FORMER LORETO CONVENT, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL
Demolition of toilet areas and construction of a three-storey extension for new toilets and a lift at the former Loreto Convent.
1751121 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 12 July 2017
- Reference
- 1751121
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 July 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe development at the former Loreto Convent in Letterkenny involves the demolition of existing toilet areas over three floors. It will be replaced by a new three-storey extension to accommodate modern sanitary facilities and a lift, alongside a new fire escape door and ramp access.
- Storeys
- 3
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Official record
Development description
(1) demolition of existing toilet areas over three floors and construction of an extension to accommodate new sanitary facilities and lift area over three floors (2) removal of existing single window and replacement with new fire escape door and associated ramp access including all associated site development works
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Castle St, Letterkenny, Donegal | May 2025 | €100,000 | 119 m |
| 11 Fortwell, Letterkenny, Donegal | Oct 2025 | €95,000 | 167 m |
| 2 College Rd, Letterkenny, Donegal | May 2025 | €110,000 | 177 m |
| 4 College Row, Letterkenny, Donegal | May 2025 | €195,000 | 183 m |
| 6 College Row, Letterkenny, Donegal | May 2025 | €195,000 | 189 m |
| Apt 4 Fortwell, Letterkenny Po, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €140,000 | 191 m |
| 7 Church Lane, Letterkenny, Co Donegal | Oct 2025 | €150,000 | 197 m |
| 5 Church Lane, Letterkenny, Co Donegal | Jul 2025 | €130,000 | 202 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 July 2017
- Decision due5 September 2017
- Decision issued31 August 2017
- Grant issued4 October 2017
- Permission expiry3 October 2022
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