10 new houses set for Leitrim town following planning approval
The development at Millhill Lawns in Manorhamilton will comprise five two-bedroom and five three-bedroom homes.
Planning permission has been granted by Leitrim County Council, subject to more than 20 conditions, for a housing development in North Leitrim.
The development will see 10 single-storey domestic dwellings constructed at Millhill Lawns in Manorhamilton, comprising five two-bedroom units and five three-bedroom units.
The application, submitted by Paddy McGrath, also sought approval for 20 car parking spaces, connections to all public services and all ancillary works.
Millhill Lawns is located on the N16 in Manorhamilton, beside Curley Bridge.
In a letter dated September 28 from Leitrim County Council to the applicant, the council outlined 23 conditions that must be met as part of the development.
These include a requirement for an archaeologist to carry out pre-development testing at the site. Another condition states that the window serving the bathroom of each dwelling must have opaque glazing.
Furthermore, site development and building works shall be carried out between the hours of 8am and 7pm Monday to Friday, and from 8am to 2pm on Saturdays.
The developer shall ensure that the development conforms to the principles of universal design and takes cognisance of the needs of persons with mobility, sensory or intellectual impairments, and complies with the guidance contained in *Building for Everyone*, published by the National Disability Authority.
Another condition states that all works adjacent to the public road shall be carried out under a traffic management plan.
The application was submitted to Leitrim County Council on March 16, with the decision made on September 28.