The Dublin City Development Plan was adopted by Dublin City Council at a Special Council meeting on 23rd September 2016 and came into effect on 21st October 2016. The Plan sets out policies and objectives to guide how and where development will take place in the city over the lifetime of the Plan. It provides an integrated, coherent spatial framework to ensure the city is developed in an inclusive way which improves the quality of life for its citizens, whilst also being a more attractive place to visit and work.