New plans for major Letterkenny housing development lodged


By Louise Doyle NEW plans have been lodged for a major housing development in Letterkenny previously refused following residents’ objections. Applicant PJ McDermott is seeking planning permission from Donegal County Council for the development of 260 residential units, a créche and a large shop, at Glencar Irish and Glencar Scotch. Advertisement According to submitted plans, the […]

Revised fire safety and evacuation measures sought for Letterkenny development


By Louise Doyle A DEVELOPER seeking to build 15 apartments in Letterkenny has been asked by planners to submit further details on a revised scheme addressing fire safety concerns and evacuation measures. Applicant PJ McDermott has lodged plans for the construction of two residential buildings consisting of six two-bedroom apartments in the first building, and nine two-bedroom […]

Extra funding to tackle growth in planning applications


By Chris Ashmore Extra money is set to be put into Donegal County Council’s planning section in 2025 as it grapples to deal with an increasing workload. End of year figures for 2024 are expected to reveal that the number of planning applications submitted to the Council rose by around 10 per cent on the previous […]

Residents say they will object to Letterkenny apartments plan


By Diarmaid Doherty RESIDENTS opposed to plans to develop eight apartments on a site in the Glencar area of Letterkenny say they will take their case to An Bord Pleanála if necessary. Concerned residents held a meeting this week and they will lodge an objection with Donegal County Council against the proposed development at the […]