ST MARY'S NATIONAL SCHOOL, ARDARA, CO. DONEGAL
Demolition of an external shed and playground improvements at St Mary's National School in Ardara.
2151621 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 11 August 2021
- Reference
- 2151621
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 11 August 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThe application at St Mary's National School involves the demolition of an external shed and a redundant water tank tower. Proposed works include extending the rear upper playground, erecting a new single-storey steel shed, and installing 6-meter-high ball stop fencing.
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Official record
Development description
(1) demolition of an external shed including redundant water tank tower structure (2) erection of (a) an extension of the existing rear upper playground area (b) a new single storey steel shed structure (c) a 6m high ball stop fencing to the front, side and rear boundaries of the rear playgroud area (3) all associated site development 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Bennett Drive, Ardara, Donegalnot full market price | Sept 2025 | €59,925 | 260 m |
| Cottage 1, Cornaness Glebe, Ardara | Dec 2025 | €40,000 | 355 m |
| Cottage 2, Cornaness Glebe, Ardara | Dec 2025 | €100,000 | 355 m |
| Drimaha, Ardara, Donegal | Apr 2025 | €200,000 | 355 m |
| Meenarillagh, Ardara, Donegal | Sept 2025 | €150,000 | 355 m |
| Kentucky, Ardara, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €220,000 | 365 m |
| Kentucky, Ardara, Donegal | Feb 2026 | €140,000 | 383 m |
| Mountain View, Portnoo Road, Ardara | Jul 2025 | €180,000 | 396 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received11 August 2021
- Decision due5 October 2021
- Decision issued30 September 2021
- Grant issued11 November 2021
- Permission expiry10 November 2026
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