Old house demolished and replaced with new build; garage and shed retained
Planning permission has been granted across several locations in County Donegal for the demolition and replacement of residential properties affected by defective concrete blocks and mica defects.
In Letterkenny, a two-storey dwelling on Solomons Hill will be knocked down and rebuilt as a new two-storey home. The existing structure's defective concrete blocks necessitated complete demolition rather than repair. The new house will utilise all existing services currently on the site.
Michael and Laura McLaughlin have received approval to demolish their 1.5-storey residence in Ballymacarthur, Greencastle, which likewise suffers from defective blockwork. A replacement dwelling will be constructed in its place and connected to the existing services infrastructure.
At Drumbarnett in Manorcunningham, a new two-storey house is being built to replace an existing home compromised by mica defects. This new property will connect to the existing wastewater treatment system and other on-site services.
In a separate approval, a homeowner has been permitted to demolish their house with defective concrete blocks and erect a new dwelling while retaining their existing detached garage and storage shed on the property.
These permissions reflect ongoing efforts to address defective building material issues affecting properties throughout the county.
Read the full details on Donegal County Council's planning portal.
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Michael Laura McLaughlin wants to knock down a 1.5-storey house in Ballymacarthur, Greencastle and build a new one in its place. The existing building has defective concrete blockwork, so it's being replaced rather than repaired. The new house will be connected to existing services on the site.
A two-storey house on Solomons Hill in Letterkenny is being demolished and replaced with a new two-storey home. The original house has defective concrete blocks, so it's being knocked down entirely. The new build will connect to all existing services on the site.
A new two-storey house is being built at Drumbarnett, Manorcunningham to replace an existing home that has mica defects. The new dwelling will connect to the existing wastewater treatment system and other site services already in place.