Planning permission for the redevelopment of a site in Creeslough where 10 people lost their lives in 2022 has been refused. An Bord Pleanala has overturned Donegal County Council’s decision to grant permission for the development of a shop and filling station on the site. Ten people were killed in the Creeslough explosion in October […]
An Bord Pleanála give go-ahead to Islamic centre in Letterkenny
By Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has upheld planning permission granted by Donegal County Council for the construction of an Islamic Cultural Centre in Letterkenny. Applicant Letterkenny Islamic Association Clg lodged plans with Donegal County Council in November 2023, seeking planning permission for the centre at Lisnennan, Letterkenny. Advertisement The plans comprise construction of an Islamic […]
An Bord Pleanála refuse Rosemount Terrace development in Letterkenny
by Louise Doyle AN Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission granted by Donegal County Council for a development in Letterkenny which had prompted emergency vehicle obstruction concerns. The appeal was lodged by Rosemount Terrace resident, Marina Carlin against the decision made on October 3, 2024 by Donegal County Council to grant permission, subject to conditions, to Roisin […]
Letterkenny apartment block given go-ahead despite objections
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission for an apartment block in Letterkenny appealed to An Bord Pleanála by a number of local businesses owners has been given the green light. The go-ahead for the proposed development of a residential building comprising 28 apartments was given the green light in November last. Advertisement Applicant Gerald McCallion, on […]
Go-ahead for former Dungloe bank development
An Bord Pleanála give go-ahead for former Dungloe bank development
Council asks An Bord Pleanála to uphold planning go-ahead
DONEGAL County Council has written to An Bord Pleanála to uphold its decision on the redevelopment of the Creeslough tragedy site. The planning authority has responded to two appeals from families who lost loved ones in the October 2022 tragedy, which claimed ten lives. In February, Vivo Shell Ltd was granted permission to demolish what is […]
Oral hearing requested as part of Creeslough redevelopment appeal
By Róise Collins AN oral hearing has been requested as part of an appeal lodged with An Bord Pleanála against the proposed redevelopment of the site of the Creeslough explosion. The request was submitted by Belfast based solicitor, Darragh Mackin of Phoenix Law, who represents a number of the bereaved family members of the deceased victims. Advertisement […]
Developer appeals Letterkenny apartment block refusal
by Louise Doyle PLANNING permission for the construction of an apartment building refused the green light by Donegal County Council has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála. Applicant George Doherty Construction (IRL) Ltd., lodged plans in December 2024 to provide 12 one-bedroom apartments and 13-two-bedroom apartments at Rann Mor, Creeve (Smith) in Letterkenny. Advertisement The […]
Letterkenny businesses unite in objection to apartments
The proposed development on Pearse Road has been appealed.
Right of way access concerns prompts planning appeal
by Louise Doyle Planning permission to change the use of the former Bank of Ireland building in Dungloe, given the green light by the council, has been appealed to An Bord Pleanála on the grounds of right of way access concerns. Donegal County Council granted the go-ahead to applicant Eighter Properties Ltd., for the change of […]