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Development Contribution Scheme

Link to Wicklow County Council's Development Contribution Schemes and Updates

The Development Contribution Scheme 2015 outlines the public infrastructure and facilities for which contributions are sought.   The Adopted 2015 Scheme was  updated in July 2025.

The Wicklow Port Access Supplmentary Scheme also applies within the Wicklow Town and Rathnew Development boundary area,  full details/ links are set out in this page. 

 

Temporary Waiver in Respect of Development Contributions 

Update - October 2026

The waiver recipient should note that the terms of the scheme state that the development must be completed by 31st December 2026 and all monies waived shall be repayable if the terms of the waiver scheme are not complied with. 

The clawback applies to the original applicant/developer only (i.e. the person/company who signed the Form of Undertaking). A purchaser, and any subsequent purchasers or successors in title, will not be pursued in respect of any clawback should such a clawback arise.

Clawback of Development Contributions will follow standard procedures in accordance with statutory powers and may involve either recovering, as a simple contract debt in a court of competent jurisdiction, the contribution (including interest and legal costs) due to the Planning Authority, or instigating enforcement action under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) in respect of unpaid Development Contributions and all associated costs and fees.

If you have any further queries in relation to this matter, please contact 0404-20148 or plandev@wicklowcoco.ie  in the Planning Authorithy. 

Guidance Note for Local Authorities Temporary Waiver in respect of Development Contributions

Development Contribution Supplementary Scheme - Wicklow Port Access Town Relief Road and Update 2015

See links below to the Wicklow Port Access Town Relief Road  Supplementary Scheme Adopted in 2005, Updated in 2008. This Scheme was extended by reference to Chief Executive Order 2015. All relevant documents are listed below

  1. WPATRR CE Order Scheme Extension September 2025

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  2. Wicklow Port Access Town Relief Road Scheme Update 31 Jan 2008

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  3. WPATRR CE Order Scheme Extension 160915

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  4. WCC WPATRR Supplementary Scheme 2005

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