KEENAGHAN, KILCAR, DONEGAL PO
Conversion of a former post office in Kilcar into a three-bedroom house.
2150140 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 3 February 2021
- Reference
- 2150140
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 February 2021
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 76.36 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks permission to change the use of a post office building into a three-bedroom dwelling. The works will include minor changes to the front and side elevations, such as repositioning the front door and windows, and connecting to existing services.
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Official record
Development description
(1) change of use from post office into a 3 bedroom dwelling with connection to existing services (2) minor changes to existing front & side elevations to include repositioning of front door and windows 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Kilcar, Co Donegal | Aug 2025 | €75,000 | 90 m |
| Leiter, Kilcar, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €115,000 | 233 m |
| 3 Keenaghan Close, Carrick Road, Kilcar | May 2026 | €280,000 | 346 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 received3 February 2021
- Decision due30 March 2021
- Decision issued25 March 2021
- Grant issued10 May 2021
- Permission expiry9 May 2026
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- Granted250 m away
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- Granted270 m away
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- Awaiting decision290 m away
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