Galway City Council adopted a Development Contribution Scheme in October 2008.
Under this scheme, a development contribution is payable on all relevant grants of planning permission and this money goes towards public infrastructure and facilities in the area.
The Development Contribution 2008-2012 applies to all decisions made on and from the 1st of December 2008.
View Development Contribution Scheme 2008 - 2012
Section 48 Planning & Development Act 2000
The Development Contribution Scheme as adopted by the members of Galway City Council at the City Council Meeting held on the 6th October, 2008 are detailed hereunder.
Residential |
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| Unit sizes under 73M² | €11,313 per residential unit |
| Unit sizes 73M² and under 125M² | €12,753 per residential unit |
| Unit sizes 125M² and over | €14,182 per residential unit |
Commercial |
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| Shops, Restaurants, Night Clubs and Public Houses | € 65.00 sq.m |
| Offices, Leisure Uses, Medical and Allied Professions, Hotels and Guesthouses | € 44.00 sq.m |
| Retail Warehouse/Bulky Goods | € 32.00 sq.m. |
| Distribution Warehouse, Industry | € 11.00 sq.m. |
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B & B Accommodation |
€ 700.00 p/bedroom (in addition to charge of €14,182) |
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 |
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 increased rates will apply to all relevant decisions made by Galway City Council from the 1st December, 2008 to 30th November, 2009.
The rates are reviewed on an annual basis, in line with the adopted scheme.