ST. PATRICK'S CHURCH MAIN STREET, DONEGAL TOWN, DONEGAL PO
Internal and external alterations to St. Patrick's Church in Donegal Town.
1751124 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 18 July 2017
- Reference
- 1751124
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 18 July 2017
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves removing existing confessional rooms to create a prayer room with a glazed screen. It also includes installing a frameless glass screen to create a draught lobby and making amendments to the stone entrance pillars. The building is proposed as a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
- The removal of the existing confessional rooms to the rear of the church to create a prayer room with the provision of a glazed screen to separate the prayer room and nave
- Provision of frameless glass screen with doors to the entrance hall to create a draught lobby
- Amendments to stone entrance pillars to church entrance/exit on the west of the site and all associated works. The building is currently proposed as a protected structure ref no. 40843029 in the draft county development plan 2018-2024
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Main Street, Donegal | Jan 2025 | €220,000 | 81 m |
| Clarlougheske, Donegal, Co. Donegalnot full market price | Jan 2025 | €55,900 | 133 m |
| Upper Main Street, Donegal Town, Co Donegal | Jun 2025 | €185,000 | 135 m |
| Upper Main St, Donegal Town | Dec 2025 | €307,500 | 159 m |
| Main Street, Donegal Town, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €130,000 | 168 m |
| 162 Westpoint Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €321,500 | 264 m |
| Bally Killowen, Donegal Po, Co Donegal | Apr 2025 | €80,000 | 264 m |
| 122 West Point Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €281,101 | 264 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received18 July 2017
- Decision due11 September 2017
- Decision issued31 August 2017
- Grant issued4 October 2017
- Permission expiry3 October 2022
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