We Asked, You Said, We Did

In May 2025 DLRCoCo invited the public to make submissions in the identification of Bathing Waters under the Bathing Waters Directive and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (SI No 79 of 2008).

Three submissions were received before the closing date 27th June 2025. One submission was for the Quinns’ road entry point area on Shankill beach, the second was for the Corbawn Lane entry point area to Shankill beach, and a third submission was received for Williamstown Sea front in Blackrock.

All submissions were reviewed against the EPA criteria provided in the framework to assist the local authorities in the assessment of submissions for the identification of new bathing waters. Unfortunately, all three did not satisfy the minimum criteria required to be considered designated bathing areas due to safety concerns and the financial commitments required to bring these locations up to designated bathing water standards. We would like to point out that Corbawn lane in Shankill is already a Monitored Water location in DLRCoCo inside and outside of bathing season. This means that regular water samples are taken and made public on DLRCoCo website and social media channels. All three locations will continue to be attended regularly for the removal of rubbish, to check public water safety equipment etc. Access points will continue to be maintained as required. 

Dlr Parks undertook a public consultation survey for the upgrade of playgrounds at Clonmore Park, Stillorgan Heath, Leopardstown from the 15^th April to the 6^th May 2025.

This feedback will help create a brief and specification for the playground to be tendered out to design and build, during 2025.  

The consultation program aims to:

Determine the main users of the playground

Determine support for the playground

Gather ideas from the community for the playground design.

Clonmore Park Playground received 254 Citizen space responses and 2 emails.

The surveys for each playground have been analysed and the summary of the findings are within the attached reports. These reports will be included within the tender documents, and it is essential that the most wanted elements will be included within the design.

We will provide further updates through the dlr website and at the playgrounds in time.

You can find the report on the following page: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/news/general-news/consultation-update-windy-arbour-playground-and-clonmore-park-playground

Dlr Parks undertook a public consultation survey for the upgrade of playgrounds at Patrick Doyle Road, Rathmines Great from the 14^th April to the 5^th May 2025.This feedback will help create a brief and specification for the playground to be tendered out to design and build, during 2025.  

The consultation program aims to:

Determine the main users of the playground

Determine support for the playground

Gather ideas from the community for the playground design.

There were 151 responses to the Windy Arbour Playground Citizen Space Survey and a further 10 emails

The surveys for each playground have been analysed and the summary of the findings are within the attached reports. These reports will be included within the tender documents, and it is essential that the most wanted elements will be included within the design.

We will provide further updates through the dlr website and at the playgrounds in time.

https://www.dlrcoco.ie/news/general-news/consultation-update-windy-arbour-playground-and-clonmore-park-playground

DLR Housing Delivery Section sought the public's comments or observations in relation to PC/H/02/2025 - Proposed residential development at Mount St. Mary’s, Dundrum Road, Dublin 14 during the public consultation period that ran from 14 Mar 2025 to 1 May 2025.

There was a total of 69 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 24 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub, 40 email submission, 2 submissions from Statutory Body and 3 written submissions by letter. 

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 June 2025 County Council Meeting.

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

DLR invited submissions to St. Michael’s Square and Environs which aims to improve accessibility, the general appearance of the streetscape and to assist in the regeneration of Dun Laoghaire Town.

There was a total of 47 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised 37 submissions through the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 10 written submissions by email. There was 1 repeat email submission. 

DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report in relation to the proposed development of St. Michael’s Square and Environs 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 9^th June 2025. 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.

DLR Housing Delivery Section sought the public's comments or observations in relation to PC/H/01/2025 - Proposed Residential Development at Leopardstown Road during the public consultation period that ran from 21 Feb 2025 to 08 April 2025.

There was a total of 38 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 15 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub, 20 email submissions and 3 submissions from Statutory Body.

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 2025 County Council Meeting.

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

DLR invited submissions to works to No. 9 George’s Place and the former Wash House, Kelly’s Avenue, Dún Laoghaire comprising of renovation, extension and reuse of No. 9 George’s Place, Dún Laoghaire (Protected Structure RPS no. 1958) and renovation and reuse of the former Wash House, Kelly’s Avenue, Dún Laoghaire (Protected Structure RPS no. 1959) to provide a Centre for Creative Lifelong Learning, works to also include alterations to boundary walls and railings and enhancement of the existing courtyard and public realm.

There was a total of 5 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 4 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 1 written submission by letter. 

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 April 2025 County Council Meeting.

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

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council invited schools and sport clubs to apply for cycle parking stands. These would be delivered to the school or sports club grounds by the Council.

There was a total of 22 submissions received with 11 from schools and 11 from sports related clubs.

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council contacted all those who applied. Cycle stands will be delivered to them in Summer 2025.

DLR Housing Delivery Section sought the public's comments or observations in relation to PC/H/01/2024 — Proposed Housing Development at Blackthorn Drive, Balally, Sandyford, Dublin 16 during the public consultation period that ran from 5 Sep 2024 to 17 Oct 2024.

There was a total of 146 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 138 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 8 email submission.

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 January 2025 County Council Meeting.

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

DLR invited submissions to Proposed Development of Floodlighting of the Running Track & Soccer Pitch at Kilbogget Park which comprising of the installation of floodlighting columns, including foundations and ducting, at the athletic track and soccer pitch, for Club and community usage. 

