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Planning & Economic Development Department

The Planning and Economic Development is responsible for the orderly development of Dublin City. We strive to bring about a sustainable and living city, in which people can live, work and form communities.

Our Services

  • Preparation of the Dublin City Development Plan
  • Preparation of strategic projects for Dublin City, e.g. Docklands
  • Planning for local areas, e.g. Ballymun regeneration
  • Control, registration and decision making for new developments
  • Planning enforcement
  • Building control
  • Property management
  • Economic development
  • Conservation of Dublin’s architectural heritage
  • Assessment of archaeological finds
  • Provision of heritage services to builders
  • Restoration of derelict sites

For more information

Dublin City Council
Planning & Economic Development Department
Civic Offices
Wood Quay
Dublin 8

Tel: (01) 222 0400
Email: planning@dublincity.ie 

Or contact the council office that looks after your local area.