Will the Council inspect the property?
Properties must be of a very good to excellent standard and condition.
During the negotiation process the Council will arrange an inspection of
the property to ascertain its suitability for inclusion under lease
arrangements. It will be inspected to confirm that the property meets
very high structural and decorative standards. Properties must comply
with the Housing (Standards for Rented Houses Regulations 2008) and
also with all planning and Building Regulation.
Will the Council purchase the property from me?
In some instances the property owner may agree with the Local Authority to include an "option to purchase‟ and/or a “right of first refusal” as a condition of the lease. These clauses give the Local Authority the option to buy the property at intervals during or at the end of the lease or oblige the owner to first offer the property to the Council should he/she decide to sell. Both parties must be in agreement to include this condition and the specific terms must be negotiated.
Will the Development Plan tell me what is happening in my area?
A Development Plan sets out the land use zoning objectives for an area.
The land use zoning objectives for the County are set out over a series of 14 maps and an interactive webmap.
Certain uses which may be permitted in principle or open for consideration within each land use zone is set out Chapter 13 of the Development Plan.
Proposed development within an area occurs when a developer (public or private), or an individual, proposes and obtains the relevant planning permission. This ‘development management’ process is separate to the Development Plan making process. Proposed development is required to accord with the provisions of a Development Plan.
Will the Green Bin Recycling service continue?
Yes, Panda will take over the Green Bin service that is currently provided by Greyhound.
Will the LAP change the roads in Dundrum?
The Dundrum Local Area Plan was informed by an Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA).
A number of the ABTA recommendations have been incorporated into the LAP in the form of objectives that will facilitate future improvements to public transport, pedestrian movement, cycling provision and the road network in the area.
Will the LAP change the roads in Old Connaught?
The Old Connaught Local Area Plan was informed by an Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA).
The recommendations from this assessment have been incorporated into the LAP in the form of objectives that will facilitate future improvements to public transport, pedestrian movement, cycling provision and the road network in the area.
Will the new service cost me more?
The service will be free for six months (from 26 July to 31 January 2011) to all domestic households who currently avail of the Council’s waste service.
The charges (fixed, lift and weight) to be applied from 1 February 2011 will be 20% below the charges currently applied by the Council for all customers. These charges will be held at this level until at least 2014.
Will the outside area be available for the Public Art Commission?
Limited, temporary use of the outside space may be possible, subject to the agreement of the Council and proper attention given to health and safety considerations in a busy public amenity at an exposed coastal site.
Will the parking be reduced at Newtownsmith during construction?
Yes, there will be approximately 35 parking spaces unavailable for the duration of the works. We apologise for the inconvenience to all regular visitors who access this car park. These spaces will be fully reinstated once the works have been completed.
The works will take approximately 22 months to complete. In order to service these works, provide space for equipment, etc, the contractor will need to apportion space in Newtownsmith for a compound.
Will the re-assessment affect my position on the housing list?
The position of people on the list may change following re-assessment. The eligibility of some people for housing support may also change. While the attached letter details your current position on the Social Housing Support Waiting List, you should note that a full reassessment of your eligibility and need under the new regulations has yet to take place.