is carried out.
The public consultation period runs for 8 weeks and is advertised in the national press and by leaflet drop in the locality.
The Council holds public information evenings during the consultation period at a venue in the area of the proposed works.
Also, during the consultation period drawings are available for viewing at the Planning Department in County Hall, Dún Laoghaire and at the Council Offices in Dundrum.
Details and drawings for current and proposed projects are also available.
What do I do if my property is affected by a proposed project or road construction works on site?
If you have an interest in or comments to make concerning a proposed road project, you should make a submission during the Public Consultation period, or make contact with the Project Engineer for the County Council whose contact details are given with the details of the scheme. In circumstances where the Council propose to acquire property for a road project, the Council will make direct contact with the owner / occupier.
If any issue arises during the construction of a road, such as access problems, damage, or interruption of water or power, you should contact the Council’s Resident Engineer for the scheme who will assist you.
His / her contact details are distributed by leaflet in the area of the scheme prior to commencement of the works, or are available by contacting the Council’s Road Projects Office on 00 353 (1) 2054839 or by email roadprojects@dlrcoco.ie