RIVER FINN, FINTOWN, CO. DONEGAL
Development of a 2km public walking path and a 10-space car park in a Coillte forestry plantation.
2051767 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 18 November 2020
- Reference
- 2051767
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 November 2020
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought for a 2km recreational walking path for public use on an existing Coillte forestry plantation. The project includes using existing forestry roads, creating new paths, and building a small 10-space car park with wooden fencing and a gate. A Natura Impact Statement accompanies the application.
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Development description
Development of a 2km recreational walking path for public use on an existing coillte forestry plantation on the banks of the finn river, east of fintown. The walkway will incorporate already existing coillte forestry roads as well as the creation of new walking paths in a loop of the site. Development of a small car park to facilitate a maximum of ten cars at the entrance to the site and this car park will be fenced with wooden fencing and secured with a wooden gate. A natura impact statement accompanies this application
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 November 2020
- Further information requested14 January 2021
- Further information received13 July 2021
- Decision due6 September 2021
- Decision issued2 September 2021
- Grant issued12 October 2021
- Permission expiry11 October 2026
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