FANAD HEAD VISITORS CENTRE, FANAD HEAD, LETTERKENNY PO
Redevelopment of Fanad Head Visitors Centre including a new visitor experience building and extra parking.
2350437 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 4 April 2023
- Reference
- 2350437
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 4 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project includes the partial demolition of the existing 69 sqm ticket office and shop to construct a new 963.6 sqm multi-use visitor experience centre. It also features 22 additional car parking spaces, minibus/RV spaces, a children's play area, and an upgraded wastewater treatment system.
- Floor area
- 964 m²
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Official record
Development description
(1) redevelopment (including partial demolition of existing ticket office and shop measuring 69 m2), (2) erection of a new multi-use visitor experience centre for fanad head lighthouse measuring 963.6m2, (3) construction of 22 no. Additional car parking spaces, 3 no. Minibus/rv spaces, bus drop off area, external seating area and a children’s play area, (4) upgrading of the existing wastewater treatment system, (5) all landscaping, boundary treatments, entrance and pedestrian access and movement improvements, public lighting, all associated site works and service connections. A natura impact statement (nis) accompanies this application
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What happened next
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Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballywhoriskey, Kindrum Fanad, Letterkenny | Apr 2025 | €150,000 | 330 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received4 April 2023
- Further information requested25 May 2023
- Further information received9 August 2023
- Decision due5 September 2023
- Decision issued5 September 2023
- Grant issued11 October 2023
- Permission expiry10 October 2028
In the area
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- Granted50 m away
CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE ACCOMMODATION AND ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
VISITORS CENTRE FANAD LIGHTHOUSE , ARRYHEERNABIN BALLYLAR PO , LETTERKENNY
2152063DonegalLodged 18 Oct 2021Commercial
- Awaiting decision50 m away
A CUSTOMER SERVICE FACILITY WITH ALL ASSOCIATED SITE WORKS
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1850708DonegalLodged 8 May 2018Commercial
- Granted50 m away
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1850788DonegalLodged 17 May 2018Commercial
- Granted240 m away
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