CASTLEFIN, LIFFORD, CO DONEGAL
Conversion of a protected church building in Castlefin into a residential home.
2460555 · Donegal County Council · Lodged 22 April 2024
- Reference
- 2460555
- Authority
- Donegal County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 22 April 2024
- Residential units
- 1
- Floor area
- 57 m²
Summary
AI-generatedThis application proposes the conversion and change of use of the Castlefinn Congregational Church into a single residential dwelling. Because the building is a protected structure, the proposal will require carrying out works to the historic fabric alongside ancillary site development.
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
Conversion and change of use from church building to use as a residential dwelling house including all ancillary and associated site development works. This proposal will require the carrying out of works to a protected structure; castlefinn congregational church rps, registration number 40840031
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, Castlefin, Lifford | Apr 2026 | €70,000 | 79 m |
| Diamond, Castlefin, Co Donegal | Feb 2025 | €50,000 | 112 m |
| 7 Ashling Manor, Castlefinn, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €60,000 | 255 m |
| Carndore, Castlefin, Donegalnot full market price | Jun 2026 | €50,000 | 343 m |
| Carrick, Castlefinn, Co Donegal | Sept 2025 | €40,000 | 343 m |
| 362 Grahamsland, Castlefinn, Lifford Po | Mar 2026 | €98,000 | 386 m |
| Grahamsland, Castlefin, Donegal | Jun 2026 | €110,000 | 428 m |
| 340 Grahamsland, Castlefin, Lifford | Dec 2025 | €100,000 | 430 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 received22 April 2024
- Decision due16 June 2024
- Decision issued12 June 2024
- Grant issued17 July 2024
- Permission expiry16 July 2029
In the area
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- Granted160 m away
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1750223DonegalLodged 17 Feb 2017Change of use
- Awaiting decision160 m away
CHANGE OF USE OF EXISTING 3 STOREY BUILDING AND TO DEVELOP THE ATTIC LEVEL TO THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED USES;…
THE DIAMOND , CASTLEFINN , LIFFORD PO
1651792DonegalLodged 13 Dec 2016Change of use
- Awaiting decision160 m away
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THE DIAMOND , CASTLEFIN , LIFFORD PO
1750183DonegalLodged 10 Feb 2017Change of use
- Refused250 m away
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2050942DonegalLodged 15 Jul 2020Infrastructure
- Granted270 m away
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1751207DonegalLodged 27 Jul 2017Commercial
- Granted300 m away
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GRAHAMSLAND , CASTLEFIN , LIFFORD PO
1650294DonegalLodged 7 Mar 2016Extension
- Granted300 m away
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SANDY ROW , CASTLEFIN , CO DONEGAL
2460396DonegalLodged 26 Mar 2024Extension
- Awaiting decision330 m away
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2560693DonegalLodged 2 May 2025Housing estate
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