MAIN STREET, BUNDORAN, CO. DONEGAL
Change of use from a nightclub and bar to a restaurant in Bundoran.
2250179 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 8 February 2022
- Reference
- 2250179
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 8 February 2022
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an existing nightclub and bar into a restaurant. The works will include internal renovations, layout alterations, and changes to the front elevation of the building.
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)change of use of an existing nightclub/bar to a restaurant (2) renovate, restore and alter the existing internal layout (3) carry out alterations to the front elevation of the existing building and all ancillary works
Built & sold
What happened next
Beyond the decision: whether this development was built, and what property here has sold for.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 5 September 2022.
Notified floor area: 316.8 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Bundoran, Co. Donegal | Jun 2025 | €42,000 | 60 m |
| Rennisons Lane, Main Street, Bundoran | Dec 2025 | €200,000 | 76 m |
| 4 Peak House, Atlantic Way, Bundoran | Apr 2025 | €145,000 | 82 m |
| 18 Marine Court, Central Lane, Bundoran | May 2025 | €177,500 | 196 m |
| 73 Atlantic View, Bundoran, Donegal | Nov 2025 | €154,000 | 212 m |
| 8 Church Rd, Bundoran, Donegal | Sept 2025 | €400,000 | 240 m |
| 1 Church Road, Bundoranprice excludes VAT | Jan 2025 | €288,105 | 290 m |
| 58 Atlantic Way, Bundoran, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €157,000 | 303 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 received8 February 2022
- Decision due4 April 2022
- Decision issued24 March 2022
- Grant issued29 April 2022
- Permission expiry28 April 2027
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