Irish Councils Apply to CPO 3 Properties in May; Meath, Roscommon Councils Seek Acquisitions
Two Irish councils, Meath and Roscommon, applied in May to acquire three derelict properties via Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO) through An Coimisiún Pleanála. This initiative aims to tackle Ireland's housing crisis by repurposing vacant buildings. Decisions for these properties are expected between September and October.
In May, two Irish councils applied to An Coimisiún Pleanála to acquire three derelict properties via Compulsory Purchase Orders (CPO). This process is part of Ireland's strategy to address its housing crisis by bringing vacant buildings back into use.
Meath County Council applied on May 8 to CPO a large two-storey property at Kenlis Place in Kells, identified for town centre regeneration. The property, listed on the derelict sites register in January, has a decision due by October 12.
Roscommon County Council made two applications on May 13: one for a property at Pound Street in Ballaghadereen, registered derelict last July, and another for a two-storey terraced property at Tidy Terrace on St Patrick’s Street in Boyle, registered derelict in March 2025. Decisions for both Roscommon properties are due by September 3.
Since April last year, councils have made a total of 15 applications to An Coimisiún Pleanála for CPO of derelict properties: 5 in September 2025, 3 in November 2025, and 7 in February 2026. In 2025, local authorities acquired 99 properties via CPO without commission involvement.