ARD O'DONNELL/HIGH ROAD, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL
Conversion of former first-floor offices in Letterkenny into a community centre.
2350700 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 22 May 2023
- Reference
- 2350700
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 May 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks a change of use for the former first-floor offices of the Donegal News. The space is proposed to be converted into a community centre.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use of former first floor offices of donegal news to a community centre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Fabis, High Road, Letterkenny | May 2026 | €50,000 | 47 m |
| 1 Fabis, High Road, Letterkenny | May 2026 | €50,000 | 47 m |
| 8 Fabis Flats, High Rd, Letterkenny | May 2026 | €50,000 | 47 m |
| 2 Fabis, High Road, Letterkenny | May 2026 | €50,000 | 47 m |
| 3a Orchard Crescent, High Road, Letterkenny | May 2026 | €150,000 | 66 m |
| 4a Orchard Crescent, High Rd, Letterkenny | Jun 2026 | €137,000 | 66 m |
| 3g Orchard Crescent, High Rd, Letterkenny | Mar 2025 | €125,000 | 66 m |
| 16 St Columbas Terrace, High Rd, Letterkenny | Jul 2025 | €180,000 | 72 m |
Nearby properties, not this site — a guide to local values.
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received22 May 2023
- Decision due16 July 2023
- Decision issued7 July 2023
- Grant issued9 August 2023
- Permission expiry8 August 2028
In the area
Applications near this site
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- Granted40 m away
ERECTION OF AN EXTENSION TO THE REAR OF EXISTING DWELLING HOUSE
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2051279DonegalLodged 14 Sept 2020Extension
- Awaiting decision50 m away
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1951501DonegalLodged 1 Oct 2019Change of use
- Awaiting decision50 m away
REARRANGEMENT OF THE NORTH EAST GABLE WALL OF THE FIRST & SECOND FLOOR EXTENSION ORIGINALLY APPROVED UNDER…
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1951680DonegalLodged 30 Oct 2019Change of use
- Awaiting decision50 m away
REARRAGEMENT OF THE NORTH EAST GABLE WALL OF THE FIRST & SECOND FLOOR EXTENSION ORIGINALLY APPROVED UNDER…
NO. 50 ARD O'DONNELL , LETTERKENNY , LETTERKENNY PO
1951561DonegalLodged 17 Oct 2019Change of use
- Granted50 m away
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- Granted50 m away
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- Awaiting decision70 m away
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- Refused70 m away
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