Today’s meeting of Donegal County Council which is ongoing to discuss the new County Development Plan has heard calls for a review of legislation governing the designation of ‘High Scenic Areas’.
Concerns have been raised that people in Donegal are struggling to secure planning permission on family land as a result of the current policy.
Councillor Ciaran Brogan has acknowledged that parts of Donegal warrant the designation of a high scenic area.
However, he says a common sense approach is needed to meet local needs:
