Dangerous buildings or structures

We have a duty to ensure that the public are not exposed to danger from any dangerous structures adjacent to a public highway.

This includes anything which may be attached to any structure, such as: We investigate all alleged dangerous structures that are reported to us.

If a danger is found we have powers under the Belfast Improvement Acts and other legislation to have the danger removed.

Open and vacant derelict properties

Open and vacant properties may present a health and safety risk to the public and are dealt with by us under the Belfast Improvement Acts.

Dwellings which have become derelict or buildings attached to dwellings will be referred to the Northern Ireland Housing Executive who will deal with them under the Housing (NI) Order.

To report a dangerous structure or an open and vacant building:

By phone:
During office hours call our helpline: 028 9027 0432
Outside office hours call the emergency duty officer mobile: 078 5049 9622