Limerick County Council
Development Contribution Scheme

This Development Contribution Scheme was adopted by Limerick County Council on 19th December 2003, in accordance with the provisions of the Planning and Development Act, 2000.
Applicable from 6th September 2004 for the remaining period of the Scheme

A Environs (The zoned area in the District Development Plans for Castletroy, Southern Environs and Caherdavin)

Residential Development up to 200 square metres

Water	€1,094
Sewerage	€2,188
Open Space/ Community and other public infrastructure and facilities as defined in Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000	€2,188
Roads	€6,016
Total	€11,486 per unit

For development over 200 square metres the additional square metres will be charged at a rate of €57 per square metre.

Note:
Where a housing development is adjacent to an existing or proposed neighbourhood park, the developer, will only be required to provide 25% (i.e. 3.75% of the total site area) of the required open space within the residential development. Therefore, the remaining 75% (11.25% of total site area) becomes available for additional residential development and a contribution is payable to the Planning Authority in lieu of this land. See Appendix B.
Any other housing development in the Environs will be required to provide 50% of normal open space and to pay a contribution in lieu of the remaining 50%. See Appendix B.
Apartments are charged at 75% of a residential unit.

Non- Residential Development € per 100 square metres

Manufacturing	€11,486
Offices	€17,000
Retail/ Retail Warehouses	€15,161
Warehouses	€5,743

Note:
Development contributions in regard to non- residential development will be adjusted in line with the Water Pricing Framework.

B Towns with Sewerage Schemes in place

Residential Development up to 200 square metres

Water	€1,094
Sewerage	€1,094
OS/ Community and other public infrastructure and facilities as defined in Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000	€1,094
Roads	€1,860
Total	€5,141 per unit

For development over 200 square metres the additional square metres will be charged at a rate of €26 per square metre.

Note:
Where a housing development is adjacent to an existing or proposed neighbourhood park, the developer, will only be required to provide 25% (i.e. 3.75% of the total site area) of the required open space within the residential development. Therefore, the remaining 75% (11.25% total site area) becomes available for additional residential development and a contribution is payable to the Planning Authority in lieu of this land. See Appendix B
Any other housing development will be required to provide 50% of normal open space and to pay a contribution in lieu of the remaining 50%. See Appendix B.
Apartments are charged at 75% of a residential unit.

Non- Residential Development € per 100 square metres

Manufacturing	€5,141
Offices	€7,603
Retail/ Retail Warehouses	€6,782
Warehouses	€2,571

Note:
Development contributions in regard to non- residential development will be adjusted in line with the Water Pricing Framework.

C. Other Towns & Villages (Key Settlements) without sewerage schemes up to 200 square metres

Residential Development

Water	€1,094
Sewerage
OS/Community and other public infrastructure and facilities as defined in Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000	€1,094
Roads	€1,860
Total	€4,047 per unit

For development over 200 square metres the additional square metres will be charged at a rate of € 18.50 per square metre.

Non -Residential Development € per 100 square metres

Manufacturing	€4,047
Offices	€6,016
Retail/ Retail Warehouses	€5,360
Warehouses	€1,969
Other non agricultural uses	€4,047

Note:

· The charges set out above will apply to non-residential development in any location other than those listed in listed in A (Environs) or B (Towns with Sewerage Schemes in place).

· Development contributions in regard to non- residential development will be adjusted in line with the Water Pricing Framework.

Apartments are charged at 75% of a residential unit.

D. Individual houses outside settlements up to 200 square metres

Water	€1,094 *
Sewerage
OS/Community and other public infrastructure and facilities as defined in Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act, 2000	€1,094
Roads	€1,860
Total	€2,954/4,047

For development over 200 square metres the additional square metres will be charged at a rate of €17.50 per square metre.

* Will only apply if receiving a water supply from a public main (including Group Water Schemes receiving a water supply from a public main)

Apartments are charged at 75% of a residential unit.

