Demolition of a two storey dwelling and single storey commercial unit at Port Road, Letterkenny
PORT ROAD, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL
up to 2 storeys · 0.588 ha · Appeal decided, February 2026
Planning application 2560274 to Donegal County Council: Demolition of a two storey dwelling and single storey commercial unit, at Port Road, Letterkenny. Granted by the council on 8 August 2025; An Coimisiún Pleanála decided the appeal on 10 February 2026. Work commenced on 29 June 2026.
Timeline
- Application lodged
- Further information requested
- Further information received
- Council granted
- Appealed to An Coimisiún Pleanála
- Appeal decided
- Work commenced
Key facts
Homes and mix
- ESB substations
Read from the description, not stated on the register. Shown only where the parts add up to the total.
Proposed development
(1) DEMOLITION OF A TWO STOREY DWELLING AND SINGLE STOREY COMMERCIAL UNIT, (2) CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE STOREY DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT INCLUDING THE ANCILLARY SALE OF HOT FOOD FOR CONSUMPTION OFF THE PREMISES WITH AN ASSOCIATED CORRAL AREA, ELEVATIONAL SIGNAGE, CAR PARKING INCLUDING ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES, GRILL BAYS, EV CHARGING SPACES, BICYCLE PARKING, A HEIGHT RESTRICTOR, CUSTOMER ORDER POINTS WITH ASSOCIATED CANOPIES, TOTEM SIGNAGE, FREE STANDING SIGNAGE, BANNER FRAMES AND DIGITAL MENU BOARDS, ESB SUBSTATION AND KIOSK, LANDSCAPING INCLUDING OUTDOOR FURNITURE/SEATING AREA WITH PARASOLS, BOUNDARY TREATMENTS, LIGHTING, AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE AND ENGINEERING WORKS NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT, AND (3) INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC BARRIER ON THE MERIDIAN OF THE PUBLIC ROAD R229 ADJACENT TO THE PROPOSED SITE ENTRANCE TO PROVIDE FOR LEFT-IN, LEFT-OUT ONLY VEHICLE MOVEMENTS TO AND FROM THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Planning status
An Coimisiún Pleanála concluded the appeal on 10 Feb 2026. The official file has the outcome.
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ERECTION OF A SELF-CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION BLOCK ANCILLARY TO AN EXISTING GUEST HOUSE
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