Development Contribution
The Planning and Development Acts allow that when granting planning permission a local authority may, as a condition of that planning permission, require the payment of a contribution in respect of public infrastructure and facilities.
Such contributions must be related to works benefiting development in the ‘area of the planning authority’ rather than directly facilitating the proposed development. However in addition there is provision for a Special Development Scheme where works may benefit a specific development. Details of the current Development Contribution Scheme operated by Limerick County Council is available from our offices.
A brief note on each of the charges is as follows:
Roads:
This charge will contribute to improvements to local and regional roads throughout County Limerick.
Water:
The charge for water will contribute to the upgrading of existing and the construction of new water treatment works and mains throughout County Limerick.
Sewerage:
The charge will contribute to the improvement and upgrading of existing facilities and the provision of new sewerage schemes. This will also assist in funding the Councils recent policy on the provision of
water and sewerage services in small towns and villages throughout County Limerick.
Open Space/ Community:
The charge made in relation to open space and community contributes to the provision and maintenance of open spaces, parks and walkways. It also contributes to Urban and Village Renewal works and other community facilities including tourist related development throughout County Limerick.
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