Rathmichael Area Plan
Welcome to the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council webpage for the Rathmichael Area Plan.
The pre-draft public consultation stage ran from 4th April 2025 to 9th May 2025. A total of 190 submissions were received. The Chief Executive's Report on Pre-Draft Consultation has been prepared and is available below.
The Planning Authority has commenced the preparation of a Draft Area Plan for Rathmichael.
Rathmichael Area Plan
Rathmichael is identified as a 'New Residential Community' in the Core Strategy of the dlr County Development Plan 2022-2028. As noted in the County Development Plan, the future development of Rathmichael is contingent upon the timely delivery of supporting infrastructure. A plan-led approach to the development of Rathmichael is of paramount importance to ensure the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.
In accordance with the provisions of the dlr County Development Plan, the Planning Department is progressing the preparation of an Area Plan for the Rathmichael area.
Pre-Draft Consultation
The pre-draft public consultation stage ran for a 5-week period from Friday 4th April 2025 to Friday 9th May 2025. During this period, two public information drop-in events were held and both events were very well attended.
To help inform the pre-draft consultation, the Planning Department prepared:
- An Issues Paper with accompanying maps and figures that pulled together baseline information by way of a study of various themes relevant to the area; and,
- An online Story Map which provided context for the area and the plan-making process.
A total of 190 no. written submissions/observations were received from the public. The Planning Authority would like to thank everyone who took the time to prepare and submit a submission / observation and who attended the consultation events.
Preparation of the Draft Plan
The Planning Authority has commenced the preparation of a Draft Plan for the Rathmichael area.
The Draft Plan will be informed by a myriad of plans and policies at national, regional and local level. In addition to overarching policy, the Draft Plan will be informed by issues raised through the pre-draft consultation and a series of studies / assessments including, but not limited to:
- Infrastructure Capacity Assessment Study (ICAS)
- Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA)
- Strategic Flood Risk Assessment (SFRA)
- Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
- Appropriate Assessment (AA)
Once prepared, the Draft Plan will be placed on display for a further period of public consultation.
Pre-Draft Stage
FAQ
Yes. A hard copy of the Issues Paper can be viewed at the following locations:
- Dundrum Council Offices,
- County Hall, Dún Laoghaire, and
- In all dlr library branches.
In the event that your query isn't addressed on this webpage, you can email us at: dlrforwardplanning@dlrcoco.ie
The list of FAQs do not purport to be a legal interpretation of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) and are simply for information purposes.
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