Ballyboe, Rathmullan, Co. Donegal
Residential building plot…
Located in the townland of Ballyboe within walking distance of Rathmullan village and enjoying stunning views over Lough Swilly, this residential building plot comes to the market subject to planning permission. Planning was previously passed back in 2007 but that since expired. The land is zoned as ‘Structurally Weak Rural Area’ which comes with its own set of occupancy restrictions including the fact the property must be a principle family home and it cannot be a Holiday home.
The definition is outlined below and interested parties should consult with their architects to ascertain eligibility to build on this plot.
Structurally Weak Rural Areas
It is a policy of the council to consider proposals for new one off housing within structurally weak from any prospective applicants with a need for a dwelling house, provided that they can comply with all other relevant policies of this plan.
- Residential building plot
- c 0.4 acres
- Subject to planning permission
- Stunning views of Lough Swilly
- Zoned Structurally weak rural area
- Walking distance to Rathmullan Village
- No holiday homes will be permitted
- Only those building as a Principle homes will obtain planning
- Previous planning ref no 0750247
The name Rathmullan derives from the Irish name Ráth Maoláin which means ‘The Ringfort of Maoláin’. It is situated on the western shores of Lough Swilly 11 km from Ramelton and 12 km from Milford and serves as an important historical village as it was the scene of The Flight of the Earls in 1607 – a major turning point in Irish history.
Consistently one of the county`s most popular holiday destinations, Rathmullan’s expansive sandy beach with its long jetty is breathtaking.
Local amenities include 3 shops, a resource centre, the renowned Rathmullan House Hotel with it’s award winning restaurant and The Water’s Edge Restaurant as well as horse riding and the links golf course at Otway. The comprehensive facilities of Letterkenny are about a 25 minute drive.
This plot is located a few hundred metres before The Waters Edge on the left-hand side just at the sign advertising the Beachcomber Bar.
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