Planning permission is being sought from Donegal County Council for the development of a campervan park in Narin, Portnoo.
The application, submitted by Patrick Boyle, proposes a facility consisting of 10 campervan parking bays with associated services, internal pathways, laneways, additional parking areas, a play area, and picnic benches. A service building is also planned, containing showers, toilets, and a reception area.
The proposal includes the installation of a new on-site sewage treatment and percolation area, as well as new signage at the entrance and associated site development works. The intended site is located off Lakeview Estate.
Cornerstone Associates, representing the applicant, stated: “Our client has an existing facility located by the beach at Narin and the golf club. He has this business for a considerable length of time and is fully linked into the tourism sector, his current site is a static site, which can be viewed from this subject site. This site will be solely for the use of campervans.
“Narin Beach is a destination along the Wild Atlantic Way where a lot of the campers stop and make use of the beach. Our client wishes to develop this facility so that they can extend their dwell time in the local area and still take advantage of the significant site views.
“This site will be clearly marked out, controlled access to the site, via the registration office, and our client has provided for the appropriate shower and toilet facilities while also catering for bin storage/disposal at this location.”
“This will be closely monitored so as to control any anti-social behaviour – this site will be priced reflected to attract more of the higher profile users with larger campervans that currently block and restrict public access along the Narin beachfront.”
“The site will have a secured location and gated access so that the campervans can be parked up safely without fear of damage or vandalism.”
According to DonegalLive, similar planning applications for a campervan park, and a caravan/camping park, were previously submitted to Donegal County Council in 2013 and 2022, with one application refused and one withdrawn. The council has set a decision due date for the current application on February 19, 2026.
For outdoor hospitality professionals, the application highlights ongoing interest in dedicated campervan facilities along established tourism routes such as the Wild Atlantic Way. Business owners may view this as an example of how structured, secure campervan parks with controlled access and services could enhance visitor experience, extend dwell time, and potentially reduce conflicts with public spaces.