Local Improvement Scheme

Local Improvement Scheme

Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) Grant Programme – Non Public Roads (Farm Road Projects)

Eligibility

  1. The Local Improvement Schemes apply specifically to Farm Road Projects only (Non Public Roads)
  2. There must also be an Occupied House served by the LIS Road
  3. Assistance may be provided towards the construction or improvement of a non-public road as follows:
  • Road Projects which provides access to parcels of lands of which at least 2 are owned or occupied by different persons engaged in separate agricultural activities; or
  • Road Projects which provide access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for two or more persons; or
  • Road Projects which provide access to at least one parcel of land owned or occupied by a person engaged in agricultural activities AND which separately provides access for harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for at least one other person.

In addition, works can also be carried out on Amenity Roads. Amenity Roads are non public roads leading to important community amenities such as graveyards, beaches, piers, mountain access points or other tourist/heritage sites.

This scheme does not apply to roads taken in charge by the council.

A local contribution of 10% or 15% of the cost of the project (including vat) is payable by the Beneficiaries, i.e. 10% up to and including 5 Beneficiaries and 15% where there are 6 or more Beneficiaries (Local Contribution is capped at €1,200 per Beneficiary)
Local Improvement Schemes are funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Applicants on current LIS Waiting List

The Local Improvement Scheme Grant Programme was open for new applications from 1st November 2022 to 27th January 2023. Following the opening of the Scheme, there is now a large number of applicants on the LIS Waiting List. Applicants who are currently on the LIS Waiting List will receive an annual update advising you of your place on the Local Improvement Scheme Waiting List.

New Applications for LIS – Not on current LIS Waiting List

The Local Improvement Scheme Grant Programme was open for new applications from 1st November 2022 to 27th January 2023. Following the opening of the Scheme, there is now a large number of applicants on the LIS Waiting List. Therefore, the LIS Scheme is currently closed to new Applicants and will remain closed until applicants on the existing LIS Waiting List are processed and completed. Public Notice will be given whenever the LIS Scheme is to be reopened to new applications.
Queries

If you have queries regarding eligibility or current status on LIS, please email roads@leitrimcoco.ie or telephone (071) 9620005 Ext. 616