Donegal County Council has approved Part 8 planning for significant social housing developments in Letterkenny and Killybegs. Members approved the carrying out of works in relation to the construction of 172 social housing units including all associated site development works at Ballymacool in Letterkenny. Members also approved an 18 unit development on Fintra Road in Killybegs. The works include the demolition of a shed, and the construction of two one-bedroom apartments and 16 two-bedroom apartments. The approval also covers a new vehicular entrance onto Fintragh Road, with connection to existing services and all associated site development works at New Row, Killybegs.