Featured Consultations
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Applications for Designation of Bathing Waters 2026
Each year, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council must decide which bathing waters (such as the sea, rivers, or lakes) are commonly used by the public for swimming during the bathing season. To help with this, the public is asked for input to help identify bathing areas. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has guidance explaining: what information you need to suggest a bathing area, and how these suggestions are assessed. You...
Closes 24 July 2026
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Active Travel: National Mobility Hubs Pilot – Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
National Mobility Hubs Pilot: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Part 8 Public Consultation In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to install mobility hubs at 73 locations (listed below) across the Council's administrative area. The proposed works include: Installation of Sheffield cycle parking stands, e-scooter parking stands and...
Closes 3 July 2026
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Have Your Say - Public Consultation for the Upgrade of the Playground in The People's Park Dún Laoghaire
Help shape the upgrade of The People’s Park Playground The People’s Park is one of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s most valued historic parks. We are planning to upgrade the existing playground, and we want your input to help shape its future. This is your opportunity to provide insight to allow us to create a playground that is inclusive, accessible, and reflects the needs of the local community.
Closes 22 June 2026
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Parks: Proposed Development at Kilbogget Park - Sports & Community Facilities - PC/PKS/01/26
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop sports and park facilities at Kilbogget Park. The overarching aim is to deliver a flexible, high‑quality multi‑sport community facility at Kilbogget Park that supports current and future growth in participation, meets the needs of existing clubs, and provides inclusive amenities—particularly toilets and supporting infrastructure - for all park users, in line with Dún Laoghaire‑Rathdown County Council's policy...
Closed 13 June 2026
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Parks: Proposed Development of Sandyford Civic Park
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop Sandyford Civic Park at junction of Corrig Road and Carmanhall Road. The proposed development is to provide a new civic and recreational urban park. A key aspect of the design is the extensive greening of the proposed Civic Park. This will include abundant tree planting, dense groundcover, a large lawn area and the use of nature based surface water management. The main circulation route will run in a north east/south...
Closes 21 July 2026
Open Consultations
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Have Your Say - Public Consultation for the Upgrade of the Playground in The People's Park Dún Laoghaire
Help shape the upgrade of The People’s Park Playground The People’s Park is one of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown’s most valued historic parks. We are planning to upgrade the existing playground, and we want your input to help shape its future. This is your opportunity to provide insight to allow...
Closes 22 June 2026
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Proposed Material Alterations to Proposed Variation No. 1 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028
Proposed Variation No. 1 of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022-2028 was placed on public display from Thursday 18th December 2025 to Monday 26th January 2026 inclusive. A Chief Executive’s Report on Submissions / Observations received to Proposed...
Closes 26 June 2026
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Active Travel: National Mobility Hubs Pilot – Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
National Mobility Hubs Pilot: Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Part 8 Public Consultation In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council hereby gives notice of its intention to install mobility hubs at 73...
Closes 3 July 2026
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Housing : Proposed Residential Development at Lehaunstown Lane, Dublin 18
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council plans to build a new housing development on its land at Lehaunstown Lane, Dublin 18. This proposal is made under Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended). You can give your views on this proposal on the...
Closes 10 July 2026
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Parks: Proposed Development of Sandyford Civic Park
Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop Sandyford Civic Park at junction of Corrig Road and Carmanhall Road. The proposed development is to provide a new civic and recreational urban park. A key aspect of the design is the extensive greening of the proposed Civic...
Closes 21 July 2026
Closed Consultations
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Parks: Proposed Development at Kilbogget Park - Sports & Community Facilities - PC/PKS/01/26
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop sports and park facilities at Kilbogget Park. The overarching aim is to deliver a flexible, high‑quality multi‑sport community facility at Kilbogget Park that supports current and future growth in participation, meets the needs of...
Closed 13 June 2026
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Public Energy Event Survey
We are conducting a short survey to support the planning of an upcoming energy upgrade event for residents and community groups taking place in Dún Laoghaire on Saturday, 10th October . Your feedback is very important, as it will help us shape an event that responds to local...
