REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING 2 NO. PEDESTRIAN BRIDGES AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PEDESTRIAN

A planning application has been lodged by the Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage for the refurbishment of two existing pedestrian bridges and the construction of a new pedestrian path at Gartan Mountain & Derrylahan in Glenveagh National Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal. The proposal includes work on both bridges to improve safety and accessibility for visitors to the park.

The application was accompanied by a Natura Impact Statement (NIS) which assesses potential effects on protected natural habitats within the national park. The NIS is part of the required documentation for any development that may affect designated nature conservation sites in the area.

Donegal County Council reviewed the submission and issued a conditional decision under code CONDITIONAL on 25 June 2026, ahead of the original deadline of 2 July 2026. The council’s decision allows the works to proceed provided that all conditions outlined in the planning permission are satisfied before construction commences.

The Department will need to address any conditions set by the council and may be required to submit further information or undertake mitigation measures as part of the conditional approval process. Once those requirements are met, work on the bridge refurbishment and new path can begin, improving pedestrian access across this popular section of Glenveagh National Park.

For full details see Donegal County Council’s planning portal.

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