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.

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

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).

A Community Activity Grant is intended to assist community and voluntary groups to promote local community activities.  Examples include a community day, community week or a small event during the year. 

This category includes grants to assist with:-

Start Up Costs for community and voluntary groups, including insurance costs, purchase of small items of equipment and rental costs for new community groups who have been established within the previous six months.

Training Support for groups involved in community development who require training related to community development, governance, committee skills etc. The training must be for a group of volunteers and not one person only.

Community Development Initiatives for projects which assist with the long term development of a group or area and which specifically address equality initiatives, anti-racism, social inclusion, research and implementation of information and communication technology.

Running Costs related to on-going running costs including insurance and facility hire for existing groups.

The purpose of a Community Estate Enhancement Grant is to assist community groups who are trying to improve their local environment through projects or activities of an environmental nature at community level.    

This category covers two grant types:-

A Feasibility Grant is intended to give assistance to local community and voluntary groups to complete a feasibility study regarding the development of a community facility.

The Upgrading Community Facilities Grant allows for the refurbishment and/or redecoration of a facility which is used by the community.  

A Community Small Arts Grant is intended to assist individual artists or bodies organise a small scale community based arts event that promotes the arts in the community and improves appreciation of the arts, access to the arts and standards in the arts in the community.  Activities such as community/amateur art exhibitions, community publications of a creative writing nature and amateur musical/dramatic societies are eligible under this category.

If a query arises as to whether a proposal requires Planning Permission or whether it is exempted development, a submission may be made, in writing with proposals or maps - the more information the better accompanied by a fee (€80.00).  The planner will consider submissions & we reply within 4 weeks as to whether it does require planning permission or not.  The applicant can refer the decision to An Bord Pleanala accompanied by a fee (€150.00).

(Section 5, Planning & Development Act, pg 28)

In simple terms, a Development Plan is a spatial plan that guides the future development of a County for a six-year period through a suite of policy objectives, land use zoning objectives and development management guidance.

A Development Plan must ensure that there is enough land zoned in the County to meet our housing requirements which are set at a regional level. Chapter 1 of the Plan sets out more detail in relation to the legislative context and structure of the Development Plan.

A short video was prepared at the Draft Plan stage which provides an overview of what a Development Plan is and the vision for the County for the period 2022-2028 (note: the Draft Plan consultation ended in April 2021 - submissions can no longer be accepted). 

Section 10 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) sets out the statutory content of a Development Plan – these requirements are summarised in Appendix A of the pre-draft ‘Have Your Say’ document.