Layer showing locations of Views & Prospects to be preserved within dlr County from the Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Draft County Development Plan 2022 - 2028.

The County contains many sites and vantage points from which views over areas of great natural beauty, local landmarks, historic landscapes, adjoining Counties and the City of Dublin may be obtained. In addition to scenic views, the County also contains important prospects i.e. prominent landscapes or areas of special amenity value or special interest which are widely visible from the surrounding area. Specific Views and Prospects for protection have been identified in the Plan and are considered when assessing planning applications. It is also recognised that visual linkages between landmarks, landscape features and views exist. The Council will also take into account any Views and Prospects of adjoining Counties – Wicklow, Dublin City and South Dublin when assessing planning applications for development in those parts of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown proximate to the mutual County boundaries.

In the implementation of this policy it is the intention of the Council to:

• Prevent development which would block, or otherwise interfere, with a View which is designated for protection.

• Preserve the Prospects listed in the Plan.