Why does my property need to be inspected by Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council?
Residential rental properties must provide safe, efficient, durable, comfortable and environmentally sustainable homes for those who live in them. They must also be solid, stable and secure investments for those who own them.
The high levels of demand for a limited supply of rented accommodation, which is driving high rates of rent price inflation in some parts of the country, also constitutes a threat to the quality of rented accommodation as tenants may feel obliged to accept substandard dwellings, due to the lack of affordable alternatives. In this context, the role of Housing Authorities have a critical public role and duty in ensuring compliance with the standards for rental accommodation through effective inspections.
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Why has the Marlborough Road ACA been extended?
During the Special County Development Plan meetings in October 2021, the Elected Members agreed to extend the boundary of the Marlborough Road ACA to include the Adelaide Road area.
Why has the Minister issued a Direction?
As per Section 31AM(6) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), the Planning Authority notified the Office of the Planning Regulator (OPR) of the making of the Plan within 5 working days of its adoption.
The OPR was of the opinion that the development plan was not made in a manner consistent with the recommendations of the office and failed to set out an overall strategy for the proper planning and sustainable development of the area concerned. The OPR therefore issued a notice with recommendations to the Minister for Local Government and Planning.
The Minister exercised his function to rectify the matter by issuing a Draft Direction in accordance with Section 31(7) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), to the Planning Authority with regard the making of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028.
In accordance with Section 31 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended), the Minister issued the Planning and Development (Dún LaoghaireRathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028) Direction 2022 to the Planning Authority on 28th September 2022.
Why has the public consultation been extended?
The public consultation period has been extended to Monday 17th January, 2022.
This extended period is to facilitate members of the public to view additional mapping associated with the Strategic Flood Risk Assessment contained in ‘Appendix B’ as referred to in amendment no. 438 in the Proposed Amendments document.
These maps were inadvertently omitted from the amendments documentation which went on display on 11th November 2021. The Planning Authority apologise for any inconvenience caused in this respect.
Why have I received a letter / more than one letter?
All owners and occupiers of properties or structures added to or deleted from the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) in the adopted Plan are legally required to be notified as per Section 12(13) of the Planning and Development Act (as amended).
The requirements of Section 12(13) of the Act may result in you receiving two letters if the owner is also occupier the structure added or deleted from the RPS.
The Record of Protected Structures is set out in Appendix 4 of the Development Plan and are shown in a dark yellow colour on land use zoning maps.
Why is a Variation proposed to the County Development Plan?
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage instructed Local Authorities across the Country to vary their County/City Development Plans.
Proposed Variation No.1 updates the County Development Plan in response to the Ministers request and recent changes in national planning policy contained in the National Planning Framework (NPF) which sets out housing targets for the county and new ministerial guidelines on apartment design standards and the promotion of sustainable well designed housing growth through the creation of compact settlements.
Why is the plan being put on display rather than just being available online?
Planning legislation requires a Draft Plan to be put on display.
Section 12(2)(a) of the Planning and Development Act, 2000 (as amended) requires a Draft Plan to be available for inspection at a place or places for not less than 10 weeks.
In addition to the requirements of the Act, it is recognized that not everyone has access to the internet or can operate online resources.
Why is there no public information session within my local area?
Proposed Variation No.1 includes amendments to various sections of the County Development Plan 2022-2028 which affects the entire County.
Given the limited public consultation period of not less than 4 weeks, as set out in Section 13 (3) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), it is not possible to host public information sessions in every ward across the County, rather 2 no. public information sessions will be held within each of the council’s public offices at:
- County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laghaire on Thursday 15th January 2026, 2pm - 4pm and 6pm - 8pm, and
- Dundrum Council Offices, Main Street Dundrum, on Tuesday 20th January 2026, 4pm - 8pm.
Both these locations are well located for access by public transport and other means.
Why is there no real-time bathing water quality results available?
Rapid tests and analysis for the determination of public health risk are currently being evaluated by 3rd Level institutions and industry specialists.
The existing methodology and testing requirements are set out in legislation and we are required to follow that standard.
We work to have results of analysis within the 48-hour window following sample collection.
Why is there no water supply to my house?
The water could be turned off to facilitate the repair of a burst watermain in your area. Check with your neighbours to see if they have water. If your neighbours have a water supply, it could mean there's an internal problem within your own property, therefore you would need to source a plumber to check your system.