GrantedRetentionDecided 30 October 2025

CLOUGHFIN, CASTLEFINN, LIFFORD PO

Retention of a commercial fuel service station and a scaffolding storage yard.

2560149 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 6 February 2025

Reference: 2560149
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 6 February 2025

Summary

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Retention permission is sought for a commercial fuel service station including fuel pumps, portacabins for shop/office use, a car wash, and valeting shed. It also seeks retention for a scaffolding storage yard, alongside permission to install portable toilets and decommission a septic tank.

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Development description

(1) fuel service station for the commercial sale of fuel, home heating materials and associated goods which includes (a) 5 fuel pumps and associated fuel hoses, (b) relocation of a bunded over ground fuel tank and associated pipework previously approved under planning ref. No. 11/60077, (c) erection of an existing steel framed awning / canopy structure, (d) 4 no. Portacabin structures for the purpose of pump control, shop and sales office, ancillary storage for fuel / convenience goods, staff welfare and secure storage facilities, (e) a car wash, 2 no. Water storage tanks and a car valeting shed, (f) boundary treatment / fencing, (g) all signage and (h) storm water drainage, oil / water separator and associated site development works, (2) yard for storage of scaffolding equipment which includes (a) 2 no. Containers for staff canteen and storage of scaffolding materials and (b) all associated site development works and boundary treatment and permission for (1) proposed external cladding to portacabin structure(s), (2) decommissioning of existing septic tank system and (3) installation of portable toilet facilities

Key dates

Timeline

Application received6 February 2025
Further information requested1 April 2025
Further information received16 September 2025
Decision due2 November 2025
Decision issued30 October 2025
Grant issued3 December 2025
Permission expiry2 December 2030

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