TURMOIL within An Bord Pleanála is putting a multi-million euro project linking Lifford with Strabane at “serious risk”. It was anticipated that work on the Donegal element of the €12 million Riverine Project would begin next month. But an internal crisis at Ireland’s national planning body has thrown it into uncertainty. Advertisement A report published this week reveals how […]
Twin Towns flood defence gets ‘planning’
PLANS for flood defence works for the Twin Towns have been granted by An Bord Pleanála following an application by Donegal County Council. The mitigation measures for Ballybofey and Stranorlar will be erected behind the flood embankments on the River Finn. The works include the construction of two storm manholes and two pump hardstands for […]
An Bord Pleanála rejects Twin Towns flood relief plan
The proposed development is a short-term measure to help prevent flooding in the town during storm events such as what occurred in December 2015.
Donegal Hen Harrier challenge for High Court
The affected community in the Finn Valley, together with many others in Donegal, applaud ‘this courageous move’ by the Irish Raptor Study Group
Hen Harrier hitch for massive Donegal wind farm
THE Irish Raptor Study Group has been granted permission to bring judicial review proceedings challenging a decision of An Bord Pleanála to grant planning permission for a 19-turbine wind farm located at Meenbog near Barnesmore Gap. The proposed development site is located in an area which is specially designated by the National Parks and Wildlife […]
Raptor group to challenge Barnesmore wind farm plan
Approval for the project, which had attracted strong local opposition, comes with conditions, including shadow flicker requirements.
Jobs boost – new Pramerica plant gets green light
AN Bord Pleanala (ABP) has upheld a decision to grant permission for a new multi-million euro home for Donegal’ largest empoyer – Pramerica.
Donegal County Council to oppose huge Finn Valley wind farm
DONEGAL County Council planners are to ask An Bord Pleanála (ABP) to reject proposals to build Ireland’s largest wind farm in the Finn Valley.
Friday deadline for ABP wind farm ‘submissions’
SINN Féin Councillor Liam Doherty has urged people to submit their observations and objections regarding the proposed Carrickaduff Hill Wind Farm in the Finn Valley to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) before today’s (Friday) deadline.
Plans for giant Finn Valley wind farm being submitted this week
PLANNING permission to build Ireland’s largest wind farm in the Finn Valley will be formally lodged this Friday with An Bord Pleanala (ABP).