Development Contribution Scheme 2011201720112017发展贡献的方案.docVIP

 DevelopmentContributionScheme2011-2017 Adopted on 10th January 2011 1. Background Clare County Council in common with other local authorities throughout the state is required to source considerable amounts of money annually to fund a variety of public infrastructure projects. Projects include road construction and improvements, the construction and upgrading of water supply and waste water systems. The Development Contribution Scheme also enables the Council to provide funding for amenities such as libraries, open spaces and playgrounds. Such infrastructure enables future development to proceed and provides amenities for our communities and visitors to the county. Much of the funding for such infrastructure comes from external sources (e.g. government grants). However, there is a significant shortfall which must be sourced from elsewhere. Furthermore, the principle of Development Contributions is enshrined within Section 48 of the Planning and Development Act 2000, (as amended) which details the methodology and guiding principles by which such Development Contribution Schemes should be arrived at. 2. Objectives of the Scheme The primary objectives of the Development Contribution Scheme are: To provide a mechanism for developers and other planning applicants to contribute to the cost of public facilities that benefit development in the functional area of the Planning Authority. To provide more flexibility for local authorities by allowing them to fund public infrastructure. Provide transparency in the way contributions are levied and applied. Allow local authorities to provide key infrastructure to support development. Much of this infrastructure will benefit from grant assistance from central government. However, significant costs must also be borne by Clare County Council. It is essential therefore, that the Council has an appropriate Development Contribution Scheme to support the funding of this vital infrastructure. Much work will be carri