GrantedCommercialDecided 4 March 2021

ARRYHEERNABIN, BALLYARR, LETTERKENNY PO

Extension of duration for major extensions and alterations to the Lighthouse Tavern in Ballyarr.

2150049 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 20 January 2021

Reference: 2150049
Authority: Donegal County Council
Register status: Decided
Type: EXTENSION OF DURATION
Received: 20 January 2021

Summary

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This application seeks to extend the duration of permission for major works at the Lighthouse Tavern. The project includes a basement extension with dormitories, changing the use of an existing house to a foyer and bar, demolishing the existing bar to improve car park access, and adding six en-suite bedrooms, a residential apartment, and dining facilities on the upper floors.

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Development description

The increase in height and extension to the lighthouse tavern to provide the following (1) provision of entrance lobby, bar store, male dormitory with toilets and showers, laundry and store at basement level. (2) change of use of existing dwelling house to foyer , staff/ office area and bar, provision of lounge, female dormitory with toilets and showers, male and female locker rooms with toilets and showers, toilets and store. Demolition of existing bar & lounge to provide vehicular egress from carpark. Provision of generator room & bin storage area at ground floor level. (3) provision of 6 no. En-suite bedrooms, residential apartment and stores at first floor level. (4) provision of dining room, kitchen, breakfast area, residents lounge, toilets and kitchen stores at second floor level. (5) decommissioning of existing septic tank and installation of on-site sewerage treatment system with sand polishing filter. (6) drill deep bored well on site. (7) provision of new signage and all associated site works

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Address	Date	Price	Distance
Arraheera, Ballylar, Letterkenny	Nov 2025	€250,000	45 m

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Application received20 January 2021
Decision due16 March 2021
Decision issued4 March 2021
Permission expiry3 March 2026

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