Taking in Charge

The Taking in Charge document outlines Wicklow County Council’s policy in relation to taking in charge of private housing developments i.e A development of two or more houses.

For all private housing developments, the following elements of a development will be considered by the Council for taking in charge:

• Roads and footways
• Water mains
• Surface Water Sewers
• Foul Sewers
• Open Spaces
• Public lighting (taken in charge separately)

Liability and responsibility for the above elements of a development will remain with the Developer until such time as Wicklow County Council has taken them in charge.

Taking in Charge Policy and application form - 147kb