I’m not sure which map is relevant to my area, is there another way to find out what land use objectives are relevant to me?
Yes – our interactive map has an address search function. To zoom into your desired location, simply enter your address or Eircode, in the ‘find’ bar located at top left of the map.
If you want to download the map relevant to your area, the easiest way to find the correct map is to visit the map area in our virtual room where a map index shows all map numbers and the areas they cover.
If a Disability Access Certificate has not been sought for a building where it is required or where an appeal has been lodged with An Bord Pleanála in respect of a decision on a Disability Access Certificate application, what is the position?
A building cannot be opened, operated or occupied or permitted to be opened, operated or occupied without the necessary Disability Access Certificate or where an appeal has been lodged, pending the determination of the appeal.
Disability Access
If a proposed development has already been granted planning permission and a FSC prior to 01/01/10, but works have not commenced prior to that date, is a Disability Access Certificate required?
Yes.
Disability Access
If a tenant moves into a premises and there are rates due on it, can the tenant be held liable?
A subsequent occupier may be held liable for arrears of rates for up to two years from the making of the rate. It is up to the new occupier to ensure that all rates, including the current year’s rates, and all other liabilities (e.g. water/ environmental waste charges) are paid before the closing of a sale or the assignment of a lease of any rateable property.
If I am a commercial customer, what will my charges be?
Charges for commercial customers will be at least 20% below the Council's current charges. Panda will be in touch with commercial customers in due course to confirm these charges.
If I am abroad while the Register is being compiled, can I continue to remain on the Register even though I am not residing at my home address?
You can remain on the Register if you intend to return to your residence within 18 months.
If I am building several apartments in a one block.What is the fee?
The fee is €30 per block of apartments. You do not require a separate commencement notice for each apartment.
e.g 100 apts in one block = €30
Apartment, Commencement notice, buidling
If I am eligible to receive social housing support, which areas can I choose?
You may identify up to three housing areas – however, one must be in the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown area. Your other two choices could be in the other Dublin Local Authority areas i.e. Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council and/or Fingal County Council.
If you so decide, your three choices may all lie within the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council area.
You may change your choice of housing area once in any twelve month period.
If I build an attic conversion do I need permission?
Normally no. However, if work involves dormer windows, permission is needed. If velux windows proposed to the rear, it is exempt. If velux windows proposed to the side/front elevation it is not exempt.
If I do not pay the arrears, what happens?
The council will actively pursue all outstanding balances. Legal proceedings for the recovery of the debt together with associated costs may be initiated. In the event of a decree being granted against you, your credit rating could be affected in the future.