MAIN STREET, BUNDORAN, CO DONEGAL
Extensions and alterations to an amusement and bowling facility, including a new entrance lobby and outdoor area.
2151791 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 8 September 2021
- Reference
- 2151791
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 September 2021
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes multiple extensions to an existing amusement building, including a rear extension beneath the carpark and a first-floor entrance lobby with a lift and stairs. It also includes a side extension, a replacement canopy for the bowling alley, a semi-enclosed outdoor area, a new plant room, and signage.
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
(1) construction of (a) rear extension to existing ground floor amusements beneath existing carpark (b) extension at first floor level to accommodate new entrance lobby from existing rear carpark to include stairwell, lift shaft and fire escape stairwell (c) side extension at ground floor and first floor to accommodate fire escape stairwell with new access corridor at first floor from existing workshop/office areas (d) replacement canopy over existing access doors to bowling alley from existing rear car park (2) removal of existing roof structure over smoking area at ground floor level and provision of semi enclosed outdoor area to side of existing dwelling (3) removal of existing plant room containers to rear of existing carpark to be replaced with detached plant room building (4) erection of (a) new signage to rear elevation of existing building and (b) stone wall to rear boundary and all associated site works
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rennisons Lane, Main Street, Bundoran | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 121 m |
| Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal | Jun 2025 | €42,000 | 136 m |
| 4 Peak House, Atlantic Way, Bundoran | Apr 2025 | €145,000 | 142 m |
| 8 Church Rd, Bundoran, Donegal | Sept 2025 | €400,000 | 229 m |
| 1 Church Road, Bundoranprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €288,105 | 236 m |
| 5 Bay View Tce, Bundoran, Donegal | Aug 2025 | €370,000 | 264 m |
| 18 Marine Court, Central Lane, Bundoran | May 2025 | €177,500 | 266 m |
| 73 Atlantic View, Bundoran, Donegal | Nov 2025 | €154,000 | 273 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received8 September 2021
- Decision due2 November 2021
- Decision issued29 October 2021
- Grant issued16 December 2021
- Permission expiry15 December 2026
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