The pre-draft consultation has now ended. Thank you to all who made a submission / observation.
There will be another opportunity to have your say during the public consultation on the Draft Local Area Plan.
The submission period for the Draft LAP closed on the 21st July 2023.
In the event that material amendments are made to the Draft LAP, further submissions will be invited at that stage.
Submissions or observations can be made in either of the following two ways:
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online through our consultation hub here,
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in writing addressed to Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Economic Development Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
The closing date for submissions or observations is 23.59 on the 21st March, 2025.
Submissions or observations can be made in either of the following two ways:
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online through our consultation hub here.
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in writing addressed to Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Economic Development Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
The closing date for submissions or observations is 23.59 on the 17th April, 2025.
Submissions or observations can be made in either of the following two ways:
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online through our consultation hub here.
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in writing addressed to Senior Executive Officer, Planning and Economic Development Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
The closing date for submissions or observations is 23.59 on the 9th May, 2025.
You can pay your rates by the following methods:
By Direct Debit
You can pay your rates in monthly instalments over the course of one year.
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By Bank Giro Credit Transfer/EFT
A Bank Giro is attached to your Rate Demand.
To your Rate Collector
See details below
By Post
Cheques, Money Order and Postal Orders.
In person
At the Council’s Offices in Dún Laoghaire and Dundrum
Cash is not accepted at the Council's offices in County Hall or Dundrum. Also, cash should not be sent through the post.
You can pay your rates by the following methods:
By Direct Debit
You can pay your rates in monthly instalments over the course of one year by completing our Direct Debit Mandate Form.
By Bank Giro Credit Transfer/EFT
A Bank Giro is attached to your Rate Demand.
Credit/Debit Card
Telephone 01 2054821 (maximum amount €5,000).
In person
At the Council’s Offices in Dún Laoghaire and Dundrum using a Credit or Debit card. Maximum amount is €5,000.
Instalment
If you are experiencing difficulty in paying your bill in full please contact us at 01 2054821 or by e-mail at dlrcoco.ie
Please note that Cash is not accepted at the Council's offices nor should it be sent through the post.
- 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, or online at http://www.mybills.ie/. Please note that when paying online you must enter the 6 digit number on your rent card when asked for a reference.
- By using a standing order through your bank. Standing order letters are available from Housing Rents by contacting 01 2054841
- By cheque, postal order or bank draft

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