Pre-Contract Enquiries regarding protected habitats
The following enquiries should be raised pre-contract, as part of a prospective purchaser's pre-contract investigations, where there is a prospect that there is a sensitive habitat in the area or that an environmental protection is in place. They are not appropriate for residential property in the middle of urban areas, and would rarely be necessary in the case of other residential properties, unless a significant land holding is involved.
Where replies in the affirmative are received, then further and more detailed enquiries should be made.
Habitats directive and related environmental legislation:
1. Is any part of the property designated as a natural heritage are, special area of conservation or special protection area? 2. If not, is the vendor aware of any proposal for any such designation affecting the property? 3. Has any order been made, notice served or agreement entered into under the Wildlife Acts, 1976 and 2000 affecting any part of the property?