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Derelict and unbuilt land in Howth-Malahide

As of 25 Sep 2026, Howth-Malahide (Fingal) has 1 derelict site, 2,455 homes permitted but not started and 839 ha zoned for housing with no permission. 5 building sites started work and did not finish and the council has put 9 land disposals to councillors.

1 Derelict sites

1 site on the derelict sites register, with listed market values of €850,000.

The owner of a registered site pays a levy of 7% of its market value a year.

5 Stalled builds

5 sites started but not finished, 778 homes.

5 Permitted, not started

2,455 homes with planning permission and no start, across 5 permissions.

4 Permission expired

4 permissions expired recently without a start.

586 Zoned for housing, no permission

839 ha on the RZLT map with no live permission for 10 or more homes (586 parcels).

578 more in Fingal →

Land on the map is liable for the Residential Zoned Land Tax, 3% of market value a year.

175 Public land

208 ha of publicly owned land (175 sites); the largest holder is Fingal County Council.

167 more in Fingal →

9 Council selling land

9 council land disposals put to councillors (section 183).

1 more in Fingal →

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Data as of 25 Sep 2026. Sources: Council derelict sites registers (Derelict Sites Act 1990); Commencement and completion notices (National Building Control Office); Planning applications (Department of Housing national planning data); Council Residential Zoned Land Tax maps; Land Development Agency, Register of Relevant Lands; Council meeting agendas (s.183 disposal notices).

Facts from public registers, gathered by Buildable (https://buildable.ie/land/fingal/13260404/report). Free to share and quote with a link. Not advice.