Derelict Sites
The Derelict Sites Act 1990 requires Local Authorities to maintain a Register of all derelict properties in their area. The Environment Section maintains the Register on behalf of the Ennis Town Council and the Register contains details of derelict properties, location, ownership details, and valuation.
The Derelict Sites Register is available for inspection at the offices of Ennis Town Council during normal opening times.
Ennis Town Council can carry out valuations on derelict sites and levy charges based on a percentage of the market value as well as serving Notices to carry out works. If necessary, sites can be acquired by Compulsory Purchase Order.
All reports of dereliction are investigated and where ownership can be established notice is served to carry out works, to abate the dereliction. Ennis Town Council carry out the following functions:
- Identifying derelict or dangerous sites
- Enforcement of legislation (Derelict Sites Act 1990) - issuing and follow up of relevant notices
- Liaising with owner of properties entered on Derelict Sites Register
If you have any further queries regarding derelict sites in Ennis you can contact
Environment Section:
Telephone (065) 6869540 or
Email
environment@ennistowncouncil.ie