ROSSBRACKEN TD, MANORCUNNINGHAM, CO DONEGAL
Change of use of agricultural land to create six childcare play-pods with classrooms and parking.
2051115 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 13 August 2020
- Reference
- 2051115
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 13 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to convert agricultural land into six childcare play-pods. Each pod will feature a designated play-zone, a shelter structure with toilet facilities, and a single-storey classroom. The development also includes drop-off parking and connections to the existing childcare centre's services.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of existing agricultural land to six number childcare play-pods with access from the existing childcare centre car-park. Each play-pod consists of a plot of land measuring circa between 320sq. M-425sq. M. A designated play-zone area, a shelter structure with water closet and wash facilities and a single storey child-care classroom. Development of associated car parking facilities adjacent to the development for drop-off/collection of children, connection to existing foul sewer wastewater treatment system and storm sewer serving the existing childcare centre and all associated site development works
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Swilly View, Raymoghay, Manorcunningham | Apr 2025 | €350,000 | 460 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received13 August 2020
- Decision due4 November 2020
- Decision issued30 October 2020
- Grant issued2 December 2020
- Permission expiry1 December 2025
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted50 m away
(1) CHANGE OF USE FROM EXISTING AGRICULTURAL LAND TO THREE NO. CHILDCARE DOUBLE PLAY-PODS WITH ACCESS FROM…
ROSSBRACKEN , MANORCUNNINGHAM , LIFFORD PO
2250833DonegalLodged 13 May 2022Change of use
- Awaiting decision110 m away
ERECTION OF AN EXTENSION TO EXISTING AGRICULTURAL SHEDS INCLUDING SLATTED TANKS AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS…
ROSSBRACKAN , LETTERKENNY , CO. DONEGAL
2251295DonegalLodged 29 Jul 2022Agricultural
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