Co. Donegal • 56 stories • Since 2025-11-28
Beulah Croker and Martin Osborne want to convert their 2-bedroom house in Letterkenny into short-term accommodation for Irish language students and visitors. The building itself won't change—no new extensions or alterations—and the existing wastewater system will stay as it is.
Leo Hunter wanted to build a new house at Magherabeg in Downings and connect it to the public sewer and water supplies. Donegal County Council refused the application in May 2026.
Rebecca Wilson has been given the go-ahead to upgrade a period property on The Mall in Ramelton. The work includes replacing old single-glazed windows with new double-glazed timber sash windows, upgrading the external walls with insulation and lime plaster, replacing the front door, fixing the roof, updating wiring, and adding two traditional-style light fittings. The property is in Ramelton's pro
Rory McDaid has been granted permission to build a domestic garage at 8 Bracken Lea in Ballaghderg, Letterkenny. The decision was made on 8 May 2026, though it comes with conditions that need to be met.
A farmhouse on Cullion Road in Letterkenny is getting restored and extended, while a neighbouring farm cottage will be converted into a granny flat for extra living space. Three old agricultural buildings will be knocked down and a new sewage treatment system installed to serve the properties.
Pauline McFadden has got the go-ahead to build a new house at Carrownasaul, Termon, near Letterkenny. The development includes a sewage treatment system and all the necessary site works to get the property ready.
Mary Doohan has been granted permission to extend and renovate her house at Magheraroarty, Gortahork, with plans to raise the roof to create a first-floor level with additional accommodation. The work includes all associated site works needed for the project.
Michael O'Driscoll's plan to knock down an existing commercial building at Tirlaydan, Glenvar and replace it with 10 modular holiday units has been refused by Donegal County Council. The proposal also included installing a new sewage treatment system to replace the existing septic tank.
Gerard and Annmarie Gallagher have been given the go-ahead to change the design of a house they're building in Dunfanaghy, Letterkenny. The new design matches an earlier plan that was already approved back in 2021, so they're essentially switching back to that original blueprint.
The former Milford Hotel and bar on Lough Road is being converted into a commercial wellness and leisure hub featuring a gym, spa, creche, and coffee shop with roastery. Two apartments that were previously approved for the rear of the site have been dropped, and additional car parking spaces plus an outdoor play area are being added instead.
James Pat McDaid has been given permission to build a new agricultural slatted shed at Ballynakilly, Churchill, near Letterkenny, along with underground tanks for handling farm effluent. The decision was made on 8 May 2026 and comes with conditions attached.
Anne Kelly has got the green light to overhaul her home at Glasbeggan in Burtonport. The work includes knocking down some old sheds, doing up the existing house, adding an extension, and building a new domestic garage. The council gave conditional approval on 8 May 2026.
Ruairi Doohan and Tara Dunleavy have been granted permission to build a new house with a garage at Glassan, Creeslough near Letterkenny. The development will also include a septic tank and associated site works to connect the property.
Martin McGarvey has been granted permission to build a new house next to his existing home in Drumnacarry, Creeslough, which will serve as ancillary accommodation. The plan also includes replacing the current septic tank with a new wastewater treatment system. Permission was granted with conditions on 8 May 2026.
Shaun Lorna Cannon has been granted permission to build a new house at Derryart in Creeslough, near Letterkenny. The development will include a domestic garage and septic tank system, along with associated site works to prepare the land.
Jack Esther Taylor has received the go-ahead to build a detached garage at Mullafin, Knockbrack, Letterkenny. The decision came through on 8 May 2026, but it comes with conditions that the applicant will need to meet.
Frances Spears and Alan Evans have been given the go-ahead to renovate their home on Bought Road in Ramelton. The work includes knocking down an old conservatory and building a new living room, adding two dormer windows to the back of the house, and constructing a separate storage shed on the property.