6 CASTLE AVENUE, ARDARAVAN, BUNCRANA
Construction of a rear extension at first and second floor levels, attic conversion, and a new dormer window.
2051163 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 26 August 2020
- Reference
- 2051163
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 26 August 2020
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves building a rear extension at the first and second floor levels to enlarge an existing bedroom and add a new one. It also includes converting the attic space, altering the roof, adding a new dormer window, and removing a section of front railings.
- Storeys
- 3
Generated from the description above by an AI model and may contain mistakes. The council’s description is the authoritative record.
Official record
Development description
Construction of an extension to the rear of existing dwelling at 1st & 2nd floor levels to increase the size of existing bedroom (1st floor level) & to provide a new bedroom (2nd floor level); conversion of attic space, alterations of existing roof & provision of new dormer window all to provide new bedroom at 2nd floor level; along with associated removal of a section of existing railings to front of dwelling
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aileach, Castle Ave, Buncrana | May 2025 | €324,000 | 45 m |
| Aileach, Castle Ave, Buncrana | Mar 2026 | €334,000 | 45 m |
| Dunree, Buncrana, County Donegal | Nov 2025 | €100,000 | 83 m |
| Dirrin, Umricam, Buncrana Inishowen | May 2025 | €75,000 | 83 m |
| 8 Figary Heights, Fahan, Buncrana | Jan 2025 | €225,000 | 83 m |
| Foffenagh, Ballymagan, Buncrana | Mar 2026 | €125,000 | 83 m |
| Castlle Ave, Buncrana, Donegal | Jun 2025 | €220,000 | 84 m |
| 3a St Marys Rd, Buncrana, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €219,500 | 103 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received26 August 2020
- Decision due29 January 2021
- Decision issued21 January 2021
- Grant issued24 February 2021
- Permission expiry23 February 2026
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