Significant meeting on Leitrim planning issues fixed for Monday
A solution to the long running issues in relation to ‘one off’ planning permission in Leitrim could possibly be in the offering. Ocean FM News understands that representatives of the EPA, Leitrim Council and officials from the Department of State with responsibility for Local Government and Planning will meet…
McDermott challenges local Green Party members on planning
North West based members of the Green party have been challenged to step up to the plate and ensure that the issue of ‘one off planning in Leitrim’ is included in the ongoing government formation talks. The call have been made by the Leitrim Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott.…
Leitrim economic recovery could be hampered by planning permission difficulties
Difficulties in relation to planning permission in Leitrim could well impact on the success of the county’s economy emerging from the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s according to the Sligo/Leitrim TD Martin Kenny. The Sinn Fein TD had introduced an amendment to the Local Government Act, which would permit local authorities…
Major Donegal Town project granted planing permission
There has been another positive development for the local economy in Donegal this morning. Donegal County Council have granted planning permission for a mixed use development at the Mullens. The project which is being developed by Carnvalley Holdings will include 80 homes, retail, office space and leisure facilities.…
Special need facilities to built at Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí
A special need base has been included in the new design for Gaelscoil na gCeithre Máistrí in Donegal Town. The major expansion project underway at the school has now moved to the detailed design and planning stage which is to include applications for planning permission, fire certs, disability access and…
Planning permission granted for new homes in Donegal
Planning permission has been granted for the construction of a major new housing development in Donegal Town. The development will consist of 31 houses and 26 apartments and will be situated on the old Laghy Road and Farmleigh Road. The development will be made up of a mix of 5…
Sligo Co Co receives two applications to extend permission for major housing development
Sligo County Council has received two applications to extend the duration of planning permissions for a proposed major housing development on a site outside Sligo town. The site straddles the county council and old borough council boundary at Hazelwood. The 10-year extension of duration is being sought by a company…