1 MAGINN AVENUE, ARDARAVAN, BUNCRANA
Retention of boundary wall works and permission for a new two-storey retail and office building in Buncrana.
2151063 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 31 May 2021
- Reference
- 2151063
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 31 May 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention for minor preparatory works to party walls on both side boundaries. It also requests permission to build a two-storey building containing a ground-floor retail unit and first-floor offices.
- Storeys
- 2
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Official record
Development description
Minor preparatory works to party walls at both site side boundaries and permission for erection of a two-storey building consisting of a retail unit on ground floor & office accommodation on first floor including connection to public services & all associated 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Maginn Avenue, Buncrana, Donegal | May 2026 | €200,000 | 39 m |
| 42 Lower Main St, Buncrana, Donegal | May 2026 | €300,000 | 138 m |
| St Marys Rd, Buncrana, Donegal | Mar 2025 | €650,000 | 174 m |
| 5 Barrack Lane, St Mary'S Road, Buncrana | May 2026 | €50,000 | 183 m |
| Newton House, Church Street, St Marys Road Buncrana | Jun 2025 | €600,000 | 225 m |
| 71 Lower Main Street, Buncrana, Co Donegal | May 2026 | €225,000 | 232 m |
| 9 Marian Park, Buncrana, Co Donegal | Dec 2025 | €150,000 | 278 m |
| 3a St Marys Rd, Buncrana, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €219,500 | 306 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received31 May 2021
- Decision due25 July 2021
- Decision issued22 July 2021
- Appeal submitted16 August 2021
- Appeal decided21 February 2022
- Permission expiry20 February 2027
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