THE MANOR HOUSE, ELEVEN BALLYBOES, GREENCASTLE
Conversion of a dilapidated outhouse into a self-contained cottage at a protected structure in Greencastle.
2150513 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 24 March 2021
- Reference
- 2150513
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves converting an existing dilapidated outhouse in the grounds of The Manor House, which is a protected structure, into a two-bedroom cottage. Works include raising the roof level, creating new window and door openings, and building a minor rear extension for a utility room.
- Residential unit
- 1
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Official record
Development description
Conversion of existing dilapidated outhouse in the grounds of the manor house, a protected structure (rps40902201), into a self-contained cottage consisting of kitchen/living area, 2 no. Bedrooms, wc and bathroom. Works to the existing outbuilding will consist of raising the existing roof level, the formation of new window & door openings in existing structure & the construction of a minor extension to the rear of the existing outbuilding to provide a utility room; along with associated siteworks and connection to an existing wastewater treatment plant for an adjoining development granted under planning ref. 1650623
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 The Links, Greencastle, Donegal | Nov 2025 | €190,000 | 134 m |
| Apartment 43, The Fort, Greencastle | Apr 2026 | €308,000 | 253 m |
| 25 Adelaide Meadows, Greencastle, Co Donegal | Mar 2025 | €165,000 | 258 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 March 2021
- Decision due18 September 2021
- Decision issued9 September 2021
- Grant issued18 October 2021
- Permission expiry17 October 2026
In the area
Applications near this site
Other planning applications within about 500 m — what else is being proposed or built nearby.
- Granted30 m away
CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION, ALTERATION AND REFURBISHMENT WORKS TO THE FORMER GATE LODGE SERVING THE MANOR…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , LIFFORD PO
2151290DonegalLodged 30 Jun 2021Extension
- Granted30 m away
CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION, ALTERATION AND REFURBISHMENT WORKS TO THE FORMER GATE LODGE SERVING THE MANOR…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , LIFFORD PO
1650623DonegalLodged 4 May 2016Extension
- Awaiting decision180 m away
ATTACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE WHICH HAS BEEN CONSTRUCTED TO THE SOUTH EAST FACING GABLE OF DWELLING HOUSE
29 THE LINKS , ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE
2251304DonegalLodged 2 Aug 2022Retention
- Granted180 m away
ATTACHED DOMESTIC GARAGE CONSTRUCTED ON TO THE SOUTH-EAST FACING GABLE OF DWELLING HOUSE
29 THE LINKS , ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE
2251435DonegalLodged 29 Aug 2022Retention
- Granted280 m away
(A) IMPORTED FILL MATERIAL FORMING RAISED GROUND LEVELS AND (B) STORAGE SHED FOR HOUSING OF FISHING EQUIPMENT…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , CO DONEGAL
2150193DonegalLodged 9 Feb 2021Retention
- Awaiting decision280 m away
(A) IMPORTED FILL MATERIAL FORMING RAISED GROUND LEVELS (B) EXISTING STORAGE SHED FOR HOUSING OF FISHING…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , LIFFORD PO
2051758DonegalLodged 19 Nov 2020Retention
- Awaiting decision280 m away
(A) IMPORTED FILL MATERIAL FORMING RAISED GROUND LEVELS AND (B) STORAGE SHED FOR HOUSING OF FISHING EQUIPMENT…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , CO DONEGAL
2052028DonegalLodged 22 Dec 2020Retention
- Awaiting decision300 m away
EXISTING IMPORTED FILL ON SITE AND PERMISSION FOR IMPORTING ADDITIONAL FILL MATERIAL FORMING RAISED GROUND…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , LIFFORD PO
2351249DonegalLodged 22 Aug 2023Retention
Related developments
Similar applications
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- GrantedExtension
CONSTRUCTION OF AN EXTENSION, ALTERATION AND REFURBISHMENT WORKS TO THE FORMER GATE LODGE SERVING THE MANOR…
ELEVEN BALLYBOES , GREENCASTLE , LIFFORD PO
1650623DonegalLodged 4 May 2016
- GrantedExtension
(1) DEMOLITION OF EXISTING OUTBUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION (155.3M2) TO THE…
DUNAFF , CLONMANY , LIFFORD PO
2150613DonegalLodged 8 Apr 2021
- GrantedExtension
ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COTTAGE TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR LEAN-TO SHOWER ROOM, INSTALLATION OF A…
JOHN'S BRAE , SHROOVE , GREENCASTLE
1951536DonegalLodged 11 Oct 2019
- GrantedExtension
RENOVATION & EXTENSION OF EXISTING COTTAGE INCLUDING (A) CONSTRUCT A DORMER EXTENSION TO REAR, (B) RAISE…
CLONMORE , CASTLEJORDAN , EDENDERRY CO OFFALY
19104OffalyLodged 11 Mar 2019
- Awaiting decisionAlterations
(1) RECONSTRUCTION AND REFURBISHMENT OF EXISTING COTTAGE DWELLING HOUSE INCLUDING RAISING THE EXTERNAL WALLS…
DORE , BUNBEG , LETTERKENNY PO
2560958DonegalLodged 10 Jun 2025
- Awaiting decisionAlterations
WORKS TO A PROTECTED STRUCTURE: DEMOLITION OF EXISTING GARAGE AND SUNROOM; CONSTRUCTION OF NEW SINGLE STOREY…
BALLYDOWNAN COTTAGE , BALLYDOWNAN , GEASHILL CO OFFALY
187OffalyLodged 9 Jan 2018
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