Waterford has 284 sites classified as either derelict or potentially derelict 

Waterford City & County Council's Active Land Management and Derelict Sites team is currently addressing a total of 284 properties classified as either derelict or potentially derelict. 

In a report to members of the local authority at their October plenary meeting, Chief Executive Sean McKeown said recent weeks and months saw a significant increase in activity, with 96 properties now listed on the Derelict Sites Register. 

"Initial engagement with property owners or their representatives is crucial for resolving issues related to dereliction and for gaining insights into the various factors contributing to the properties’ current state," said Mr McKeown in the report.

He also said the level of activity in the property market concerning vacant and derelict properties has notably increased. 

"Among the properties we have identified as derelict, several have been reintroduced to the private market voluntarily, with some currently at the ‘sale agreed’ or ‘to let’ stages," he stated in the report.

"We are actively engaging with the new owners of these properties to ensure they are fully informed of their obligations under the Derelict Sites Act 1990," he added.

"Additionally, the introduction of the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant has contributed to a significant rise in the number of derelict and vacant properties available on the market at this time."