(1) RETENTION OF SEPTIC TANK AND PERCOLATION AREA AND (2) RENOVATION AND EXTENSION OF

In Letterkenny, Co Donegal, a planning application has been lodged with Donegal County Council by Paul McGuire for a property at Roshin North, Burtonport. The proposal seeks permission to retain the existing septic tank and percolation area, and to renovate and extend the current one‑and‑a‑half‑storey dwelling. The planned extension would be a split‑level addition to the rear of the house, and the applicant also proposes to replace the existing roof material and carry out all associated site works.

The application was submitted on 18 May 2026 and is currently in a pre‑validation stage. It is listed as incomplete, meaning that further information or amendments may be required before a final decision can be made. The council has set a decision deadline of 12 July 2026, after which the application will be either approved, refused or returned for further work.

The site, Roshin North, lies within the Burtonport area of Letterkenny and is situated in the Letterkenny postal district. The proposed works are confined to the existing dwelling and its immediate surroundings, with no mention of new outbuildings or significant landscape changes. The applicant has not yet provided detailed drawings or specifications, which will be required for the council to assess the impact on the local environment and infrastructure.

The council’s planning team will review the application against local planning policies, including those relating to waste management, building standards and the visual character of the area. If approved, the retention of the septic tank and percolation area would allow the existing on‑site sewage treatment system to remain in place, while the extension would increase the living space of the property.

The application is currently pending further review and the council has not yet issued a decision. Residents and interested parties can monitor the progress of the application through the council’s public planning portal, where the full file will be made available once the pre‑validation process is complete.

For full details, see the Donegal County Council planning file (reference 2660888).

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