Planning Permission Ireland
GrantedInfrastructureDecided 15 January 2026

ST. PATRICK'S PURGATORY MAINLAND PIER, BALLYMACAVANY, DONEGAL PO

Installation of an 8-metre-high timber pole for broadband data transmission at Ballymacavany.

2562077 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 26 November 2025

Reference
2562077
Authority
Donegal County Council
Register status
Decided
Type
PERMISSION
Received
26 November 2025

Summary

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The development consists of an 8-metre-high timber pole supporting two radio-link dishes, a mini-cabinet, and associated works. This infrastructure is required to carry high-speed broadband data from a new network on the island to the mainland as part of the National Broadband Plan.

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Development description

Installation of an electronic communications structure comprising of an 8-metre-high timber pole supporting 2 no. Radio-link dishes, together with mini-cabinet, fibre chamber, foundation, concrete plinth and all associated ancillary development works. The development is required to carry the broadband data from the new high speed fibre broadband network on the island to the mainland by radio link, to connect to the nbi national fibre network, as part of the government’s national broadband plan to provide high speed broadband to all parts of the country that are not available commercially, including the islands, at the same data speed

Key dates

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  1. Application received26 November 2025
  2. Decision due29 January 2026
  3. Decision issued15 January 2026
  4. Grant issued18 February 2026
  5. Permission expiry17 February 2031

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