ARDARAVAN & BALLYMACARRY LOWER, BUNCRANA, LIFFORD P.O.
Extension of duration for a micro hydroelectric power generation scheme in Buncrana.
1751721 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 15 November 2017
- Reference
- 1751721
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- EXTENSION OF DURATION
- Received
- 15 November 2017
Summary
AI-generatedAn extension of duration is sought for the reinstatement and construction of a micro hydroelectric power generation scheme. The project includes repairing an existing weir, constructing a new intake, wash-out channel, spillway, installing twin pipes, and building a new turbine house.
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Official record
Development description
Reinstatement and construction of a micro hydroelectric power generation scheme. The scheme entails repair of the existing weir, construction of a new intake, wash-out channel and spillway adjacent to the existing weir; installation of twin pipes along or immediately adjacent to the channel of the former mill race and a new turbine house unit at the river's edge. An environmental impact statement has been prepared in respect of the proposed development
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What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77 Millfield, Buncranna, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €65,000 | 103 m |
| 76 Millfield, Buncranna, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €65,000 | 109 m |
| 2 Millfield, Buncrana, Co. Donegal | Jun 2026 | €265,000 | 154 m |
| 3 Millfield Heights, Buncrana, Co Donegal | Jul 2025 | €295,000 | 175 m |
| Old Rd, Ballymacarry Lower, Buncrana | Apr 2026 | €350,000 | 182 m |
| 9 Millfield Heights, Buncrana, Donegal | May 2025 | €240,000 | 201 m |
| Mill House, Millbray, Buncrana | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 225 m |
| 34 Oakfield Close, Buncrana, Co Donegal | Feb 2025 | €150,000 | 285 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received15 November 2017
- Decision due18 January 2018
- Decision issued11 January 2018
- Permission expiry17 January 2023
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