GrantedInfrastructureDecided 11 November 2021

POOLAWADDY, ARRANMORE, CO. DONEGAL

Demolition of the existing lifeboat station and construction of a new two-storey RNLI lifeboat station on Arranmore.

2151873 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 21 September 2021

Reference: 2151873
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 21 September 2021

Summary

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The application seeks permission to demolish the existing single-storey lifeboat station and construct a new two-storey RNLI lifeboat station measuring 475 sq.m. The new facility will include two boat sheds, changing rooms, a workshop, operations, crew, and training rooms, alongside a wastewater holding tank.

Infrastructurernlilifeboat stationcoastaldemolition

Storeys: 2
Floor area: 475 m²

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Official record

Development description

(1) demolition of the existing single storey lifeboat station (2) construction of a new two storey rnli lifeboat station consisting of facilities totalling an area of 475sq. M to include two boat sheds, changing room, workshop, operation room, crew room and training room (3)creation of a new retaining wall on the western boundary and the relocation of an existing electricity pole to esb requirements (4) installation of a wastewater holding tank. An ecological impact assessment and natura impact statement (nis) accompany this application

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How infrastructure applications have been decided in Donegal County Council

93% granted

of 598 infrastructure applications granted, refused or part-granted by Donegal County Council, 2016–2026.

The same category nationally: 91%11,893
All categories in Donegal County Council: 91%16,663

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Built — construction complete

A commencement notice records works starting on 23 January 2023. A completion certificate was lodged on 21 May 2024.

Notified floor area: 420 m²

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Key dates

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Application received21 September 2021
Decision due15 November 2021
Decision issued11 November 2021
Grant issued22 December 2021
Permission expiry21 December 2026

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