PORT ROAD, GORTLEE & BALLYRAINE, LETTERKENNY
Installation of 50 double solar panels and car chargers at a car park in Letterkenny.
2150545 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 29 March 2021
- Reference
- 2150545
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application is for the erection of 50 double photovoltaic panels on a 10-acre car park site opposite the IT campus. The works also include a 2-metre fence enclosure, 2 car charging stations, and a consumer shelter.
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Erection of photovoltaic panels and associated works on the 10 acre site of the existing car park directly opposite the existing it campus and consists of erection of 50 double photovoltaic panels, a 2 metre fence enclosure, 2 no. Car charging stations and associated consumer shelter to the rear of the existing car park
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donnellys Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal | Apr 2025 | €160,000 | 134 m |
| Gortlee, Ballyraine Rd, Letterkenny | Mar 2026 | €87,500 | 473 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 March 2021
- Decision due23 May 2021
- Decision issued20 May 2021
- Grant issued30 June 2021
- Permission expiry29 June 2026
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