MCCAFFERTY'S BAR, DIAMOND DONEGAL TOWN, DONEGAL PO
Retention and redevelopment of outdoor seating, a new extension, and demolition works at McCafferty's Bar.
2251056 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 20 June 2022
- Reference
- 2251056
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 20 June 2022
Summary
AI-generatedThe application seeks retention for existing covered seating and a beer garden. It also requests permission to demolish these structures and a storage shed to build a new extension, boundary wall, and new covered seating areas.
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Official record
Development description
External covered seating areas & beer garden area and permission for (1) demolition of (a) existing external covered seating areas & beer garden area (b) existing barn/storage shed (2) erection of (a) a new boundary wall to allow for an open fire escape access from the adjoining premises with associated gates/access (b) new extension to the rear of the existing premises (c) externally covered seated areas together with extended beer garden area (d) signage and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bally Killowen, Donegal Po, Co Donegal | Apr 2025 | €80,000 | 101 m |
| 162 Westpoint Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Jun 2026 | €321,500 | 101 m |
| 166 West Point Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Jul 2026 | €480,000 | 101 m |
| 122 West Point Avenue, Donegal Townprice excludes VAT | Feb 2025 | €281,101 | 101 m |
| The Flat The Diamond, Donegal Town, Co Donegal | Aug 2025 | €140,000 | 117 m |
| Blue Stack Bar, Bridge St, Donegal Town | Aug 2025 | €90,000 | 148 m |
| Main Street, Donegal Town, Co Donegal | May 2025 | €130,000 | 174 m |
| 19 Drumcliffe, Donegal Town, Donegal | Dec 2025 | €330,000 | 212 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 received20 June 2022
- Decision due14 August 2022
- Decision issued11 August 2022
- Grant issued14 September 2022
- Permission expiry13 September 2027
In the area
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- Awaiting decision40 m away
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1751555DonegalLodged 13 Oct 2017Change of use
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1751594DonegalLodged 20 Oct 2017Change of use
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- Granted60 m away
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2251391DonegalLodged 19 Aug 2022Change of use
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