DRUMAWEER, GREENCASTLE, CO DONEGAL
Conversion of a shop into a house, including side extensions and facade alterations.
2051198 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 31 August 2020
- Reference
- 2051198
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 31 August 2020
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 150 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks to change the use of an existing shop in Greencastle to a residential dwelling. The works will include erecting side extensions, altering the existing facade, creating new first-storey living accommodation, and connecting to existing services and wastewater treatment.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
(1) change of use of existing shop to residential dwelling, (2) erection of side extensions, (3) alterations to existing facade, (4) forming new 1st storey living accommodation connection to existing services, (5) connection to existing waste water treatment plant and all associated site 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 Revenue Row, Greencastle, Inishowen | Jul 2025 | €115,000 | 367 m |
| 1 Revenue Row, Greencastle, Co. Donegal | Jan 2026 | €100,000 | 367 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 August 2020
- Decision due25 October 2020
- Decision issued15 October 2020
- Grant issued18 November 2020
- Permission expiry17 November 2025
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