BALLYRAINE RETAIL PARK, BALLYRAINE, LETTERKENNY PO
Installation of roof-mounted solar panels at Arena 7 in Ballyraine Retail Park.
2561311 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 31 July 2025
- Reference
- 2561311
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 July 2025
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the erection of roof-mounted photovoltaic solar panels. These will be installed across various sections of the existing roof of the Arena 7 building.
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 roof mounted photovoltaic panels to various sections on the existing roof of arena 7 and associated works
Built & sold
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 Thorndale, Letterkenny, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €200,000 | 214 m |
| Sruthan, Falcarragh, Letterkenny | Oct 2025 | €260,000 | 218 m |
| 9 Lewbank House, Middle Rd, Ballyraine | Apr 2025 | €361,000 | 239 m |
| 5 Oakfield Dr, Letterkenny, Donegal | Dec 2025 | €270,000 | 358 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 July 2025
- Further information requested11 September 2025
- Further information received22 December 2025
- Decision due27 January 2026
- Decision issued22 January 2026
- Grant issued25 February 2026
- Permission expiry24 February 2031
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