Unfinished Housing Developments

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 April 2015

Thursday, 23 April 2015

Questions (185)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

185. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government when it might be expected that provision will be made by the various interested parties for the completion of the development at the Waterways, Sallins, County Kildare, with particular reference to the alleviation of any issues affecting outstanding works; the extent to which such works have been identified, and responsibility attributed to the various parties involved; the extent to which the reason for ongoing delays havs been noted and identified; the remedial action proposed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16102/15]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government

The finalisation of any outstanding planning related matters affecting the development concerned are a matter for Kildare County Council and I have no function in such matters. Following the insertion of subsection (2A) into section 180 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, by the Planning and Development (Amendment) Act 2010, planning authorities are not prevented from taking in charge any housing estate even if it has not been completed to the satisfaction of the planning authority in accordance with the planning permission. The decision as to whether an estate should be taken in charge is ultimately a matter for the elected members of the local authority having regard to a report prepared by the Planning Section of the local authority and the associated funding obligations of taking the estate in charge.

I refer the Deputy to the reply to Question No. 30 on today’s Order Paper on the taking in charge of housing estates by local authorities.