Docklands SDZ

In May 2012, following the Government decision to wind up the Dublin Docklands Development Authority (DDDA) but with a simultaneous commitment to ensure the continued regeneration of the Docklands Area, Dublin City Council proposed an area of Docklands be designated as a Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) and developed The North Lotts and Grand Canal Dock Planning Scheme 2014.  

The SDZ designation provides for a continued fast-track planning mechanism so as to maintain the focus on the social and economic regeneration of the area.  One of the major advantages of the SDZ process is the wide-ranging consultation measures built in to the preparation of the SDZ Planning Scheme, enabling an inclusive involvement and input from the full range of stakeholders in the area.  The SDZ Planning Scheme process can facilitate residents, businesses, potential investors and other interested parties to help shape the future planning and build-out of this strategic city-centre location.