Consultation Hub

DLR invited submissions to the Sports Centre Building (including Swimming Pools and Sports Hall) and Ancillary Amenities at the Samuel Beckett Civic Campus, Ballyogan Road, Dublin 18. project which compromises Sports Building to include Swimming Pools (25m and Learner Pool), Sports Hall, Gym, Studios, upgrades to 3 existing Grass Pitches, new small All-Weather Area, covered outdoor Changing Area, Children's Playgrounds, Teen Area, Skate Park, Bike Hub, Civic Space, Extension of existing Car Park, Drop-off parking areas, Peripheral Pathways with incidental activities, Viewing areas, Site drainage, Landscaped areas enhancing site biodiversity.

There was a total of 316 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 303 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 13 written submissions by email. 

DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report on the Public Consultation was brought to the Elected Members. The report and its recommendations were agreed by the Elected Members at the May 2024 County Council Meeting with the following amendment,

“The Council agree to undertake a feasibility study to explore the option of delivering a 25m pool with a continuous depth of 1.8m and a floating floor."

The Chief Executive’s Part 8 Report on the Public Consultation is available to read in related documents below.

dlr Forward Planning Infrastructure Department sought the public's comments or observations in relation to the development, build-out and delivery of the Cherrywood Town Centre and Environs, as well as identifying any potential new opportunities that may arise from the Review.

143 submissions were received in relation to this Non-Statutory Public Consultation.

dlr Forward Planning Infrastructure Department are reviewing all submissions/observations received with a view to submitting an amendment to the Cherrywood Planning Scheme to An Board Pleanala.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invited submissions in respect of the Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire, a sustainable mobility and public realm improvement project which aims to enhance the attractiveness, liveability, connectivity, and economic vibrancy of Dún Laoghaire town. Following on from the temporary measures implemented during the summer of 2021, the proposed scheme will permanently upgrade the urban realm in Dún Laoghaire. Works will provide for street and road safety improvements (including pedestrianisation of part of George's Street Lower, Sussex Street and Convent Road), modal filters and Clarinda Park improvements.  

There was a total of 7,057 submissions received within the statutory consultation period (2 November 2023 to 16 January 2024) - the highest number of submissions ever received for any public consultation held by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. These comprised 6,444 online submissions through the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub, 492 email or postal submissions, and 121 paper surveys submitted through DLR libraries.

Overall, 53.9% of submissions were in support of the scheme in the proposed format; 10.4% were in support of the scheme with certain changes, and 34.5% did not support the scheme. Approximately 1.2% of submissions did not clearly indicate a preference for or against the scheme.  

The Council has reviewed and recorded all the feedback and comments received during the consultation period and this was incorporated into the Part 8 Chief Executive’s Report. The Part 8 Chief Executive’s Report was brought before the Elected Members of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council. The Living Streets: Dún Laoghaire Part 8 scheme with amendments was agreed at the Council Meeting of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council on 11 March 2024 (formally adopted on 12 March 2024 due to meeting concluding after midnight). The Part 8 Chief Executive’s Report, EIA and AA Screening Report Addendum, and amended scheme drawings are available to view below.