Planning Issues

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 November 2010

Wednesday, 10 November 2010

Questions (215)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl

Question:

251 Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, further to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 207 and 215 of 3 November 2010, if, in accordance with best practice which he would wish local authorities to pursue, local authorities should consult with their elected members on the compilation of a draft development levy scheme, thereby identifying the parameters and objectives which the members ultimately wish incorporate into a scheme, and having regard to the need to ensure that an effective co-ordinated and appropriate development levy scheme is eventually adopted by each planning authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41856/10]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government (Deputy John Gormley)

As stated in the reply to Questions Nos. 207 and 215 of 3 November 2010 the adoption of individual development contribution schemes is a reserved function of the locally elected members of each planning authority. The publication of a draft development contribution scheme is an executive function of the local authority, and they are best placed to decide on the procedural arrangements that should inform that process.

It is open to the elected members to amend a draft scheme when it is referred to them for their consideration and adoption.