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Form 99A.4 Site Excluding Order - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
This form officially declares that a specific site is excluded from the requirements laid out in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997. You use it when a property or area does not need to adhere to certain rules under this housing legislation.
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Form Overview
Courts Service of Ireland - Form 99A.4 Site Excluding Order - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
This form officially declares that a specific site is excluded from the requirements laid out in the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997. You use it when a property or area does not need to adhere to certain rules under this housing legislation.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Do not forget to cite the specific section of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 your site falls outside of!
- 2Failing to specify the exact section of the Act being cited.
- 3Incorrectly describing the physical boundaries of the site.
- 4Missing the required signature or date fields.
- 5Not confirming the correct property reference number (if applicable).
Plain English
Think of this as an official exemption slip for a piece of land or a building site. It tells the Courts Service that your specific location falls outside the usual regulations set by the Housing Act 1997.
Submission Date
- Filing date: While no universal deadline is listed, submission must occur when the exclusion becomes relevant or as instructed by the local authority managing the housing matter.
- 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 a specific piece of land or property needs to be taken out of the scope of the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
- Use this form when existing rules under that housing act do not apply to your site.
- It is used specifically for 'Site Excluding Orders', meaning the exclusion applies to a defined geographical area or property boundary.
- If you are dealing with general housing matters but need to state an exception, use 99A.4.
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
General Housing Application
If the exclusion is minor or part of a larger application package.
✓ Check if your case requires a full order rather than just this declaration.
Courts Service Form (check context)
Housing Development Plan Submission
If you are submitting a broader plan but need to flag specific excluded zones within it.
✓ Ensure the site details match the main development plan documents.
Site Planning Permission Application
When planning permission is sought, but the land itself requires formal exclusion from the Act's reach.
✓ Confirm if the local authority accepts this form as sufficient proof of exclusion.
Courts Service Form (check context)
Deadline or filing window
While no universal deadline is listed, submission must occur when the exclusion becomes relevant or as instructed by the local authority managing the housing matter.
Before you submit
- 1Ensure the site description matches the property/area exactly.
- 2Verify that the exclusion relates specifically to the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997.
- 3Confirm all necessary signatures are present and legible.
- 4Check if a map or precise boundary drawing is attached, as this is often required for site orders.
- 5Make sure the application fee (if applicable) has been paid to the Courts Service.
- 6Double-check that the relevant local authority/court reference number is entered.
How to file this form
- 1Complete all sections of Form 99A.4 clearly and legibly.
- 2Attach supporting documentation, such as site maps or property deeds.
- 3Sign and date the form in the designated area(s).
- 4Submit the completed package to the relevant Courts Service office or portal.
- 5Keep a copy of the submitted form for your own records.
Known limitations
- 1This form only declares exclusion; it does not grant full immunity from all housing regulations. Other rules may still apply.
- 2The validity of the order is tied to the specific site details provided on this document.
- 3Not confirmed in official source: The maximum number of sites that can be listed on a single 99A.4 form is not confirmed 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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Fillable formOpen in Editor->This form formally declares a site is excluded from the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997 rules. It remains an active document used through the Courts Service of Ireland.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Check for any updates to the specific wording regarding 'Miscellaneous Provisions'.
- Verify the current official reference number (99A.4) is correct.
- Confirm the issuing body remains the Courts Service of Ireland.
- Look for changes in required supporting documentation listed on the form itself.
Quick Facts
Form Details
- Revision date
- 23/10/25
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCIssuing Agency: Courts Service of Ireland (COURTS)
- SRCForm Number: 99A.4
- SRCTitle Reference: Site Excluding Order - Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1997
- SRCContextual Use: Declaring site exemption from specific housing legislation.
Common confusion points
Confusing this form with a general application for housing permission (which might use other forms).
Assuming that filling out the form automatically means the site is excluded without formal court approval.
Not clearly defining *why* the site needs to be excluded under the 1997 Act.
Failing to attach a map, leading the Courts Service to question the exact boundaries.
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