A public consultation has been launched for the proposed development of St Michael's Square and the surrounding area in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.

The proposal includes for level access off George's Street into a seating/ congregation space at the upper level. The placemaking project is to improve the general appearance of the locality and to assist in the regeneration of Dún Laoghaire Town. It will also help strengthen the link between Seafront and Town.

The project is a continuation of the regreening of Dún Laoghaire and will be characterised by trees, planting, encouraging biodiversity and public seating in a central location in the town. This will comprise of general upgrade to the civic space to include: New paving, contemplative seating area, ornamental planting and lighting. A new set of steps leading from the upper level to the lower-level, with handrails either side, is also proposed. 

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The existing planting in the lower area including the large native Oak tree, and ornamental planting will be provided at the lower level while allowing space for two hearses to park when required. There is a right of way to the rear of the properties on George's Street Lower which will be maintained and managed with a new gate.

The haphazard car parking will be removed through the inclusion of street furniture, planting and bollards and space for hearse parking only will be retained. A brass, cruciform motif is to be inlaid into the surface centred at the main entrance to the church. 

The public consultation period for these plans will run up to and including Friday, April 25. 

Submissions can be made by completing the online survey, e-mailing [email protected]  in your preferred format or as a written submission by post or in person, clearly marked ‘Proposed Development at St. Michael's Square & Environs PC/PKS/01/25 ’ to Community, Cultural Services and Parks, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, County Hall, Marine Road, Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin. Post Code A96 K6C9.