How long will it take before I am offered housing?
Unfortunately this cannot be determined. There is a long list of applicants waiting for social housing support.
How long will it take before I get offered housing?
Unfortunately this cannot be determined.
How long will it take before I get offered housing?
How long will it take for my grant to be approved?
The Council will endeavour to decide on each application as soon as possible and will make every effort to issue a provisional approval of a grant within six weeks following receipt of a fully completed and valid application.
Delays in issuing provisional approval can occur due to incomplete applications, incorrect or insufficient documentation being submitted or if major works are being carried out which require evidence of planning permission or a certificate of exemption under the Planning Acts.
Please note that applications which are missing key information will be returned.
How long will it take for my grant to be approved?
The Council will endeavour to decide on each application as soon as possible and will make every effort to issue a provisional approval of a grant within six weeks following receipt of a fully completed and valid application.
Delays in issuing provisional approval can occur due to incomplete applications, incorrect or insufficient documentation being submitted or if major works are being carried out which require evidence of planning permission or a certificate of exemption under the Planning Acts.
Please note that applications which are missing key information will be returned.
How long will the lease be for? Who decides?
The lease would be for 10 to 20 years and will be agreed between the owner and the Council.
How many coffins can go into a grave?
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the amount of coffin burials in a grave. It depends on the type of ground and other factors such as size of coffins etc.
How many coffins can go into a grave?
Unfortunately we cannot guarantee the amount of coffin burials in a grave. It depends on the type of ground and other factors such as size of coffins etc.
How many cremated remains can go into a grave?
Several small urns/caskets can be interred a grave.
How many days prior to starting the development am I required to submit a Commencement Notice?
You must submit a Commencement notice between 14 - 28 days before starting works, informing the Building Authority of your intended start date. If this is not completed youa re in breach of your Planning Conditions.
Commencement Notice
How many households are on our social housing waiting list?
The number of households who were on our social housing list at the end of each year were as follows:
2018 - 4524
2017 - 4,749
2016 - 4,991
2015 - 5,687
2014 - 5,207
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