A Derelict Site is defined in the Act 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 of structures which are in a ruinous,...

Note, there is an ongoing Judicial Review in relation to one area of zoning which was removed by Ministerial Direction. Further information available here

Note, there is an ongoing Judicial Review in relation to one area of zoning which was removed by Ministerial Direction. Further information available here

Note, there is an ongoing Judicial Review in relation to one area of zoning which was removed by Ministerial Direction. Further information available here

Note, there is an ongoing Judicial Review in relation to one area of zoning which was removed by Ministerial Direction. Further information available here

South Dublin’s Vacant Sites Register was established on 1st January 2017 and has been populated with a number of sites which have been identified as vacant, fully assessed and gone through the various statutory stages for entry onto the Register. This is an ongoing process and...

Geological heritage or ‘geoheritage’is the term used to describe sites or places with features of geology that have important scientific, educational, cultural, or visual value. There are many types of sites. They are made from past and present geological processes (wearing...

There are prime wildlife conservation areas in the country, considered to be important on a European as well as Irish level. Most Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in the countryside, although a few sites reach into town or city landscapes, such as Dublin Bay and Cork...

These areas are created under Section 10(2)(g) of the Planning and Development Acts, as amended. This allows for groups of buildings, streets, villages, small towns and larger areas to be designated as Architectural Conservation Areas. Within the County Development Plan, a...

The Planning and Development Acts, as amended, require a Record of Protected Structures (RPS) to be included within County Development Plans. Where a structure is protected under the RPS the protection includes (unless otherwise stated), its interior and the land within its...