Letterkenny homeless centre planning application resubmitted

A planning application to retain and expand a homeless accommodation centre in Letterkenny has been resubmitted to Donegal County Council.

Enda McCormick, who received permission for the development at Port Road last summer, saw that decision overturned on appeal to An Coimisiún Pleanála by a local resident. This week he lodged a new application covering several elements.

The proposal seeks retention of a container used as an office, conversion of the main building’s first‑floor bedrooms into emergency residential accommodation, and a change of use for the ground floor of an existing guesthouse to the same purpose. It also includes a change of use for ancillary guesthouse accommodation into family apartments for emergency homeless accommodation.

One nearby resident submitted a letter supporting the development, praising the professional 24‑hour staff and the safety they provide, and noting that most residents are from Donegal and need temporary assistance.

Donegal County Council planners are expected to decide on the application by mid‑November.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Steve B / Pexels.