Is a Disability Access Certificate required prior to submitting a commencement notice?
A person shall not carry out works in contravention of Part M of the Second Schedule to the Building Regulations 2000 or any conditions subject to which a Disability Access Certificate is granted (where a Disability Access Certificate is required).
To avoid potentially expensive remedial work, it would be considered good practice to apply for a DAC at the same time as a Fire Safety Certificate ((FSC) prior to submitting a commencement notice), therefore ensuring that the DAC and any conditions pertaining to it are set out prior to commencement of works.
However, a DAC may be applied for after commencement notice, but in no case shall a building be opened, operated or occupied or permitted to do so unless a DAC has been granted or pending determination of an appeals process.
A commencement notice must be submitted between 14-28 days in advance of work commencing.
Disability Access, commencement notice
Is a Residents Parking Permit interchangeable between vehicles?
A resident’s parking permit is only valid for the vehicle and the parking area indicated on the permit. Maps showing the parking areas in which the Parking Control Bye-Laws are in operation & The Parking Control Bye-Laws, 2020 may be viewed on the Council’s website.
parking control permit
Is every group required to register with the PPN to qualify for a grant?
Groups working in the areas of Community, Sports, Arts, Residents Associations, groups working with people experiencing disadvantage/inequality and groups with a focus on protecting the environment and sustainability must register with the PPN in order to qualify for funding. Application forms for registering can be found on www.dlrcoco.ie/ppn . Other conditions apply to individual grant categories, e.g. an application under the category of Age Friendly Support must address specific needs of older people and demonstrate how it supports the delivery of the DLR Age Friendly Strategy.
Is furnishing required?
Yes, please see list below.
Schedule of Furnishings and Appliances
Rooms
Kitchen
-Appropriate Floor Covering (in good condition)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
-Cooker (in good working order)
-Hood Extractor (in good working order)
-Refrigerator / Freezer (in good working order)
-Washing Machine (in good working order)
Living Room
-Floor Covering(s) (in good condition)
-Suite of furniture (appropriate to room size and in good
condition)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
Dining Room
-Floor Covering(s) (in good condition)
-Table & Chairs (appropriate to property size and in good
condition)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
Bedroom 1
-Floor Covering(s) (in good condition)
-Bed/Mattress (appropriate to room size, new/fairly new)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
-Wardrobe (appropriate to room size and in good condition)
Bedroom 2
-Floor Covering(s) (in good condition)
-Bed/Mattress (appropriate to room size, new/fairly new)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
-Wardrobe (appropriate to room size and in good condition)
Bedroom 3
-Floor Covering(s) (in good condition)
-Bed/Mattress (appropriate to room size, new/fairly new)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
-Wardrobe (appropriate to room size and in good condition)
Bathroom/En-suite
-Appropriate Floor Coverings (in good condition)
-Bathroom Cabinet (in good condition)
-Shower screen/curtain (in good condition)
-Blinds/Curtains (in good condition)
Is it okay to burn waste?
No! Burning household or garden waste is now illegal, and you can be fined up to €3,000 for doing so. "Backyard Burning" is bad for the environment, causes nuisance to neighbours and can also cause health problems.
Click on the following link for further information relating to the Burning of Waste.
Is it possible to provide residents only parking?
There is no statutory basis for providing residents only parking on public roads.
residents only, parking
Is jumping / diving permitted from the jetty?
Jumping or diving is not permitted from the jetty due to the presence of rocks and rock armour. There are signs in place at the end of the jetty.
Is permission needed for a crèche childcare facility?
Yes, unless the number of children, including carers is not more than 6 and caring is in carers own house.
Is permission needed for a telephone kiosk?
No, provided not situated with 10m of the curtilage of any dwelling house save with the consent in writing of the owner/occupier.
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Is priority given to certain applications in the Age Friendly Support category?
Priority will be given to initiatives which support the achievement of the Age Friendly Strategy with goals relating to enhancing the quality of life for older people as well as initiatives improving accessibility to the built environment or initiatives to reduce isolation or loneliness.