CALHAME, LETTERKENNY, CO. DONEGAL
Retention of a change of use from an agricultural shed to a mechanics workshop and extension of a commercial yard.
2350798 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 6 June 2023
- Reference
- 2350798
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- RETENTION
- Received
- 6 June 2023
Summary
AI-generatedThis application seeks retention permission to change the use of an agricultural shed to a mechanics workshop. It also includes retaining the extension and change of use of agricultural/domestic land into a commercial yard, along with a raised earth berm.
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
(a) change of use from an agricultural shed previously retained under planning ref: 15/50164 to a mechanics workshop, (b) extension and change of use of agricultural / domestic land into a commercial yard, (c) raised earth berm on the northern boundary and (d) all works, and associated site 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Errigal View, Ballaghderg, Letterkenny | Oct 2025 | €175,000 | 363 m |
| 1 Errigal View, Letterkenny, Donegal | Apr 2026 | €255,000 | 370 m |
| 19 Errigal View, Mountain Top, Letterkenny | Mar 2026 | €164,000 | 413 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 received6 June 2023
- Decision due31 July 2023
- Decision issued27 July 2023
- Grant issued30 August 2023
- Permission expiry29 August 2028
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