COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF TALLAGHT AREA COMMITTEE

Monday, November 28, 2022

QUESTION NO. 2

QUESTION: Councillor C. King

To ask the CEO while wholeheartedly welcoming the recent clearing of gardens, painting and other works being carried out on the four Derelict Homes in St Maelruain's Park adjacent to Mountain Park and also the two Bungalows on the Old Bawn Rd - to report on any timelines that can be provided as to when these houses could be ready to be used as Family homes again and what if any firm plans are in place for them in this regard.

REPLY:

The properties at both locations remain in private ownership.

On 27th of July 2022, South Dublin County Council published notice of its intention to acquire the four properties at St. Maelruan's Park compulsorily under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990. An objection to the proposed compulsory acquisition was received within the timeframe allowed. Therefore, under the Derelict Sites Act, the Council cannot proceed to acquire the properties without the consent of An Bord Pleanála. The Council's application for consent to acquire the properties was submitted to An Bord Pleanála on the 27th of September 2022. The case is due to be decided by An Bord Pleanála by the 1st of March 2023. 314737 | An Bord Pleanála (pleanala.ie)

On the 13th of October a notice pursuant to Section 11 of the Derelict Sites Act was served on the owner of the properties at Old Bawn Road requiring that the following works, as recommended by the County Architect, are carried out: 

• Hoarding to be erected at 2 metres high to protect the site and restrict access
• Tidy the site and cut back shrubbery
• The tarmac is to be cleaned
• Windows and doors to be properly secured and painted

The timeframe for compliance with the terms of the notice expires on the 24th of November 2022. A representative of the owner has made contact with the Council and given an undertaking that the required works will be carried out. These works were due to commence on the 3^rd of November. A review will be carried out after the expiry date of the S11 Notice.