ROCKHILL, PORTNABLAGH, DUNFANAGHY
Conversion of a garage into a microbrewery, taproom, café, and shop with extensions.
2150523 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 24 March 2021
- Reference
- 2150523
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Withdrawn
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 24 March 2021
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing garage into a microbrewery with a taproom, café, and shop. The project includes the demolition of a rear annex and the construction of rear and side extensions.
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
Change of use from garage to micro brewery with taproom, café and shop, demolition of rear annex and construction of an extension to the rear and side elevations as well as all associated site development works. The core business will be the production, packaging, distribution and sales of craft beer produced within the facility. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies the application
Built & sold
What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rockhill, Portnablah, Co Donegal | Mar 2026 | €325,000 | 161 m |
| Jacobs Cottage, Faugher, Portnablagh | Apr 2025 | €165,000 | 170 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received24 March 2021
- Further information requested13 May 2021
- Further information received15 December 2021
- Application withdrawn10 February 2022
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- Awaiting decision60 m away
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