The charges set out in C Non -Residential Development will apply to non-residential development in any location other than those listed in A (Environs) and B (Towns with Sewerage Schemes in place)

Other Uses

Class of Development	Contribution
Agricultural development where the development exceeds the Environmental Impact Assessment threshold as specified in the Planning and Development Regulations, 2001-2002	€2,871 per 100 square metres
The use of land for : a) the winning and working of minerals, including quarrying b) the deposit of refuse or waste	€1,094 per hectare. In addition, a Special Contribution Scheme will be applied to these developments on an individual basis.
The use of land as a Golf Course or a Pitch and Putt Course	€219 per hectare. In addition, Club houses and other related buildings will be charged at €5,250 per 100 square metres
The use of land for : a) the keeping or placing of any tents, campervans, caravans or other structures, for the purpose of caravanning or camping or the sale of goods b) the parking of motor vehicles c) the open storage of motor vehicles or other objects or substances	€5,470 per hectare
The provision on, in over or under land of plant or machinery, or of tanks or other structures (other than buildings) for storage purposes	€219 per square metre
The provision of an advertising structure or the use of an existing structure or other land for the exhibition of advertisements	€15 per square metre of advertising
Wind Farm Development	€2,188 per turbine
Telecommunication Masts/ Antennae	€2,188 per mast/antenna
Development not previously mentioned in the Scheme	€5,743 per 100 square metre.

Note:
Every development contribution shall be stated in the planning condition as being linked to the Wholesale Price Index - Building and Construction, which is released by the Central Statistics Office. The condition shall also state that the contribution figure will be adjusted annually from the date of adoption of the Scheme. The revised contribution charges will be published as soon as possible after the relevant adjustments are made.

Reduced contributions where additional infrastructure is provided:
Where a developer is required to provide infrastructure or facilities over and above that which is required to serve the proposed development, the Scheme allows for the payment of a reduced contribution or no contribution, in certain cases.

Exemptions

· Exemptions from contributions may be granted in respect of the following categories:

· Social housing.

· Developments in towns and villages which represent residential infill. (1999 County Development Plan 2:11:1).

· Where an old or derelict dwelling is being reconstructed in sympathy with its existing character, or where an old building of character is being reused as a dwelling (1999 County Development Plan. Page 17, Pressure Areas) including protected structures.

· Where residential development is taking place on a site designated for tax incentives under the Urban or Town Renewal Schemes.

· Development by voluntary organisations/voluntary or co-operative housing bodies as outlined in Part 12, Article 157 (2) of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001.

· Community developments provided by non-profit making organisations.

· Provision of facilities by organisations which are considered to be exempt form planning fees as outlined in Part 12, Article 157(1a-c) of the Planning & Development Regulations 2001.

· Burial grounds

· The provision of overhead transmission or distribution lines for conducting electricity, or overhead telecommunication lines.

APPENDIX A
DRAFT DEVELOPMENT CONTRIBUTION SCHEME

Limerick County Council December 2003

Basis for determining contributions in lieu of reduction of Open Space requirement

Environs
Cost of one acre of residential land ⇒ €273,475

1. Development adjacent to existing or proposed neighbourhood park:

Developer provides 25% (3.75% of total site) of required 15% open space
Developer therefore gains remaining 75% (11.25% of total site) of 15% for development

11.25% of €273,475 = €30,766
@ 10: acre €30,766/10 = €3,076
Total charge €11,486 + €3,076 = €14,562

2. Development not adjacent to existing or proposed neighbourhood park:

Developer provides 50% (7.5% of total site) of required open space
Developer therefore gains remaining 50% (7.5% of total site) of 15% for development

7.5% of €273,475 = €20,511
@ 10:acre €20,511/10 = €12,051
Total charge €11,486 + €2,051 = €13,537

Towns and Villages with Sewerage Schemes in place
Cost of one acre of residential land ⇒ €136,737

1. Development adjacent to existing or proposed neighbourhood park:

Developer provides 25% (3.75% of total site) of required 15% open space
Developer therefore gains remaining 75% (11.25% of total site) of 15% for development

11.25% of €136,737 = €15,383
@ 10:acre €15,383/10 = €1,538
Total charge €5,141 + €1,531 = €6,672.

2. Development not adjacent to existing or proposed neighbourhood park:

Developer provides 50% (7.5% of total site) of required open space
Developer therefore gains remaining 50% (7.5% of total site) of 15% for development

7.5% of €136,737 = €10,255
@10:acre €10.255/10= €1,025
Total charge €5,141 + €1,025= €6,166

 

The complete Limerick County Council Development Contributions Scheme document is available in full from the Limerick County Councils website as a PDF document.

 

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