COMHAIRLE CONTAE ÁTHA CLIATH THEAS
SOUTH DUBLIN COUNTY COUNCIL

MEETING OF LUCAN / PALMERSTOWN / NORTH CLONDALKIN AREA COMMITTEE

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

QUESTION NO.6

QUESTION: Councillor M. Johansson

To ask the Chief Executive for an update on the two derelict properties (details supplied) and an indicative timeline for the Compulsory purchase of both sites?

REPLY:

South Dublin County Council is currently applying levies to all properties on the Derelict Sites Register, under Section 23 of the Derelict Sites Act, 1990.  Proceedings have been issued for the Compulsory Purchase of a number of properties on the Derelict Site Register.

Of the two derelict properties in question -  steps are being followed to Compulsory Purchase the property in line with the Derelict Sites Act 1990. A reference check request has been requested on 12 March 2025. The most recent inspection took place on 31st January 2025. Levies have also been applied to this property.

Steps are being followed to Compulsory Purchase the second property mentioned also. Plans are in place to proceed with the purchase and refurbishment of this property. 

There are a number of additional properties on the Derelict Sites Register currently being monitored for the initiation of Compulsory Purchase Order proceedings.

Under Section 3 of Derelict Site Act 1990, South Dublin County Council monitors sites in the county that may meet the criteria of a ‘derelict site’ which are not entered on the register until such time as investigations are completed and a determination made that the site is derelict. The Vacant Homes section of the Housing Department and the Derelict Sites Section are continuously working together to identify properties which could be considered for future Compulsory Purchase.