WOODHILL, ARDARA, CO DONEGAL
Conversion of a former parish hall into a two-storey technology hub in Ardara.
2051080 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 6 August 2020
- Reference
- 2051080
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 6 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention for a side service door and permission to convert a former parish hall into a two-storey technology hub. The project includes constructing a first floor for office space, a glazed entrance lobby, additional parking, and site signage.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Service door to side of the existing building and permission for (1) change of use from existing former parish hall premises to provide a new technology hub centre within the existing building, extending to 2no floors with office capacity, meeting room facilities, welfare facilities, reception areas etc. (2) construction of 1st floor level to provide for additional office space (3) construction of new features glazed entrance lobby to the side elevation & fire door to the rear of the existing building (4) provision of additional car parking areas, bicycle stands, pathways within the open space and bin storage (5) erection of site signage and connection to all existing on site services and all associted site development works
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front St, Ardara, Donegal | Mar 2025 | €156,000 | 212 m |
| 6 Bennett Drive, Ardara, Donegalnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €59,925 | 235 m |
| Main St, Ardara, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €180,000 | 236 m |
| The Lodge, Main St, Ardara | Mar 2025 | €290,000 | 465 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received6 August 2020
- Decision due30 September 2020
- Decision issued24 September 2020
- Grant issued28 October 2020
- Permission expiry27 October 2025
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