The Metals Green, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Feedback updated 14 Apr 2026
We asked
DLR invited submissions to The Metals Green which aims to upgrade a green area in Dun Laoghaire Harbour as outlined in the Harbour Masterplan
You said
There was a total of 106 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 91 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and15 written submissions by email/letter.
We did
DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report in relation to the proposed Metals Green development was submitted to the Elected Members of the local authority.
The proposed development and the Chief Executive Report which recommended that the proposed development as modified in that Report should be proceeded with were considered and approved by the Elected Members at the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Meeting on the 9th of March 2026. The Chief Executive’s Report on the Public Consultation is available to read below.
Please note that pursuant to section 179(4(b) of the Planning and Development Act 2001 as amended the proposed development as modified in the manner recommended in the Chief Executive's Report and approved by the Elected Members may now proceed.
Overview
Proposed Development at The Metals Green, Dun Laoghaire Harbour
Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop The Metals Green, along Harbour Road, bookended by the Irish Lights building to the west and The Royal Irish Yacht Club to the east.
This development of the 0.30 ha green space comprises a shoreside balustrade, a new accessible circulation route, a central, gathering space which can cater for a mobile kiosk, a yoga lawn, a tiered lawn, playful elements and suitable coastal trees and ground cover planting. This is a placemaking project to create an attractive destination, a key stop-off along the coastal mobility route and to assist in the regeneration of Dún Laoghaire Harbour.
Cycling access to the park will be encouraged through the provision of bike and cargo-bike parking at the main entrances. Terraced seating along one side of the park will address the existing change in levels while offering generous opportunities for rest and informal gatherings. Sustainable urban drainage systems (SuDS) will be integrated to manage rainwater on site in an environmentally sensitive way.
A new balustrade and viewing platform are also proposed along the harbour edge, enhancing people’s connection to the waterfront and supporting the area’s role as an important connection to the harbour.
The public consultation period for these plans will run from 16 December 2025 to 6 February 2026 inclusive. During this time, any individual or organisation can submit their observations using the following channels.
1. By completing the survey below for The Metals Green (Part 8) as part of the statutory consultation period. If you would prefer to share your views in a different format, official submissions can also be made by
2. Emailing harbour@dlrcoco.ie with submissions in your preferred format or
3. As a written submission by post or in person, clearly marked ‘Proposed development at the Metals Green "PC/ PEHP /01/25" to Harbour Section, Planning, Economic Development, Harbour & Property Management Department, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Post Code A96 K6C9.
Data Notice:
Please note that only submissions through the above official channels will be considered.
This survey is being carried out to find out your views on The Metals Green. The information gathered will only be used for this purpose and will not be used for any other purposes. You can access the Council’s Data Privacy Statement here.
Contact
Tim Ryan
(Harbour Operations Manager)
01 205 4700
Areas
- Dun Laoghaire Electoral Area
Audiences
- Anyone from any background
Interests
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