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SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

Monday, September 11, 2023

QUESTION NO. 10

QUESTION: Councillor T. Costello

To ask the Chief Executive if there is rodent infestation or extreme tree or hedge overgrowth caused by the neglect of a vacant property what course of action can the neighbouring properties take.

REPLY:

Derelict Sites Act

The property may be reported to South Dublin County Council for investigation under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990.

In accordance with Section 3 of the Derelict Sites Act, l990 a derelict site is defined as:

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 –

(a) the existence on the land in question of structures which are in a ruinous, derelict or dangerous condition, or

(b) the neglected, unsightly or objectionable condition of the land or any structures on the land in question or,

(c) 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.

The Register of Derelict Sites is maintained by the Council pursuant to Section 8 (1) of the Derelict Sites Act 1990.

Vacant Homes Unit 

Residents of neighbouring properties can also report a vacant home to our Vacant Homes Unit for investigation to confirm vacancy and to actively seek to bring the property back into use again. A vacant property can be reported by email to vhu@sdublincoco.ie or by logging on to www.vacanthomes.ie