Unauthorised Developments

It is Athy Town Council’s policy to take action against unauthorised developments, those developments which have no permission and those which breach conditions of an existing permission.

This is usually done by way of statutory notice served on the owners or developers of the developments concerned, but may involve Injunction Proceedings in the Circuit or High Courts. Unauthorised development can attract substantial legal penalties and/or imprisonment, and unauthorised developments can be required to be removed or demolished.

Derelict Sites

A register of Derelict Sites is maintained by the Planning Department.

Derelict Sites are liable to be levied an annual tax of 3.5% to 6% of the development value, if they are not re-developed or improved. In certain cases, the Council may acquire Derelict Sites for the purpose of building infill housing or other developments.