Where the design of a building or work on a building is changed (eg: unforeseen site conditions demand layout changes), what is expected?
A revised Disability Access Certificate is required where significant revision is made to the design or works or a material alteration to or a material change of use of a building in respect of which a Disability Access Certificate has been granted by a Building Control Authority. You may apply to the Building Control Authority for the revised certificate.
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Which of these scenarios require a Disability Access Certificate?
Yes: New buildings, including apartment blocks
No: Dwelling houses
Yes: Material alteration to a day care centre, apartment block, hotel, hostel, guest building, institutional building, place of assembly, shopping centre
Yes: Material alteration to a shop, office or industrial building where additional floor area is provided within existing building or building is being subdivided into a number of units for separate occupancy.
Yes: Extension to an existing building other than a dwelling house of greater that 25m2
No: Existing building was damaged/burnt and is being repaired.
No: A material change of use, by itself - see above
Yes: A material change of use involving a material alteration associated with the change of use.
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Who are my Current Local Councillors?
Who are the Designated Public Officials in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council?
Please click here to view the 40 elected members of dlr county and here to view the designated public officials of dlr
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Who bills for non-domestic water?
The relevant Local Authority bills for non-domestic water. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County council will bill for its area.
Who can apply for a community grant?
Local community and voluntary groups may apply for a community grant to assist with the delivery of a community initiative, project, event or activity. The group must be properly constituted and the application must demonstrate a benefit to the local community. The group must also be registered with the Public Participation Network.
Who can apply for a Summer Project Grant?
Community groups can apply for this grant to assist with the provision of supervised recreational and educational activities for young people during the summer period. Summer projects must cater for the local community and must run for a period one, two or three weeks over the summer holiday.
Who can apply for an Age Friendly Support Grant?
The Age Friendly Support Grant is available to groups and organisations who wish to deliver specific supports and initiatives to enhance the quality of life of older people living and visiting the area of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council.
Who can apply for an Environment Grant?
Residents’ Associations, Estate Management Groups, Tidy District and Tidy Town groups within Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown are welcome to apply. The group must operate on a not-for-profit basis and the projects must demonstrate an environmental benefit to the local community.