GALA FILLING STATION, ST JOHNSTON, LIFFORD PO
Change of use of part of a convenience store to an off-license area in St Johnston.
2150903 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 12 May 2021
- Reference
- 2150903
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 12 May 2021
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to convert a section of the existing Gala convenience store into an off-license area. This will require a license to sell alcohol on the existing site.
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 of a section of the convenience store area to an off license area that will require a license to sell alcohol on existing site known locally as st. Johnston gala filling station & shop
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church St, St Johnston, Donegal | Jan 2025 | €130,000 | 164 m |
| 397 Ard Baithin, St Johnston, Lifford | Jul 2025 | €144,000 | 396 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received12 May 2021
- Decision due6 July 2021
- Decision issued1 July 2021
- Grant issued9 August 2021
- Permission expiry8 August 2026
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- GrantedAt this site
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- Awaiting decision180 m away
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2461333DonegalLodged 2 Sept 2024Commercial
- Awaiting decision180 m away
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- Awaiting decision220 m away
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- Awaiting decision220 m away
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