CARRICKBOY, BALLYSHANNON, DONEGAL PO
Change of use of an industrial unit to a commercial vehicle test centre, with partial demolition and new entrance.
1651454 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 5 October 2016
- Reference
- 1651454
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 5 October 2016
Summary
AI-generatedThe proposal involves converting part of an industrial unit into a Commercial Vehicle Test Centre (CVRT). It includes the demolition of a rear lean-to extension, facade alterations with new roller doors, a new entrance with palisade fencing, and branded signage.
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Official record
Development description
(a) change of use for portion of existing industrial unit to commercial vehicle test centre (cvrt) (b) demolition of existing lean-to type rear extension granted permission under 93/735 and to make facade alterations consisting of new roller doors to eastern and western elevations, (c) creation of new entrance onto existing industrial estate road along with provision of palisade fencing, gates and pillars to facilitate "a" above along with associated site development works and (d) branded signage on western elevation of proposed development
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon, Donegalnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €56,000 | 406 m |
| Port Na Son, Ballyshannon, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €465,000 | 419 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received5 October 2016
- Decision due29 November 2016
- Decision issued17 November 2016
- Grant issued20 December 2016
- Permission expiry19 December 2021
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