Summary:
- Donegal County Council approved planning permission for nearly 200-bed purpose-built student accommodation by CR Renaissance Properties Ltd at the rear of the old ACC Bank in Letterkenny, addressing a critical housing shortage for ATU Donegal students.
- The development features two conjoined blocks with direct access via a new pedestrian link connecting Justice Walsh car park and Main Street, including landscaped communal art and public seating areas to enhance the local environment.
- The project includes diverse apartment configurations, facility management spaces, and infrastructure upgrades, with a €193,523 contribution required for public infrastructure, reinforcing the site’s strategic location within walking distance of ATU campuses and Letterkenny University Hospital.
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