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Grant for a well?

  • 14-06-2007 8:17pm
    #1
    Villain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,956 ✭✭✭✭


    Quick question to confirm what I think and win an argument at the same time.

    I'm applying for planning permission and there is no water scheme in the area so I will need to bore a well, now two of my mates reckon you can get a grant to cover 75% of the cost however my understanding is that the house has to be 7 years old to qualify i.e. new houses don't qualify can anyone clarify it please?


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  • #2
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,543 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    To the best of my knowledge there isnt a grant in respect of a well to service a new build but thats not to say that isn't one at all. I wasn't even aware that you could get a grant for a well to service a one off existing dwelling (other than a GWSS).

    The nearest thing that Im aware of in relation to a new build is that you would have a reduction in the level of the development contributions for new dwellings.


  • #3
    shakeydude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭shakeydude


    In Cork anyway you can get a grant as long as you can prove that you have been living in the house for 7 years. There are a few site inspections by Engineers to ensure that the well is for your house and not the neighbour down the road.....I hope that I have proved you right:)


  • #4
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭Kashkai


    Up to last week, I worked for the Dept of the Environment in the water supply section (7 1/2 years) so I can categorically inform you that there is no grant available for you to dig a well. This is a matter for yourself to sort out if you want a water supply.


  • #5
    shakeydude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭shakeydude


    Hey Dave, dont you get the grant off the County Council as opposed to the Dept of Environment. In Cork you can definitely get a grant to get a well for your house


  • #6
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,543 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    shakeydude wrote:
    Hey Dave, dont you get the grant off the County Council as opposed to the Dept of Environment. In Cork you can definitely get a grant to get a well for your house
    I never heard of this. Can you give us a link?


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  • #7
    shakeydude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 207 ✭✭shakeydude


    Domestic Water Grants Infohttp://www.corkcoco.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Departments/Divisional%20Services/Water%20Services/Domestic%20Water%20Grants

    Sorry I cant do that fancy hyperlink stuff


  • #8
    muffler
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 46,543 ✭✭✭✭muffler


    shakeydude wrote:
    Domestic Water Grants Infohttp://www.corkcoco.ie/co/web/Cork%20County%20Council/Departments/Divisional%20Services/Water%20Services/Domestic%20Water%20Grants

    Sorry I cant do that fancy hyperlink stuff
    You just did


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