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

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

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.

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

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..

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