OLD POST OFFICE, STATION ROAD, LIFFORD
Conversion of the ground floor of the former Lifford Post Office into open-plan offices.
2351469 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 29 September 2023
- Reference
- 2351469
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 29 September 2023
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of the ground floor of the former Lifford Post Office into open-plan office accommodation. The works will include elevational changes, partial demolition of 33.65 sqm, and a new insulated metal deck roof.
- Floor area
- 34 m²
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Official record
Development description
(1) change of use of ground floor of the former post office building into open plan office accommodation including canteen, toilets (2) elevational changes on ground floor, (3) demolition of 33.65 sq area on ground floor, (4) proposed new insulated metal deck roof covering, and (5) all 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Diamond, Lifford, Donegal | Jan 2026 | €120,000 | 89 m |
| Main Street, Lifford, County Donegal | Apr 2025 | €90,000 | 326 m |
| Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Co. Donegal | Jan 2026 | €85,000 | 392 m |
| Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, Donegal | May 2026 | €150,000 | 405 m |
| 14 Ballyduff Terrace, Lifford, County Donegal | Oct 2025 | €78,000 | 406 m |
| 529 Bonemaine Cottages, Bridgend, Lifford | Sept 2025 | €122,000 | 454 m |
| Carnashannagh, Burnfoot, Lifford | Sept 2025 | €235,000 | 454 m |
| The Haw, Lifford, County Donegal | Mar 2025 | €45,000 | 454 m |
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Key dates
Timeline
- Application received29 September 2023
- Decision due23 November 2023
- Decision issued16 November 2023
- Grant issued20 December 2023
- Permission expiry19 December 2028
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