MAIN STREET, LIFFORD, CO. DONEGAL
Splitting a permitted three-bedroom apartment into two one-bedroom apartments on the first floor of a development.
1851140 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 23 July 2018
- Reference
- 1851140
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Invalid or incomplete
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 23 July 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe applicant is seeking permission to provide two 1-bedroom apartments instead of the previously permitted single 3-bedroom apartment on the first floor. The works also include amendments to the approved windows on the front and side elevations.
- Residential units
- 2
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Official record
Development description
2 no. 1 bedroom apartments in lieu of 1 no. 3 bedroom apartment to first floor of retail and apartment development permitted under planning ref: 17/51051. Proposed works include amendments to approved windows on front and side elevations and all associated works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Lifford, County Donegal | Apr 2025 | €90,000 | 45 m |
| Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Co. Donegal | Jan 2026 | €85,000 | 91 m |
| Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Donegal | May 2026 | €150,000 | 105 m |
| 14 Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, County Donegal | Oct 2025 | €78,000 | 107 m |
| Chapel Rd, Convoy, Lifford Po | Aug 2025 | €162,000 | 179 m |
| Townparks, Convoy, Lifford | Sept 2025 | €180,000 | 179 m |
| 529 Bonemaine Cottages, Bridgend, Lifford | Sept 2025 | €122,000 | 179 m |
| Augh Avoy, Ballybofey, Lifford Po | Sept 2025 | €50,000 | 179 m |
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- Application received23 July 2018
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