THE ROCK NURSING HOME, BALLYSHANNON, DONEGAL PO
Erection of two temporary modular units providing 26 beds at a protected nursing home structure.
1851329 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 27 August 2018
- Reference
- 1851329
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 27 August 2018
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks permission for the erection of two temporary modular units linked to the existing Rock Nursing Home in Ballyshannon, which is a protected structure. The units will provide 26 beds, day spaces, and ancillary accommodation, alongside an 18 sqm services compound.
- Floor area
- 687 m²
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Official record
Development description
(1) erection of 2 no. Temporary modular units linked to the existing building, comprising a total 26 beds, day spaces and ancillary accommodation (area 687sqm) and (2) erection of a services compound (area 18sqm), together with associated site development works, services and signage. The rock home is a protected structure (ref. No. 40801517)
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 West Rock, Ballyshannon, Donegal | Sept 2025 | €90,000 | 189 m |
| West Port, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal | Jan 2026 | €76,000 | 205 m |
| 24 Saimer Drive, Ballyshannon, Donegalnot full market price | Feb 2025 | €56,000 | 209 m |
| Carrickboy, The Rock, Ballyshannon | Mar 2025 | €235,000 | 218 m |
| No 3 Westport, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €105,000 | 222 m |
| 24 West Port, Ballyshannon, Donegal | Jul 2025 | €93,000 | 224 m |
| 12 West Port, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €172,000 | 233 m |
| 5 Rockview, Ballyshannon, Co Donegal | Nov 2025 | €167,000 | 300 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received27 August 2018
- Decision due21 October 2018
- Decision issued19 October 2018
- Grant issued28 November 2018
- Permission expiry27 November 2023
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