GrantedAlterationsDecided 27 April 2017

THE OLD COURTHOUSE, THE DIAMOND, LIFFORD

Works within the curtilage of a protected structure, including access improvements, a new glazed extension, and office conversion.

1750329 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 7 March 2017

Reference: 1750329
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: PERMISSION
Received: 7 March 2017

Summary

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The project involves Phase 1 and Phase 2 works at the Old Courthouse, a protected structure. Works include a new wheelchair ramp, a new rear glazed extension with a lift and stairs, roof-mounted solar panels, and converting offices into exhibition and staff spaces.

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Development description

Carrying out works within the curtilage of a protected structure (reg. No. 40800806) and will comprise the completion of phase 1 works and implementation of phase 2 works as previously approved under planning reference 07/40147. Completion of phase 1 comprises alterations to side entrance and construction of a new wheelchair access ramp on the existing public footpath/roadway, general improvements for access at ground floor level, provision of additional toilet accommodation, and installation of new sign to front of building. Phase 2 comprises the replacement of an existing glazed link with a new glazed extension to the rear to provide lift and staircase accommodation and roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, conversion of lower ground floor offices to exhibition space, expansion of dining capacity to ground floor library and first floor courtroom gallery, and alterations and change of use to disused former first floor offices to provide staff and office accommodation

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
The Diamond, Lifford, Donegal	Jan 2026	€120,000	42 m
Main Street, Lifford, County Donegal	Apr 2025	€90,000	222 m
Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Co. Donegal	Jan 2026	€85,000	295 m
Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Donegal	May 2026	€150,000	310 m
14 Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, County Donegal	Oct 2025	€78,000	312 m
Townparks, Convoy, Lifford	Sept 2025	€180,000	344 m
529 Bonemaine Cottages, Bridgend, Lifford	Sept 2025	€122,000	344 m
Augh Avoy, Ballybofey, Lifford Po	Sept 2025	€50,000	344 m

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Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.

Key dates

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Application received7 March 2017
Decision due1 May 2017
Decision issued27 April 2017
Grant issued7 June 2017
Permission expiry6 June 2022

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