Derelict sites can have a detrimental impact on the social, economic, commercial and visual aspects on the surrounding neighbourhood. It is important that they are reported, investigated and rendered non-derelict.
The Derelict Sites Act requires that the owner and occupier of land ensure that the land or structures do not become or do not continue to be a derelict site.
The Act defines a Derelict Site 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;
Under the Act, this Council has the authority to:
Reports of dereliction are investigated, the ownership is established and the owner is contacted.
If you have a query relating to a Derelict site please contact the relevant Municipal District.
Athlone Municipal District: 090 644 2150;
Mullingar Municipal District: 044 933 2021.
A copy of the Derelict Sites Register is available to view at the Council Offices.