(1) RETENTION OF PORCH EXTENSION TO THE FRONT ELEVATION OF EXISTING DWELLING AND (2)

Brendan Kelly has submitted a new planning application to Donegal County Council for alterations to his dwelling at Killydesert, Coolboy in Letterkenny. The proposal seeks to retain an existing porch extension on the front elevation and to complete a partially constructed extension at the rear of the house. Both elements are part of the same development package and will be carried out under one planning permission. The dwelling is situated within the Letterkenny postal district, in the Killydesert area of Coolboy.

The application was received by the council on 1 May 2026, with a decision deadline set for 25 June 2026. On 18 June 2026 the council issued a conditional approval, indicating that the proposal meets the relevant planning policies subject to certain conditions. The decision code recorded in the council file is “CONDITIONAL”, and the full application details are available under reference number 2660777 on the council’s public planning list.

Under the approved scheme, the front porch extension will remain as it currently stands, while the rear extension – which had been partially built – will be finished to meet the required standards. The applicant has not yet disclosed any further design or construction plans beyond those outlined in the submitted documents. Residents of Killydesert and surrounding areas can view the complete planning file on the Donegal County Council website for more information.

The decision reflects the council’s willingness to allow modest alterations that preserve existing architectural features while enabling homeowners to extend their living space responsibly. For full details, see Donegal County Council planning file 2660777.

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