Monaghan County Council is responsible for dealing with derelict sites
The Derelict Sites Act, 1990 allows the local authority to prosecute owners who do not comply with notices served, to compulsorily acquire land and to carry out necessary work themselves and charge the owners for the cost.
The Local Authority also keeps a register of derelict sites: Derelict Sites Register August 2024
- Derelict Sites Register
- What is a derelict site?
- What if my property is a derelict site?
- How do I provide information on a derelict site in my area?
Derelict Sites Register
A full copy of the Derelict Sites Register is available for viewing during office hours at the Council’s Planning office, 1 Dublin Street, Monaghan, H18 X982, or a summary version can be downloaded here
What is a derelict site?
Legally, “derelict site” means 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.
What if my property is a derelict site?
You are required by law to make sure your property does not become derelict or you may become liable for prosecution by your local authority.
Monaghan County Council will advise you through a series of statutory notices on what action is needed and necessary works on your site or if your property is being added to the Derelict Sites Register.
The local authority can apply a financial penalty on you. This could amount to 7% of market value of your derelict site for every year it remains on the Derelict Sites Register.
In some cases, a compulsory acquisition may be pursued.
How do I provide information on a derelict site in my area?
If you wish to speak to somebody about a derelict site in your area please contact:
Monaghan County Council
Planning Offices
1 Dublin Street
Monaghan
H18 X982
Telephone: 047 30532
Email: planning@monaghancoco.ie
Thanking you in advance for your support as we try to address dereliction, vacancy and re-use in your area.
Download links: Derelict Sites Act 1990 (Revised) – Updated to 29 March 2020