A Derelict Site - means any property/land which detracts, or is likely to detract, to a material degree from the amenity, character or appearance of land in the neighbourhood in question because of neglected or unsightly condition.
The definition of Derelict is set out in the Derelict Sites Act 1990 (as amended). A site can be classified as ‘derelict’ if it meets the following criteria:
It contains land or structures that are in a neglected or unsightly condition.
It contains dangerous or ruinous structures. (Dangerous or ruinous structures are also addressed under Dangerous Structures legislation, which is managed by the Building Control Division. Derelict Sites will work with Building Control to use the most appropriate legislation to resolve a problem.)
It has accumulated a lot of litter or other waste due to the vacant nature of the site and illegal public dumping/ littering.
Please note: The Report Derelict Site Form referenced on this page is administered by a third-party, Submit.com, contracted by Cork City Council to process online submissions. You will be presented with the privacy policy and terms and conditions if you choose to use the service.
To report a derelict site, please complete this online form:
The Derelict Sites Register is available for inspection at the City Hall Reception Desk during normal opening hours. Click on the link below to view properties currently on the Derelict Sites Register.
Derelict Sites Register.pdf (size 187.5 KB)
Please click on the link below to view the online map viewer.
Cork City Council will investigate all complaints. If a site qualifies as derelict, but it is considered that issues can be easily remedied within a relatively short timeframe, Cork City Council may work informally with a property owner instead of serving a legal notice.
In other instances, the City Council may serve a legal notice requiring works to be carried out, add the property to the Derelict Sites Register (which results in a 3% annual levy on the market value of the property, from 2020 this will increase to 7% of the market value), or even begin steps to acquire a property.
If you own a vacant or derelict property, please see the link below for some further information on Grant Schemes and Initiatives which can help you: https://www.corkcity.ie/en/council-services/services/planning/city-centre-revitalisation/incentives-and-grants.html
Further information in relation to Dereliction and the Derelict Sites Process is available on the Citizen’s Information website. Please also email the team at derelictsites@corkcity.ie with any queries.
FAQs & Grant supports for Derelict Sites.pdf (size 234.2 KB)
