Derelict Sites
Local Authorities are responsible for establishing and creating a Derelict Site Register which is available to view by clicking here.
- A derelict site is any land which detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighbourhood of the land in question because of:
- The existence on the land in question of structures which are ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition, or
- The neglected, unsightly or objectionable condition of the land or any structures on the land in question, or
The presence, deposit or collection on the land in question of any litter, rubbish, debris or waste, except where the presence, deposit or collection of such litter, rubbish, debris or waste results from the exercise of a right conferred by statute or by common law.
Notices of Intention to enter the site on the Register are served on the owners/occupiers of the sites identified by the surveys. The Notice stipulates a one-month period to make written representations while a letter accompanying the notice specifies the works required and a timeframe to complete recommended works on the property before it will be entered onto the Derelict Site Register. If the notice is un-delivered/returned/not called for or where ownership is not known, it will be affixed to the property.
If the recommended works are not completed within the timeframe given the property is entered onto the Derelict Site Register. At this stage another notice is issued to the owner(s) to say that the property has been entered onto the Derelict Site Register. Any property on the register on January 1 of that year may be subject to a levy of 7% of the market value of the property, with interest accrued at a rate of 1.25% per month for non-payment. Any levies owed remain with the property.
At any stage in the process a re-inspection can be requested and if the property has been brought out of dereliction, the property can be removed from the process/register.
The Derelict Sites Register is available for inspection at the Council Offices during normal office hours.