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.
Is skateboarding or rollerblading permitted at the Baths?
No, skateboarding, rollerblading, or any similar activities are not permitted at the Baths.
Is the applicant required to notify the public regarding their application under Section 254?
There is no requirement for the applicant to notify the public, nor is there any role for 3rd parties to comment on the applications to the Planning Authority