A public consultation begins today on plans for a new greenway through one of Donegal’s most scenic areas.
Donegal County Council is applying for planning permission for the proposed Barnesmore Gap Greenway which will create a 37.5km walking and cycling route linking Donegal Town with Ballybofey/Stranorlar.
The publication of the application marks a significant milestone in the development of an ambitious active travel and tourism projects.
The proposed greenway has been developed over a number of years through detailed engineering design, environmental assessment and extensive consultation with landowners, local communities, elected representatives, statutory bodies and other stakeholders.
The statutory public consultation period begins today and will remain open for six weeks.
During this time, members of the public are invited to inspect the planning application documents and make submissions or observations directly to An Coimisiún Pleanála, which will undertake an independent assessment of the application before making its determination.
Subject to funding and the completion of the necessary statutory and procurement processes, construction on the new greenway is not anticipated to commence before 2028.
Further details of the project and all published documentation will be available on the project website www.barnesmoregapgreenway.ie as well as on the An Comisiún Pleanala website.