COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING OF HOUSING SPC
Thursday, February 16, 2023
HEADED ITEM NO. 8
Traveller Accommodation Pilot Choice Based Letting Initiative
South Dublin County Council is seeking expressions of interest from Travellers for a new innovative group housing development comprising of six (6) four-bedroom, two- storey family homes providing long-term accommodation for Travellers. The homes are built to a high-quality design with A- rated energy efficiency features including air sourced heat pumps. The accommodation comprises of a living room, open plan kitchen with fitted units/dining area, utility room, downstairs w.c with four bedrooms and a bathroom on the second floor. Located in a residential area in Lucan within reach of local shops, parks, schools, recreational facilities and transport links.
Applications for these new homes will be assessed in accordance with the Scheme of Priority below:
Priority 1 - Tenants / Licensees whose existing homes are due to be demolished or refurbished to build new Council homes: a) Tenants / licensees whose homes are being demolished or refurbished to build new Council homes in the Lucan Electoral area. b) Tenants / licensees whose homes are being demolished / refurbished to build new Council homes in a neighbouring Electoral area.
Priority 2 – Tenants / Licensees whose are currently living in a Traveller Specific Accommodation within South Dublin County Council’s administrative area: a) Tenants / licensees who are currently over-crowded in order of the net number of additional bedrooms they require, and then by their place on the housing transfer list. Tenants will not be permitted to bid for homes larger than their assessed housing need unless there are exceptional circumstances. b) Tenants / licensees in order of their place on the housing transfer list. c) Other tenants / licensees who are adequately housed, in order of their tenancy start date.
Priority 3 – All other applicants who have identified as an Irish Traveller in their application form for Social Housing Support: a) Any remaining properties will be let in accordance with the Council’s Allocation Scheme for Traveller specific / standard social housing.
Criteria
Tenants / licensees in Priority Group 1 and 2 will be eligible to apply for this development where they meet the following criteria:The tenant / licensees must hold a secure tenancy / licence agreement (in their own name / names), with South Dublin County Council. The tenant / licensees must have lived at their current address for at least 12 months prior to Thursday, 31st March 2022.
The tenant / licensees will be required to hand back the keys and give vacant possession of their existing home / bay on taking up an offer of a new home in the development. All applications will be considered on Estate Management Grounds and the tenant / licensees must not have caused anti-social behaviour or committed any other tenancy breach in the last 12 months or where a Notice to Quit, or legal action is being taken by the Council.