Learn About the Council’s Plans for the City Discover our development plans which ensure the sustainable development and growth of Dublin city. These are used to determine planning applications. DCC Menu Dublin City Development Plans Dublin City Development plan 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. Strategic Development Zones (SDZs) Local Area Plans and Masterplans The plan set out objectives for the proper planning and sustainable development of a specific area and must be relevant to the local area and consistent with the provisions of the Dublin City Development Plan. Public Realm Strategy and Master Plans Other Plans, Studies and Guides Dublin City Council produce several plans, planning polices, design guides, studies and other documents that identify and analyse various issues of relevance, before establishing and setting out guidelines for future development. These may relate to a specific geographic areas (eg Rathmines' Local Action Plan), or to a type of development (e.g. shopfront design).