What if I am a registered college student?

Students from an accredited College requesting to film for projects etc., must request permission in writing and submit a copy of the Colleges Public Liability Insurance indemnifying Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council against any claims, in the amount of €6.5 million. There shall be no charge for actual filming.

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What if I am still unhappy with my revised valuation?

If you are unhappy with the Valuation as revised by the Revision officer, there is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal.  The Valuation Tribunal is an independent body set up to settle disputed valuations.

You must apply in writing the Valuation Tribunal within 28 days of receiving your notification of decision from the Revision Officer.  It must be accompanied by the appropriate fee.

The contact details for the Valuation Tribunal are:

Floor one
Ormond House
Ormond Quay Upper
Dublin 7

Phone:         (01) 872 8177
Fax:             (01) 872 8060
E-mail:         info@valuation-trib.ie

The decision of the Valuation Tribunal is final, subject to an appeal to the High Court on a point of law.
 

What if I am still unhappy with my valuation after this appeal?

There is a further right of appeal to the Valuation Tribunal. To be valid, an appeal to the Valuation Tribunal must follow the determination of the initial appeal by the Commissioner of Valuation. It must be in writing and must specify the grounds of appeal. The appeal must be made within 28 days and must be accompanied by the appropriate fee. For more information on the Valuation Tribunal visit www.valuation-trib.ie/

What If I have my Fire Safety Certificate already but no Disability Access Certificate?

Apply for the Disability Access Certificate immediately/ as soon as possible. Paragraph 2(b) of Departmental Circular BC11/2009 lists what should be provided with the application. Further material may be requested by the Building Control Authority.

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What if I have no address?

If you have no address you may still be eligible to apply to vote if you are living in the State and are otherwise eligible. However, in order to provide you with a polling card and other information you will be asked to provide an address where you can receive post. If there is no address where you can receive post the Register of Electors will contact you to arrange for you to collect your polling card at our offices.

In your application, you will need to tell the Register of Electors the address or the area where you spend a substantial amount of your time. This address will affect where you vote.

What if I have no address?

If you have no address you may still be eligible to apply to vote if you are living in the State and are otherwise eligible. However, in order to provide you with a polling card and other information you will be asked to provide an address where you can receive post. If there is no address where you can receive post the Register of Electors will contact you to arrange for you to collect your polling card at our offices.


In your application, you will need to tell the Register of Electors the address or the area where you spend a substantial amount of your time. This address will affect where you vote.

What if the proposed filming requires an Official Road Closure?

The fees and charges do not cover the cost of advertising official Road Closures.

Road Closures must be advertised in recognized newspapers at least 1 month in advance. A public consultation process is required by law.

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What impact does the Ministerial Direction have on the Development Plan?

In accordance with the Planning and Development (Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028) Direction 2022, the following sections of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 did not come into force on 21st April 2022 and will be deleted from the Adopted Plan:

  • The 0/0 objective including the symbol, boundary of objective area* as set out on Land Use Zoning Maps 3, 4, 7 and 10.

  • The text “No increase in the number of buildings permissible” in the legend of Land Use Zoning Maps 1-14.

  • The policy section on ‘Notable Character Area Exclusions’ under section 4.3.1.1 of Chapter 4 (pg. 84) of the Written Statement.
    Section 12.3.7.8 ‘0/0 Zone’ of Chapter 12 (pg. 246-248) of the Written Statement.

  • The second paragraph of Section 12.3.3 ‘Quantitative Standards for All Residential Development’ of Chapter 12 (pg. 236) of the Written Statement, which states: “That the requirement for certain percentages of 3-bed units in apartments shall apply to Build To Rent developments to accord with mix on page 237.”

*An objective area boundary will be retained on Land Use Zoning Maps 3, 4, 7 and 10 for Specific Local Objective (SLO)130.

Only those sections listed above are affected by the Direction, the remainder of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 came into force on 21st April 2022.

The Planning Auhtority are now making the necessary changes to the Adopted Plan documents and maps which will be published online and made available to view and/or purchase thereafter.

What is a 7 day notice?

It is a fast track notification of commencement of work prior to the granting of a Fire Safety Certificate.

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What is a Chairpersons report:

A chairpersons report is a report that is prepared after the SPC meeting by the Chairperson to outline what matters were dealt with at the meeting. 

 

Chairpersons report are included on the County Council agenda for noting by Members and are then published on the Council’s website (above this page).

 

 

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