GrantedRetentionDecided 26 September 2019

JJ REID MOTORS, CANAL ROAD, LETTERKENNY

Retention of a vehicle wash building, extensions, and signage at a car dealership.

1951190 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 2 August 2019

Reference: 1951190
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: RETENTION
Received: 2 August 2019

Summary

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Retention is sought for the demolition of a previous vehicle wash and the construction of a new one. It also includes a two-storey rear extension for storage and valeting, external signage, and a relocated site entrance.

Retentioncommercialcar dealershipsignage

Storeys: 2

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Development description

(1) retention of: (a) demolition of previous vehicle wash building, (b) new detached vehicle wash building located to the western corner of the site connecting to storm drainage via a petrol interceptor, (c) two storey extension to the rear of the main building containing store rooms over two levels and a single level (double height) valet room & enlarged car spraying room, associated roof ducting and connection to storm drainage, (d) alterations to the fenestration / openings on the main building, including 4no wall mounted air conditioning units on the rear elevation and a wall mounted air conditioning unit on the side elevation, (e) external building signage, perimeter boundary signage, 3no. Free standing illuminated roadside signs, (f) standalone canopy structure located on the northern area of the site (g) retention of relocated northern site entrance and (2) creation of a fire escape door to the rear of the building and all associated works

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Residential Property Price Register sales within 500 metres of this site
Address	Date	Price	Distance
Apt 4 Grand Central Apts, Canal Rd, Letterkenny	Jul 2025	€160,000	92 m
Apt 1 Grand Central Pts, Canal Road, Letterkenny	Nov 2025	€156,000	92 m
27 Grand Central, Letterkenny, Donegal	Jun 2026	€52,500	92 m
Apt 2, Grand Central Pts, Canal Road	Apr 2025	€160,000	92 m
4 Celtic Apts, Pearse Rd, Letterkenny	Apr 2026	€46,429	202 m
1 Celtic Apts, Pearse Road, Letterkenny	Apr 2026	€46,429	202 m
3 Celtic Apts, Pearse Rd, Letterkenny	Apr 2026	€46,429	202 m
5 Celtic Apts, Pearse Rd, Letterkenny	Apr 2026	€46,429	202 m

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Key dates

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Application received2 August 2019
Decision due26 September 2019
Decision issued26 September 2019
Grant issued30 October 2019
Permission expiry29 October 2024

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