Preparation of new area plans across various locations in County Donegal have began.

The new area plans will set out a range of planning policies, objectives and a spatial development framework for these towns to, support housing delivery, revitalise town centres, provide transport/sustainable mobility solutions, support employment growth, deliver new community facilities, protect the built and natural heritage and aid climate mitigation/adaption.

These plans are aimed for An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), Ballyshannon, Bridgend, Carndonagh, Donegal Town and Killybegs.

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The area plans will replace the current plans in the Seven Strategic Towns Local Area Plan 2018-2024.

The plans are currently at pre-draft preparation stage and community input into the plan making process is vital.

Donegal County Council is therefore undertaking pre-draft public consultation until February 28. For more information on how to get involved, click here. 

Public drop-in events will also be held this week, including:

• Donegal Town, Council Chamber, Donegal Public Services Centre, Monday February 17, 3pm-8pm;

• Ballyshannon, Ballyshannon Library, Monday, February 17, 3pm-8pm;

• Carndonagh, Council Chamber, Carndonagh Public Services Centre, Tuesday, February 18, 3pm-8pm;

• Killybegs, Bayview Hotel, Tuesday, February 18, 3pm-8pm;

• An Clochán Liath (Dungloe), Council Chamber, Dungloe Public Services Centre, Wednesday, February 19, 3pm-8pm;

• Bridgend, St Aengus' National School, Wednesday, February 19, 3pm-8pm.