2 siblings refused planning permission to build on family land in West Sligo

2 siblings refused planning permission to build on family land in West Sligo

Author: OceanFM Ireland March 27, 2026 Duration: 7:34

The father of a son and daughter who have both been refused planning permission to build houses on the family land in Easkey says the planning system must change - his daughter returned home with her family from Australia seeking to settle there but is now considering emigrating again due to the planning obstacles

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