BY JEROME HUGHES MARTINA Martin was preparing to celebrate her 19th wedding anniversary four days later, and her 50th birthday three weeks later but then disaster struck on October 7, 2022 in Creeslough. The people positioned on either side of the mother-of-four survived but tragically she did not. Advertisement Nine others also died when the […]
New Kilmacrennan apartment must have 60-minute fire resisting wall
by Louise Doyle A 60-minute fire resisting compartment wall is to be constructed as part of planning permission granted for a change of use of a vacant dining room to apartment accommodation in Kilmacrennan. The stipulation is one of five conditions attached to planning permission for the new apartment living accommodation. Advertisement Applicant Denis Gorman lodged plans with Donegal […]
Plans lodged to complete unfinished Letterkenny estate
ONE unfinished estate in Letterkenny could be nearer completion following plans lodged with Donegal County Council. Applicant DMR Developments has applied to Donegal County Council for planning permission for the completion of an unfinished estate in Lisnennan. The proposals comprise completion of the unfinished estate with the construction of 37 dwellings consisting of 19 single dwellings and […]
Two major developments planned for Letterkenny
by Kate Heaney Planning permission was sought for two major developments in Letterkenny this week reflecting the growing population of the town. The Islamic Community in Donegal are seeking planning permission for a new Cultural Centre which will be located on a greenfield site at Lisnennan, further up the road from the E&I manufacturing unit. […]
New apartment building and commercial unit for St. Johnston
A NEW apartment building and commercial unit is being proposed for St. Johnston. Planning permission has been sought for the building at Main Street, St. Johnston. Applicant Ajit Singh proposes to erect a building to consist of five apartments and a commercial unit consisting of two retail units. Advertisement The development would also include a […]
Government urged to properly invest in rural Ireland
Independent TD for Donegal, Thomas Pringle, said the planning system plays a role in contributing to the housing crisis, as he pressed Government to properly invest in rural Ireland and publish the long-awaited rural guidelines. He called for a significant increase in the development of rural towns, and not just bigger towns, but smaller villages […]
Over 800 housing units granted planning permission
New figures have revealed that 804 housing units were granted planning permission in Donegal last year. Figures published today by the CSO detail that during 2022, 804 planning permissions were approved – 731 houses and 74 apartments. In the last quarter of 2022, 146 new dwellings were granted planning permission, 135 houses and 11 apartments were approved. Advertisement […]
Autumn 2018 start for Letterkenny hotel project
Plans are to be lodged ‘imminently’ with Donegal County Council for development works at the former Gallagher’s Hotel site.