City residents should demand the real story

THE draft Dublin city development plan will go on public display before the end of the year. This is an extremely important document that will determine the shape of our city for a number of years to come.

Most people realise the significance of this document when there is a planning application near where they live or work. However, what will or will not be permitted will be decided in the next few months by the development plan.

Due to the complexity of this document, councillors decided to present the new draft plan alongside the existing plan with the proposed changes highlighted. This is essential in order to allow residents to read and understand the document readily.