NO. 35 UPPER MAIN STREET, ARDARAVAN, BUNCRANA
Demolition of a shed and construction of a three-storey extension to the rear of an existing shop.
2250139 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 3 February 2022
- Reference
- 2250139
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 3 February 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves demolishing an existing shed to build a new three-storey extension with a partial basement storage area. The extension will provide bin storage, extra retail space, and additional storage for the existing shop.
- Storeys
- 3
- Floor area
- 46 m²
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) demolition of an existing shed (2) construction of a new 3 storey extension plus partial basement / lower ground floor storage area to the rear of the existing building (total area 46.4m2) to provide bin storage at basement / lower ground level, additional retail space at ground floor and additional storage space at first and second floor levels all associated with existing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Figary Heights, Fahan, Buncrana | Jan 2025 | €225,000 | 129 m |
| Dunree, Buncrana, County Donegal | Nov 2025 | €100,000 | 129 m |
| Foffenagh, Ballymagan, Buncrana | Mar 2026 | €125,000 | 129 m |
| Dirrin, Umricam, Buncrana Inishowen | May 2025 | €75,000 | 129 m |
| Newton House, Church Street, St Marys Road Buncrana | Jun 2025 | €600,000 | 175 m |
| 3a St Marys Rd, Buncrana, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €219,500 | 175 m |
| 17 Maginn Avenue, Buncrana, Donegal | May 2026 | €200,000 | 207 m |
| Aileach, Castle Ave, Buncrana | May 2025 | €324,000 | 242 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
Sources: Building Control Management System (commencement notices) and the Residential Property Price Register, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Records are matched to this application by location and may not be exhaustive; always confirm against the official source before relying on them.
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received3 February 2022
- Decision due30 March 2022
- Decision issued24 March 2022
- Grant issued29 April 2022
- Permission expiry28 April 2027
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