Part V exemption

What is Part V (Section 96)?

A Section 96 exempts a proposed housing development from the requirement to provide land for social or affordable housing.

Who can apply?

You can apply if:

• The land is zoned for residential or mixed-use development.
• The proposal is for 4 or fewer housing units, or
• The site is 0.1 hectares or less in size

Restrictions

You cannot get a certificate of exemption if you have already received a Section 96 certificate in the past 5 years, unless special conditions apply.

How to apply

• Complete the application form: 

  Section 96 Application Form.pdf (PDF, 177.64KB)

• Submit: In person, by post, or by email to planning@galwaycoco.ie.
• Fee: None.

What you need to include

A Statutory Declaration with:

• Ownership details of the land for the past 5 years.
• Names of any person you're acting in concert with.
• Any interest in nearby land (within 400 metres) you or your associates have had in the past 5 years.
• A statement confirming you're not aware of any reason the Council should refuse the certificate under Section 97(12) of the Planning and Development Act 2000.