A Local Improvement Scheme is a scheme for carrying out improvement works on private/non-public roads.
Donegal Co. Council may provide assistance by way of carrying out works on roads which are eligible for Local Improvement Schemes.
Eligibility
To be eligible the road on which works are to be carried out must be in private ownership and must:
- Provide access to parcels of land of which at least 2 are owned or occupied by different persons, or
- Provide access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for 2 or more persons, or
- Shall in the opinion of the road authority by used by the public – definition of such road is a road which may connect two public roads or give access to a beach or commonage and thus serve the local community.
A financial contribution must be received from the applicants towards the cost of the Local Improvement Scheme.
- Where the cost of the proposed works is €25,393 or less, the Council must receive a local contribution of 10%.
- Where the cost of the proposed works is more than €25,393, the Council must receive a local contribution of 15%.
Funding for Local Improvement Schemes
Local Improvement Schemes are funded each year by grants from the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and from the CLAR Programme.
In 2005, total funding of €2,454,070 was received by Donegal County Council and this has been allocated to Local Improvement Schemes in the county.
For Local Improvement Scheme Application form, click here.
Further information can also be obtained by e-mail: roads@donegalcoco.ie