http://www.dlrcoco.ie/sites/default/files/atoms/files/exemption_cert.pdfThere are two provisions under the Planning and Development Act which enable owners of Protected Structures to find out what works they can and cannot do without planning permission.  These are:

Section 57 Declaration LINK to Section 57 application form

Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council can issue, on request from an owner/occupier, a Section 57 Declaration, which will clarify works which will or will not affect the character of the Protected Structure and consequently whether planning permission will be required. We advise that you have proposed works in mind when applying for a Section 57, the more detailed the information received regarding the proposed works the more specific and useful the Declaration will be.

Section 5 Declaration LINK To Section 5 Application Form Under a Section 5 Declaration it is possible to determine if certain developments are considered exempted development, and therefore not subject to planning permission. This Declaration can apply to both an unprotected and a protected structure. A fee of EURO 80.00 applies to this Declaration.

The Draft Kiltiernan - Glenamuck Local Area Plan was on public display for a period of 6 weeks from 6th February 2025 - 21st March 2025 during this period an online webinar was held on Tuesday 18th February 2025.

A recording of the webinar can be viewed here.

All Draft plan documents are available to view online under the document list on this webpage, in our Virtual Room or in County Hall, the Council Offices in Dundrum or in any of our dlr Library branches.

The Draft Old Connaught Local Area Plan was on public display from 6th March 2025 - 17th April 2025.

A recording of the webinar can be viewed  here. 

All Draft LAP documents are available to view online under the document list on this webpage, in our Virtual Room, the Council Offices in County Hall and Dundrum or in any of our dlr Library branches.

• Application forms should be completed fully
• Applicants should ensure they they submit all required documentation
• Applicants must meet the required deadline
• Applicants should ensure that they apply under the correct and most appropriate section
• Applicants should contact a community worker or area community officer to discuss their application or attend an information evening.    

You can talk to our dedicated Arrears Support Office by phone 01 2054836 or email housing@dlrcoco.ie or you can contact any member of the Housing Loans Section.

You can write to the Housing Loans Section requesting a redemption quotation.  A written quotation will be posted out to you.

• Some older accounts that use a payment card can pay in the post office or make a payment in shops using the “Post Point” sign
• By standing order through the bank
• Using online banking
• By cheque made payable to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council

• It is possible to pay your rent through the Household Budget deduction scheme for those on Social Welfare payments. Deductions may  not exceed  25% of income (contact Housing Rents on 01-2054841 or email rents@dlrcoco.ie  for further details)
• By using a DLR payment card which is accepted in all Post Offices and shops which display the PostPoint sign.
• By using a standing order through your bank- standing order letters are available from Housing Rents, please contact 01-2054841
• By cheque, postal order or bank draft

You can pay your water charges by the following methods

By Bank Giro transfer
A Bank Giro will be attached to your bill.

By Post
Cheques, Postal Orders or Money Orders

In person
At the Council’s Offices by cheque. 

Cash is not accepted at the Council's offices in County Hall or Dundrum. Also, cash should not be sent through the post.

Public participation is generally needed during May and June each year for the identification of identified bathing areas. The EPA has produced guidance for the public on what information is required to nominate bathing areas and how this should be assessed, both of which are available to download from the Resources page of the Beaches.ie website here. If your particular beach is not identified by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council this could be for various reasons such as low numbers of bathers, accessibility issues, poor water quality or limited amenities.