IRISH ROW, RAPHOE, LIFFORD PO
Conversion of two derelict cottages into a bookmakers with a rear extension.
2350513 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 17 April 2023
- Reference
- 2350513
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 17 April 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThe project involves changing the use of two derelict cottages to a bookmakers. It includes constructing a single-storey flat-roof extension to the rear, internal and external alterations, and new signage.
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Official record
Development description
(1) change of use of 2 no. Existing derelict cottages to a bookmakers, (2) construction of a single storey extension with a flat roof over to the rear of the existing structures, (3) internal and external alterations, (4) erection of 2 no. Satellite dishes to the rear, (5) proposed new signage and (6) 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.
Built — construction complete
A commencement notice records works starting on 12 April 2024. A completion certificate was lodged on 27 September 2024.
Notified floor area: 139.6 m²
Recent sales nearby
within 500 m| Address | Date | Price | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diamond, Raphoe, Donegal | May 2025 | €130,000 | 46 m |
| 10 Parkview, Raphoe, Liffordnot full market price | Aug 2025 | €59,925 | 174 m |
| 239 St Eunans Terrace, Raphoe, Co.donegal | Sept 2025 | €60,000 | 188 m |
| 260 St Eunans Tce, Raphoe, Co. Donegal | Mar 2026 | €146,500 | 241 m |
| Carric Na Cuil, Raphoe, Co Donegal | Dec 2025 | €170,625 | 385 m |
| 13 Cathedral Hill, Raphoe, Donegal | Jun 2025 | €160,000 | 389 m |
| 24 St Eunans Terrace, Raphoe, Donegal | Aug 2025 | €150,000 | 402 m |
| 20 Cathedral Hill, Raphoe, Donegal | Jan 2026 | €225,000 | 405 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 received17 April 2023
- Decision due11 June 2023
- Decision issued1 June 2023
- Grant issued5 July 2023
- Permission expiry4 July 2028
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