Councillor expresses concern with low number of planning permissions granted locally
A Sligo Councillor is warning that the low number of planning permissions being granted for new houses locally will ensure that the north west could be looking at housing crisis last for a substantial period of time. Cllr. Donal Gilroy has also warned the housing shortage will prevent skilled…
Sligo Councillor discusses Green Belt Area planning concerns
The housing crisis has very much dominated the news agenda in recent times. One contributing factor is the difficulty many people have in securing planning permission on their own land. A north Sligo listener yesterday contacted North West Today show where she explained that her son did manage to…
Donegal Town development ‘major boost’ for local economy
A Donegal County Councillor says a new development planned for Donegal Town will be a major boost for the local economy. News emerged in recent days that planning permission has been granted for the significant development that includes an 80-bedroom nursing home and 37 holiday chalets. The plans…
Councillor fears rural population decline due to planning regulations
A Leitrim Councillor says many rural communities are struggling to survive due to planning regulations. Fine Gael Councillor Sean McDermott fears the rules will prevent the likes of Leitrim from seeing a population increase as more people move out of urban centres due to remote working becoming more common place.…
Local residents disappointed by decision to grant planning permission for new turbines
The decision by the local authorities in Leitrim and Sligo to grant planning permission to Coillte to build 10 industrial wind turbines, 8 of which are in Leitrim and 2 in Sligo has been strongly criticised by local residents close to the proposed site between Drumkeerin and Dromahair. The…
Planning permission sought for new store in Tubbercurry
Lidl have submitted planning permission for a new store in Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo. The proposed investment of €6m aims to build a new store in the town bring the total to three in the county. The new development will create a potential 35 new jobs and 80 through construction.…
Council Executive need to lead to response to Ballinaglera Planning concerns
A number of motions have been tabled for next Tuesday’s meeting of Leitrim County Council in relation to a recent letter from the Ballinaglera GAA Club regarding the difficulties faced by locals looking to build households on their own landholdings. In total five motions on the subject will be…