Rates are a property-based tax levied by Local Authorities on the occupiers of commercial/industrial properties in their administrative area.

Rates are a property-based tax levied by Local Authorities on the occupiers of commercial/industrial properties in their administrative area.

Income from commercial rates pays for a wide range of services including street lighting, maintenance of roads and footpaths, libraries, parks and playgrounds, sports and recreation facilities, economic development, community development and environmental protection.

The levying and collection of commercial rates by Local Authorities is legislated under the Local Government Rates and Other Matters Act 2019.

Under the planning system, many minor works to structures do not normally require planning permission.  These works are known as exempted development.  However, for a Protected Structure, such works can be carried out without planning permission only if the works would not affect the character of the structure or any element of the structure that contributes to its special interest. 

Under the planning system, many minor works to structures do not normally require planning permission.  These works are known as exempted development.  However, for a Protected Structure, such works can be carried out without planning permission only if the works would not affect the character of the structure or any element of the structure that contributes to its special interest. If unsure if planning permission is required, it is advised to contact the Conservation Division. 

Planning authorities must have regard to Section 28 guidelines which are Ministerial guidelines issued under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). They provide guidance on various planning matters, including the design standards for new apartments and housing growth requirements to meet the National Planning Framework (NPF) housing targets.

The proposed Variation will address recent changes in national planning policy (NPF) and specific policy updates (SPPR’s) that are needed in the short term.

Where a ministerial guideline contains a Specific Planning Policy Requirement (SPPR), it is legally binding and must be applied by the planning authorities. The proposed Variation addresses SPPRs from the Planning Design Standards for Apartments and the Sustainable Residential Development and Compact Settlement Guidelines.

These Regulations affect businesses such as crash repair operators that are involved in Vehicle Refinishing activities. The Regulations apply to all commercial operators that use paint products containing Organic Solvents on their premises.

For further detailed information, click on this link to the Deco Paints Regulations

Full details of the range of charges that may apply to householders, and the types of waste material accepted at the Civic Recycling Facility, are available on the Ballyogan Recycling Park web-page. 

Valuation Office Ireland
Irish Life Centre
Abbey Street Lower
Dublin 1

Phone General Queries: (01) 817 1000
FAX:            (01) 817 1180
e-mail:           info@valoff.ie
Website:       http://www.valoff.ie/en/
 

Rates Section
Finance Department
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council
County Hall
Marine Road
Dun Laoghaire
Co. Dublin

Phone:          (01) 205 4821 
Fax:             (01)  280 5581 
e-mail:           rates@dlrcoco.ie 
Website:       www.dlrcoco.ie/

Valuation Office Ireland
Irish Life Centre
Abbey Street Lower
Dublin 1

Phone General Queries: (01) 817 1000 
FAX:            (01) 817 1180 
e-mail:           info@valoff.ie 
Website:       http://www.valoff.ie/en/