Planning application 2660878

A planning application has been lodged with Donegal County Council for the site at 35 & 36 Grianan Park in Burnfoot, Lifford. The proposal, under reference 2660878, is in the pre‑validation stage and the council has not yet recorded a formal status. The application was received on 15 May 2026 and a decision is scheduled for 9 July 2026.

The developers, Gary Curran and Christopher Whoriskey, have submitted a detailed plan that calls for the demolition of two existing semi‑detached, two‑storey dwellings. The existing houses are reported to have defective concrete blockwork, which is the reason for their removal. In their place, the developers propose to erect two new semi‑detached dwellings, each 2½ storeys high. The new buildings will be connected to the existing public sewer network, ensuring that wastewater is properly managed. All associated site works – including earthworks, drainage, and any necessary infrastructure – are included in the application.

The pre‑validation status indicates that the council will first check the application for compliance with planning policy and statutory requirements before a formal decision is made. If the application meets all necessary criteria, it will move forward to the decision stage, where the council will consider the proposal in full. The decision deadline of 9 July 2026 gives the council a little over a month to complete its assessment after the application was received.

The site is located in Burnfoot, a suburb of Lifford, in County Donegal. The postal codes for the two properties are F93 EOH4 and F93 D9W3. The council’s authority over the application means that any approval or refusal will be issued by Donegal County Council, following the normal planning process.

Residents and interested parties can monitor the progress of the application through the council’s planning portal. The outcome will determine whether the two new semi‑detached dwellings will be built on the site, replacing the existing structures that have been deemed unsafe.

For more details, see the original source at Donegal County Council’s planning portal.

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