Closed 17 May 2026
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St. Columbanus Road Public Consultation
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is in the process of developing a public realm design for the road on which you reside. The aim of this project is to improve road safety, enhance the visual appearance of the area, and introduce a more organised approach to parking . ...
Closed 5 May 2026
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Housing: Proposed Community Facility and Housing Development at Sussex Street and Eblana Avenue, Dún Laoghaire
In accordance with Part 8, Article 81 of the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001 (as amended), Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council hereby gives notice of a proposal to construct as follows: Proposed demolition of community building at 10 Eblana Avenue and demolition of community...
Closed 29 April 2026
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Forward Planning Infrastructure: Proposed Amendment No. 11 Cherrywood Town Centre & Environs Review - Proposed Material Alterations/ Modifications
Planning and Development Act, 2000, as amended, Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, as amended, Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations, 2004, as amended, and Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC (as amended). Preamble: Dún...
Closed 24 April 2026
We Asked, You Said, We Did
Here are some of the issues we have consulted on and their outcomes. See all outcomes
We asked
At a Special County Council Meeting on 12 March 2026, DLR Elected Members resolved that the Proposed Amendment No. 11 be made subject to a number of material alterations/modifications. dlr Forward Planning Infrastructure Department sought the public's comments/observations in relation to these Proposed Material Alterations/Modifications.
You said
12 Submissions were received in relation to this second statutory public consultation.
We did
The Report on the submissions received on the Proposed Material Alterations/Modifications to Proposed Amendment No. 11 was considered at a Special Meeting of the County Council on 4 June 2026, at which it was agreed by resolution to make the Proposed Amendment, as per Section 169 (4)(b)(i) of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (as amended) subject to all of the Proposed Material Alterations/Modifications to the Cherrywood SDZ Planning Scheme 2014 (as amended).
Subject to an appeal being received within 4 weeks of this decision and by 1st July 2026, Amendment No. 11 will come into effect as of that date.
We asked
On the 6th of January 2026 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invited the public to make submissions for Clifton/Rathsallagh Teen Space & Natural Play.
The non-statutory public consultation survey for a new Teen Space & Natural Play Space ran from 6th of January to 6th‑ of February 2026.
This feedback will help create a brief and specification for the Teen Space & Natural Play, which will be tendered for construction during 2026.
The consultation aims to:
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Determine the main users of the Teen Space & Natural Play Space
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Determine the level of support for the Teen Space & Natural Play Space
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Gather ideas from the community for the Teen Space & Natural Play Space design
You said
There were 20 responses to the Citizen Space Survey for the Teen Space & Natural Play Space along with 6 email submissions through Dun-Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space.
The support represented 69.23% in the submissions for a new Teen Space & Natural Play Space for Clifton/Rathsallagh.
We did
DLRCC under the Public Consultation for Clifton/Rathsallagh Teen Space & Natural Play. Following the public consultation process, the ideas and views of all stakeholders about what should be included in for Clifton/Rathsallagh Teen Space & Natural Play were compiled and included in a report that will influence and create the design of the Teen and Natural Play Space.
We will provide further updates on this play space through our website and social media.
We asked
On the 6th of January 2026 Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invited the public to make submissions to upgrade and refurbish Moreen Park mini astro & MUGA facilities located in Sandyford, Dublin 18
The non-statutory public consultation survey for a new Activity and Teen Space ran from 6th of January to 6th of February 2026
This feedback will help create a brief and specification for the Activity and Teen Space, which will be tendered for construction during 2026.
The consultation aims to:
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Determine the main users of the Activity and Teen Space
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Determine the level of support for the Activity and Teen Space
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Gather ideas from the community for the Activity and Teen Space design
You said
There were 28 responses to the Citizen Space Survey for the Moreen Park Activity and Teen Space, along with 3 email submissions through Dun-Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space.
The support represented 96% in the submissions for a new Activity & Teen Space for Moreen Park.
We did
DLRCC under the Public Consultation for Moreen Park Activity & Teen Space .Following the public consultation process, the ideas and views of all stakeholders about what should be included in the Activity & Teen Space were compiled and included in a report that will influence and create the design of the Activity & Teen Zone
We will provide further updates on this play space through our website and social media.