Development Contribution Scheme 2008 - 2012
Having regard to the Development Contribution Scheme made pursuant to Section 48 of the Planning & Development Act 2000 (As Amended), the following development contribution levies come into effect as and from the 1st December, 2011 to 30th November, 2012.
View Development Contribution Scheme 2008 - 2012
Residential |
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| Unit sizes under 73M² | €13,190 per residential unit |
| Unit sizes 73M² and under 125M² | €14,869 per residential unit |
| Unit sizes 125M² and over | €16,536 per residential unit |
Commercial |
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| Shops, Restaurants, Night Clubs and Public Houses | € 63 sq.m |
| Offices, Leisure Uses, Medical and Allied Professions, Hotels and Guesthouses | € 43 sq.m |
| Retail Warehouse/Bulky Goods | € 31 sq.m. |
| Distribution Warehouse, Industry | € 11 sq.m. |
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B & B Accommodation |
€ 700 p/bedroom (in addition to charge of €16,536) |
Where no parking space is provided in conjunction with above Development in the City Centre an additional transportation charge of €2,500 will apply per unit normally generated. This will only apply to any additional areas specified in the Galway City Development Plan 2005 - 2011.
An Exemption / Reduced rate will apply as follows |
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| Community Facilities | No Charge |
| Protected Structures involving Conservation Works | No Charge |
| Social Housing | No Charge |
| Voluntary Housing | No Charge |
| Affordable Housing | 50% of rate |
| Supported Accommodation | 50% of rate |
Supported Accommodation to include drug treatment facilities, housing for disabled and related projects.
Index Linking |
| The rate of contribution will be increased in line with the Wholesale Price Index for Building and Construction in November each year. |
The rates will apply to all relevant decisions made by Galway City Council from the 1st December, 2011 to 30th November, 2012.
The rates are reviewed on an annual basis, in line with the adopted scheme..