There was a total of 307 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and written submissions by email/letter. 

DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report in relation to the proposed Floodlighting of the Running Track & Soccer Pitch at Kilbogget Park 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 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 11^th of November 2024. 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 in the manner recommended in the Chief Executive's Report and approved by the Elected Members may now proceed.

Results updated 14th January 2025

The Minutes of the Meeting can be found here

DLR invited submissions to Proposed Development of Sports & Community Facilities at Cabinteely Park which comprising the construction of a changing pavilion and works to the Gate-Lodge adjacent to the Bray Road entrance at Cabinteely Park.

There was a total of 128 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and written submissions by email/letter.  

DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report in relation to the proposed Sports & Community Facilities at Cabinteely Park 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 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 11th of November 2024. 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 in the manner recommended in the Chief Executive's Report and approved by the Elected Members may now proceed. 

Results updated 16th December 2024.

dlr invited submissions to Multi-Sport Buildings at St. Thomas’s Estate (Phase 2) which comprises multi-sport buildings and site landscaping.   

There was a total of 171 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 159 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 12 written submissions by email/letter. 

dlr has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report in relation to the proposed Multi-Sport Buildings at St. Thomas’s Estate (Phase 2) 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 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 14^th of October, 2024. 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 in the manner recommended in the Chief Executive's Report and approved by the Elected Members may now proceed.

Results updated 15th November 2024

DLR invited submissions/observations to the Proposed Development: Blackrock DART to Park Active Travel Scheme at Blackrock, Co. Dublin  during a pre-draft public consultation that ran from Friday the 28th of June 2024 to Friday 9th of August 2024.

There was a total of 321 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 302 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 19 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 October 2024 County Council Meeting.

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

The proposed Cherrywood to Rathmichael Manor Rapid Build Cycle Scheme runs between Cherrywood Park access routing along Bray Road on the western side of the N11 as far as Rathmichael Manor. A four- week period of non-statutory public consultation was run from Tuesday, 9th April 2024 to Tuesday, 7th May 2024 to inform the public of the proposed works and invite submissions/observations concerning the proposed Scheme (Phase 1 only).

A total of 44 submissions were received.  77% of submissions were in support of the scheme proceeding as proposed; 12% were in support of the scheme proceeding as proposed but had comments /queries /suggestions; 9% did not want the scheme to proceed and 2% of the responses were not relevant to the scheme.

DLRCC reviewed all the feedback received and responded to the issues raised, which are contained in the Cherrywood to Rathmichael Manor Rapid Build Cycle Scheme post-consultation report (in the related documents below).  This Public Consultation report was noted by the Elected Members at the Dún Laoghaire ICC Area Committee Meeting on 23^rd September 2024.  Taking into account the changes recommended in the Report, it is proposed to proceed with detailed design and construction.

A Chief Executive’s Order has been made for the Cherrywood to Rathmichael Manor Rapid Build Cycle Scheme to proceed with some modifications (see below).

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. 

We asked for your submissions / observations during a pre-draft public consultation that ran from Tuesday 12th September 2023 to Tuesday 17th October 2023.

We recieved a total of 109 submissions / observations.

The Planning Authority would like to thank everyone who took the time to prepare and submit a submission / observation and who attended one of the drop in days. 

We reviewed all submissions / observations and prepared a Chief Executive's Report that provides an overview of issues raised during the pre-draft public consualtion.

The outcome of the consultation can be viewed online here.

DLR invited submissions to the Rochestown Avenue Active Travel Scheme, a walking and cycling facilities improvement project, which aims to enhance the safety conditions and attractiveness of Rochestown Avenue. The proposed scheme will upgrade the pedestrian and cycle infrastructure along 2.2 km of road from Bakers Corner to the Graduate Roundabout; the urban realm will also be improved with new hard and soft landscaping, wildflower planting, SuDS measures and some street furniture close to the National Rehabilitation Hospital. 

There was a total of 248 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised 205 submissions through the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub 35 written submissions by email/letter and 8 submissions filled in person at the drop-in info session. 

DLR has reviewed all the feedback and comments received. The Chief Executive’s Report on the Public Consultation was brought to the Elected Members.  Councillors noted the report and its recommendations with a minor amendment suggested to the design of the Rochestown Avenue/Pottery Road junction. The Part 8 with the minor amendment was adopted by resolution at the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Meeting on September 11th 2023. The Chief Executive’s Report (including EIA & AA Screening Reports), Determinations and Amended drawings, are available below.  

DLR invited submissions to the Living Streets Blackrock Village, a public realm improvement project which aims to enhance the attractiveness, liveability, connectivity and economic vibrancy of Blackrock Village. Building on the temporary measures implemented during the COVID restrictions of summer 2020 on Blackrock Main Street, the plan will move the village from a temporary layout to a high-quality permanent design.  

There was a total of 509 submissions received within the statutory consultation period. These comprised of 456 submissions through Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Citizen Space Hub and 53 written submissions by email/letter. 

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 upon by the Elected Members at the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown County Council Meeting on July 3^rd 2023. The Chief Executive’s Report on the Public Consultation is available to read below.  The designers will incorporate some minor improvements suggested in the submissions to the scheme in the detailed design.