Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown is one of Ireland's most densely populated counties, with intense pressure on Victorian and Edwardian residential streetscapes. Objections frequently concern loss of privacy, overlooking, and developments out of character with protected streetscapes in areas like Blackrock, Dalkey, and Killiney.
5 weeks from date the council received the application — check the planning portal for the exact registration date
Fee
€20 payable to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (separate from PlanningLetter.ie fee)
Development Plan
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028 — your generated letter references the relevant objectives automatically
Generate your Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown objection letter now
Your letter will cite Section 37(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 and the relevant objectives of the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Development Plan 2022–2028. Free preview — €9.99 to download the clean, submission-ready PDF.
Section 37(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 gives any person the legal right to make a submission on any planning application to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council — regardless of whether you own property or live adjacent to the site.
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is legally required under Section 34(2)(a) to consider your objection before making its decision. A properly referenced letter citing specific planning policies carries significantly more weight than a general complaint.
Every citation in your letter links directly to irishstatutebook.ie — the official Irish government legislation database.
Common Questions
Do I need to live near the development to object? +
No. Section 37(1) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 gives any person the right to object — not just neighbours or landowners. You do not need a solicitor.
What is the deadline to object to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council? +
5 weeks from the date Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council received the application — stated in Section 37(4) of the Planning and Development Act 2000. Check the planning portal for the exact registration date using your reference number.
Is there a fee to submit an objection? +
Yes — Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council charges a statutory €20 fee under Regulation 29 of the Planning and Development Regulations 2001. This is paid directly to the council, separate from the PlanningLetter.ie fee of €9.99.
What if the council approves despite my objection? +
If you made a valid submission, you can appeal the decision to An Bord Pleanála within 4 weeks of the decision under Section 179 of the Planning and Development Act 2000. The appeal fee is approximately €220.