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Form 99A.3 Application For A Site Excluding Order - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
This form is an application for a Site Excluding Order under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997. You use it when you need formal permission regarding a specific site related to housing matters.
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Courts Service of Ireland - Form 99A.3 Application For A Site Excluding Order - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
This form is an application for a Site Excluding Order under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997. You use it when you need formal permission regarding a specific site related to housing matters.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Ensure you correctly cite the specific section of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
- 2Failing to specify the exact site address/location.
- 3Not clearly stating the grounds for the exclusion.
- 4Missing required signatures from relevant parties.
- 5Submitting it without reference to the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
Plain English
If there's a site involved in a housing issue, this paperwork asks for official approval that excludes certain things from the standard rules. Think of it as asking the courts to make an exception for one piece of land or property.
Submission Date
- Filing date: The form needs to be submitted when the need for exclusion arises, but check if there is a hard deadline attached to your housing project timeline.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- When you need formal permission for a site concerning housing matters.
- Use it specifically when applying under the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
- This is not a general planning application; it targets a 'Site Excluding Order'.
- Choose this form if your issue requires an order regarding the exclusion of a specific site, rather than just permission to build on it.
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Use this form or another form?
Need consent for general development rights
Use 99A.3 only if you specifically require an 'Excluding Order'
✓ Check the CRO portal guidance.
Other relevant planning forms (e.g., application for a Certificate)
Applying under a different Housing Act
The specific Act dictates which form number is correct
✓ Verify against your solicitor's advice.
Simple notification of site change (no formal order needed)
99A.3 implies a more complex legal requirement for the site exclusion
✓ Confirm if an 'Order' is truly necessary.
Deadline or filing window
The form needs to be submitted when the need for exclusion arises, but check if there is a hard deadline attached to your housing project timeline.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure all sections of Form 99A.3 are fully completed in black ink.
- 2Attach a clear map or site plan showing the exact location referenced.
- 3Provide proof of ownership or right to apply for the site.
- 4Include any previous correspondence relating to this site's housing status.
- 5Sign and date the form where indicated.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all required fields on Form 99A.3.
- 2Gather all necessary supporting documentation (e.g., deeds, plans).
- 3Submit the completed pack to the relevant local authority or Courts Service office.
- 4Keep a copy of the fully executed form for your records.
- 5If submitting online via an official portal, ensure you receive a confirmation receipt.
Known limitations
- 1This form does not guarantee that the Site Excluding Order will be granted.
- 2The required supporting documents are not listed on this page; check the Courts Service guidelines.
- 3It is specific to housing matters under the 1997 Act, so other property types might need a different application route.
- 4Not confirmed in official source: The exact submission portal location is not specified here.
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Proceedings
3 items
The names of the parties exactly as they appear on the originating document.
The court record number for the case, if one has been assigned.
The court and the office where the document is being filed.
Substance
2 items
What you are asking the court to do, or the information the form requires.
The facts relied on and any documents exhibited with the filing.
Execution
1 items
Signed, sworn or certified as the form requires, with proof of service where needed.
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What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check the date stamp on the top of Form 99A.3.
- Verify the specific section headings match current departmental requirements.
- Confirm if any fields now require reference to a CRO registration number.
- Look for updates regarding required supporting documentation lists.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 99A.3
- SRCAct Reference: Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
- SRCPurpose: Application For A Site Excluding Order
Common confusion points
Confusing 'Site Excluding Order' with a standard planning permission application; they are different legal actions.
Not knowing which specific local authority handles the review of the 99A.3 form.
Assuming that filling out the form automatically means the order is approved (it just starts the process).
Forgetting to reference the correct property folio or land registry details on the form.
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