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Irish Times
8 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Creeslough: Planning permission refused for petrol station site of explosion in which 10 people died
An Coimisiún Pleanála has overturned a grant of planning permission for a new filling station on the site of the explosion in Creeslough , Co Donegal, in which 10 people died. Donegal County Council granted permission in February to Vivo Shell Limited to redevelop a service station and shop at the site. The decision was appealed by a number of family members of those killed in the October 2022 blast. An Coimisiún Pleanála on Friday turned down the application. READ MORE The planning authority said the proposed plan was 'out of character' with its surroundings in the village. The body said 'Having regard to the existing character and the prevailing pattern of development in Creeslough, it is considered that the proposed development (as amended), by reason of its overall architectural treatment, scale and design, would be out of character with its surroundings, would seriously detract from the architectural character and setting of Creeslough and the streetscape and approach from Letterkenny generally.' The authority said the proposed development would be contrary to the County Development Plan. 'To permit the proposed scheme (as amended) at this prominent location could have such a negative effect on the visual amenity and local character of Creeslough as to negatively impact on the wider, long-term regeneration and renewal of the village. [ Creeslough: 'I can't get my head around how a site can be built on when there's a criminal investigation' Opens in new window ] 'The proposed development would, therefore, seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area.' The proposed rebuild had allowed for the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new structure that includes a shop, post office, deli, off-licence, and fuel forecourt. A memorial garden and light-based sculpture with 10 metal poles commemorating those who perished in the tragedy was also planned for the site. Many of the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy, however, said this was an insult to their memory considering they died in the metal and rubble of the blast. One bereaved family member said: 'This is terrific news. When we got the news yesterday that there would not be an oral hearing we were so disappointed and feared the worst. 'We simply do not want a new service station on the site in which our loved ones died.'
BreakingNews.ie
8 hours ago
- Business
- BreakingNews.ie
Planning permission refused for new petrol station on site of Creeslough tragedy
An Bord Pleanála has overturned planning permission for a new filling station on the site of the explosion in Creeslough, Co Donegal, in which 10 people were killed. Donegal County Council granted permission to Vivo Shell Limited to redevelop a service station and shop at the site in February. Advertisement The decision was appealed by a number of family members of those killed in the October 2022 blast. On Friday An Bord Pleanála revealed it was turning down the application. The planning authority said the proposed plan was "out of character" with its surroundings in the village. The body said: "Having regard to the existing character and the prevailing pattern of development in Creeslough, it is considered that the proposed development (as amended), by reason of its overall architectural treatment, scale and design, would be out of character with its surroundings, would seriously detract from the architectural character and setting of Creeslough and the streetscape and approach from Letterkenny generally. Advertisement "It is considered therefore, that the proposed development would be contrary to Policy ED-P-9, of the County Development Plan, 2024 2023 being of inappropriate layout and building design in the context of the existing landscape. "To permit the proposed scheme (as amended) at this prominent location could have such a negative effect on the visual amenity and local character of Creeslough as to negatively impact on the wider, long-term regeneration and renewal of the village. "The proposed development would, therefore, seriously injure the visual amenities of the area and the proper planning and sustainable development of the area." The proposed rebuild had allowed for the demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new structure that includes a shop, post office, deli, off-licence and fuel forecourt. Advertisement A memorial garden and light-based sculpture with 10 metal poles commemorating those who perished in the tragedy was also planned for the site. However, many of the families who lost loved ones in the tragedy said this was an insult to their memory considering they died in the metal and rubble of the blast. The families are still digesting the news while was relayed to them by their legal team and was also delivered by Donegal County Council. One of the family members who lost a loved one in the tragedy said: "This is terrific news. When we got the news yesterday that there would not be an oral hearing we were so disappointed and feared the worst. Advertisement "This is tremendous news. We simply do not want a new service station on the site in which our loved ones died." A statement on behalf of the families welcomed the decision to quash the application for a new building on the site. Ireland Families of Creeslough tragedy victims outraged af... Read More "Proposing development on this site while a criminal investigation is still ongoing was deeply inappropriate," the statement said. "The families believe the ground should be treated with dignity and respect, given the scale of loss and trauma suffered. The initial decision to grant planning permission rubbed salt in the wounds of the families." Darragh Mackin, the families' legal representative, said: "Today's decision has restored faith in the rule of law, where victims are treated with dignity and respect. "We continue to call for a full public inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy. The families remain committed to seeking truth, accountability and justice."
BBC News
8 hours ago
- Business
- BBC News
Creeslough: Planning permission refused for explosion site
Planning permission has been refused to develop a new petrol station and shop on the site of an explosion in Creeslough, County people were killed in the blast on 7 October February, Donegal County Council granted planning permission to Vivo Shell Ltd to redevelop the existing building at the An Coimisiún Pleanála (Irish planning commission) has now refused permission. The planning application proposed demolishing the existing building and constructing a new building including a shop, a post office, a beauty salon, fuel pumps and memorial to follow.
BreakingNews.ie
6 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Gardaí search for car after 'suspicious approach' to woman in Co Donegal
Gardaí are tracing the owner of a car after a 'suspicious approach' to a woman in Co Donegal. The woman was walking alone on backroads between Dunfanaghy and Creeslough in the early afternoon on Tuesday last. Advertisement A car pulled up alongside, and a man began to shout at the woman and threaten her. Local reports say the man tried to get the woman to get into the car, but she managed to get away from him. The woman managed to get the make and model of the car and reported the incident to gardaí a short time later. Apart from being shocked by the incident, the woman was physically unhurt. It is not understood that any arrests have been made yet in connection with the incident but it is understood gardaí have identified the car involved. A Garda spokesperson confirmed the incident. "Gardaí received a report of an incident at Dunfanaghy, Co Donegal, at around 12:45pm on 10th June, 2025. Investigations are ongoing."
The Independent
23-05-2025
- The Independent
Man arrested by gardai investigating Creeslough explosion
Gardai investigating an explosion at a service station in Co Donegal in which 10 people died have arrested a man in his 60s. Four men, three women and three young people, their ages ranging from five to 59, died in the blast on the afternoon of Friday October 7, 2022 in the village of Creeslough. The man was arrested on Friday for alleged offences contrary to the Non-Fatal Offences Against the Person Act 1997. The man is being held at a Garda station in the north-western region The investigation into the explosion, which ripped through the service station and an adjacent apartment block, is being co-ordinated from Milford Garda station, where an incident room is in operation. The inquiry is being led by local gardai, supported by a number of different agencies, including Ireland's Health and Safety Authority. The 10 victims of the explosion were Robert Garwe and his five-year-old daughter Shauna Flanagan-Garwe, Catherine O'Donnell and her 13-year-old son James Monaghan, fashion student Jessica Gallagher, Celtic fan Martin McGill, James O'Flaherty from Sydney, Australia, shop worker Martina Martin, carpenter Hugh 'Hughie' Kelly and 14-year-old Leona Harper.
